TEA to Pearce: Drop Dead

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

"...announcement compares poorly to the 2008 decision on repurposing Johnston High. Back then, Scott sent the district a letter..."

July 17, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...request an environmental variance for their proposed store on Highway 620 at Rock Harbour. For more on AMD, see..."

April 15, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

AISD Notebook

"...six-week grades. In a January 15 memo to all high school principals, AISD Deputy Superintendent Kay Psencik instructed, "As..."

Feb. 14, 1997 News Feature by Roseana Auten

AISD Notebook

"...complicated than was originally thought. That's because students at Johnston High School host a magnet academy (for liberal arts)..."

Jan. 26, 1996 News Feature by Roseana Auten

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar: May 27-June 3

"...JOHNSTON 18 MEMORIAL honors Johnston High graduates who died in..."

May 28, 2010 News Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...American Citizens is blaming the new international academy at Johnston High School for a series of fights in August..."

Oct. 8, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Al Mindiz-Melton, the Johnston High School principal who got busted for marijuana possession last week, was a capable administrator who brought improvements to every school he oversaw.

"...types. An AISD administrator, business leaders, elected officials, and higher-ups at state agencies who volunteered at the school were..."

April 21, 2000 News Feature by Roseana Auten

Naked City

"...• The stakes couldn't be higher, Sen. Kirk Watson, D-Austin, told parents and students at..."

Oct. 5, 2007 News Feature

Visualize Whirled Tank Farms

An update on the continuing controversy over the future of the tank farms

"...Held in the Johnston High School Library, the two-hour workshop was intended to..."

June 7, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Statesman Advertising Supplement Cheers Eastside Gentrification

Update: Statesman removes article, reiterates apology

"...truly seedy or sinister areas, going east of the highway prior to the mass gentrification of downtown was not..."

July 2, 2017 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Naked City

"...the Performing Arts, Bentzin expects to draw on this high-end experience to help finance his campaign...."

Dec. 21, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Postmarks

What destroys a neighborhood? How can bikes help? What's wrong with the Julia Roberts/Brad Pitt vehicle THE MEXICAN? A few answers to these questions---and more!---right here, right now.

"...Johnston's Progress Report..."

March 23, 2001 Column

Opening the Doors

As college access tightens, minority students and families, and educators, look for ways to help more students.

"...academic adviser René Sanchez's office at Lyndon B. Johnson High School this month -- a lot of college dreams..."

Dec. 15, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Sterling Lands' New Mission

Sterling Lands II and the Eastside Social Action Coalition fight for equity in Austin's public schools.

"...and are much more likely to drop out of high school. While there is certainly more than one possible..."

Jan. 12, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Austin ISD Still Stymied by Confederate Names

A school by any other name ...

"...dais; Teich floated a figure of $400,000 for Lanier High School, which is well above what AISD staff has..."

Nov. 30, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Another Waste of Ink and an Insult to Readers

"...Dear Editor, I saw your piece on Johnston High on July 4 [“Johnston High School Is Dead;..."

July 4, 2008 Postmarks

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...AISD Superintendent Pat Forgione, anticipating the possible closure of Johnston High School next year under state sanctions, met with..."

May 9, 2008 News Feature

Happenings

Nov. 15-21

"...JOHNSTON WALK FOR STUDENT SUCCESS aims to stop by every..."

Nov. 16, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...to the Edward Joseph subdivision on Perry Road, near Johnston High School, where developer Evan Williams plans – much..."

Sept. 17, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Don't Forget the Children

AISD races and bond proposals

"...in District 3 and a fourth about to enter high school there ("We've always tracked Cook, Burnet, Lanier," Brister..."

April 25, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Tempers Flare as AISD Board Tackles Confederate Legacy

Name change issue punted to the board's policy committee

"...to their namesakes' roles in the Confederacy: Sidney Lanier High; John H. Reagan High; Eastside Mem­orial High School at..."

Nov. 13, 2015 News Feature 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 suddenly become..."

Aug. 21, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

All Key and No Lock

No deal on Eastside Memorial with Southwest Key

"...no current plans to discuss turning over Eastside Memorial High School to education nonprofit Southwest Key, according to Superintendent..."

April 8, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond.

"...to replace Marcus Nelson as head of AISD's blueprint high school initiative. The position will also entail running the..."

Aug. 26, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Tremble in fear ... TAKS is here

"...and schools' "accountability" to teach them, and stakes are high for both. Third and fifth graders must pass this..."

Feb. 25, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

AISD's Haves and Have Nots

"...Johnston High School..."

March 22, 2002 News Feature

Three Plans for Four Eastside Schools

Four schools, three very different plans

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

Feb. 7, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...Naked City • The state accountability system has rated Johnston High School "academically unacceptable" for three years in a..."

Feb. 16, 2007 News Feature

Postmarks

Everybody talk about: pop music, aquifer protection, police presence, even doggie do and doggie don't.

"...Your "Austin Stories" short about the coaching situation at Johnston High School [May 11] was revealing. AISD can afford..."

May 18, 2001 Column

Hitting the Wall: Students Failing Ninth Grade

"...become sophomores -- a rate of failure twice as high as at any other grade level. Minority students are..."

May 14, 1999 News Feature

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