Thursday 08
EXPLORING TEXAS’ HIGH-STAKES TESTING The Texas Center for Educational Policy hosts a presentation on the new State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness as well as new high school graduation requirements. The two sessions will cover the same material. March 8, noon & 5pm. Sanchez Building, Rm. 238, UT campus. www.thirdcoastactivist.org.
ARNE DUNCAN TOWN HALL MEETING ACC hosts U.S. Secretary of Education (and SXSWedu keynote speaker) Arne Duncan in this town hall meeting on national higher education issues. 1pm. Austin Community College Eastview Campus, Rm. 8500, 3401 Webberville Rd.
Saturday 10
NATIONAL ADOPTION WEEKEND Area Petcos host National Adoption Weekend to encourage Austinites to consider pet adoption first. Petco (various locations).
Sunday 11
THIRD COAST SUNDAY This meeting tackles education and equality and will include a panel discussion, plus food from Via 313 and Red Rabbit Cooperative Bakery. 6-9pm. 5604 Manor Rd. Free; donations accepted. www.thirdcoastactivist.org.
Tuesday 13
IMAGINE NO MALARIA Mobilize against malaria with this group that aims to eradicate the disease by 2015. Local music and food will be provided. 5pm-12mid. Parking lot of Faith United Methodist Church, 2701 S. Lamar. Free. www.umcad.org/category/imagine-no-malaria.
IMAGINE AUSTIN PUBLIC HEARING Give input on the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan draft that envisions Austin’s next three decades. 6pm. Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second, 974-2220. www.imagineaustin.net.
Ongoing
WDP SEEKS INTERNS Apply now for a summer internship with the Workers Defense Project. There’s a wide range of openings for enterprising youths; learn about all the opportunities online. Workers Defense Project, 5604 Manor Rd., 391-2305.
This article appears in March 9 • 2012.