Report Highlights Inequities in AISD Funding

Title I cash and private fundraising don't align in most local schools

"...the TCRP has released a report showing a stark funding gap between high achieving and struggling schools, which Harrington..."

Sept. 21, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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

AISD Employees’ Union Urges 10% Raise

With likely increase of state funding, local teachers say: “We’re worth it”

"...five years. The school employees' union pointed to expected funding gains from state-level school finance reform that could inject..."

May 17, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

AISD Tries to Jettison Longtime Nonprofit Partner, to Community's Dismay

Shady switcheroo

"...runs what are called Family Resource Centers at seven AISD middle and high schools and also provides programs at..."

June 30, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

AISD Girds for a Rough Ride Next Year

Sustainable funding, limits on charters highlight legislative proposals

"...will be adopted by TASB in the fall, and AISD has proposed 14 resolutions, the first of which calls..."

May 15, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

City, County Pledge to Help AISD’s Recapture Struggle

As school funding in Austin is stretched paper-thin, officials say they'll push to secure more dollars

"...much of it is not going into education," said AISD Trustee Lynn Boswell. "If we took the $1.4 billion"..."

April 8, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

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

AISD Employees to Receive Historic Raises

District, union agree on pay package in wake of state school bill

"...Austin ISD leaders announced Thursday (June 13) that all..."

June 13, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

As COVID Surges, AISD to Offer Virtual School

Remote option for K-6 students too young for vaccine

"...fall. The decision came just before a special called AISD Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, July 26, and..."

July 30, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Closing Schools, Shrinking Enrollment Make for Tense Times at AISD

Sour apples at AISD

"...Task Force presented its likely-to-be-controversial recommendations for navigating through AISD's fiscal crisis, and a briefing from district demographers revealed..."

Jan. 11, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

AISD Documentary Captures Spirit of Recent Initiative

SEL improves grades, reduces absenteeism, and more.

"...This spring, the Austin Independent School District (AISD) was the subject of a 7-minute documentary called Austin..."

June 4, 2014 News Post by R.U. Steinberg

For Many AISD Teachers, It's Career vs. Family

AISD forces reluctant teachers to return to campus

"...to return to their campuses on Monday, almost all AISD teachers will be doing the same – even those..."

Oct. 2, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

AISD: New South High School(s)?

AISD mulls over a possible South Austin high school

"...school. It's already effectively paid for: Voters approved the funding as part of a $344 million bond package in..."

Jan. 23, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Can AISD Enable "Equity"?

School board makes another attempt to define and create equitable schools

"...Council races, overuse made the term nearly meaningless. As AISD is planning a study into equity issues across the..."

April 10, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Budget Cuts, Name Changes at AISD

Union urges wait-and-see stance on funding at board meeting

"...district." He made six demands of the board and AISD administration as they proceed with budget talks:..."

Dec. 21, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

AISD Braces for Lege, Court Action

School finance likely to hang fire for several months

"...$5.4 billion, meaning a $60 million cut in state funding for AISD. This year, they are offering a minimal..."

Jan. 25, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD: Thinking Outside the Schoolhouse

Task force schemes new ways to stabilize Austin ISD budget

"...budget deficit met for the second time on Monday. AISD will operate at a $30 million loss in the..."

July 20, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

AISD Copes With Post-COVID Life

With falling enrollment, budget woes, and “behavioral events” maybe the kids aren’t alright

"...not the egregious invasion of privacy described by some. AISD spokesperson Christina Peña Nguyen described the setup as "airport..."

Nov. 26, 2021 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

AISD Prepares to Slice the Apple

School district battles its budget monsters

"...declining enrollment. For each of the past six years, AISD has lost more students than it gained, and district..."

Dec. 7, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

With Session Over, AISD to Wrap Up Budget

Employee compensation still at issue in upcoming spending plan

"...the fiscal questions facing the district. The $1.6 billion AISD budget for fiscal year 2020 has mostly been finalized,..."

June 7, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

AISD Blocks Parent-Funded Posts at Upscale Schools

New equity formula ends PTA pay

"...at their schools, while other stakeholders were incredulous that AISD ever allowed such a practice in the first place...."

May 28, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Preschool Funding Loophole has Tax Dollars Going to Religious Schools. Who Benefits?

Private school partnerships boost district enrollment

"...lost revenue to public schools, concerns about taxpayer money funding religious education also play a significant role. Opponents to..."

Oct. 27, 2023 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Will School Funding Take a Beating From a Pandemic-Pressed Budget?

Pandemic-pressed budget puts 2019's funding gains at risk

"...school finance reforms were permanent (and long overdue), the funding stream was not, and with the Legislature now facing..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

As Crises Abound, AISD Plans for Fewer Teachers

Board considers dire financial projections, falling enrollment, charter competition, and a struggling special ed program

"...projected $61 million shortfall has prompted a restructuring of AISD's staffing formula that could eliminate nearly 250 teaching positions...."

March 19, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

UPDATED: AISD Reassigns Principal After "MAGA" Controversy

Andrews Elementary principal Gabriela Soto said the school's new PTA looks forward to "making Andrews Great Again!"

"...UPDATED April 11, 1:42 pm: The AISD principal accused of discriminating against immigrant parents at Andrews..."

April 12, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

AISD Scrambles for Another Bond Election

Volunteer Citizens' 2008 Bond Advisory Committee considering proposed projects, mostly driven by essential repairs, swelling student numbers, and changing curriculum requirements

"...million in what the district describes as new urgent funding for local schools. In 2004, Austin voters approved $519..."

Nov. 30, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD: Low-Budget Wrassling Resumes

Budgeting for public education always involves struggles between competing needs, but these days the competition is particularly fierce

"...The main source of contention is teacher pay. AISD says it just can't afford a raise, while Education..."

July 15, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

New AISD Budget Leans Into Boosting Enrollment

The school district is nervously eyeing the numbers looking for signs of recovery

"...The deficit isn't a surprise. AISD knew it would be going into a fiscal crunch..."

July 2, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Education Funding May Require Special Session

Lawmakers at impasse over school finance

"...on education or how it will slice up the funding, and there's persistent talk that an education-focused special legislative..."

May 20, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Perry Poisons Education Funding

How will Texas schools fare without federal education money?

"...Education and Gov. Rick Perry over emergency public school funding. In reality, it's just another example of Texas school..."

Sept. 17, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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