Point Austin: We Have Just Begun To Fight

The budget battles are only skirmishes in the long march toward democracy

"...of people flow around the Capitol, I ran into Louis Malfaro of the American Federation of Teachers as he..."

March 18, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Neighborhoods, Schools, and Budgets

Austin ISD's looming financial crisis is a statewide story

"...As the former president of teachers union Edu­cation Austin, Louis Mal­faro sat through two decades of local budget-building. Now,..."

Feb. 11, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Local Stories

Terrorism strikes a little too close to home

"...ISD. But the departure of longtime Education Austin President Louis Malfaro after two decades as the face of the..."

Jan. 7, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

Top 10 Quotes of the Week 2010

People said the darndest things

"...– Education Austin's then-President Louis Malfaro, announcing that Austin Independent School District, the fifth..."

Jan. 7, 2011 News Feature

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

Oops!

"...A passage in last week's News story "Louis Malfaro and 18 Years of AISD Politics" contained the..."

Sept. 10, 2010 Column

Louis Malfaro and 18 Years of AISD Politics

The teachers' union veteran looks back as he moves forward

"...On Aug. 23, Louis Malfaro addressed the Austin Independent School District board of..."

Sept. 3, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Totally Awesome AusChron Newscast Gets an Education

Malfaro's exit, F1's entry, city utilities & more

"...Whittaker stops by to discuss his exit interview with Louis Malfaro, who’s leaving Education Austin after 11 years as..."

Sept. 2, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

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

'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

AISD Polishing Sales Pitch for Tax Election

Voters in November may be asked to chip in for education

"...in their property tax bill. Outgoing Education Austin President Louis Malfaro said, "If you're going to do a pay..."

Aug. 20, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Malfaro Moves On

Education Austin president leaves after decadelong tenure

"...go." After a decade as president of Education Austin, Louis Malfaro is leaving the local teachers' union. As of..."

Aug. 13, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Perry vs. Texas Teachers

Is the governor standing between educators and federal stimulus money?

"...and by Congressman Lloyd Doggett," said Education Austin President Louis Malfaro. "Good for him and good for them, and..."

Aug. 13, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Making Plans for Reagan and Pearce

AISD bracing for news on fate of Reagan and Pearce

"...eighth-grade college prep academy in 2011. Education Austin President Louis Malfaro said, "Both of them have this common early-start..."

June 4, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Herman Versus Hispanic Voters

Education Austin president calls Statesman column "wildly offensive"

"...he turned in a column that Education Austin President Louis Malfaro has called "wildly offensive" for its racially-charged rhetoric...."

May 12, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Clouds Part Over AISD Budget Forecast

AISD looks to be less squeezed for money than previously predicted

"...policy, love the internal process," said Education Austin President Louis Mal­faro. While he noted that the district has both..."

May 7, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

We're 49th! ... Or Just Seventh of 10

Union and Austin ISD argue over teacher pay – and what to do about it

"...wearing "AISD 49ers" shirts, teacher and staff union President Louis Malfaro argued that the ranking is the result of..."

April 9, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...– Education Austin President Louis Malfaro, announcing that Austin Independent School District, the fifth..."

April 2, 2010 News Feature

AISD Trustee Races Set

Place 9 tussle draws big-name endorsers

"...to run for the board (as Education Austin President Louis Malfaro said in recent conversation, he feels contested elections..."

March 9, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Back to School

Carstarphen and Austin ISD trustees wrestle over priorities, budget, and power

"...the measure passed (59% to 41%), Education Austin President Louis Malfaro called the tax hike and the revenue it..."

March 5, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Next Initiative

AISD aims to fix problems before state steps in

"...Education Austin President Louis Malfaro described the plan as half bold new vision,..."

March 5, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Ponders a Budget Fix

"...board of trustees was criticized by Education Austin President Louis Malfaro for not proposing a larger increase to give..."

Jan. 29, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Hanger Heading Here

Council backs cash for company relocation

"...it was all Kumbaya in chambers today, with AI’s Louis Malfaro calling the incentive “a fair deal for taxpayers,”..."

Jan. 28, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Point Austin: How Much for a Hanger?

Austin ponders the latest corporate incentive proposal

"...deal. AI executive committee members Minerva Camarena Skeith and Louis Malfaro wrote recently in the Statesman, "City officials should..."

Jan. 22, 2010 News Column by Michael King

AISD Headed Back to Exigency?

Memo paints bleak portrait of school district budget

"...But how high is high enough? Education Austin president Louis Malfaro has repeatedly argued that the district has left..."

Jan. 21, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Carstarphen's Vision

AISD superintendent envisions a brighter, smarter district

"...Education Austin President Louis Malfaro has been a longtime critic of the district's..."

Nov. 27, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Engineering Extinction Event

Why Texas needs more walking dinosaurs

"...well make teachers' jobs easier. (As Education Austin president Louis Malfaro noted, "The research is that there's very little..."

Nov. 22, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Throwdown at Travis High

LULAC, NAACP square off against principal

"...interim, the heated rhetoric seems likely to continue. While Louis Malfaro, president of teacher and staff union Educa­tion Austin,..."

Oct. 9, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

A New Lease on Life for Pearce? Not Exactly.

Pearce has been repurposed – but for what purpose?

"...positions filled by district curriculum specialists. Education Austin Pres­ident Louis Malfaro argued that, by making the school seem "perpetually..."

Sept. 4, 2009 News Feature 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

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