An IDEA Whose Time Has Passed?

The AISD board contemplates terminating its contract with IDEA Public Schools

"...Torres instructed Superintendent Meria Carstarphen to prepare a recommendation based on Mathias' proposal,..."

Dec. 7, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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"...academy for the 2013 school year and instructing Superintendent Meria Carstarphen to rewrite the district's agreement with IDEA Public..."

Dec. 7, 2012 News Feature

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"...› Austin ISD Superintendent Meria Carstarphen gave testimony on Nov. 26 in the long-running..."

Nov. 30, 2012 News Feature

Austin ISD: New Board, New President

Vince Torres to lead trustees as new era begins

"...we mention that LoVoi was regularly critical of Superintendent Meria Carstarphen? No? Oh well.)..."

Nov. 20, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Kids First Throws Money into AISD Races

New pro-reform PAC drops $30,000 behind candidates

"...it's getting behind candidates most likely to support Superintendent Meria Carstarphen's push for charters and single sex schools...."

Oct. 31, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Mark Williams Standing Down From AISD Board

President leaving safe seat after two terms

"...starting to look like a referendum on AISD Superintendent Meria Carstarphen, with both Guzman and Brister facing criticism over..."

Aug. 14, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD Weighs Tax Increase

District considers joining already crowded election ballot

"...year, while steering clear of direct criticism of Super­in­tendent Meria Carstarphen, chamber Sen­ior Vice President of Education and Talent..."

June 29, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Total Utility

The pain and politics of raising electric rates as a means of controlling our destiny

"...utility would bury them. Austin Independent School District Superintendent Meria Carstarphen and AISD General Coun­sel Mel­ Waxler had worried..."

June 15, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

What Is Happening At Allan Is Heartbreaking

"...for the people in the area is utterly disgusting. Meria Carstarphen is an awful school superintendent who needs to..."

June 6, 2012 Postmarks

IDEA's Admission Lottery Today

If only Vegas gave these odds

"...at an AISD campus in the last year. Superintendent Meria Carstarphen has been very keen to use the in-district..."

May 17, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Thanks a Million!

Arts in AISD get a million-dollar boost

"...generates $10 or more in additional revenue. AISD Superintendent Meria Carstarphen cited a recent study showing that students in..."

May 8, 2012 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Scott Quitting Texas Education Agency

Controversial schools commissioner to leave July 2

"...got into a public feud with Austin ISD Superintendent Meria Carstarphen...."

May 1, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Brigid Shea: 'A Proven Leader'

Brigid Shea sits down for a Q&A on a wide range of city topics

"...say, is that he wrote a letter to [Superintendent Meria] Carstarphen saying please don't close these schools and let's..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature by Amy Smith

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"...Foundation for best administrative practices. The report praises Super­in­tendent Meria Carstarphen but ranks the board of trustees as "an..."

April 6, 2012 News Feature

Not the Brightest STAAR

Under pressure from lawmakers, education commissioner defers 15% grading system

"...said no, but with this change in direction, Superintendent Meria Carstarphen announced that the board will vote on the..."

Feb. 24, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

IDEA Opt-Out Deadline Friday

Last chance to avoid the Allan takeover

"...with IDEA Allan." All AISD staff (except for Superintendent Meria Carstarphen) are on one year contracts and there is..."

Feb. 23, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Say 'No' to Unions?

"...Re: "Austin Education vs. Education Austin" [News, Feb. 17]: Meria Carstarphen is correct. We need to always evaluate the..."

Feb. 19, 2012 Postmarks

AISD and IDEA in Tweets

Charting Monday's meeting in 140 characters or less

"...The quick boil-down is that the board gave Superintendent Meria Carstarphen everything she asked for in her first annual..."

Dec. 13, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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"...• Austin ISD Superintendent Meria Carstarphen has dropped the bombshell of her first annual..."

Dec. 9, 2011 News Feature

AISD Releases Facility Recommendations

Superintendent will ask for two charters, more

"...In a surprise move, AISD Superintendent Meria Carstarphen has released her Annual Academic and Facility Recommendations..."

Dec. 2, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Eastside Principal Out

Coburn quits on eve of charter recommendation

"...will not be seen through the prism of Superintendent Meria Carstarphen and her long-threatened but still unseen annual facility..."

Dec. 2, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD Facility Meeting Tonight

Last big chance for public comment on single sex, charter and more

"...Superintendent Meria Carstarphen has been on a massive offensive, trying to..."

Nov. 28, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Think of the Children It Will Benefit!

"...these students receive a better education. I applaud Superintendent Meria Carstarphen for taking bold steps and being innovative to..."

Nov. 15, 2011 Postmarks

Bridging the Language Gap

A Q&A with AISD Public Relations & Multicultural Outreach Director Alex Sanchez

"...here. The energy, the passion, the commitment of [Superintendent Meria] Carstarphen, her vision, but also the leaders she has..."

Nov. 11, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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"...AISD trustees voted on Sept. 26 to extend Superintendent Meria Carstarphen's contract by one year, through July 30, 2014,..."

Sept. 30, 2011 News Feature

The Re-education of Historic Tax Breaks

AISD looks for reforms to next year's historic property program

"...When asking trustees to end the moratorium, Superintendent Meria Carstarphen's staff argued that the tax break was of..."

Sept. 9, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Dis-Harmony From the Right

Austin ISD gets caught in right-wing fight over Turkish programs

"...the district of not showing "due diligence" after Super­in­tendent Meria Carstarphen and 10 other staff members visited Turkey last..."

July 15, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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"...• Austin ISD Super­in­tendent Meria Carstarphen gave a budget update to trustees on June..."

June 24, 2011 News Feature

Which (East) Side Are You On?

Community plays tug-of-war over Eastside Memorial High School

"...the race card" after the trustee opined that Superin­ten­dent Meria Carstarphen is facing opposition to her proposals, just as..."

June 24, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Proposal marries Global Tech, Green Tech high schools

"...be submitted by June 17, but Austin ISD Superintendent Meria Carstarphen said she hopes getting the proposal in early..."

May 27, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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