The Chronicle Endorsements, Nov. 2002

The Chronicle endorses for the 2002 November general election

"...noses over this year's candidates, especially at the top of the ballot, may be a cliché -- but like..."

Oct. 25, 2002 News Feature

And They're Off!

Primary filings reveal a who's who of contenders

"...6pm Monday marked the first major landmark of the 2010 elections: Filing closed for the March 2..."

Jan. 8, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

A Plan and the Man With Its Fate in His Hands

The repurposing of Pearce Middle School

"...Monday, Aug. 3, the Austin Indepen­dent School District board of trustees voted unanimously in favor of a repurposing plan..."

Aug. 7, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Johnston High School Is Dead; Long Live ...?

Johnston High will get a new name and perhaps a new lease on life

"...The death of Johnston High School was a painful, five-year process. But..."

July 4, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

A beleaguered Waco charter outfit enters the virtual-school derby.

"...authorize their schemes for home-based online schools taught using software and computer equipment purchased with public-school funds. Turned away..."

Dec. 26, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Johnston High School: TEA Allows 'Repurposing'

Generations of Johnston High alums ponder the fate of the 'Pride of the Eastside'

"...On Wednesday, June 18, state Education Commissioner Robert Scott informed Austin ISD that he is..."

June 20, 2008 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

"...Quote of the Week..."

Oct. 26, 2007 News Feature

AISD Braces for Challenging School Year

After rocky start, district tries to smooth out bumps

"...District began in earnest this week with the start of new teacher orientation and student registration. Traditionally, the district..."

Aug. 14, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Chronicle Endorsements, Nov. 2002

The Chronicle endorses for the 2002 November general election

"...noses over this year's candidates, especially at the top of the ballot, may be a cliché -- but like..."

Nov. 1, 2002 News Feature

The Chronicle Endorsements, Nov. 2002

The Chronicle endorses for the 2002 November general election

"...noses over this year's candidates, especially at the top of the ballot, may be a cliché -- but like..."

Oct. 18, 2002 News Feature

Election Results

State and local tallies

"...(Only contested races shown; i=incumbent; *=qualified for run-off) DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY..."

March 5, 2010 News Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...Quote of the Week..."

April 25, 2008 News Feature

The Primary Candidates

Local and statewide candidates hit the campaign trail

"...it into our Jan. 8 chart. This updated list of contested races includes those of the Libertarian Party of..."

Jan. 22, 2010 News Feature

TAKS Scores

Pearce's best chance of survival lies with the Legislature

"...With the arrival of the first wave of Texas Assessment of Knowledge and..."

May 29, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Just Add Students

The new Eastside high school takes issue

"...sure is while it will stand on the site of the recently closed Albert S. Johnston High School, Austin..."

Aug. 8, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere.

"...Quotes of the Week: "You have to understand the Arab mind...."

Dec. 12, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...repurposing proposal for Pearce Middle School by the end of this week, according to district communications director Andy Welch...."

July 31, 2009 News Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...Quote of the Week..."

April 18, 2008 News Feature

Doggett: Keep School Funds in Schools

Perry demands right to gut Texas education funding

"...Perry pulled a massive bait and switch, using dedicated educational stimulus funds to back-fill his incomplete budget. Now he's..."

Aug. 5, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Next Initiative

AISD aims to fix problems before state steps in

"...On Feb. 22, the Austin ISD board of trustees passed one of its most significant measures in..."

March 5, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Endorsements

"...to give Cap Met permission to build some kind of rail system. The details, for which Austin claims to..."

Oct. 20, 2000 News Feature

Partisan

"...Straight tickets: Voting for one of four parties – Republican, Democratic, Libertarian, Green – will..."

Oct. 19, 2012 News Feature

The Proposal

Anatomy of a repurposing plan

"...Center pioneered at Webb Middle School. But AISD board of trustees Vice President Vince Torres explained that "large sections"..."

Aug. 7, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Voucher Alert

Expect to see some form of vouchers-lite come out of the Texas Education Agency in the next couple of weeks.

"...Expect to see some form of vouchers-lite come out of the Texas Education Agency in..."

March 20, 2008 News Post by Kimberly Reeves

12 Questions for AISD

Before trustees vote on IDEA, some questions we'd like answering

"...Recommendations that have us wondering about the district's level of due diligence. That concern extends to community activists and..."

Dec. 12, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Fired TEA Employee Files Appeal

Former director of science curriculum disputes TEA's 'neutrality' on creationism

"...Chris Comer is not giving up her defense of science ... or her job...."

Aug. 21, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...• AISD Superintendent Pat Forgione, anticipating the possible closure of Johnston High School next year under state sanctions, met..."

May 9, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

"...Quote of the Week "Three hundred fifty-seven days and counting ..."..."

Feb. 1, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week "This was a deadly force encounter that,..."

Nov. 25, 2005 News Feature

For AISD, Some Positive Signs Amid Poor Ratings

Two high schools and six middle schools miss state targets

"...If the latest Texas Education Agency school rankings are accurate, many schools in the..."

Aug. 5, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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