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"

"...in early June, as part of the Austin Indepen­dent School District's "School Changes" process, parents turned out in force..."

Sept. 13, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Med School Solution

A medical school, a teaching hospital, and a new health care system?

"...should Travis County taxpayers help pay for a medical school?"..."

Sept. 14, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Where to Find Meal Services During Austin's School Closures

School districts distributing free meals for students, parents

"...As Texas schools prepare to shut down through April 3 – either..."

March 21, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life

Animation and reality collide in this paean to pubescence

"...budding artist, is starting over at his third middle school, a place governed by the rules-obsessed Principal Dwight (Daly)..."

Oct. 7, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Supremes to Consider School Strip Search Case

Was it unreasonable to check a 13-year-old student's bra for ibuprofen?

"...According to officials at the Stafford United School District in Arizona, the public schools are on the..."

April 21, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

My Old School

True-life high school tall tale takes a sickening, weird turn

"...he might have an accent, but isn't every high schooler a little odd?..."

Aug. 5, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

My Entire High School Sinking Into the Sea

Visually arresting tale of a high school gone to sea

"...MTV’s Liquid Television, those of you scarred by high school, and anyone who thinks James Cameron’s Titanic could’ve used..."

April 28, 2017 Movie Review by Ashley Moreno

The Universal High School Experience

Sarah Dessen's latest novel is 'The Moon and More'

"...Sarah Dessen hated high school. So how did she become a bestselling author of..."

Sept. 26, 2013 Books Post by Amy Gentry

Pearce Middle School to Close

School commissioner announces closure with little warning to district

"...announcement that has rocked Austin ISD staff and parents, School Commissioner Robert Scott has announced that Pearce Middle School..."

July 8, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Rock School

More than his Philadelphia school of rock, it's blustery instructor Paul Green who becomes the true subject of this documentary.

"...of the world, where the notion of a rock school for kids might be more of a eureka idea..."

June 10, 2005 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Historic Baker School Site Among Items on Final 2020 Council Agenda

School, pond, no house

"...in which the new owners of the landmark Baker School – Alamo Draft­house co-founders Tim and Karrie League –..."

Dec. 11, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Texas Senate Education Committee Advances Its Own School Finance Plan

SB 4 would essentially gut the House version of the bill

"...8-0-3 to advance a fleshed out version of its school finance plan Wednesday morning, and the full chamber is..."

May 1, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

School of Last Resort

The Bad Kids highlights a high school's "nurture and nag" approach

"...kids will drop out. But Black Rock High, the school featured in new documentary The Bad Kids, is busting..."

March 4, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

School Finance Plan Headed for Hearing

Aycock promises no losers as Senate obsesses on vouchers

"...Can Texas avoid further school finance lawsuits? That's what House Public Education Committee Chair..."

April 8, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

High School Thesps Earn More Than Applause

New area musical theatre awards announce first nominations

"...More than 100 high schoolers from across the area packed into the Long Center's..."

March 21, 2014 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Judge: Texas School Finance System Unconstitutional

Now what? Legislators, education advocates and think tanks respond

"...finally released his ruling yesterday on the Texas public school finance system, it was no surprise to anyone: The..."

Feb. 5, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Opinion: I’m a Chaplain. Here’s Why I Oppose Replacing School Counselors With Chaplains.

As a chaplain and school volunteer, the Rev. Deborah Reeves explains why school districts should reject the option to install chaplains in public schools

"...As a mother, I volunteer in my children's elementary school. I have served as a room parent, listened to..."

Oct. 27, 2023 Column by Deborah Reeves

Abbott Says He’s About to Score on School Vouchers, but … Really?

Democrats suspect he’s bluffing

"...Gov. Greg Abbott is claiming the school voucher scheme he’s been pushing for over a year..."

Oct. 13, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

AISD Delays School Year Until September 8

First eight weeks of classes could be mostly remote

"...Austin Independent School District’s Board of Trustees has voted to delay the..."

Aug. 7, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

AISD Announces Start of School Year Will Be Online

First three weeks will have no in-class instruction

"...the recommendation of Austin public health officials, Austin Independent School District has announced that students will not return to..."

July 14, 2020 News Post by Kimberley Jones

City Offers $10 Million to County for Palm School

Funds to purchase historic landmark to come from hotel tax

"...to Travis County's offer to sell the historic Palm School property at I-35 and Cesar Chavez, with a $10..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Dan Welcher Leaves Butler School Over Sexual Misconduct Charges

Article cites multiple instances of inappropriate behavior

"...Dan Welcher is leaving the University of Texas' Butler School of Music...."

Oct. 2, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Night School

Kevin Hart goes back to school. Sadly, not comedy school.

"...more entertaining than post-millennial, submediocre yuk-fests such as Night School. Crafted within the broadest, not-quite-funny brushstrokes possible, director Lee’s..."

Sept. 28, 2018 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Texas Supremes: Not Our Job to Fix School Finance

Long-awaited ruling says school funding system constitutional

"...The Texas school finance system meets the minimum standards demanded by the..."

May 13, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

High School

You come in hoping to toke on a big ol' fattie, but instead you find yourself wallowing in seeds and stems – again.

"...– again. Instead of putting the high in high school, this film is the kind of drug movie that..."

June 1, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

School for Scoundrels

Although it stars Billy Bob Thornton and Napoleon Dynamite's Jon Heder and is jam-packed with multitalented comedians and stars, School for Scoundrels is just not funny.

"...so poignant as to demand attention. Case in point: School for Scoundrels, a modern remake of a 1960 British..."

Sept. 29, 2006 Movie Review by Toddy Burton

The School of Rock

In Linklater's studio-financed comedy hit, Jack Black brings his rock & roll vibe to riff-needy prep students.

"...heavyweight comedians in one not-so-svelte package. Plus, as The School of Rock so admirably notes, the guy’s got heart...."

Oct. 3, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Recess: School's Out

"...plutonium turbines and electron pulse generators. So sayeth Recess: School's Out, the first (more or less) feature-length outing based..."

Feb. 16, 2001 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

High School High

"...who are best known for their Naked Gun sequels, schoolteacher Richard Clark (Lovitz) leaves the private academy where his..."

Nov. 8, 1996 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

11th Hour School Funding Bill Adds Abbott's Voucher Plan

Democrats in the House ain't gonna like it

"...Public school advocates are calling it a shady, backroom maneuver. Late..."

May 23, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

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