Chalking Up the Charters

Are they 'campuses' or 'districts'? Both, the TEA says.

"...weren't confusing enough for parents, those with children at charter schools have an added dilemma. Because of the way..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

The Single-Member Situation

Movement afoot – once again – to ask voters to endorse City Council districts

"...is one of several sweeping changes to the City Charter being proposed for 2012 – including potential changes to..."

Feb. 25, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

'Chronicle' Endorsements

Nov. 4 General Election

"...Shall the City Charter be amended to provide that city council appoint a..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Feature

The Electoral Collage

Single-Member Debate

"...But that is exactly what the current Charter Revision Committee was mandated to do -- in the..."

June 25, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Nov. 6 Elections: The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

"...direction, and we urge voters to support it. CITY CHARTER AMENDMENTS Props. 1 and 2: YES..."

Oct. 19, 2012 News Feature

Unchartered Waters

City Hall and citizen advocates look toward a new model of representation – is the seventh time the charm?

"...Outside a recent meeting of the 2012 Charter Revision Committee, Martha Cotera and Roscoe Overton – two..."

Dec. 23, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Geopolitical Fault Lines

Austin's latest attempt at single-member districts is getting a mixed response

"...the agenda, competing for a place on the November charter revision ballot (along with numerous adjunct provisions that would..."

July 6, 2012 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

AISD Parents, Teachers a Tough Sell

AISD board slated to vote on charter school plan Dec. 12

"...hard sell of handing over Eastside schools to nonprofit charter school operator IDEA Public Schools is getting a highly..."

Nov. 25, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Road to 10-1

The City Council districting destination is settled. Is anybody driving the bus?

"...group (Austinites for Geographic Representation) initiated the petition-driven, voter-approved charter amendment that implements 10 geographic districts and requires an..."

Feb. 1, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

SMD: Seventh Time's the Charm?

Citizens' group collecting voter signatures for 10 City Council districts

"...Lee Leffingwell issued a call for a comprehensive City Charter election, including some form of geographic representation...."

Oct. 28, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

What’s on the Ballot?

"...(all except Prop B) would amend the Austin City Charter, which can only be amended by election every two..."

April 16, 2021 News Feature

Dis-Harmony From the Right

Austin ISD gets caught in right-wing fight over Turkish programs

"...Texas Republicans are infamously fond of religious charter schools – unless, of course, the religion in question..."

July 15, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...On Dec. 20, in an unexpected move, the city's Charter Revision Committee voted 4-2 to recommend to City Council..."

Dec. 28, 2007 News Feature

Chronicle Endorsements for the May 1 City of Austin Special Election

Our picks for the eight propositions you'll see on your ballot

"...but Prop B) are proposed amendments to the city charter, which can only be done at two-year intervals; seven..."

April 16, 2021 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

So You Want to Redistrict Austin?

The process – and what’s at stake – with redrawing our City Council districts

"...was created by the same amendment to the City Charter as the 10-1 system itself, adopted by voters in..."

Sept. 18, 2020 News Feature by Lilli Hime

A Council's Work Is Never Done

A recap of last week's City Council action

"...council vote and a public referendum – meaning the charter amendment could make that less likely, rather than more..."

Aug. 10, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Reverse Race-ism

Will a Single-member System Accomplish Its Goal?

"...-- single-member districts. The council had anticipated bringing a charter amendment before the voters in about six months, after..."

Oct. 10, 1997 News Feature by Nate Blakeslee

Pulling From TEA Report, Ratliff Argues Public Schools Better Than Charters

Ratliff gets rebuke from federal education heads for saying public schools outperform charters

"...Traditional public schools outperform charter schools: That's the aggressive stance taken by State Board..."

July 24, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

What's Next for American YouthWorks?

TEA's closing leaves at-risk students adrift

"...Texas Education Agency announced that it was revoking YouthWorks' charter for what CEO Parc Smith describes as an accounting..."

Sept. 12, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Meet the People Behind the Props With the Chronicle’s Virtual Election Forums

VIDEO: Local campaigns join News Editor Mike Clark-Madison to discuss what they’re supporting – or opposing – on the May 1 ballot

"...(all except Prop B) would amend the Austin City Charter, which can only be amended by election every two..."

April 9, 2021 News Feature

Right Wing Texas State Board of Education Braces Looks to the Left

Central Texas voters can help transform deep-red education panel

"...of managing the $44 billion Perma­nent School Fund, approving charter schools, and adopting curricula and textbooks for the state's..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Right Wing Texas State Board of Education Looks to the Left

Central Texas voters can help transform deep-red education panel

"...of managing the $44 billion Perma­nent School Fund, approving charter schools, and adopting curricula and textbooks for the state's..."

Feb. 18, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Texas Faith and Freedom

Samantha Smoot recounts her work with the Texas Freedom Network

"...organizations, and later on things like tracking on how charter schools were performing, tracking how the privately funded voucher..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Naked City

Anti light rail faction makes final push. Austin politicians travel to Round Rock to promote a charter school.

"...28 open house at the McCullough Academy of Excellence charter school in Krusee's district -- a PR event for..."

Nov. 3, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Election Time Again! Council Sets Propositions for May 1 Ballot

Local propositions to include strong mayor proposal and a reinstatement of the public camping ban

"...camping, along with multiple proposed amendments to the city charter: giving more permanence and independence to the Office of..."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

It's a Bad Idea

"...decision to outsource two East Austin schools to a charter company based in Brownsville, too little discussion has been..."

Jan. 31, 2012 Postmarks

Headlines

"...› While council rests, the 2012 Charter Revision Committee will be busy today, with members discuss..."

Nov. 18, 2011 News Feature

Capitol Chronicle

The Supreme Court, by supporting vouchers, removes another brick from the church-state wall.

"...construction and renovation funds to a small selection of charter schools, which overall currently educate (not very well) around..."

July 5, 2002 News Column by Michael King

New Districts Set the Stage for the Politics of the 2020s

The city and state begin to show their work

"...While the ICRC has a deadline in the City Charter of Nov. 1 to complete this work, filing for..."

Sept. 24, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

AISD Girds for a Rough Ride Next Year

Sustainable funding, limits on charters highlight legislative proposals

"...Five of AISD's proposed resolutions relate to charter schools, and these prompted the most discussion among the..."

May 15, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

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