Austin ISD Delays Its Plans to Close Eight Schools

Four others remain on list as "conversations" continue

"...Changes, released Friday, Nov. 1; Metz, Sims, Pease, and Brooke elementary schools. The first two will close as was..."

Nov. 3, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

High School Stakes

Austin ISD election could shape a new direction for the district

"...ActivismSam Guzmán vs. Father Jayme Mathias Elementaries: Allan, Allison, Brooke, Dawson, Galindo, Govalle, Houston, Langford, Linder, Metz, Palm, Perez,..."

Oct. 5, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Four Open Seats, and Many Demands for Change at AISD

School board shakeup

"...campus closures and consolidations, and voted to shutter two elementary schools in his district (Brooke and Metz) as part..."

Aug. 28, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

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

Put on your thinking cap

"...board of trustees' controversial November vote to close four elementary campuses – three serving historically Black and Latinx neighborhoods,..."

Aug. 7, 2020 Features Feature by Aaricka Washington

IDEA Still Hunting Enrollment

Students opting out of new charter school in favor of existing AISD schools

"...first boots on the ground will be at Allan Elementary, a campus rated academically acceptable by the Texas Education..."

March 23, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...Monday to reduce overcrowding at Linder and Walnut Creek elementary schools. The plan will shrink the attendance boundary for..."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature

Closing AISD Middle Schools, One Grade at a Time?

Two historically Black and Latinx middle schools set to lose sixth grade

"...Eastside schools, including the 2019 vote to close four elementary campuses that predominantly served children of color, two of..."

March 11, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

AISD Equity Report Hits Home Hard

Was the School Changes process doomed from its inception from an equity perspective?

"...when its board of trustees voted to close four elementary schools found its target this week, with the public..."

Dec. 13, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

AISD: Who is Under the Axe?

Breaking down the 1,017 proposed cuts

"...Elementary Schools..."

Feb. 13, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

On Sidewalks, Cap Metro Speeds Past City Hall

Capital Metro improves its reputation with its Community Connections workshops.

"...Parque Zaragoza Recreation Center requested new sidewalks near Zavala, Brooke, and Allan elementary schools. Northwest Austinites who congregated at..."

June 13, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

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

"...year now, before the pandemic. The families of Pease, Brooke, Metz, and Sims have had to navigate the double..."

Aug. 7, 2020 Features Feature

Paul Cruz to Step Down as Austin Schools Chief

Superintendent to join UT faculty after eventful AISD tenure

"...reciprocal, especially among parents at Metz, Pease, Sims, and Brooke elementary schools, who fought tooth and nail for months..."

Feb. 19, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

2019's Big Stories Shaping Austin's Path Into a New Decade

Never a slow news day

"...18, the board of trustees voted to close Metz, Brooke, Pease, and Sims elementary schools, despite startling and blunt..."

Dec. 20, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

AISD’s FABulous Facility Plan

The Facilities and Bond Planning Advisory Committee has a few recommendations to consider

"..."target utilization plans" to boost enrollment at five campuses (Brooke, Dawson, Joslin, Norman, and Sanchez)...."

March 31, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Building a Better School District

A bit of school consolidation in the works?

"...Alter­nat­ive Learning Center or moving it to the Sanchez Elementary campus; consolidating six campuses into two (Dawson, Brooke, Joslin,..."

Feb. 17, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

News Roundup: Bullhooks and Bikes

Plus knives, fires, and schools

"...years old this week. The ride began at Jordan Elementary School, and ended at 6200 Johnny Morris Road, near..."

Aug. 10, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Art for Days

Can you handle two weeks' worth of the East Austin Studio Tour?

"...history via a mural project and "self-portraits" by Ortega elementary students, a musical celebration with the students, and locals..."

Nov. 13, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Verified demographic information about Oak Springs Elementary is available from the AISD Web site ["Repurposing Ain't..."

Feb. 17, 2006 Column

Wrong Word Choice

"...of a pickle. Verified demographic information about Oak Springs Elementary is available from the AISD Web site ["Repurposing Ain't..."

Feb. 14, 2006 Postmarks

Postmarks

Readers weigh in on the criminality of musicians, the integrity of neighborhoods, and more.

"...It is hard to believe that Brooke and Carter Bruce could actually be surprised by their..."

July 6, 2001 Column

AISD Bond Construction Projects

"...MS $1,723,516 $1,719,739 ($3,777) -0% A A A D Elementary Schools Allan $2,042,091 $1,987,074 ($55,017) -3% Allison $569,023 $644,244..."

Jan. 15, 1999 News Feature

Postscripts

Teddy Winner

"...Program -- Elizabeth Pereira of Duane Lake Academy and Brooke Axtel and Corrie McLaggan, both of Westlake High School...."

April 4, 1997 Books Column

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