Teachers Unions File Suit

Believe Senate Bill 1882 will lead to "charterization" of public school system

"...weakened protections for public school employees. Texas AFT President Louis Malfaro accused Morath of making "an unlawful power grab"..."

Sept. 7, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Lege Lines: Robbin' the Hoods

How can state lawmakers fix school finance?

"...Louis Malfaro, president of educators' union Texas AFT, echoed Pace's..."

Aug. 4, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD's Carstarphen Atlanta Bound

Superintendent named sole finalist to head Atlanta Public Schools

"...a lack of transparency, while former Education Aus­tin President Louis Malfaro called the thin efforts at public consultation "crap."..."

April 4, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

'Surely We're All Worth a Nickel?'

Will AISD flinch from tax election?

"...had barely shifted since the Spring), Education Austin President Louis Malfaro argued it will not be enough. He has..."

Aug. 23, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

What Will New AISD Budget Mean About Next Year's?

After struggles over staff pay, the budget is ready – and Carstarphen's ready to look to the future

"...approved 7-0 (Torres and Guzman abstained). Education Austin President Louis Malfaro supported the pay raise and suggested that the..."

Aug. 28, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Budget: Holding the Line

Funding the new school year

"...Education Austin President Louis Malfaro argues that the district is being overcautious. Since..."

Aug. 7, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Staff Shake-Up

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

"...will work directly with individual campuses. Education Austin President Louis Malfaro argues that this marks a critical shift in..."

July 3, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD: Carstarphen Seals the Deal

Folks, we've got ourselves a new school superintendent

"...Education Austin President Louis Malfaro remains cautiously optimistic. However, he said, "She's not..."

March 27, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Super Meets Her Public

Early signs are good for new superintendent

"...As soon as Education Austin President Louis Malfaro heard her name, he contacted his counterparts at..."

March 6, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Takes a Tax Bite to Voters

School board hammers out a budget

"...members have the most to lose, Education Austin president Louis Malfaro was confident that Austin voters will ratify the..."

Aug. 29, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Budget Woes at AISD

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

"...but at their Aug. 11 meeting, Education Austin President Louis Malfaro chided them over low pay. He requested a..."

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

"...the test – and 13% failed the science portion. Louis Malfaro, president of the teachers' union Education Austin, reacts..."

June 29, 2007 News Feature by Michael May

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...together. AISD Superintendent Pat Forgione and Education Austin President Louis Malfaro sat side by side at the AISD Board..."

Aug. 11, 2006 News Feature

AISD Budget

District may have resources to reverse cuts if it can muster the courage to raise taxes

"...order to train new teachers in the classroom," says Louis Malfaro, the president of Education Austin, the local teacher's..."

June 30, 2006 News Feature by Michael May

AISD

School board changes could set new tone

"...we're going to have a phenomenal school board," said Louis Malfaro of Education Austin, the AISD teachers' union. "We've..."

May 19, 2006 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Naked City

Forgione proposes dipping into savings to boost teacher salaries

"...priority. That's a good and a necessary thing," said Louis Malfaro, president of Education Austin, the teacher's union that..."

June 18, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Who Can Vouch for the Charters?

The state's freewheeling experiment with charter schools gets a poor grade.

"...a school is, in fact, like rocket science," said Louis Malfaro, co-president of Education Austin, a union representing AISD..."

April 4, 2003 News Feature by Michael May

Chartered Well ... and Badly

The experience of charter schools is mixed, at best

"...schools take anyone that lives in that area," says Louis Malfaro, co-president of Education Austin, the local teacher's union...."

April 4, 2003 News Feature

No Bilingual Blueprint?

Forgione's new blueprint attracts critics who worry it will mean the end of the dual language program.

"...Louis Malfaro, co-president of Education Austin (which represents district teachers),..."

May 3, 2002 News Feature by Michael May

Point Austin: The Struggle Continues

The Poor People's Campaign renews the long-term fight

"...largely educational – focused on "work and education," said Louis Malfaro, president of the state American Federation of Teachers,..."

June 15, 2018 News Column by Michael King

State and Local Elections

No new taxes!

"...before early voting numbers came in, Texas AFT president Louis Malfaro said, "Do I expect proposition one is going..."

Nov. 6, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Are Unions Educational Kryptonite?

New doc pins school failures on unions

"...become involved in education. However, after viewing the film, Louis Malfaro, the secretary-treasurer of the Texas chapter of the..."

Oct. 15, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Bowing to Business Wheels, AISD Cans Tax Hike

Board passes new budget but drops ballot proposal

"...political realities of the situation, outgoing Education Austin President Louis Malfaro said, "When you're beat, you're beat."..."

Aug. 27, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Superintendent Search Begins

The public will play a large part in determining the criteria for choosing AISD's next head honcho

"...Education Austin President Louis Malfaro said his union plans to attend every public..."

Sept. 5, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Pearce Gets a New Principal

High test scores at what cost?

"...district is often forced to hire from outside, said Louis Malfaro, president of the teacher-and-staff union Education Austin. "I..."

Aug. 24, 2007 News Feature by Justin Ward

Naked City

School Shopping

"...contentious argument, the KIPP program, said Education Austin President Louis Malfaro, has proven exactly what public education advocates have..."

Feb. 1, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

On the Lege

Dumb and Dumber

"...to take away school districts' local authority, according to Louis Malfaro, director of the Austin Federation of Teachers...."

March 12, 1999 News Column

Pocketbook Politics

If Not Now, When?

"...which American Federation of Teachers president and ALWC member Louis Malfaro dismisses as "so low it's meaningless" -- coalition..."

Oct. 2, 1998 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Viva Bilingual Ed

Texas Not Likely to Follow California's Lead

"...with no language skills whatsoever,'" said former bilingual teacher Louis Malfaro, now president of Austin Federation of Teachers. "When..."

June 12, 1998 News Feature by Lisa Tozzi

Budget Blackboard

Write 100 Times: AISD Needs More Money

"...other major teachers' group, Austin Federation of Teachers President Louis Malfaro, has similar criticisms. He took issue with a..."

June 20, 1997 News Feature by Roseana Auten

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