Elementary School Shuffle

"...The Austin Independent School District's board of trustees approved a plan Monday to..."

Feb. 14, 2008 News Post by Michael May

AISD's "School Changes" Process Places Equity Front and Center

“Historically, this is a very racist city, and unfortunately, this school district is a part of that system"

"...in early June, as part of the Austin Indepen­dent School District's "School Changes" process, parents turned out in force..."

Sept. 13, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

What's Next for Allan Elementary?

IDEA was sent packing – now AISD and the neighborhood face the school's 'repurposed' future

"...Allan Elementary School is gone, and will not reopen as a..."

Oct. 4, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Board Votes to Close Four Austin Elementary Schools

Despite public outcry, Brooke, Pease, Sims, and Metz all to shutter

"...Four Austin ISD elementary schools will close next year, following a 6-3 vote..."

Nov. 19, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Austin ISD Budget Shortfall Could Put School Closures on the Table

Desperate times may lead to desperate measures

"...deficit had ballooned from $60 million to $89 million, school board Trustee Candace Hunter broached a nearly forbidden topic...."

June 7, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

High School Stakes

Austin ISD election could shape a new direction for the district

"...On Nov. 6, voters in the Austin Inde­pen­dent School District won't just be selecting new trustees. They will..."

Oct. 5, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Local K-12 Educators Look at Ways to Start the School Year as COVID-19 Looms

Put on your thinking cap

"...for such interactive, kinesthetic science lessons in the new school year is nearly impossible. As a pandemic makes the..."

Aug. 7, 2020 Features Feature by Aaricka Washington

School Closings Under Fire

Austinites pack Delco Center to oppose closing of schools

"...ISD's Facility Master Plan Task Force to close several elementary and middle schools...."

Jan. 12, 2011 News Post by Michael King

Bracing for School Closures

AISD says all schools at risk, but parents worry for poor areas

"...aren’t ready to say which of the district’s 116 schools will be closed and consolidated to save money as..."

May 30, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Building a Better School District

A bit of school consolidation in the works?

"...Liberal Arts and Science Academy away from LBJ High School and into its own facility; building a new facility..."

Feb. 17, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Challenges of Going Back to School

Parents, teachers, and students share their anxieties over starting the fall semester while COVID-19 is still rampant

"...an experiment and the decisions about going back into school buildings are being made by people who have either..."

Aug. 7, 2020 Features Feature

Opinion: AISD Is Perpetuating a Historic Racial Dividing Line

Annika Olson of UT-Austin’s Institute for Urban Policy Research & Analysis urges AISD to reconsider its School Changes plan for elementary school closures

"...Schools around the world have closed because of the coronavirus...."

March 20, 2020 Column by Annika Olson

AISD Delays Plans to Close Eight Schools

Advocates push to save Pease, Brooke

"...Eight of the school campuses initially identified for closure and consolidation under Austin..."

Nov. 8, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Allan Rising

The Allan Early Childhood Center is home to a flourishing collection of nonprofits

"...making lemonade out of lemons. When the Austin Independent School District handed the beloved but under-enrolled Allan Elementary over..."

Feb. 5, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Closing Schools Won't Fix AISD Budget

We have the Legislature to thank for this mess

"...When the Austin Independent School District released a draft list of nine underused campuses..."

Jan. 21, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin Campuses Still Closed, But Not (Yet) for Sale

What to do with Austin's closed elementary schools?

"...at Austin ISD was the fallout over the controversial School Changes process in late 2019 that closed four elementary..."

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

Austin ISD Leans in to Win Back Families, Boost Enrollment

Every student counts

"...It is 8am, and the Joslin Elementary library is waiting, patiently, for elusive families...."

Aug. 13, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

A New Plan for Austin ISD?

School board elections tee up calls for change – and rebuilding broken trust

"...in, and many people observing, the current Austin ISD school board election agrees that things need to change in..."

Oct. 16, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

A Declaration of Independence

Zavala Elementary and Principal Sean Fox are succeeding at going their own way

"...student stole a book from the library at Zavala Elementary. "It was a big deal," he said. "Normally, it's..."

May 9, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Paul Cruz Steps Down at AISD

Superintendent takes UT post; transition plan still TBD

"...Cruz will resign as superintendent of the Austin Independent School District, per an announcement posted on the district's website..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Postmarks

Welfare Coverage Excellent

"...Quarters Project and the Evening Legal Clinics held at Brooke Elementary School and Webb Middle School are a collaborative..."

July 4, 1997 Column

Saving Austin's Schools

Nobody gets everything they want, but AISD’s bond may give everybody something they really need

"...$1.134 billion package goes to specific neighborhood campuses and schools of choice, as well as relocating the Rosedale special..."

Sept. 8, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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

Lingering questions over unreleased equity report fuel frustration

"...by the board of trustees of the Austin Independent School District to close four elementary schools and implement a..."

Nov. 29, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

'If Not Edison -- What?'

Austin Interfaith's Alliance programs represent one alternative to failing AISD schools.

"...In the Texas Education Agency's 2001 assessment of state school districts, the Austin Independent School District as a whole..."

March 22, 2002 News Feature by Emily Pyle

AISD's Haves and Have Nots

"..."L" Low-Performing Schools..."

March 22, 2002 News Feature

Austin ISD Delays Its Plans to Close Eight Schools

Four others remain on list as "conversations" continue

"...Eight of the school campuses initially identified for closure and consolidation under Austin..."

Nov. 3, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Articulations

The Texas Fine Arts Association's student exhibition "Pop Patriotism" is unexpectedly fascinating and moving, and a long-delayed tribute to operatic legend Jess Walters takes place.

"...exhibit of artwork by students from four local grade schools, and my sweet third-grader, Rosalind Faires, was among them...."

Nov. 16, 2001 Arts Column by Robert Faires

AISD Board Considers Futures for Underused Facilities

The district’s property portfolio has become an increasingly pressing matter

"...Saying the words "AISD may close some schools" is like shouting "Fire!" in a crowded cinema. The..."

Dec. 9, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

First Night Schedule

"...Quiet, calm, and melodious music. 2-3pm. 2:15pmLove of China School of Chinese Dance, Radisson Hotel, Congress at Cesar Chavez...."

Dec. 29, 2006 Arts Feature

Four Open Seats, and Many Demands for Change at AISD

School board shakeup

"...Nearly half of the Austin ISD school board trustees will be newcomers after Nov­em­ber. Four of..."

Aug. 28, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

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