Family and Staff Dismayed at Dobie Middle School’s Likely Closure

Austin ISD could face state takeover if school remains open

"...at a meeting between Austin ISD leaders and the Dobie Middle School community. Over a hundred students, parents, teachers,..."

April 18, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

AISD Superintendent Considers Moving Hundreds of Students From Dobie to Lamar Middle School

Parents and staff worry as AISD avoids possible state takeover

"...in scope. With a temporary or permanent closure of Dobie Middle School looming, Austin ISD is proposing to fold..."

April 25, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Fearing State Takeover, Austin ISD Plans to Replace Middle School Teachers

New staff planned for three poor-performance schools

"...The plan to address our local school district’s worsening accountability crisis has changed again. Three weeks..."

May 16, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

One Week After Warning of School Consolidations, AISD May Have Its First Target

Dobie Middle School low test scores create risk of TEA takeover

"...The press conference on April 4 at Dobie Middle School seemed like any other. It was arranged..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Where to Find Meal Services During Austin's School Closures

School districts distributing free meals for students, parents

"...As Texas schools prepare to shut down through April 3 – either..."

March 21, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Equity, Clarity Sought in School Changes Process

(UPDATED) AISD hears from parents at both East and Westside schools

"...after releasing their draft scenarios for what the district's School Changes 2019 process could look like, pressure is building..."

Oct. 4, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

AISD's "School Changes" Process Places Equity Front and Center

“Historically, this is a very racist city, and unfortunately, this school district is a part of that system"

"...in early June, as part of the Austin Indepen­dent School District's "School Changes" process, parents turned out in force..."

Sept. 13, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Bracing for School Closures

AISD says all schools at risk, but parents worry for poor areas

"...aren’t ready to say which of the district’s 116 schools will be closed and consolidated to save money as..."

May 30, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Johnston High School Gets Another Chance

Acting education commissioner says AISD can keep Johnston open another year

"...The state accountability results are out for last school year, and it looks like Austin Independent School District's..."

Aug. 10, 2007 News Feature by Michael May

Devastated for Dobie

"...I find it appalling what is currently happening to Dobie Middle School ["One Week After Warning of School Consolidations,..."

April 13, 2025 Postmarks

School's Garden Bulldozed

AISD contractors mowed down Martin Middle School's wildlife habitat

"...Families at Martin Middle School are already feeling like they're under siege from..."

July 20, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Mark Your (School Planning) Calendars

Superintendent lays out new proposal

"...Austin Independent School District Superintendent Meria Carstarphen has laid out her timetable..."

Oct. 14, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

High School Stakes

Austin ISD election could shape a new direction for the district

"...On Nov. 6, voters in the Austin Inde­pen­dent School District won't just be selecting new trustees. They will..."

Oct. 5, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Opinion: AISD Officials, Lamar Parents Should Learn From the Past

As AISD decides the fate of Dobie Middle School, school officials and Lamar Middle School parents should consider the past closure of Anderson High to ensure that history does not repeat itself

"...Since the April 17 email from Austin Independent School District Superintendent Matias Segura disclosing the likelihood of busing..."

May 2, 2025 Column by Allison Raven

Sixteen Austin Schools Drop From B to F Ratings Under New State Measure

A state takeover of the district’s school board becomes likelier

"...Monica Mills is the principal of Rodriguez Elementary School in Southeast Austin, a school where 98% of the..."

May 2, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Left Behind

AISD moves to close Webb Middle School – and transfer the "merchandise"

"...It's third period at Webb Middle School, and seventh-grade English teacher Patrick Harboure is at..."

Feb. 16, 2007 News Feature by Michael May

Designed To Fail

As Pearce may face another repurposing, AISD gets excited about single-sex schools

"...her off at 6:30 in the morning, but the school is telling him that she is tardy when the..."

Nov. 18, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Webb Games

Webb Middle School is a test case for bad public policy vs. community resolve

"...far from settled, the public battle to defend Webb Middle School from the blunt and counterproductive logic of "accountability"..."

Feb. 16, 2007 News Column by Michael King

House District 50 Run Off Hit by Cold

Travis County announces change to voting locations

"...glitch. Since the cold weather has closed so many school campuses that Travis County Elections Division depends upon for..."

Jan. 28, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD: No Classes Until April 3, Preparing for Distance Learning

Schools to provide curbside meals at 14 sites amid COVID-19 concerns

"...The Austin Independent School District, which today began its scheduled spring break, announced..."

March 16, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

12 Questions for AISD

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

"...that the Chronicle does not believe that Austin Independent School District has the information required to approve a deal..."

Dec. 12, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Educators Hate It, So Why Is Texas Keeping the STAAR Test Alive?

Behind efforts to eliminate the state test that stresses kids out and shuts schools down

"...Readiness – is the test given to all public school students at the end of each school year in..."

May 23, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Acting Right, Not White

Grim Stats, Racial Taunts Won't Deter These Students

"...of Academic Skills (TAAS). She knows this because her Dobie Middle School principal, Patrick Patterson, presented the majority African-American..."

Nov. 7, 1997 News Feature by Roseana Auten

The Outsiders

Outsourcing Bond Work Is Expensive; Is It Necessary?

"...illustration by Jason Stout When you ask Austin Independent School District (AISD) officials why they've hired an outside firm..."

Oct. 10, 1997 News Feature by Roseana Auten

AISD’s Therapy Provider Struggles to Meet Demand Amid Mental Health Crisis

Students and parents find help is out of reach

"...Margaret Bachicha, an assistant principal at Dobie Middle School, didn't know that the Austin Independent School..."

April 15, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Postmarks

More letters about music, art, and urban planning

"...admit, I am biased against performance art (In art school I noticed the performance kids usually couldn't draw. There,..."

Aug. 17, 2001 Column

Postmarks

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

"...As another school year draws closer, we can't help but reflect on..."

July 6, 2001 Column

AISD Accountability: Good News and Bad

New rating system poses challenges for educators, stakeholders alike

"...Good news for Austin ISD: 70 of its schools earned a total of 205 Distinction Designations from the..."

Aug. 15, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

No Bilingual Blueprint?

Forgione's new blueprint attracts critics who worry it will mean the end of the dual language program.

"...On Monday night, Austin Independent School District Superintendent Pat Forgione met with parents at Harris..."

May 3, 2002 News Feature by Michael May

Blueprint and Blues for AISD

"...Blueprint Monday, as Supt. Pat Forgione announced the six schools to be included in his new program to improve..."

April 26, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

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