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"...Development Secondary about implementation of the plan to save Eastside Memorial High, with all indicators classified as either acceptable..."

Jan. 17, 2014 News Feature

Public Notice: Paralysis by Committee

STRs: One minus two proving to be a difficult concept

"...and discussion of this short documentary about students of Eastside Memorial High and the urban landscape they traverse on..."

Aug. 21, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Carstarphen's Vision

AISD superintendent envisions a brighter, smarter district

"...Nov. 17 State of the District Address, Austin Independent School District Superin­ten­dent Meria Carstarphen laid out her vision for..."

Nov. 27, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Uncontrolled Experiments

AISD says charters and single-sex academies will lift all students' boats – and attacks any research that says otherwise

"...The mantra of the Austin Independent School District under Superintendent Meria Carstarphen has been simple: Look..."

Dec. 9, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Enrollment Stalling, IDEA Gets Magnetic

IDEA begins recruiting districtwide, magnet-style

"...Last fall, when the Austin Independent School District first proposed handing campuses over to IDEA Public..."

April 13, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Saving Austin's Schools

Nobody gets everything they want, but AISD’s bond may give everybody something they really need

"...$1.134 billion package goes to specific neighborhood campuses and schools of choice, as well as relocating the Rosedale special..."

Sept. 8, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

“Let’s Make a Deal”

"...Dear Editor, Austin School Board Member Jayme Mathias’ statement that the East Austin..."

Sept. 13, 2017 Postmarks

AISD’s Big Balancing Act

The Austin Independent School District is considering bringing a $1 billion bond to voters in November. That's a lot of money. What all would it do? And can the package keep everybody happy?

"...one of Austin's biggest property owners, the Austin Independent School District has a lot of real estate to worry..."

June 23, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Public Notice: Ted Gordon Believes

Is it too late to fix the AISD bond package?

"...And I believe in diversity. And I'm on the school board because of those beliefs."..."

June 23, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Community-Backed Charter in Travis Heights Goes to the Board

As AISD considers dumping one charter, a new one is floated

"...As the Austin Independent School Dis­trict considers showing one Eastside in-district charter school the..."

Dec. 14, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

IDEA's Records Show Kids From Across District

Charter school says its fulfilling mission to serve the underserved

"...fewer East Austin students than planned, but the charter school group argues that it's bringing college opportunities to an..."

Oct. 5, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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

A Declaration of Independence

Zavala Elementary and Principal Sean Fox are succeeding at going their own way

"...shy. He was already a veteran of East Austin schools when he arrived at Zavala in the spring of..."

May 9, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

On Having Heart

Reagan Principal Anabel Garza just wants time

"...Austin Chronicle: Looking back at the 2010 school year, you'd come out of some success at the..."

Aug. 17, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

It's a Bad Idea

"...Austin ISD’s recent decision to outsource two East Austin schools to a charter company based in Brownsville, too little..."

Jan. 31, 2012 Postmarks

The Plantation at Comal Bluff

Sneed House ruins tell a story beneath and behind modern Austin

"...buzzed, behind the Target where my mom bought my school clothes. I'd had some introduction to the Civil War..."

May 23, 2014 News Feature by Sam Ramos

IDEA Still Trying To Fill Seats

New charter school has lost some of its recruits

"...At the start of the summer, IDEA Public Schools proudly proclaimed it had so many applicants for the..."

July 13, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

A Plan and the Man With Its Fate in His Hands

The repurposing of Pearce Middle School

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

Aug. 7, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Kicking Around an IDEA

Board punts charter vote to Dec. 19

"...are many words to describe the average Austin Independent School District board meeting: "tedious," "bureaucratic," "restrained." However, for the..."

Dec. 16, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD: Propositions for a Full Board

Trustees mull bond package after Geronimo Rodriguez tabbed to succeed Paul Saldaña in District 6

"...The Austin Independent School District took two major steps toward defining its future..."

June 16, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Approves Its Big IDEA, 6-3

Board ignores overwhelming opposition to charter proposal

"...lot of things: Texas comptroller, Austin mayor, Austin Independent School District board president. But at Monday's school district board..."

Dec. 23, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

A Summer of Protests to Reclaim Power From the Police

"Whose streets? Our streets."

"...man, was her full-time caretaker. They'd been together since high school, through Foster's years in the military and the..."

Sept. 11, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin ISD's Partnership With IDEA

"...Jan. 31] regarding Austin ISD’s partnership with IDEA Public Schools. I would like to take this opportunity to respond..."

Feb. 6, 2012 Postmarks

Guilty Until Proven Innocent

Police dropped charges against AISD senior Mamadee Kamara – but that didn't stop the district from acting as judge and jury

"...that something happened on the property of Kealing Middle School on the evening of July 14. And Austin Independent..."

Sept. 25, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

TEA to Pearce: Drop Dead

School officials and community are blindsided by agency's decision to close Pearce Middle School

"...of Education Robert Scott's decision to close Pearce Middle School, announced last week, isn't the end. It's supposed to..."

July 17, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Targets Confederate Names

Superintendent Paul Cruz wants new names in place by March

"...Austin Independent School District administrators have asked trustees to rename five campuses..."

Nov. 17, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Allan Rising

The Allan Early Childhood Center is home to a flourishing collection of nonprofits

"...making lemonade out of lemons. When the Austin Independent School District handed the beloved but under-enrolled Allan Elementary over..."

Feb. 5, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Billion-Dollar AISD Bond Goes to Vote in November

Billion-dollar bond will go to vote in November

"...With the last-minute addition of a new middle school for the Mueller development, Austin Independent School District trustees..."

June 30, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

One, Two, Tres, Cuatro: Lives Well Spent

Life cycles of those who sold their souls for music

"...Quatro (see "The Pleasure Seekers," July 29), who verbally high-fived King. Had we talked longer, the topics surely would..."

Nov. 18, 2011 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...on Oct. 2 to let us know that 17-year-old high school senior Mamadee Baby Kamara has been readmitted to..."

Oct. 9, 2009 News Feature

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