AISD Weighs Schedule Change to Fix Budget Woes

Proposal would cut planning time for teachers in half

"...teachers in half. The change, currently being discussed between AISD's central office and leadership at the campus level, has..."

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

AISD Trustee Election Sees Highest Turnout Ever

Zapata, Foster to join board; two races set for run-off

"...the board of Austin Interfaith, as well as with AISD campuses in the Eastside Memorial High School vertical team...."

Nov. 6, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

AISD First-Day Jitters

School opens with technical glitches; teachers' union demands waiver to extend virtual learning

"...made her remote rounds through the Zoom schools, the AISD Google Drive server crashed for several hours...."

Sept. 18, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Grief, Anger, Activism Follow AISD’s Move to Close Schools

Lingering questions over unreleased equity report fuel frustration

"...As the dust begins to settle following a Nov...."

Nov. 29, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

AISD Delays Plans to Close Eight Schools

Advocates push to save Pease, Brooke

"...the historic building, to accommodate more than 500 students. AISD says the constraints at the site are too great..."

Nov. 8, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

AISD Cops Take Union Head's Phone After Sex Ed Kerfuffle

Investigation stems from incident at contentious meeting

"...provided no evidence that such an assault occurred, but AISD police acknowledged in a statement they are investigating an..."

Sept. 6, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

AISD Starts the Clock on School Closures

Board set to decide in June on campus consolidations

"...learning spaces for as many kids as we can,” AISD Superintendent Paul Cruz said of the emerging plan. The..."

Feb. 8, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Solar Solution for AISD

"...money to install solar panels on school roofs. [See "AISD: Thinking Outside the Schoolhouse," News, July 20, for more..."

July 26, 2018 Postmarks

AISD: Refilling the School Board

Candidates jockey to fill Saldaña's seat

"...life, and the extraordinary time required to be an AISD board member. Rather than call a special election, his..."

May 19, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD: Carstarphen on the Hot Seat

Trustees discuss superintendent's future

"...board president Vince Torres and reiterated this week by AISD's Executive Director of Communications and Community Engagement Alex Sánchez..."

Dec. 13, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Sued Over Eastside Planning Transparency

Suit by former campus committee member alleges open records law broken

"...Memorial Campus Advisory Committee member Steve Swanson alleges that "AISD is unlawfully withholding public information regarding [Eastside]; the potential..."

March 27, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD: Insurgents and Ed Austin Win 3 of 4

Hinojosa won by the biggest margin

"...AISD Trustee, District 2..."

Nov. 9, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Report Highlights Inequities in AISD Funding

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

"...Overall, the report puts the blame solidly on AISD's administration for turning a blind eye to this disparity,..."

Sept. 21, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD: We Know What Boys Are Like

Proposal would turn Pearce and Garcia middle schools into single-sex academies

"...AISD has gone on a charm offensive to sell the..."

Aug. 10, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Weighs Tax Increase

District considers joining already crowded election ballot

"...With the clock ticking for the November election, the AISD board of trustees is still equivocating on asking voters..."

June 29, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Approves Its Big IDEA, 6-3

Board ignores overwhelming opposition to charter proposal

"...she was an Allan Bulldog, watching in disbelief as AISD's board of trustees voted 6-3 to hand over the..."

Dec. 23, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD

Rejected by AISD, Community Education Partners blames an academic paper – and sues its author

"...it, he claimed that CEP had been negotiating with AISD for a contract to deal with 648 of the..."

Oct. 2, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Accountability Ratings

Some make the grade; some don't

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

Aug. 7, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Finance Chief Heads to Dallas

Larry Throm jumps out of the frying pan and into the fire

"...public schools manage their money. After nine years as AISD's chief financial officer, Larry Throm is leaving to become..."

Nov. 28, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Puts Faith in Voters

Teachers' paychecks – and the tax raise they require – are in voters' hands this November

"...by 3.9 cents for every $100 of appraised value. AISD board of trustees President Mark Williams said, "There's frustration..."

Sept. 5, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Health-Care Task Force Overdue

"...the part of the board of trustees. Why does AISD pay 20% higher premiums for its health-care insurance than..."

Sept. 3, 2008 Postmarks

Budget Woes at AISD

Doesn't look like AISD will be cutting property tax rates any time soon

"...AISD's board of trustees is discussing raising the maintenance and..."

Aug. 15, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD: Another Overcrowding Conundrum

Brentwood Elementary parents upset over AISD proposal to bus 200 new students in from farther north

"...closest schools, but Paul Turner, director of facilities for AISD, says they're the best options available. "We would like..."

Feb. 2, 2007 News Feature by Michael May

AISD Is So Full of Crap

"...Dear Editor, AISD is so full of crap. With all of this..."

Jan. 26, 2007 Postmarks

TAKS Scores Show Both Improvement and Trouble for AISD

Numbers down for the crucial third and 11th grades

"...the federal one known as No Child Left Behind. AISD's scores show areas of both growth and decline, and..."

May 26, 2006 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

AISD Parents – Some of Them – Debate School Calendar Changes

District says getting parents involved poses challenges

"...A committee of parents and AISD employees has been debating two potential calendars for about..."

Nov. 25, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

After Mosley Murder, Tough Questions About AISD Campus Violence

The stabbing of a Reagan High student is a symptom of a much larger problem, say community leaders

"...for East Austin schools. In his letter, Lands tells AISD board President Doyle Valdez that, according to an unnamed..."

April 11, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

AISD Notebook

"...U.S. middle and high schools every day -- including AISD schools. (Once a product of the always-controversial Whittle Communications,..."

Jan. 24, 1997 News Feature by Roseana Auten

AISD Notebook

"...they testified Monday at the regular meeting of the AISD Board of Trustees. A public meeting was held at..."

Oct. 13, 1995 News Feature

AISD School Board Approves Historic Raises and a Clearer Path For Special Ed

No AISD employee will make less than $20/hour

"...Worth” campaign waged for several months by Education Austin, AISD’s labor union. “I've been floating ever since we've been..."

May 19, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

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