Lights Out After School?

If federal funding gets cut, AISD could lose after-school programs

"...AISD has the largest after-school program in Central Texas, serving..."

Oct. 28, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The possible funding slash really sucks for Austin, which is cursed with..."

April 1, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Pension Concern Serious

"...the effect that TFT's case for restoring state TRS funding and improving benefits is based on a "lie." I..."

March 7, 1997 Column

Council Budget Afterthoughts

Council members offer post-approval thoughts on FY 2016 budget

"...I’m especially proud of our efforts to significantly expand funding for health and human services, increase programming at the..."

Sept. 18, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Chartering Middle School

Hoping to reach middle-schoolers who could go off track in a regular school setting, district moves forward with charter school plans

"...final proposal that satisfies the district, the resolution enables AISD and AYW to secure a three-year, $500,000 start-up grant..."

June 2, 2006 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Austin Interfaith

Organizing Austin One Congregation at a Time

"...a program that allows the schools to get additional funding from the state. That money can then be used..."

July 21, 1995 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Austin ISD Will Resume On-Campus Classes Next Week as Planned

Most extracurriculars postponed, says Superintendent Elizalde

"...conference earlier this morning, Superintendent Dr. Stephanie Elizalde reiterated AISD will continue to offer remote instruction options, as the..."

Dec. 31, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Bad Medicine?

No Child Left Behind prescribed for Austin schools – although the cure may be worse than the illness

"...and out of every school in the district under AISD's long-standing policy of open enrollment. Unlike regular AISD transfers,..."

Sept. 30, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Chum in the Water at Finance Trial

Dueling 'adequacy reports' liven up the courtroom

"...The state shortchanged AISD by $33 million last year if it expected the..."

Aug. 20, 2004 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Naked City

"...finalized its recommendations Tuesday night for city cultural arts funding for the next fiscal year. The city arts fund,..."

June 21, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...spokesperson says. Clayton, a former longtime trustee on the AISD board, will make an announcement some time next week..."

May 29, 1998 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...signed an executive order last week to end federal funding for NPR and PBS stations throughout the country. That..."

May 9, 2025 News Feature

Endorsements for the November 2024 General Election

Mayor, City Council, propositions, and more endorsements from our editorial board

"...bill by $126. That’s well worth it. Specifically, this funding would create just under 2,000 new slots for babies..."

Oct. 18, 2024 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Rise in Absenteeism Is Costing Austin Public Schools Millions

Mental illness seems to be driving the absences, group says

"...public school districts in Texas because attendance directly affects funding. Each day an enrolled student is absent from class..."

June 7, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Opinion: From Mentorship to Pay – Smart Solutions to the Teacher Shortage

An Austin teacher has ideas for what the Texas Legislature can do to fix our educator crisis

"...to recent surveys, upwards of 70% of the current AISD teachers are considering leaving after this year. And while..."

Feb. 17, 2023 Column by Matthew Balter

Austin ISD Moves To 100% Remote Learning for the Week Following Thanksgiving

On-campus instruction will resume Dec. 7

"...Last week Elizalde said AISD was considering moving to remote-only instruction for the week..."

Nov. 26, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Public Notice: 'Tis the Season

Parties nightly, and events in pairs

"...And two school choice events: The AISD Middle School Choice Fair lets students and parents explore..."

Dec. 4, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Headlines

"...› City offices and the AISD schools are closed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving, which..."

Nov. 23, 2012 News Feature

Best-Laid Plans

How does the patchwork of separate plans for the future of Central Texas fit together? No one knows.

"...provided or roused the leadership, sense of urgency, or funding necessary to forge decisive regional solutions. (A subcommittee of..."

July 16, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Point Austin: Bare Necessities

Budget decisions are about money ... and justice

"...As the Chronicle's Richard Whittaker reports ("Budget Woes at AISD"), Superintendent Pat Forgione has proposed a 3% raise for..."

Aug. 15, 2008 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

"...to the strengths of the planned bond, saying, "As [AISD super­intendent] Dr. Forgione always tells me, don't let the..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...• Funding the proposed second phase of the Central Texas toll..."

Sept. 15, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...the millions of other Texans who rely on federal funding every day."..."

Feb. 10, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

"...communities" – basically, career-oriented schools within schools that emphasize AISD's oft-repeated "four R's" of rigor, relationships, relevance, and results...."

June 24, 2005 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Writer Spike Gillespie became a tempest in AISD's teacup when the principal of Highland Park Elementary School..."

Dec. 24, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Price of an Education

As the Lege looms, don't bet the house on new money for schools

"...recapture system known as Robin Hood. Indeed, Perry chose AISD as the poster child for the latter project, noting..."

Nov. 26, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Back to School

From Dallas to the Border, Texas shortchanges its children and its future

"...plight of its schools and schoolchildren appears equally glaring. AISD Superintendent Pat Forgione, among officials appearing from "wealthy" districts,..."

Aug. 20, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Will It Float?

Bring out the slots and dancing girls – the Governor wants excellence!

"...school districts already tapped out on state and local funding...."

Feb. 6, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Loving and Fighting

A history of struggle at Blackshear Elementary

"...B. And it was an embarrassed Forgione and the AISD brass' turn to be unhappy...."

June 28, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...joyful songs, just the relieved announcement Tuesday that the AISD Board of Trustees wants Pascal "Pat" Forgione Jr. to..."

Aug. 13, 1999 News Feature

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