AISD's Empty Ballot

Still a logjam, still no declared candidates

"...So does no one realize there's an Austin ISD election this November?..."

Aug. 7, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD Election = Turning Point?

With filing for the November election imminent, Austin ISD's board of trustees has vacancies, and it has candidates. Unfortunately, they're not in the same seats.

"...With filing for the November election imminent, AISD's board of trustees has vacancies, and it has candidates...."

July 11, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Documentary Captures Spirit of Recent Initiative

SEL improves grades, reduces absenteeism, and more.

"...This spring, the Austin Independent School District (AISD) was the subject of a..."

June 4, 2014 News Post by R.U. Steinberg

Saldaña Considering AISD Trustee Race

Local pr/consultant contemplating run at incumbent Lori Moya

"...turning game keeper: Paul Saldaña, a regular figure in Austin education politics as a campaign consultant and activist, is..."

April 9, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Carstarphen Could Be Gone By May

Austin ISD super informs board of quick exit, need for interim chief

"...The Austin ISD community was shocked last week when Superintendent Meria..."

March 31, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Carstarphen Headed to Atlanta

Update: AISD confirms it is prepping for superintendent's exit

"...Breaking news out of Atlanta: Austin ISD Superintendent Meria Carstarphen is the sole finalist to..."

March 27, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Mayoral Dance Card Suddenly Shrinks

Patsy Woods Martin and Bill McLellan end fledgling campaigns

"...The very tentative field of Austin mayoral candidates shrunk abruptly this week, as two prominent..."

Jan. 28, 2014 News Post by Michael King

HD 50: Dems Fire Away

As early voting rolls on, Dems exchange hard shots

"...election to replace state Rep. Mark Strama in north Austin’s House District 50, rifts are deepening between the race’s..."

Oct. 27, 2013 News Post by Christopher Hooks

AISD Bonds: Half Pass, Half Fail

Two propositions pass, but voters reject two more

"...Austin ISD is reeling tonight, as two of its four..."

May 12, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Eastside Community Hears National Partner Proposals

Major ed groups pitch plans to work with, not take over, high school

"...Saturday to the Eastside Memorial High School Community as Austin ISD pushes on with the hunt for a partner..."

April 22, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Eastside Memorial Partner Search Narrows

Potential partners present Saturday on campus

"...Education Michael Williams has set a harsh deadline for Austin ISD: Have an acceptable external partner to help run..."

April 19, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD Sued Over Eastside Planning Transparency

Suit by former campus committee member alleges open records law broken

"...It's little secret that a lot of people think Austin ISD is too secretive. Now the administration is being..."

March 27, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD Trustees: Bond, Eastside Headline Agenda

Bond target creeps up to $892 million

"...Never say that the Austin ISD Board of Trustees live a boring life: Tonight's..."

Feb. 25, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD to Consider Charters and Communities Tonight

Agenda a complex dance between trustees, neighborhoods and employees

"...As Austin ISD's Board of Trustees meets tonight, there will be..."

Dec. 17, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD Board to Lengthen Carstarphen Contract Tonight

As early voting starts, outgoing board extending deal to June 2015

"...Austin ISD's board of trustees does love its consent agenda...."

Oct. 22, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

APD Responding to Reported Shots Near LBJ

Campus placed on lockdown as precaution: Suspect now in custody

"...In what seems to be an abundance of caution, Austin ISD has placed LBJ High School on lockdown after..."

Sept. 17, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Council Divided But Moving on With Bond

$385 million package passes first vote, but nays not quitting

"...Let the horse trading, erm, continue! This morning Austin city council split 4-2 in the first vote to..."

Aug. 15, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD, Single Sex, And the Shadow of Separate But Equal

Trustee Bradley on why she believes East Austin needs a boys' school

"...When Austin ISD Trustee Cheryl Bradley talks about East Austin and..."

Aug. 9, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD: Speak Softly

School district gets sensitive over negative coverage

"...is good PR," right? Eh, seemingly not everyone at Austin ISD agrees with that, and the district has been..."

July 3, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD Versus Representative Democracy

Board to push back union representation deal another two months

"...There's a certain irony about the Austin ISD board of trustees worrying about whether Education Austin..."

Feb. 27, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

'At the Snap of a Finger'

Anti-IDEA activists keep up due diligence for AISD

"...Public Schools is over? Think again. At Monday night's Austin ISD board meeting, speakers from Occupy Austin – many..."

Feb. 1, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

'Are We Having Fun Yet?'

Superintendent Carstarphen rolls out new interactive timeline

"...of the great highlights of what's being done in Austin ISD to support the whole child."..."

June 20, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Taxes for People or Taxes for Buildings

AISD trustees ask long term funding priority question

"...is a simple question spinning out of last night's Austin ISD Board of Trustees meeting: Will the district go..."

March 29, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD Master Plan Ending

Save Austin Schools calling for board to reject study

"...The Austin ISD Board of Trustees is scheduled to receive the..."

March 28, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Daily Hustle: 2/15/11

Looking ahead to tomorrow's Council agenda

"...So the City Council gets back at it Thursday,..."

Feb. 15, 2011 News Post by Eric Pickhartz

The AISD of a Thousand Cuts

Superintendent in New York as staff contemplate massive layoffs

"...When Austin ISD rings reporters at 4pm on a Friday, calling..."

Feb. 11, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The First AISD Cuts

Trustees cut positions and consider spending reserves

"...bosses are telling them they'll get a pay cut, Austin ISD is working out how to cut costs. What..."

Jan. 25, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

School Closings Under Fire

Austinites pack Delco Center to oppose closing of schools

"...essentially unanimous in opposition to draft proposals by the Austin ISD's Facility Master Plan Task Force to close several..."

Jan. 12, 2011 News Post by Michael King

The Sunday Survey: 8/29/10

Worst. Monday. Ever.

"...the week, a quick reminder: It's the 20th annual Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival today at Waterloo Park. The..."

Aug. 29, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Sunday Survey: 8/22/10

Who said teachers need a living wage?

"...There's been a lot of discussion this week of Austin's history, and some serious debates about how it will..."

Aug. 22, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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