We're 49th! ... Or Just Seventh of 10

Union and Austin ISD argue over teacher pay – and what to do about it

"...prank. Outside Lanier High School, surrounded by teachers wearing "AISD 49ers" shirts, teacher and staff union President Louis Malfaro..."

April 9, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

'Chronicle' Endorsements

May 10 municipal elections

"...the city's (and region's) mental-health-care programs, despite the usual funding limitations. He has accepted the responsibility of planning for..."

May 9, 2008 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

'Chronicle' Endorsements

May 10 municipal elections

"...the city's (and region's) mental-health-care programs, despite the usual funding limitations. He has accepted the responsibility of planning for..."

April 25, 2008 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Permanent Visitors?

Unique View

"...photograph by Jana Birchum..."

Jan. 1, 1999 News Feature by Traci Terrill

Two Schools of Thought

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

"...College in two coinciding but very different elections. The AISD board (see p.28) is, by most accounts, an agreeable..."

April 30, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Chronicle Endorsements for the November General Election

Our picks for the local, state, and national races you'll see on your ballot

"...and in the fiscal year 2021 budget, she secured funding for two new ambulances for Austin-Travis County EMS, along..."

Oct. 2, 2020 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Chronicle Endorsements

Chronicle Endorsements, May 4 election

"...three unopposed candidates having already assumed positions on the AISD Board of Trustees, three seats remain contested for this..."

May 3, 2002 News Feature

Chronicle Endorsements

Chronicle Endorsements, May 4 election

"...three unopposed candidates having already assumed positions on the AISD Board of Trustees, three seats remain contested for this..."

April 26, 2002 News Feature

Austin ISD Budget Woes Take a Turn for the Worse

Hard decisions will have to be made, officials say

"...As AISD Trustee Noelita Lugo said, “Damn, we are really in..."

May 17, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin ISD Leans in to Win Back Families, Boost Enrollment

Every student counts

"...This summer, all of AISD has come to terms with what its vulnerable campuses..."

Aug. 13, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Shrinking Schools

While the suburbs sprawl, central city schools count their children – and their blessings

"...even as outer-fringe schools are bursting with children. Of AISD's 74 elementary schools, 19 are already below 75% capacity,..."

May 20, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Endorsements

"Smart Growth" Bond Proposals:

"...Prop. 3 (Walnut Creek Flood Control): Yes AISD Board of Trustees:..."

May 1, 1998 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Endorsements

"Smart Growth" Bond Proposals:

"...Prop. 3 (Walnut Creek Flood Control): Yes AISD Board of Trustees:..."

April 24, 1998 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

The Education Session

The Lege takes another run at patching school finance

"...meet its constitutional obligation to provide adequate and equitable funding. Texas' lousy track record on school finance had reached..."

May 1, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

High School Stakes

Austin ISD election could shape a new direction for the district

"...Historically, the AISD elections have been held in May, but in 2011..."

Oct. 5, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

What Follows Five Years of Failure at Mendez Middle School?

Making the grade

"...So in July, the TEA approved a contract between AISD and the Texas Science, Technology, Engi­neering, and Mathematics Coalition..."

Aug. 31, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

'Chronicle' Endorsements

Nov. 4 General Election

"...who oppose it. We suspect Ruiz, son of former AISD board member Abel Ruiz, has little hope in this..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Feature

A-to-Z Guide to Education in 1999

"...State Comptroller Carole Rylander sent a team to investigate AISD's porous accounting, but new superintendent Pat Forgione couldn't wait,..."

Jan. 7, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Central Texas Lawmakers Speak Out About the 86th Legislative Session

Interviews with the team representing 2.1 million Austin metro residents

"...and we made the choice to significantly cut education funding instead of withdrawing from the rainy day fund. We've..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

City Budget Squeezed Between Basic Costs and State Neglect

The city has $1.03 billion in taxpayer money. Here's where it's going.

"...time" and applauded staff's efforts to find some unallocated funding. Her own priorities remain "addressing the lack of appropriate..."

Aug. 11, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

A Level Playing Field

Due to a city loophole, a charter school can build a campus in less than half the time AISD can

"...if charters are good, about their financing, about their funding, even about education. It's about land use."..."

June 3, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

If You Can't Stand the Heat ...

Republican Jill Warren is behind in the polls and going negative on her Democratic opponent Ann Kitchen, in the race for House District 48 in Travis County.

"...transportation projects will be considered for federal and state funding...."

Oct. 13, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Local K-12 Educators Look at Ways to Start the School Year as COVID-19 Looms

Put on your thinking cap

"...students living through an unprecedented crisis. Big Changes at AISD..."

Aug. 7, 2020 Features Feature by Aaricka Washington

Endorsements

"...the ballots closest to the local ground: City Council, AISD Board of Trustees, and ACC Board of Trustees. And..."

May 12, 2006 News Feature

Endorsements

"...the ballots closest to the local ground: City Council, AISD Board of Trustees, and ACC Board of Trustees. And..."

May 5, 2006 News Feature

Endorsements

"...the ballots closest to the local ground: City Council, AISD Board of Trustees, and ACC Board of Trustees. And..."

April 28, 2006 News Feature

A Shared Vision

MM Pack reports on the combination of generosity and hard work that built the Institute of Hospitality & Culinary Arts at Travis High School.

"...fall of 2001, where classes became available to all AISD students who want to study hospitality or culinary arts...."

Oct. 11, 2002 Food Feature by MM Pack

Council: The Public Weighs In

Budget priorities continue to be debated

"...were several prominent voices at the lecterns, among them AISD Board of Trustees President Gina Hinojosa and Allen Weeks..."

Aug. 28, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Is the Wolf at the Schoolhouse Door?

AISD's budget cuts could be deep and painful.

"...of the budget cuts now officially under consideration by AISD...."

Jan. 31, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Finally, COVID Relief Funds Coming to Austin Schools

$155 million to AISD, $11.2 billion statewide clear TEA logjam

"...it would finally be distributing $11.2 billion in federal funding for K-12 education relief to Texas schools, including a..."

April 30, 2021 News Post by Clara Ence Morse

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