What's Next for American YouthWorks?

TEA's closing leaves at-risk students adrift

"...a big day for the 151 high schoolers of American Youth­Works' Service Learning Academy. They should have been starting..."

Sept. 12, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

'Nothing Is Done Alone' Extended Interview

The TxCC and their role in Bastrop's recovery after the fires

"...I visited the HQ of Texas Conservation Corps at American YouthWorks, here in Austin. I wanted to learn about..."

Dec. 2, 2013 Chronolog Post by Kate X Messer

'Nothing Is Done Alone'

American YouthWorks' Texas Conservation Corps helps bring Bastrop back to life

"...When the Environmental Corps of American YouthWorks (since renamed Texas Conser­va­tion Corps) – made up..."

Nov. 29, 2013 News Feature by Kate X Messer

Cinematexas 10

Sept. 14-18

"...for this arm on Saturday, Sept. 10, 8pm, at American YouthWorks); Terra Cognita and Austin Terra Cognita, which surveys..."

Sept. 9, 2005 Screens Feature by Shawn Badgley

Cinematexas 9

Cinematexas International Short Film Festival 9, Sept. 22-26

"...6:30pm American Youthworks Parallax View/Up Shit Creek..."

Sept. 17, 2004 Screens Feature by Shawn Badgley

Cinematexas' Political Arm

Film festival's radical approach extends to politics, too.

"...situation in Iraq, along with documents of revolutionary Latin American action...."

Sept. 16, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Who Can Vouch for the Charters?

The state's freewheeling experiment with charter schools gets a poor grade.

"...successful charter schools. In Austin, the KIPP Academy and American Youthworks charter schools are proving that dedicated, professional educators..."

April 4, 2003 News Feature by Michael May

Alphabet City

'Tis the season to give 'til your ears ring

"...Before his death in May 2006, Clifford Antone chose American YouthWorks as his cause. American YouthWorks is a public..."

Dec. 10, 2010 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

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

"...will finally graduate from high school. The slender, ponytailed African-American dropped out of school at 17 when she got..."

June 2, 2006 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...River, just outside Bastrop. An Austin-based crew from the American YouthWorks Environmental Corps teamed with the Pines and Prairies..."

Aug. 4, 2006 News Feature

Changing Directions

Community-based programs aim to redirect the 'school-to-prison pipeline'

"...school for Kaelyn. The caseworker and family started with American YouthWorks, a state charter school that offers self-paced classes..."

June 6, 2014 News Feature by Dagny Zenovia

Nathaniel and Li'l Nate

The two lives and untimely death of Nathaniel Sanders II

"...among photos of other smiling students – seniors at American YouthWorks, an Austin charter school for at-risk youth –..."

May 29, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

After a Fashion

The monster is not a monstrosity. In fact, Your Style Avatar is putting it on his wall.

"...been to them all) also celebrated 30 years of American YouthWorks, which means a lot to me. It's certainly..."

Nov. 18, 2011 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Res Publica

Good times for good citizens, May 21-28

"...YOUTHWORKS SPRING ART SHOW features works of students and professionals..."

May 22, 2009 News Feature

Dancing About Architecture

The rains came, sweeping away parking at Noahfest, Boozoo Chavis, and DJ Muppetfucker's name. Clifford Antone, meanwhile, remains in the pokey, while Schatzi prepares to go the same route and sign a record deal.

"...the first "Help Clifford Help Kids" show to benefit American Youthworks, the organization the club owner has chosen to..."

May 11, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Naked City

Handicapping the (future) race for mayor.Rep. Jim Dunnam introduces a bill that would place new restrictions on charter schools and limit the creation of new charters; charter school advocates protest, saying they're being punished for the misdeeds of a few.

"...Administrators at American YouthWorks, an Austin charter school that gets good reviews..."

March 30, 2001 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Austin is a local alliance of members of the American Federation of Teachers and the National Education Association. --..."

Dec. 26, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

After a Fashion

Stephen is deep in fall fashion benefits. 'Tis the season!

"...not your children, but the children. Thursday was the American YouthWorks benefit, Help Clifford Help Kids, at La Zona..."

Oct. 28, 2005 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Memorial Weekend Flood Assistance

Resources for folks hit by the Memorial Weekend floods

"...Texas Storm Chasers • Central Texas Chapter of the American Red Cross • Red Cross's Safe & Well Registry..."

May 24, 2015 News Post by Nina Hernandez

Lost Pines Recovery

November 27, 2013. 17 photos.

"...for the emergency response team and Parc Smith, CEO, American YouthWorks' Texas Conservation Corps, which sent volunteers out to..."

Nov. 27, 2013 Photo Gallery

After a Fashion

With 'Fashion Star' a wrap, even Your Style Avatar is poking around for some Summer Fun ...

"...6:30-9:30pm, at the Cedar Street Courtyard (208 W. Fourth), American YouthWorks – the school with the big heart –..."

May 25, 2012 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

After A Fashion

From Bô to Fo' in one fashion show

"...the show? Ron King gave a scholarship to an American YouthWorks student...."

Dec. 24, 2010 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...Corps Project. The foundation will work throughout 2011 with American YouthWorks Environ­ment­al Corps members, the city Parks Department, the..."

July 16, 2010 News Feature

Steel Bluebonnet Determination

Robin Shivers, founder of HAAM, worked behind the scenes, and yet was one of the Austin music scene's most important faces

"...Gibson GuitarTown project and Clifford Antone's annual fundraiser for American YouthWorks. Her dance card was always full...."

Nov. 27, 2009 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

After a Fashion

Stephen parties … for kids, mind you, kids

"...crucial funds to help out the at-risk kids at American YouthWorks. But the benefit is a perfect example of..."

Nov. 21, 2008 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

The Kids Are Alright

American Youthworks is for the children

"...and the annual Help Clifford Help Kids fundraiser for American Youthworks at the Austin Music Hall on Thursday is..."

Nov. 10, 2008 Music Post by Margaret Moser

After a Fashion

Why is Stephen suddenly interested in bed jackets and catheter cozies?

"...CLIFFORD The annual Help Clifford Help Kids benefit for American YouthWorks at the Palmer Events Center last Thursday was..."

Nov. 16, 2007 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

'An Independent Person'

A Conversation With Randi Shade

"...to partner with the Urban League, Meals on Wheels, American YouthWorks, etc. – now it's called [Interfaith Action of..."

June 3, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

The National Council of La Raza issues a disheartening report on Texans of color and the state's justice system.

"...10 Texans are Latino, and one in 10 is African-American. Yet, 70% of prisoners in Texas jails and prisons..."

Aug. 1, 2003 News Feature by Belinda Acosta

What's Wrong with Public Housing?

The remarkable turnaround of the city's Housing Authority

"...Santa Rita family gives birth to the very first American Baby Born in the Projects. Or, as the papers..."

Aug. 31, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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