Williams for Education Commissioner: Uh, Why?

Former Railroad Commissioner an inexplicable choice to lead schools

"...Welcome to the era of Commissioner of Education Michael Williams. No, do not adjust..."

Sept. 2, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Scott Quitting Texas Education Agency

Controversial schools commissioner to leave July 2

"...Normally the exit of a state agency appointee causes nary a flutter, but..."

May 1, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

TEA Delays 'End of Course' Requirement Another Year

15% rule punted for another year

"...criticized STAAR testing system takes another hit today as Commissioner of Education Michael Williams announced that the 15% rule..."

Nov. 30, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Perry Signs Education Bill: Now What?

Gov signs off on HB5 after veto speculation

"...Bill 5. Now he's done the reverse, putting his official seal of approval on it by signing the measure...."

June 10, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Chronicle Endorsements: State of Texas

Senate, House, State Board of Education, and more races

"...Lou" Leeder over boilerplate conservative Dawn Buckingham to succeed professional bump-on-a-log Troy Fraser, R-Horseshoe Bay. It's not simply that..."

Oct. 21, 2016 News Feature

Higher-Ed Commissioner Raymund Paredes Retires

Steps down after 15 years helping Texans access postsecondary education

"...After 15 years as the state's commissioner of higher education, Raymund Paredes announced last week that..."

Feb. 1, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Top 10 Education Stories

School finance lawsuits, AISD board shakeup, and more

"...Shake-up In a brutal election that saw the birth of new pro-"reform" Astroturf group Austin Kids First, the Austin..."

Jan. 4, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Life and Death of Schools

Educational warrior Diane Ravitch takes on the "school reform" movement

"...On the subject of public education, Diane Ravitch may be America's most important..."

Sept. 28, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

A World of Their Own

Growing Population

"...and Ben are among the 134 students -- out of AISD's 9,400 special education students -- diagnosed with autism...."

June 4, 1999 News Feature by Spike Gillespie

Lege Goes to School: Education Bills

"...and community schools: Lawmakers have filed a broad slate of education bills, some of which fix what they've earlier..."

May 1, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Fate of School Finance Delayed

A new timeline to sort out school finance may push resolution to 2016

"...session where Texas politicians took on the thorny issue of school finance. Now the heavy lifting may be delayed..."

Jan. 16, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Challenge of Judge Dietz

School finance decision puts responsibility where it's always been - on all of us

"...current system both fails to provide an "adequate suitable education" and has also become an unconstitutional state property tax,..."

Sept. 24, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Man of the Hour

Superintendent Pat Forgione discusses his goals for AISD in a Q&A interview with reporter Kevin Fullerton.

"...status that has been foisted on the new chief of Austin's public schools, Dr. Pat Forgione, who for the..."

Oct. 29, 1999 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Page Two: Education, one of the key

"...balanced budget and flat tax. A committment to genuine education excellence and not some politically sensitized agenda is crucial..."

Feb. 2, 1996 Column by Louis Black

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

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

"...and says, ""I believe we can change the face of education in this community," no one doubts her good..."

Aug. 9, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Life and Times of Gus Garcia

City Council Member Gus Garcia retires after more than 30 years of public service

"...to say, "There is no end to the amount of good you can do if you don't seek the..."

June 2, 2000 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

The Slow Dying of Johnston High

State accountability standards may close a school on the edge of survival

"...the community to pull together to save the pride of the Eastside might have been a turning point for..."

Nov. 30, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

24-Texas Teachers Talk of “Trauma” at TribFest

Educators discuss the challenges of reopening schools, TEA head defends decision to administer STAAR tests

"...sees the return to in-person classes as an indictment of state leadership. "I don't think anybody who is responsible..."

Sept. 18, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Out of the Race to the Top

Legislators, educators respond to lost federal funds

"...on $700 million in federal Race to the Top education funds, both teachers' bodies and legislators have weighed in..."

Jan. 14, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Margin of Error

Some Texas high schools may be violating the "top 10%" law, which guarantees admission to UT and other Texas colleges and universities, by exaggerating the number of students in the top 10% of their graduating classes.

"...The director of under-graduate admissions at the University of Texas says a..."

April 21, 2000 News Feature by Jonathan David Carroll

Downballot Details: A Bag of Run-offs

In the downballot races, the GOP has more to consider

"...That remains the primary question for the primary run-off, pushed to midsummer by legal battles over redistricting that..."

July 20, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

The Fog of Repurposing

AISD board president fits saving Pearce Middle School into the bigger district plan

"...The Texas Education Agency has agreed to let Pearce Middle School re-open,..."

Aug. 5, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Eastside Memorial: The Future of Panther Pride

High schools boss explains path forward with Johns Hopkins

"...students at Eastside Memorial got the good news from Education Commissioner Michael Williams: He turned up at graduation to..."

June 21, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Election Ticker: The Calm in the Eye of the Storm

Wild punches, campaign cash, and early voting insights

"...challenger Susanna Ledesma-Woody had "surprisingly ... terminated her campaign." "Commissioner Gómez and her team will continue her campaign to..."

Feb. 27, 2022 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Field of Dreams

Confessions of a Sensitive Jock

"...join a team next year. But underneath my voice of consolation lurked a quiet inner jealousy. I was filled..."

Oct. 6, 2000 Features Feature by Lorne Opler

New Districts Set the Stage for the Politics of the 2020s

The city and state begin to show their work

"...After a prolonged wait, the committees of lawmakers and (in Austin) extraordinary citizens in charge of..."

Sept. 24, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The 12th of Never

The dispute over one Eastside housing proposal reflects a larger Austin conflict

"...the welcoming arch and mosaic mural greeting entrants coming off I-35, there are indicators that it has evolved in..."

Dec. 17, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Part of Our Day

When discussing the Golden Age of Television, we usually speak in terms of the national networks, but there's another chapter to the tale. Belinda Acosta looks at some of the pioneers of Austin television.

"...When discussing the Golden Age of Television, we usually speak in terms of the national..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

Abbott Appoints New Education Commissioner

Education advocates criticized Morath for attempting to quietly privatize Dallas ISD

"...There are some clenched jaws in Texas education circles as Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed Dallas ISD..."

Dec. 25, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Field of Dreamers

Two dems, five gop candidates vie for district 48 race, but the seat is expected to remain Democratic.

"...a successful 10-year stint, the news awoke a herd of snoozing political hopefuls, particularly a pack of Republicans who..."

Feb. 4, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

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