Austin ISD Begins to Move Eastside High Schools

New Eastside Memorial campus breaks ground, and more school shuffling

"...The "Eastside Shuffle" is officially underway at Austin ISD, after a..."

Jan. 25, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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

Hanging TEA Fire at Eastside High

After the IDEA deal cancellation, AISD has until this summer to come up with a new plan for Eastside Memorial

"...After years of feeling alienated by AISD, Eastside Mem­orial High School community members are praising the administration..."

Feb. 15, 2013 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 the birth..."

July 4, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Johnston High School: TEA Allows 'Repurposing'

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

"...he is granting the district's request to "repurpose" Johnston High School, in the wake of the earlier ruling by..."

June 20, 2008 News Feature by Michael King

Eastside High Needs You

Austin ISD holding enrollment fair for Eastide High campus today.

"...Eastside High is looking for 600 good students. As part..."

July 19, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Eastside Memorial Celebrates

High school meets state standards, first time since 2002

"...Eastside Memorial High School at the Johnston Campus didn't just..."

Aug. 21, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Eastside Memorial Community: Accentuate the Positive

Supporters hope Education Commissioner sees gains

"...The next few days will be make-or-break for Eastside Memorial High School, as Commissioner of Education Michael Williams..."

June 5, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Community and Committee Back Johns Hopkins as Eastside Partner

AISD Trustees to vote tonight, but deal still needs TEA approval

"...Johns Hopkins Talent Development Secondary program to help turn Eastside Memorial High School around...."

May 6, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Eastside and Johns Hopkins Gets the TEA OK

Ed commissioner Williams approves new deal for campus

"...have been more apt. As the graduating class of Eastside Memorial High School were crossing the stage at the..."

June 5, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Eastside Community Hears National Partner Proposals

Major ed groups pitch plans to work with, not take over, high school

"...from two nation educational groups on Saturday to the Eastside Memorial High School Community as Austin ISD pushes on..."

April 22, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Eastside Principal Out

Coburn quits on eve of charter recommendation

"...never rains but it pours for the families of Eastside Memorial High School at the Johnston Campus: Not only..."

Dec. 2, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Slow Dying of Johnston High

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

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

Nov. 30, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

The Next Round of School Reform

AISD focuses again on Eastside schools

"...There's a consensus in the Austin Inde­pendent School District: The schools in East Austin should get the..."

Feb. 7, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Eastside Memorial: The Future of Panther Pride

High schools boss explains path forward with Johns Hopkins

"...Two weeks ago, staff and students at Eastside Memorial got the good news from Education Commissioner Michael..."

June 21, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Southwest Key to Eastside's Future?

Education non-profit makes long-awaited pitch for Johnston campus

"...will formally submit its plan to take over AISD's Eastside Memorial on the old Johnston campus...."

Feb. 22, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD Trustees: Bond, Eastside Headline Agenda

Bond target creeps up to $892 million

"...include approving a $892 million bond election, planning for Eastside Memorial High School, and a new fight over historic..."

Feb. 25, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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

ACC Eastside: Making College Real

Giving ACC a presence at East Austin high schools

"...trustee Sam Guzman was growing up, his options after high school were limited. "You either went the vocational route,..."

Aug. 8, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Eastside Memorial Partner Search Narrows

Potential partners present Saturday on campus

"...ISD: Have an acceptable external partner to help run Eastside Memorial selected by the end of the school year,..."

April 19, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Statesman Advertising Supplement Cheers Eastside Gentrification

Update: Statesman removes article, reiterates apology

"...you in your rightful place, as saviors of the Eastside, nudging all those black and brown residents and business..."

July 2, 2017 News Post by Kimberley Jones

AISD Sued Over Eastside Planning Transparency

Suit by former campus committee member alleges open records law broken

"...secretive. Now the administration is being sued by an Eastside Memorial community member and campus volunteer, who alleges they..."

March 27, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Name That School!

Cesar Chavez and East Side are among the top name choices

"...As part of the repurposing, the new Eastside high gets a new name. To help ensure community..."

Aug. 8, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Board Finally Renames Lanier High

School board renames campus for former student, fallen veteran Juan Navarro

"...to change the name of Sidney Lanier Early College High School to Juan Navarro ECHS, after a former student..."

March 29, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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

Three Plans for Four Eastside Schools

Four schools, three very different plans

"...Eastside Memorial High School..."

Feb. 7, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

A Long Activist Legacy Survives on the Eastside

Holding on to El Barrio

"...she's tried to stop the closure of the area's schools with Save East Austin Schools PAC, struggled to preserve..."

Nov. 20, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

AISD Board Picks Johns Hopkins as Eastside Partner

Unanimous vote has community support

"...in Austin ISD are rare. When it comes to Eastside Memorial High School, they are even rarer. But on..."

May 10, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Eastside Partner Search Narrows To Two Contenders

Johns Hopkins and American Institutes for Research are top candidates

"...The search for a partner to strengthen Eastside Memorial High School and exorcise the specter of closure..."

April 26, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

A Whopping Bond and a New Eastside Plan ... at High Speed

AISD board just misses a billion dollar bond, races to fix Eastside High

"...Sell a bond election and save a school...."

March 1, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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