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Aug. 9, 2024 Column by The Luv Doc
The News Biz Is In Deep Shiz
Local newsroom leaders see growth potential despite tough climate
"...When John Garrett co-founded the first Community Impact Newspaper covering Round Rock and Pflugerville nearly two decades ago, it..."
July 26, 2024 News Feature by Abe Asher
Austin ISD Sees Opportunity for Big Money in Leasing Land
Untapped properties could help teachers, per superintendent
"...Not many people are aware of it, but the Austin Independent School District owns a lot of property in..."
June 21, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon
Rise in Absenteeism Is Costing Austin Public Schools Millions
Mental illness seems to be driving the absences, group says
"...School absences are costing local schools lots of money at a very bad..."
June 7, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon
Austin ISD Budget Shortfall Could Put School Closures on the Table
Desperate times may lead to desperate measures
"...Back on May 9, when she learned that Austin ISD’s budget deficit had ballooned from $60 million to..."
June 7, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon
After Pro-Palestine Campus Protests, State Senators Call Hearing on Antisemitism
Jewish, Muslim students report more hate since October 7
"...Texas Senate Subcommittee on Higher Education held a daylong hearing that covered some of the most heated issues on..."
May 15, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher
Austin ISD Restarts Bid Process for Family Resource Centers
The bidders broke the rules, administration says
"...The Austin ISD Board of Trustees has canceled a controversial vote..."
May 3, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon
Austin ISD Fields Criticisms of Plan to Replace Nonprofit
Director of Austin Voices for Education and Youth suggests a fix
"...Local political leaders, including county commissioners and at least two members of City..."
April 19, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon
Will Austin ISD Push Out a Highly Regarded Partner?
The district is proposing to give away family service centers
"...is a disconnect,” said Allen Weeks, executive director of Austin Voices for Education and Youth. “You know, if our..."
April 12, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon
Not Enough Austin ISD Seniors Are Ready for College, Per Recent Test Scores
Credentials post-high school are crucial to make a living
"...There’s a disturbing statistic the Austin ISD Board of Trustees is all..."
March 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon
Closing the COVID Gap at AISD
Post-pandemic, not enough students can read well. How do we get out of this ditch?
"...“Imagine a Zoom meeting with 12 4-year-olds.” That’s how Justin..."
March 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon
Spider Sculptures, Gore Feasts, and More Arts Events
Feed your art habit with these recommended events for the week
"...if movies don’t overrepresent this experience. This month, the cinematic-minded queer “professors” of Queer Film Theory 101 feature films..."
March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott
Plethora of Riches: How Richard Samuel Turned an Art Gallery Into a Community Center
RichesArt launches annual Black History Month exhibit with new philanthropic initiative
"...White walls, fluorescent lights, the occasional “keep your distance” line of tape on the floor: Most art galleries present..."
Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Carys Anderson
Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...Abbott Defies SCOTUS: After a U.S. Supreme Court ruling to stop Texas from blocking Border Patrol agents from..."
Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature
Evil Dead Rise Star Alyssa Sutherland Discusses The Mental State
New drama looks at how rural communities are bereft of resources
"...violence and mental health have become an either/or debate in American culture. But new drama The Mental State takes..."
Dec. 23, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker
Texas Lege Defeats Abbott’s Voucher Plan – Again
Meanwhile, harsh immigration bill succeeds
"...Seven months of threats, promises, and pressure wound up flipping only three votes...."
Nov. 24, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon
To Keep Teens Out of Jail, Travis County Pilots First of its Kind Program for Those Accused of Assaulting Caregivers
Kids in the program get resources to stabilize
"...Teen misbehaves. Mom says she’s taking teen’s phone away. Teen says no. Mom says yes...."
Nov. 8, 2023 News Post by Maggie Quinlan
Judge Blocks Texas Education Agency From Releasing New, Harsher Grades
A-F accountability grade: incomplete
"...The Texas Education Agency won’t be releasing its new, harsher A-F grades of the state’s schools..."
Oct. 27, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon
Opinion: I’m a Chaplain. Here’s Why I Oppose Replacing School Counselors With Chaplains.
As a chaplain and school volunteer, the Rev. Deborah Reeves explains why school districts should reject the option to install chaplains in public schools
"...As a mother, I volunteer in my children's elementary school. I have served as a..."
Oct. 27, 2023 Column by Deborah Reeves
Chronicle Endorsements for the November 7 Election
Looking for guidance on the ballot's constitutional amendments and county propositions? We got you.
"...slew of constitutional amendments on the ballot this year coming out of the 88th legislative session. It's funky that..."
Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature
Abbott Says He’s About to Score on School Vouchers, but … Really?
Democrats suspect he’s bluffing
"...Gov. Greg Abbott is claiming the school voucher scheme he’s been pushing for over..."
Oct. 13, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon
Opinion: Vouchers’ Ripple Effect – How They Threaten Texas’ Teacher Retirement System
Texas state Rep. Vikki Goodwin makes the case against public school vouchers
"...I am strongly opposed to taking public tax dollars and spending them on private school..."
Oct. 13, 2023 Column by Vikki Goodwin
Special Session Kicks Off With Nazi Accusations and GOP Infighting
Battle of the billionaire-funded Republicans
"...Maybe there's something comforting about living in a time and place where..."
Oct. 13, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon
Del Valle and Leander ISD Supers Testify Against New State-Imposed School Rating System
Dozens of districts have joined the lawsuit
"...School superintendents in Del Valle and Leander testified in a lawsuit..."
Oct. 11, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon
AISD Accepts Monitor in New Deal With Texas Education Agency
Lesser of two evils?
"...It's a done deal – the Austin ISD Board of Trustees voted 8-1 on Tuesday night..."
Sept. 29, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon
Austin's Hip-Hop Pioneers, in Their Own Words
The Austin History Center-archived rappers and industry innovators share stories
"...MP3 file to fellow KOOP 91.7FM host Ryan Blake, offering a rare recording of undigitized Eighties/Nineties Austin girl group..."
Sept. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe
The State Wants to Give More Schools F Ratings – To What End?
When TEA takes over
"...as it might sound, parents and school officials are questioning whether the Texas Education Agency – an agency created..."
Aug. 4, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon
BookPeople Leads Lawsuit Against State on Book Ban
Plaintiffs contend HB 900 infringes on free speech
"...Yesterday, a group of booksellers led by Austin’s BookPeople and Houston’s Blue Willow Bookshop filed a lawsuit..."
July 26, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher
Texas GOP's Book Bans Are the First Step in Anti-Public Education Crusade
Banning books (for Jesus!)
"...Austin kids are different from those raised elsewhere, in all..."
June 30, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon
AISD Tries to Jettison Longtime Nonprofit Partner, to Community's Dismay
Shady switcheroo
"...The Austin ISD Board of Trustees approved next year's $2 billion..."
