Three Plans for Four Eastside Schools

Four schools, three very different plans

"...lifestyle changes to help their kids. Education Austin President Ken Zarifis has praised the presence of Johns Hopkins –..."

Feb. 7, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Eastside Memorial Partner Search Narrows

Potential partners present Saturday on campus

"...the school year, or the campus might close. This weekend, the Eastside community gets a chance to review two..."

April 19, 2013 News 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

"...many fear another heavy-handed TEA intervention, Education Austin Pres­ident Ken Zarifis – who has regularly crossed swords with the..."

April 5, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Trustees: Bond, Eastside Headline Agenda

Bond target creeps up to $892 million

"...{UPDATE: Just off the phone with Education Austin President Ken Zarifis, and he said that the fact that Eastside..."

Feb. 25, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Strama Leaving House

Updated: Mayoral rumors swirl as successors line up

"...from Rep. Lloyd Doggett's office and Education Austin President Ken Zarifis at a press conference calling on Congress to..."

Feb. 21, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Hanging TEA Fire at Eastside High

After the IDEA deal cancellation, AISD has until this summer to come up with a new plan for Eastside Memorial

"...the Eastside spokesman Vinc­ent Tovar and Education Austin Pres­ident Ken Zarifis praised AISD for the roundtable event: That's a..."

Feb. 15, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Bonus Bill of the Week: Corporations Can't Vote, But Can Make It Rain

Dems seek constitutional overturn for Citizens United

"...Progress Texas executive director Matt Glazer, Education Austin president Ken Zarifis, Texas AFL-CIO legal director Rick Levy, and Austin..."

Jan. 13, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD: IDEA Down, Travis Heights Up

AISD board cancels IDEA at Allan, but IDEA promises to stay in town

"...which secured the project's original planning grant. EA President Ken Zarifis suggested the board vote could mark a turning..."

Dec. 21, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

TEA Delays 'End of Course' Requirement Another Year

15% rule punted for another year

"...Education Austin president Ken Zarifis called this measure "a sign of things to..."

Nov. 30, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD Board to Lengthen Carstarphen Contract Tonight

As early voting starts, outgoing board extending deal to June 2015

"...Just got off the phone with Education Austin president Ken Zarifis, who was baffled as to why the district..."

Oct. 22, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Quote of the Week

"...– Education Austin President Ken Zarifis condemns AISD for running summer STAAR test "boot..."

June 22, 2012 News Column

Headlines

"...› Ken Zarifis has become the new president of local teachers..."

June 1, 2012 News Feature

AISD Approves Employee Policy (Finally)

Six months of delays leads to 6-1-1 vote

"...Ken Zarifis, co-president of Education Austin, did not name ATPE..."

April 24, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Education: 'It's Time To Be Innovative'

Something everyone can agree on: digital classrooms

"...Austin Convention Center during Scardino's speech. Education Austin co-President Ken Zarifis scoffed at Scar­di­no's claim that average was no..."

March 16, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Quote of the Week

"...– Education Austin co-President Ken Zarifis, firing back at AISD's claim that teachers only..."

Nov. 25, 2011 News Column

Not Everyone Keen on Charter IDEA

AISD considers partnership with charter school program

"...a cut-rate solution to staffing levels. Education Austin co-President Ken Zarifis was concerned about this but also worried that..."

Nov. 11, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Public Ed's Future Hangs in Balance

It's Teacher Appreciation Week, but you'd never know it at the Lege

"...on May 3, and before that, Education Austin co-President Ken Zarifis said he hoped school principals will become more..."

May 6, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Taxes for People or Taxes for Buildings

AISD trustees ask long term funding priority question

"...Education Austin co-president Ken Zarifis was a little more measured in his tone,..."

March 29, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

City, AISD Look for School Fixes

A vow to work together

"...Meanwhile, Education Austin co-President Ken Zarifis said he was encouraged that the district is..."

Feb. 25, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD: Long on Ideas ... Short on Funds

AISD looks for answers to budget dilemma

"...The task force had already taken that message to heart. At its Jan. 18 meeting,..."

Jan. 28, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Malfaro Moves On

Education Austin president leaves after decadelong tenure

"...president for classified employees, and Burnet Middle School teacher Ken Zarifis will take over as co-presidents for the rest..."

Aug. 13, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Approves New Charter Partner for Mendez

Faced with district takeover and only one applicant, trustees say it was their only choice

"...During public comment, district watchdogs such as Ken Zarifis and Martin Middle School teacher Jamie Haynes asked..."

April 1, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

AISD's Carstarphen Atlanta Bound

Superintendent named sole finalist to head Atlanta Public Schools

"...staff's often tense relationship with Car­star­phen, Education Austin President Ken Zari­fis said, "What's good for her is good for..."

April 4, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

SXSWedu: Weingarten and Ravitch on Schools

Highlights from the education conference

"...trustees Gina Hinojosa and Lori Moya, Education Austin President Ken Zar­i­fis, and Council Member Mike Mar­tinez, she visited Webb..."

March 7, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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