AISD Braces for Lege, Court Action

School finance likely to hang fire for several months

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

Jan. 25, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Can Edison Pass the AISD Test?

AISD considers hiring Edison Schools Inc. for East Austin.

"...contract with the district to manage, in partnership with AISD, a cluster of up to 15 East Austin public..."

Jan. 25, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

AISD Notebook

"...The AISD Board of Trustees on Monday tackled two quite controversial..."

Feb. 28, 1997 News Feature by Roseana Auten

AISD Notebook

"...Bruce Banner's job as a teacher's aide at AISD's Alternative Learning Center (ALC) is a lot harder these..."

Oct. 27, 1995 News Feature

AISD Notebook

"...the school year, and the complaints keep coming about AISD's new surplus system. Last April, the district implemented a..."

Sept. 29, 1995 News Feature

Graduations Presage AISD's Return to In-Person Learning

As COVID-19 case counts drop and vaccination rates rise, the district looks to the fall

"...case counts dropped and vaccination rates rose across Austin, AISD was able to host in-person commencement ceremonies for the..."

June 11, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

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

Paul Cruz Steps Down at AISD

Superintendent takes UT post; transition plan still TBD

"...his own doctorate.) Before assuming the top job at AISD, Cruz served as the district's chief schools officer during..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Anti-LGBTQ Nonsense Sucks Up AISD Oxygen

Texas Values, Concerned Parents of Texas sow fear and misinformation

"...After sitting through 14 speakers insisting that teaching children..."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

AISD Employees to Receive Historic Raises

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

"...AISD’s teachers, counselors, librarians and nurses with more than five..."

June 13, 2019 News Post 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 Employees’ Union Urges 10% Raise

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

"...demand dwarfs the initial 1% teacher-only offer made by AISD, a proposal EA President Ken Zarifis called "insulting" in..."

May 17, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

On Consent: AISD Employees See Increased Wages

A 1.5% increase will go to district employees

"...will see extra pay in return for career development. AISD Superintendent Paul Cruz and Education Austin President Ken Zarifis..."

May 26, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Sees Uptick in Homeless Youth

Lack of affordability jeopardizes housing stability for Austin families

"...statistics released by the affordable housing nonprofit show that AISD students identified as homeless under the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless..."

Sept. 2, 2016 News Feature by Annamarya Scaccia

AISD on Cruz Control

AISD gets closer to finding a new superintendent

"...replaced former superintendent Meria Carstarphen on an interim basis, AISD trustees followed the recommendations of the Texas Association of..."

Dec. 12, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Candidate Filings for AISD, ACC Seats

A last-minute deluge of candidates

"...shorter four-year terms in the smaller, mostly geographically based AISD seats. Austin Independent School Dist...."

Aug. 22, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Meet the AISD Bonds

A thumbnail introduction to the $890 million bond package on the May 11 ballot

"...proposals are anticipated over the next two years; and AISD itself is expected to propose a tax rollback election..."

April 12, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

If the AISD Board Won't Come to the Mountain

Eastside supporters offer to meet trustees

"...board members, in order to voice our opposition to AISD's in-district charter school proposal. Of course, multiple concerns and..."

Dec. 17, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Demographic Change Shapes AISD Bond Debate

Is the district really growing? And will $420 million be spent in the right place?

"...the bond proposal. However, their discussions also revealed that AISD's demographic challenges are more than just a question of..."

April 16, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Fuzzy Budget Math at AISD

The latest proposed Austin ISD budget has new millions in found money

"...help eliminate a $51 million deficit ("New Money for AISD Raises," June 20). The changes are not confirmed --..."

June 27, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Too Sexy for AISD?

"...AISD's sexuality education policy could be compared to the plight..."

May 2, 1997 News Feature

AISD Notebook

"...between them and the Phoenix Firebirds/City of Austin, the AISD Board of Trustees declined on Monday to endorse the..."

Sept. 15, 1995 News Feature

Solid Candidates Find Their Way to AISD Board Races

Wanted: heroes. Salary: nothing

"...Current Board Prez Geronimo Rodriguez left AISD watchers in suspense as he waited to file for..."

Aug. 26, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Former Statesman Reporter Announces Bid for AISD Board

Roxanne Evans would replace LaTisha Anderson on the board

"...advocacy has also including serving as tri-chair of the AISD Facilities and Bond Planning Advisory Committee, and this week..."

June 10, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

AISD Special Education Lawsuit Moves Forward

Federal district judge denies Austin ISD's motion to dismiss suit

"...part of a huge backlog that piled up at AISD's struggling special education division, beginning in the 2018-19 school..."

Dec. 17, 2021 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

AISD Ends T-STEM Partnership at Mendez Middle School

District will decide how to move forward in a vote later this month

"...of its Dove Springs neighbors and former students – AISD brought in T-STEM under the Texas Partner­ships program created..."

Dec. 10, 2021 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

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

After Close Races, Candidates for AISD Board Face Off Again in the Run-Offs

Winners in District 5, At-Large Place 8 to face decisions on remote learning, school closures alongside other trustees

"...11, and election day on Tuesday, Dec. 15. The AISD races furthest down the ballot, for District 5 and..."

Dec. 4, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

As COVID-19 Spikes, AISD Enrollment Declines by Thousands

Where have all the students gone?

"...mandated by the Texas Education Agency. Around 30% of AISD students returned to campus, with middle and high schoolers..."

Nov. 13, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

About That AISD Waiver

Following backlash, confusion, district will seek TEA waiver to extend virtual learning, phase in classroom instruction after Oct. 5

"...The confusion can be traced to Sept. 14's AISD Board of Trustees meeting, where District 4 Trustee Kristin..."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

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