Austin ISD Fields Criticisms of Plan to Replace Nonprofit

Director of Austin Voices for Education and Youth suggests a fix

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

April 19, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Austin ISD Trustees Weigh Whether to Sign Risky TEA Deal

Is this really about evaluations or just a power trip?

"...In theory, the Texas Education Agency’s proposed deal with Austin ISD to improve the district’s special education programming is..."

Sept. 14, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Austin ISD Offering $300,000 for New Superintendent

Candidate profile sets desirable qualities, lacks specifics

"...Fancy running Austin ISD? The district has released the candidate profile for..."

Sept. 3, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin ISD: Moya Won't Run Again

Long time trustee dropping out, leaving third vacant seat

"...Another bombshell in the Austin ISD board of trustees: District 6 Trustee Lori Moya..."

July 2, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin ISD: Torres Won't Run Again

Board president to oversee superintendent selection, but not hiring

"...It was business as usual this afternoon in the Austin ISD board room. President Vince Torres was walking the..."

June 26, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin ISD Moves To 100% Remote Learning for the Week Following Thanksgiving

On-campus instruction will resume Dec. 7

"...Last night the Austin Independent School District announced it will temporarily move classes..."

Nov. 26, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Elizalde Bails Out of Austin ISD, and There Was Much Rejoicing (and Great Anxiety)

Short-time superintendent leaves budget, morale crises behind

"...rumors that she would give up the reins of Austin ISD, Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde was last week named sole..."

May 22, 2022 News Post by Morgan O’Hanlon

Austin ISD Delays Its Plans to Close Eight Schools

Four others remain on list as "conversations" continue

"...school campuses initially identified for closure and consolidation under Austin ISD’s sweeping, multi-year School Changes process have had those..."

Nov. 3, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Austin ISD: Cowan Returns to Ballot

2010 at-large loser aiming for 2014 win in District 4

"...2010: Tamala Barskdale beats Julie Cowan to become Austin ISD's Place 9 At-Large Trustee...."

Aug. 11, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin ISD Needs You (to Find the Next Superintendent)

Three days of input meetings starts today

"...since Meria Carstarphen quit as superintendent, the trustees of Austin ISD have been putting together a search process that..."

July 15, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin ISD Considers Teacher Job Security

Trustees vote tonight on returning to three year contracts

"...So it took extraordinary circumstances for the supposedly progressive Austin ISD to weaken employee job security. Now those circumstances..."

Feb. 24, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin ISD Salary Screw Up

UPDATE: Accounting system failure leads to underpaid teachers

"...Many Austin ISD teachers are wondering where their money is this..."

Nov. 1, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin ISD: The Resegregationists

Pearce, Garcia to be single sex schools, IDEA back tonight

"...have know the fix was in. Last night the Austin ISD Board of Trustees voted 5-3 to institute gender..."

Jan. 29, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin ISD: Brister Exit Changes the Game

District 3 trustee withdrawal rewrites board dynamics

"...a phone call: There were big changes in the Austin ISD district 3 election. Briefly before the chamber of..."

Oct. 14, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin ISD Mandates Masks for Back to School

Austin joins Texas districts in defying Abbott's COVID-19 orders

"...Late Monday night, the Austin Independent School District joined Houston, Dallas, and other school..."

Aug. 13, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Austin ISD: The IDEA Debate in Full

Four hours to spare? Monday's board meeting for your viewing pleasure

"...No-one expected last Monday's Austin ISD Board of Trustees work session to be a..."

Dec. 6, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin ISD Names Matias Segura Lone Finalist for Superintendent

Two standing ovations at Dec. 14 meeting

"...The Austin ISD board of trustees voted last night to name..."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Meet “Lone Star Governance,” the Model Austin ISD Must Now Operate Under

Testing, testing, testing

"...Those who understand the agreement that Austin ISD struck with the Texas Education Agency in September..."

Nov. 24, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Not Enough Austin ISD Seniors Are Ready for College, Per Recent Test Scores

Credentials post-high school are crucial to make a living

"...There’s a disturbing statistic the Austin ISD Board of Trustees is all too aware of...."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin ISD Leans in to Win Back Families, Boost Enrollment

Every student counts

"...advertising Joslin as "The Coolest Ele­men­tary School in South Austin," information sheets about the area's middle and high schools,..."

Aug. 13, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Austin ISD Reduces Budget Deficit by Half

Meanwhile, special ed students are still struggling

"...The good news: Austin ISD is on track to reduce its $52 million..."

March 1, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

As Deadline Nears, Austin ISD Works Through Backlog for Special Ed Services

Evaluations are picking up speed

"...We're getting a clearer picture of the progress the Austin Independent School District is making in addressing one of..."

Jan. 19, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin ISD Formalizes Changes to District Goals Demanded by State

Two score card goals are jettisoned

"...Austin's school district is continuing to make the changes necessary..."

Dec. 29, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

GOP Bill Will Double Austin ISD Police

Parents say they don't want more officers

"...something that most parents or school administrators want, but Austin ISD will soon double the number of armed security..."

Aug. 18, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Will Austin ISD Push Out a Highly Regarded Partner?

The district is proposing to give away family service centers

"...is a disconnect,” said Allen Weeks, executive director of Austin Voices for Education and Youth. “You know, if our..."

April 12, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

A New Plan for Austin ISD?

School board elections tee up calls for change – and rebuilding broken trust

"...Everybody running in, and many people observing, the current Austin ISD school board election agrees that things need to..."

Oct. 16, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Austin ISD Ponders College Readiness at Area High Schools

Good examples are out there – can they be replicated?

"...Austin ISD wrapped up its look at the college readiness..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin ISD Has Cleared Its Evaluation Backlog for Special Ed Students

The district is fixing its special education department

"...Austin’s public school system has cleared a major hurdle in..."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin ISD Celebrates Hiring of New Superintendent

And worries about slow progress in reading, math

"...The Austin Independent School District stepped into a new era on..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Under New TEA Requirements, Austin ISD Meetings Are Flying By

50% of meeting time must be focused on student outcomes

"...The Austin ISD Board of Trustees' meetings have included a lot..."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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