Under One Roof

Can the City Make Good on Its Affordable Housing Promise?

"...you think your rent or house payment is too high for what you're getting. Uh huh. Now, who's given..."

July 28, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Second Chances

"...Vicki Baldwin, pricipal, Gonzalo Garza Independence High School photograph by John Anderson..."

May 14, 1999 News Feature

Where Are They? T.e.a. Doesn't Know

"...is excluded from TEA's calculations to determine a true high school dropout rate for 1996-97, the annual rate rises..."

May 14, 1999 News Feature

AISD to Consider Charters and Communities Tonight

Agenda a complex dance between trustees, neighborhoods and employees

"...– Responsive Education Solutions Continued at Lanier and Travis High Schools, – Approving the campus-initiated in-district charter at Travis..."

Dec. 17, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Ballet East

The company establishes its first dance academy for students at Eastside Memorial

"...Dance Academy, a program for students at Eastside Memorial High School (formerly Johnston) that offers training in movement across..."

Dec. 4, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Some Reforms Left Behind

Lege looks to account for school accountability

"...place." Common factors of underperforming schools – such as high student mobility or a large number of newer teachers..."

April 3, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Strangers With Candy

The high school comedy of co-creators Dinello, Colbert, and Sedaris is completely over the top in its audacity and absurdity.

"...Matthew Broderick, Sarah Jessica Parker, Ian Holm and Kristen Johnston. Strangers With Candy is the kind of TV show..."

July 21, 2006 Movie Review by Toddy Burton

The Students Vanish: Following The Class Of 1998

"...as Exhibit A the Enrollment Gap. On average, Texas high schools produce only two seniors for every three freshmen..."

May 14, 1999 News Feature

AISD: The Real Story?

"...one-third of its minority students over four years of high school, and about one-quarter of its overall enrollment. That's..."

May 14, 1999 News Feature

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...enters its second quarter-century, A Quiet Place – the high-concept horror from John Krasinski – leads today's massive announcement..."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD's Speed Search for Eastside Suitor

District is under the gun to draw a road map for troubled high school

"...clock is counting down yet again for Eastside Memorial High School, as the Austin Independent School District searches for..."

April 5, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Pearce Middle School to Close

School commissioner announces closure with little warning to district

"...be strong academically, work hard, be persistent and achieve high standards...."

July 8, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...(99.88%) of the district's 4,845 teachers are classified as highly qualified, and AISD hopes to reach 100% by Dec...."

Nov. 28, 2008 News Feature

'Chronicle' Endorsements

May 10 municipal elections

"...Robin Cravey, Cid Galindo, and Laura Morrison – are highly experienced, very impressive, and all have worked directly with..."

May 9, 2008 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

'Chronicle' Endorsements

May 10 municipal elections

"...Robin Cravey, Cid Galindo, and Laura Morrison – are highly experienced, very impressive, and all have worked directly with..."

April 25, 2008 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Naked City

"...contract lapse of which they had been unaware. The Brentwood/Highland Combined Neighborhood Plan calls for the property to be..."

Oct. 19, 2007 News Feature

The Lauryn Paige Fuller Story

Eighteen-year-old Donald Scott Fuller was brutally murdered last year. Jordan Smith explores

"...individuals say their identity caused serious problems during their high school years...."

Feb. 18, 2000 Features Feature by Jordan Smith

Youth Theatre Programs In Brief

"...hands-on experience in professional productions and administration for upper-level high school/early college-age students. Entrance by interview. Presented Guinness Isa..."

Aug. 18, 1995 Arts Feature

The Duality of Southwest Key

An East Austin nonprofit in the immigration debate

"...Edward's Univer­sity. The organization relocated to Jain Lane between Highway 183 and Airport Boulevard. after being donated seven acres..."

June 29, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Billion-Dollar AISD Bond Goes to Vote in November

Billion-dollar bond will go to vote in November

"...including a massive switch that trustees hope will revolutionize high school education in East Austin. Eastside Memorial will move..."

June 30, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD: Propositions for a Full Board

Trustees mull bond package after Geronimo Rodriguez tabbed to succeed Paul Saldaña in District 6

"...at Rosedale Special Educa­tion School and Austin and Bowie high schools, and either a new elementary or on-site expansion..."

June 16, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

SBOE Map Dilutes Austin Vote

Proposed State Board of Education boundaries would still deflect local influence

"...the incumbents and residents alike. Also, the Eastside Memorial High School (formerly Johnston High) neighborhood was switched from Dawnna..."

May 6, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Who's On First?

AISD makes political faux pas

"...proposed that AISD think about handing over Eastside Memorial High School to the East Austin College Prep Academy, run..."

Jan. 21, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Eastside Lacrosse Tourney

Introducing lacrosse to the Eastside

"...Remember Johnston High School? Well it's now Eastside Mem­orial High School,..."

Oct. 29, 2010 Sports Feature by Mark Fagan

A New Lease on Life for Pearce? Not Exactly.

Pearce has been repurposed – but for what purpose?

"...only school with PEIMS problems. Last year, Eastside Memorial High School (formerly Johnston High) got a new number for..."

Sept. 4, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD: Holes Plugged ... Temporarily

The 2009 AISD budget balances the books, but the financial future's not bright

"...to $100 million than $90 million, keeping cash reserves high for future spending. West added, "I predict that, for..."

July 31, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

TAKS Scores

Pearce's best chance of survival lies with the Legislature

"...of Knowledge and Skills scores, the fates of Reagan High School and Pearce Middle School stand on a knife..."

May 29, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: The Super Looks Back

Retiring Pat Forgione considers a decade mostly well spent

"...potential accountability closings for Pearce Middle School and Reagan High School, as well as annual budget preparation heavily clouded..."

May 22, 2009 News Column by Michael King

School Accountability Gets Green Light

Can school accountability measure save Pearce and Reagan?

"...the reforms will save Pearce Middle School and Reagan High School from the threat of mandatory repurposing...."

May 1, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Happenings

"...ALTERNATIVE EDUCATIONAL FAIR 10am-2pm. Connally High School, 13212 N. Lamar, 594-0342. marilyn.stewart@pflugervilleisd.net, www.pflugervilleisd.net...."

May 30, 2008 News Feature

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