Help Wanted: School Board Candidates

Scarce bids concern education advocates

"...least). The November Council elections are swarming with wannabe office holders. If only the Austin Inde­pendent School District were..."

June 13, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Money Makes AISD's World Go Round

Policy questions at Austin ISD are increasingly being answered by the district's fiscal crunch.

"..."None of the choices are pleasant." Austin ISD spokesman Andy Welch..."

Jan. 24, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

'More Inclusive' at the Exclusion of Teachers?

AISD staff wonder if there's union busting afoot

"...On Nov. 21, the AISD board of trustees was scheduled to pass an automatic..."

Dec. 2, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Feeling TEA Pressure, AISD Goes Back to Campus

District would risk losing state funding if it switched to all-virtual instruction

"...be the first time during the COVID-19 pandemic that AISD will have to navigate classes – both in-person and..."

Jan. 8, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

More Endorsements: ACC Trustees

Williams in Place 1, dual endorsement in Place 2

"...voting looming (Oct. 20-31), we're supplementing the Chronicle editorial board endorsements in the Oct. 17 issue with a few..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Post by The Chronicle Editorial Board

AISD: Math Fight Resolved ... For Now

Board of trustees votes to select middle school math text favored by majority of middle school teachers

"...The AISD board of trustees resolved a split between district administration..."

March 30, 2007 News Feature by Justin Ward

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

AISD Master Plan Ending

Save Austin Schools calling for board to reject study

"...The Austin ISD Board of Trustees is scheduled to receive the final draft..."

March 28, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

School Board Election Preview

Race to fill District 2 spot on AISD board of trustees promises to be highly contested, with four candidates vying for empty seat left by board's longest-serving member, Rudy Montoya

"...District 2 spot on the Austin Independent School District board of trustees promises to be highly contested, with four..."

April 20, 2007 News Feature by Justin Ward

AISD Gets Wired

"...Elementary, got the chance last year to be one of 125 teacher-members of the Austin Independent School District's (AISD)..."

Aug. 1, 1997 News Feature by Roseana Auten

Lawsuit Filed to Force AISD to End Chronic Special Ed Delays

No more time to wait

"...has denied free and appropriate public education to thousands of students, including the five plaintiffs, by not evaluating their..."

April 9, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...RISE Funds 2.0: Austin is offering a second round of Relief in a State of..."

Sept. 11, 2020 News Feature

Of Facilities and Communities

AISD facility master plan task force makes last draft changes

"...So, after last night's presentation to the Board of Trustees, the AISD Facility Master Plan is a..."

March 8, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD Accountability Ratings

Some make the grade; some don't

"...the Texas Education Agency on July 31, the number of AISD schools rated "exemplary" or "recognized" rose, and the..."

Aug. 7, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD, Single Sex, And the Shadow of Separate But Equal

Trustee Bradley on why she believes East Austin needs a boys' school

"...and says, ""I believe we can change the face of education in this community," no one doubts her good..."

Aug. 9, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD Schools Avoid Repurposing

TAKS scores are up

"...the Texas Education Agency released the preliminary Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills scores, which saw performance for all..."

June 11, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Trustee Races Set

Place 9 tussle draws big-name endorsers

"...new blood would be running for the Austin ISD Board of Trustees on May 8. Now the two incumbents..."

March 9, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

A New AISD Blueprint

"...On Monday, the AISD Board of Trustees declared winners in three of the..."

April 5, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

AISD Weighs Schedule Change to Fix Budget Woes

Proposal would cut planning time for teachers in half

"...are sweating the latest unwelcome change in two years of seemingly nonstop changes: a proposed schedule adjustment that would..."

Jan. 28, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

AISD Staff Shake-up

Under Cruz, AISD staff get a reorganization

"...his re-org "really comes down to some big concepts of making the organization much more efficient, much more aligned,..."

May 15, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Historic Pease Elementary Becoming Child Care Center for AISD Teachers

Pease rises from the ashes with federal renovation funding

"...transform the school into a child care center for AISD employees...."

Sept. 4, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Supe Search Shapes Up: According to AISD Board of Trustees President Geronimo Rodriguez, JG Consulting will..."

May 15, 2020 News Feature

AISD Headed for Redistricting

Trustee boundaries need serious adjustment

"...As if the Austin ISD Board of Trustees did not have enough on their plates,..."

April 4, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD Teacher Raises Unlikely

No added bonuses with bonuses this year

"...a pay raise still seems unlikely. Last month, the AISD board of trustees balked at a tax election that..."

Oct. 1, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...It Ain't Over Until the Run-Offs: In-person early voting for the December 15 run-offs begins..."

Dec. 4, 2020 News Feature

A Question of Fairness

Austin voters will have another chance to broaden city insurance coverage

"...City of Austin Municipal ElectionElection Date: May 13..."

March 24, 2006 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Quote of the Week

"...– The Rev. Jayme Mathias, to the revamped AISD board of trustees as they discussed the future of..."

Dec. 7, 2012 News Column

Quote of the Week

"...Gilbert, now on a full-ride scholarship at the University of North Texas, to the AISD board of trustees..."

Dec. 23, 2011 News Column

Two Schools of Thought

The upcoming ACC and AISD elections share a ballot but address different challenges

"...Two boards, two educational systems, two sets of challenges – on..."

April 30, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

AISD’s Big Balancing Act

The Austin Independent School District is considering bringing a $1 billion bond to voters in November. That's a lot of money. What all would it do? And can the package keep everybody happy?

"...As one of Austin's biggest property owners, the Austin Independent School District..."

June 23, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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