AISD Staff Shake-Up

One day into the new superintendent's tenure, things already look different

"...New Austin Independent School District Super-intendent Meria Carstarphen only took the..."

July 3, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Madden Pushes for Evacuee Reform

City of Austin opposes bill proposing closing schools when they are serving as an emergency shelter

"...Talking to Austin ISD during the Hurricane Ike evacuation, their prime concern..."

March 11, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Super Meets Her Public

Early signs are good for new superintendent

"...Austin Independent School District board of trustees has its superintendent..."

March 6, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Rodriguez Says "No" to Ab-Only Sex Ed

Austin Rep. Eddie Rodriguez wants to end ab-only sex ed in Texas

"...the only perfect method of birth control, ab-only sex education has had a dismal track record of success. Indeed,..."

Feb. 19, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Evolution: Hanging On by Its Fingernails

Fundamentalists on the State Board of Education (barely) lose their fight against science

"...Just how close is Texas’ educational system to becoming a laughingstock like that of Kansas?..."

Jan. 23, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

AISD

Voters support pay raise

"...Austin voters continued to demonstrate strong support for public schools..."

Nov. 7, 2008 News Feature by Michael King

Budget Woes at AISD

Doesn't look like AISD will be cutting property tax rates any time soon

"...Years of soaring property prices have meant that the Austin Independent School District could cut property-tax rates and still..."

Aug. 15, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The TAKS Is Dead! Long Live the TAKS!

Students continue to cram for slow-to-expire high-stakes tests

"...pass in order to graduate from high school. In Austin, 11% of all seniors – 419 students – had..."

June 29, 2007 News Feature by Michael May

Dying in Committee, Part 7

Don't ask why some bills pass and some don't. The answer will make your head spin.

"...it be good? On March 12, the House Higher Education Committee heard damning testimony about academic textbook publishers. Representatives..."

May 11, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

School Board Election Preview

Race to fill District 2 spot on AISD board of trustees promises to be highly contested, with four candidates vying for empty seat left by board's longest-serving member, Rudy Montoya

"...election to fill the District 2 spot on the Austin Independent School District board of trustees promises to be..."

April 20, 2007 News Feature by Justin Ward

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