Fuller Versus IDEA
Charter school group attacks academic's work, he rebuts
"...how much of that fight has been over Prof. Edward J. Fuller's analysis of IDEA Public Schools' results in..."
Search
1-30 of 80 results, sorted by relevance | sort by date
Dec. 8, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker
Fuller Statements Misleading
"...Dear Editor, I read Richard Whittaker’s article “Uncontrolled Experiments” [News, Dec...."
Dec. 13, 2011 Postmarks
Naked City
Five Austin campuses make Newsweek's list of the "best" schools based on AP course offerings; but some say the results are skewed.
"...also getting smarter while the less affluent lag behind? Education researchers have raised that question in response to Newsweek..."
March 24, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton
What's at Stake in Austin's Schools?
Austin ISD faces a spring election and a brace of persistent problems
"...of the nine seats on the board will be warmed by a novice tuchus. Add it all up, and..."
March 31, 2006 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May
Johnston High Turns Triplet
AISD moves on plan to divide Eastside school into three smaller 'learning communities'
"...Ram Chops: On Monday, the AISD Board of Trustees approved a plan to divide the long-struggling Eastside school into..."
Feb. 25, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May
The Slow Dying of Johnston High
State accountability standards may close a school on the edge of survival
"...The night Austin state Sen. Kirk Watson urged the community to pull together to save the pride..."
Nov. 30, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves
Here Today, There Tomorrow
Austin ISD Schools grapple with high student turnover
– and all its consequences
"...complexes on Harmon Avenue, a couple of blocks away. Armed with clipboard lists of addresses, they break into groups..."
March 11, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May
What Follows Five Years of Failure at Mendez Middle School?
Making the grade
"...Two weeks ago, when the Texas Education Agency released district and campus scores as part of..."
Aug. 31, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders
AISD Students Fare Well in NAEP Results
Austin fourth- and eighth-graders out-performed the nation in math and peer urban districts in reading
"...Austin ISD last week, after the National Center for Education Statistics announced that Austin students outperformed the nation in..."
Dec. 9, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May
The Dropout Problem
Not students, but teachers – AISD struggles to retain qualified educators
"...new year. Early Tuesday morning, as the marching band practiced maneuvers in tidy rows outside, 350 adults filled a..."
Aug. 12, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May
In the Name of Ann Richards
AISD's School for Young Women Leaders is a district showcase – does its glittering reputation hide a darker side for teachers and students?
"...they'll pull out a story about the hard-drinking, hard-talking, silver-haired pit fighter of Texas politics. But she believed in..."
Aug. 30, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker
A Failure to Communicate
AISD's community outreach needs to go back to school
"...left standing in the rain, while seats inside were reserved for IDEA boosters from the Valley. Under the guidance..."
Feb. 8, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker
12 Questions for AISD
Before trustees vote on IDEA, some questions we'd like answering
"...believe that Austin Independent School District has the information required to approve a deal with IDEA Public Schools tonight...."
Dec. 12, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker
Bye Bye, Love
"...Directed by: Sam Weisman. Starring: Matthew Modine, Paul Reiser, Randy..."
March 24, 1995 Movie Review by Alison Macor
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 whistle-blower. The..."
Sept. 28, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker
Naked City
"..."If you were confronted with someone who wished to do you harm, you..."
Nov. 9, 2007 News Feature
The Haunted World of Edward D. Wood, Jr.
"...Directed by: Brett Thompson. Starring: Maila "Vampira" Nurmi, Dolores Fuller,..."
Oct. 10, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov
AISD: Speak Softly
School district gets sensitive over negative coverage
"...On May 21, Superintendent Meria Carstarphen wrote to her expanded cabinet, explaining how it works. She wrote, "When we..."
July 3, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker
Study: Dropout Rates for Blacks Higher in Charters
A new UT study shows black high school students in Texas are three times more likely to drop out from a charter system
"...Vasquez Heilig, assistant professor in the UT College of Education's Department of Educational Administration, sought to answer two very..."
April 27, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker
Education Irony
Texas Education Agency gives $10 million to schools slated for closure in AISD repurposing plan
"...burlap sacks of wheat onto starving refugees, the Texas Education Agency parachuted $10 million in grants onto the 100..."
Feb. 17, 2006 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May
Postmarks
Our readers talk back.
"...Well-Qualified Teachers..."
Feb. 11, 2005 Column
It All Comes Down to Well-Qualified Teachers
"...Dear Editor, Ms. May's excellent article on the college pipeline accurately..."
Feb. 8, 2005 Postmarks
Postmarks
Readers react to last week's cover story on the murder of Lauryn Paige Fuller.
"...Editor:..."
Feb. 25, 2000 Column
Beaten by Wackenhut
A former Travis County inmate alleges that Wackenhut Corporation bears responsibility for his prison beating.
"...for the South by Southwest music festival, Prater was popped for a minor drug possession charge. In 1998, for..."
July 5, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith
Naked City
Keeping school children safe ... from TV reporters
"...Austin Independent School District Police Chief Pat Fuller was looking a little squinty on Monday afternoon. "I..."
May 20, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May
Death Watch: Appeals, Waived Appeals, and Conflicting Findings
Fifth Circuit strikes down request to test death drugs
"...The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has denied a motion for stay of execution pending appeal for..."
Sept. 23, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger
Naked City
Off the Desk:
"...run two campaigns without having to raise another dime. Asked about the size of his war chest, Doggett responded..."
Feb. 5, 1999 News Feature
Cafe Josie Changes It Up
New ownership at an old fave
"...Mayes, one of Austin's pioneers of world fusion cuisine, served a colorful, sun-drenched menu with an emphasis on char-grilled..."
April 26, 2013 Food Review by Claudia Alarcón
Remembering 'Easy Rider' and 'The Last Movie'
CinemaTexas program notes
"...The following program notes were originally printed in conjunction with screenings put on by CinemaTexas, a..."
June 4, 2010 Screens Feature
Love Is All Around
Tracking Sonny Curtis and his tall, West Texas tales
"...Tracked for three months and through as many states, following..."
