In the Name of Ann Richards

AISD's School for Young Women Leaders is a district showcase – does its glittering reputation hide a darker side for teachers and students?

"...Ann Richards was no saint. Talk to any veteran reporter..."

Aug. 30, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin ISD: Brister Exit Changes the Game

District 3 trustee withdrawal rewrites board dynamics

"...Trustee Christine Brister was suspending her campaign, making challenger Ann Teich the heir apparent for the North-Central seat...."

Oct. 14, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

High School Stakes

Austin ISD election could shape a new direction for the district

"...as big a surprise as that of at-large member Annette LoVoi, which sparks a contest between civil rights attorney..."

Oct. 5, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Board Finally Renames Lanier High

School board renames campus for former student, fallen veteran Juan Navarro

"...presented by the trustee whose district includes the school, Ann Teich – which failed on a 4-4 vote (at-large..."

March 29, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Rundberg Rising

How do you keep improving a neighborhood after $1 million in grant money runs out?

"...and county agencies, and volunteers brought together under the banner of the Restore Rundberg initiative. That's a federally funded..."

Oct. 14, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD's "School Changes" Process Places Equity Front and Center

“Historically, this is a very racist city, and unfortunately, this school district is a part of that system"

"...School Changes tagline, to "reimagine, reinvest, and reinvent." The planning process that began in earnest in January 2019 is..."

Sept. 13, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin ISD Still Stymied by Confederate Names

A school by any other name ...

"...years. The vote passed 6-1-1, with District 3 Trustee Ann Teich voting against and D4 Trustee Kristin Ashy (who..."

Nov. 30, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin ISD Board Considering Policy Change for Facility Use

Anti-LGBTQ church's use of Performing Arts Center sparks protest, trustees' concerns

"...to whether or not that is the case. Trustees Ann Teich and Jayme Mathias confirmed late last week that..."

Sept. 7, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Public Notice: In the Name of Fairness

Times change, and so do schools

"...the AISD board meeting Monday evening, climaxing with Trus­tee Ann Teich storming off the dais in protest after the..."

March 2, 2018 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Lanier High School Staff, Students Skeptical About Renaming

Campus last of six Confederate-name schools to be changed in AISD plan

"...campus. The meeting was organized by District 3 Trustee Ann Teich, who represents Lanier, as a "listening session" for..."

March 15, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

AISD to Consider Ridding School Names of Confederate Legacy

AISD Board in the process of crafting a mechanism that allows for renaming schools upon public request

"...didn't make the cut. For example, District 3 Trustee Ann Teich proposed new language that would not only bar..."

Nov. 20, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Tempers Flare as AISD Board Tackles Confederate Legacy

Name change issue punted to the board's policy committee

"...was no need for a policy change. Finally, Trustee Ann Teich attacked the proposal as merely set-dressing. A longtime..."

Nov. 13, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Nov. 6 Elections: The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

"...after the toxic environment of the campaign. District 3: Ann Teich..."

Oct. 19, 2012 News Feature

AISD: Insurgents and Ed Austin Win 3 of 4

Hinojosa won by the biggest margin

"...Predictably in District 3 (North), retired teacher Ann Teich defeated incumbent Christine Brister, who had suspended her..."

Nov. 9, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin ISD Fields Criticisms of Plan to Replace Nonprofit

Director of Austin Voices for Education and Youth suggests a fix

"...least two members of City Council, are engaging in back-channel discussions with Austin ISD’s board of trustees...."

April 19, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

School District Preps for Electoral Fight

Challengers emerge for two AISD trustee seats while three remain unchallenged

"..."but the timing wasn't right." However, this time she's planning to file, with many of what she calls "issues..."

July 22, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Is There an Equity Audit in AISD’s Future?

More analysis, debate likely before future school closures

"...the board's meeting on Dec. 16, Trus­tees LaTisha Anderson, Ann Teich, and Arati Singh all called on Superintendent Paul..."

Dec. 27, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Grief, Anger, Activism Follow AISD’s Move to Close Schools

Lingering questions over unreleased equity report fuel frustration

"...prevented the person from playing a meaningful role in planning decisions...."

Nov. 29, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

AISD Trustees Push Back on Campus Closure Plan

“When we start messing with people’s schools, we start messing with their communities”

"...district staff to collaborate with the Facilities and Bond Planning Advisory Committee (FABPAC) to analyze data and draw up..."

Feb. 15, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

AISD Prepares to Slice the Apple

School district battles its budget monsters

"...District 3 Trustee Ann Teich pointed to the district's Facilities and Bond Planning..."

Dec. 7, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

AISD Board to CodeNEXT: Remember Us

School board passes resolution recommending consideration of AISD students

"...to support the district's goal of promoting what AISD Planning Services Manager Melissa Laursen describes as "diverse, inclusive schools..."

Dec. 1, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

AISD: Propositions for a Full Board

Trustees mull bond package after Geronimo Rodriguez tabbed to succeed Paul Saldaña in District 6

"...made sure to praise each candidate, and District 3's Ann Teich encouraged both Delgado and Shield to run again..."

June 16, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lee Elementary No Longer Lee Elementary

Renaming process has begun

"...among the board, but on Mon­day, District 3 Trustee Ann Teich abstained. Not due to any love of the..."

April 1, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Casar Calls Out Landlords

Supports D4 renters' suit alleging breach of contract

"...them immigrants. This past Sunday, residents gathered for their annual celebration of Día de los Niños. There were clowns,..."

May 5, 2015 News Post by Amy Kamp

New Direction for New AISD Board?

New members are sworn in Nov. 19

"...Gina Hinojosa, the Rev. Jayme Mathias in District 2, Ann Teich in District 3, and Amber Elenz in District..."

Nov. 16, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Race to the Board: Fundraising

Some 80% of Mary Ellen Pietruszynski's contributions came from three donors in the tech community

"...In the race to replace Annette LoVoi on the AISD board of trustees, when it..."

Oct. 19, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

A Whopping Bond and a New Eastside Plan ... at High Speed

AISD board just misses a billion dollar bond, races to fix Eastside High

"...upping the size of the new theatre at the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders and adding a..."

March 1, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Board Votes to Close Four Austin Elementary Schools

Despite public outcry, Brooke, Pease, Sims, and Metz all to shutter

"...Hawley’s statement had on the three trustees (LaTisha Anderson, Ann Teich, and Arati Singh) that voted against the proposal...."

Nov. 19, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Soccer in Austin: The Knockout Stage

Showtime at McKalla Place

"...members who are not sponsoring either item (Greg Casar, Ann Kitchen, and Jimmy Flanni­gan). It also serves to minimize..."

June 29, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Chronicle Endorsements: Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees

At stake: Place 2, At-Large 8

"...when it comes to tackling pressing matters. District 3: Ann Teich, unopposed. District 5: Amber Elenz, unopposed. District 7:..."

Oct. 21, 2016 News Feature

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