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

Equity, Clarity Sought in School Changes Process

(UPDATED) AISD hears from parents at both East and Westside schools

"...after releasing their draft scenarios for what the district's School Changes 2019 process could look like, pressure is building..."

Oct. 4, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

With Changes Coming, AISD Revisits Facilities Plan

Trustees to consider school closures, redrawing of attendance zones, and more

"...glimpse of an update to the district's Facilities Master Plan, which outlines future needs for campuses, auditoriums, stadiums, and..."

Aug. 16, 2019 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

AISD School Closures, Racism at APD, and More on This Week's The Austin Chronicle Show

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"...That was the devastating assessment of the so-called “School Changes” plan for school closures, as delivered by Austin..."

Nov. 22, 2019 News Post by Kimberley Jones

AISD Trustees Share First Thoughts on "School Changes"

So far, board's holding firm (more or less)

"...Trustees met on Monday, Oct. 7, to discuss the School Changes 2019 process for the first time following two..."

Oct. 11, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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

Austin ISD Begins School Changes 2019 Listening Tour

Community engagement sessions are scheduled through Oct. 10

"...Austin ISD leaders began their School Changes 2019 listening tour this week, visiting campuses that..."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Opinion: AISD Is Perpetuating a Historic Racial Dividing Line

Annika Olson of UT-Austin’s Institute for Urban Policy Research & Analysis urges AISD to reconsider its School Changes plan for elementary school closures

"...Schools around the world have closed because of the coronavirus...."

March 20, 2020 Column by Annika Olson

A New Plan for Austin ISD?

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

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

Oct. 16, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Four Open Seats, and Many Demands for Change at AISD

School board shakeup

"...Nearly half of the Austin ISD school board trustees will be newcomers after Nov­em­ber. Four of..."

Aug. 28, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Paul Cruz Steps Down at AISD

Superintendent takes UT post; transition plan still TBD

"...Cruz will resign as superintendent of the Austin Independent School District, per an announcement posted on the district's website..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Anger at Pease Elementary as AISD Revokes Transfers

Transfer requests were for schools that had already reached maximum enrollment capacity

"...Shortly after AISD's board of trustees voted in November to close four..."

March 6, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Is There an Equity Audit in AISD’s Future?

More analysis, debate likely before future school closures

"...campus closures and consolidations as part of its ongoing School Changes effort. The idea was initially put forth by..."

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

"...by the board of trustees of the Austin Independent School District to close four elementary schools and implement a..."

Nov. 29, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

AISD Board of Trustees Approves $1.6 Billion Budget for 2019-2020

Lege gives AISD a one-year budget breather

"...trepidation about the financial health of the district, the AISD board of trustees approved unanimously on Monday night (June..."

June 21, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Making the Math Work on Real School Finance Reform

"Texas Plan" brings new money to Austin and other districts, but nothing's final yet

"...Abbott the largest funding boost for the state's public schools in more than a decade. House Bill 3, dubbed..."

April 26, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Lege Lines: "Texas Plan" Hits Home

School finance heads to the House floor

"...School district officials across Texas got their first look at..."

April 5, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

AISD Board Votes to Close Four Austin Elementary Schools

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

"...Four Austin ISD elementary schools will close next year, following a 6-3 vote by..."

Nov. 19, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

AISD Delays Plans to Close Eight Schools

Advocates push to save Pease, Brooke

"...Eight of the school campuses initially identified for closure and consolidation under Austin..."

Nov. 8, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

School of Hard Fox

Superintendent Jim Fox Is Far From Warm and Fuzzy

"...AISD Superintendent Jim Fox On November 1995, members of parent-teacher..."

Dec. 13, 1996 News Feature by Roseana Auten

AISD: Matching Buildings to Kids, or Vice Versa?

AISD aims to resolve under- and overcrowding issues with its facilities master plan

"...For the first time, Austin Independent School District is working on a facilities master plan, intended..."

Sept. 24, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Hires Stephanie Elizalde as Next Superintendent

New leader assumes helm amid pandemic, equity challenges

"...The Austin Independent School District has hired its new superintendent, Dr. Stephanie Elizalde...."

Aug. 14, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

New “Equity Coalition” Pushes Back on AISD Board

Superintendent search on wrong track, say advocates

"...Austin Independent School District's search for a successor to outgoing Superintendent Paul..."

May 29, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

AISD Gets Wired

"...be one of 125 teacher-members of the Austin Independent School District's (AISD) District Technology Leadership Team, there was just..."

Aug. 1, 1997 News Feature by Roseana Auten

AISD Staff Shake-up

Under Cruz, AISD staff get a reorganization

"...Austin Independent School District's senior staff will be losing several key positions..."

May 15, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Why AISD Wants and Needs a $2.4 Billion Bond Program

Equity is not cheap

"...happy with the outcomes. Promise made, promise kept. So AISD can now return to the voters with confidence and..."

Oct. 7, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Has AISD Cleared its Special Education Backlog, or Not?

After July 1 deadline, 77 evaluations still not complete

"...had prompted a lawsuit and the complete reorganization of AISD’s special-ed department, was “due to be cleared by the..."

July 7, 2021 News Post by Clara Ence Morse

Hold AISD Accountable

"...Dear Editor, Please add additional emphasis on AISD's plan to close 12 schools ["AISD, Remixed," News, Sept...."

Oct. 2, 2019 Postmarks

AISD: Back to Basics

A vision for the district, and renaming Confederate schools

"...should be the top priority for the Austin Independent School District, its board of trustees agreed on Monday at..."

Oct. 5, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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