AISD’s Teacher Retention Troubles Continue

Numbers down for third year in a row

"...attributed to a combination of shifting demographics ("Saving Austin's Schools," Sept. 8) and increased competition from private and charter..."

Sept. 8, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

SXSWedu Announces Bill Gates as Keynote

Microsoft founder and education reformer to close event

"...the foundation's work in the US has concentrated on schools. While Gates has undoubtedly become a pivotal figure in..."

Jan. 8, 2013 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

TFN Looks at the Lege Demagogues

New Texas Freedom Network report on the Lege and the religious right

"...removing the statutory cap on the permitted number of charter schools, and "gutting" public school standards on class sizes,..."

Feb. 13, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Breaking news stories from Austin and elsewhere.

"...continuing financial and academic problems at the state's 185 charter schools, the Texas Education Agency announced that 89 charters..."

July 16, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

The new education commissioner has 'chosen' to accept 'school choice'

"...you have not spent real, quality time in our schools."..."

Feb. 6, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Public Ed: What's Equal?

"...private-school competition via state vouchers) will fix the public schools. Notable for their omission are Rep. Jim Dunnam, D-Waco,..."

July 4, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

"...one has voted at Allison or Walnut Creek elementary schools. Early voting continues through Tuesday, April 30. -- M.C.M...."

April 26, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Record Turnout in Run-Off Election Pushes Democratic Party Toward Change

State and local races show the blue getting bluer

"...campaign demanded that Eckhardt reject the support of the Charter Schools Now PAC (which had received funds from another..."

July 17, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Lege Lines: Robbin' the Hoods

How can state lawmakers fix school finance?

"...deflated that support when he added $25 million for charter schools (nominally to help with construction costs). By the..."

Aug. 4, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...New development rules for charter schools have been delayed. At the request of staff,..."

June 10, 2016 News Feature

Funding Balance

Some Austin politicos think qualified candidates of average means are deterred from running due to low contribution limits

"...and special interests from controlling city politics. Austin's city charter bars individuals from contributing more than $350 to a..."

Dec. 11, 2015 News Feature by Jack Craver

TPPF, Jim DeMint, Milton Friedman, and Me

Lunch and school choice with unholy free market triumvirate

"...he is no longer demanding an unlimited number of charter schools. Realizing that any measure opening the floodgates would..."

March 31, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Capitol Chronicle

The Legislature enters the home stretch -- two weeks to go.

"...everything imploded. Likewise, the possibility of reining in runaway charter schools faces conferees, after Sen. Teel Bivins derailed substantial..."

May 18, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Thee: In a letter to Texas school districts and charter schools, the ACLU announced their opposition to a new..."

June 30, 2023 News Feature

Public Notice: School Boards and Rail Lines

Searching for a super, roughing out the rail routes

"...problems – falling enrollment, teacher retention, changing demographics, "failing" schools – much of which tracks back to a district..."

March 17, 2023 News Column by Nick Barbaro

New Law Could Enable School Construction Across Texas

The limit does not exist!

"...Land Office. The diversified investment portfolio supports public and charter schools, and allows school districts to get AAA bond..."

Feb. 17, 2023 News Feature by Madi Donham

As Crises Abound, AISD Plans for Fewer Teachers

Board considers dire financial projections, falling enrollment, charter competition, and a struggling special ed program

"...crises: dire financial projections, falling enrollment, increasing competition from charters, and a struggling special education program. Although the 2021-22..."

March 19, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Beto O'Rourke's Long, Hot Road to the Texas Primary

We report from the 2020 Democratic campaign trail on whether all the blue, sweat, and beers are worth it

"...drums, MAGA hats askew. There are fierce defenders of charter schools (Houston has many) and seekers of reparations and..."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Looking at the Lege After a Flaccid Special Session

Alpha males Abbott and Patrick can't get their red meat passed

"...million for school facilities (including $60 million dedicated to charter schools), $150 million for rural schools, $41 million for..."

Aug. 18, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Undocumented, Unafraid

Balancing fear and power in the wake of ICE arrests

"...did roughly 40% of students at KIPP Austin area charter schools. One of them, Stephanie Trejo, a 10th grader..."

March 10, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

News Roundup: Political Humility, Pandering, and Money

Donald Trump is a very humble man – just ask him

"...and uncertain Austin connection. There are three “Harmony” public charter schools in the Austin area, founded by educators associated..."

July 18, 2016 News Post by Michael King

Council: Getting Moving?

City Council's continued transportation debate may backlog zoning cases on agenda

"...the Land Development Code to make development regs for charter schools match those for regular public schools; the potential..."

June 17, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Gates Champions Classroom Computing

Microsoft founder continues push for bridging education divide

"...his speech moved away from his recent championing of charter schools and towards the growth of classroom computing. While..."

March 15, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Cancels IDEA Contract

Trustees split 5-4 but Allan heads back to community

"...ISD Board of Trustees meeting, AISD had two in-district charters on the books for the 2013-14 school year: Responsive..."

Dec. 18, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Williams for Education Commissioner: Uh, Why?

Former Railroad Commissioner an inexplicable choice to lead schools

"...education experience beyond a blanket commitment to vouchers and charter schools. When Williams ran for the 25th Congressional District,..."

Sept. 2, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Not the Brightest STAAR

Under pressure from lawmakers, education commissioner defers 15% grading system

"...a result, the TEA will allow school districts and charter schools to suspend the 15% grading system – under..."

Feb. 24, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Secretary and the Reading Rainbow

SXSWedu puts Arne Duncan and LeVar Burton top of the class

"...a lot of progressive groups. His tireless championing of charter schools, both in the Obama administration and as CEO..."

Jan. 11, 2012 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Tribune Festival Notes

Legislative aftermath: Hard to run a state without revenue

"...students (of 4.3 million). Nobody noted that practicality of charter schools hits a wall at those numbers...."

Sept. 26, 2011 News Post by Michael King

Fed School Funding

Teachers' unions say Race to the Top places too much emphasis on testing

"...bureaucratic speak and dictating what's going on in our schools." But that's a reversal of Scott's original position. On..."

Jan. 22, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Balanced House, Balanced Committees

So how equitable was the equitable split Straus promised?

"...is broadly perceived as the Dems' leader on public schools (watching him argue with Ron Wilson about charter schools..."

Feb. 13, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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