AISD's "School Changes" Process Places Equity Front and Center

“Historically, this is a very racist city, and unfortunately, this school district is a part of that system"

"...in early June, as part of the Austin Indepen­dent School District's "School Changes" process, parents turned out in force..."

Sept. 13, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Good News for Norman and Sims Students

Merged schools to see more teachers, bilingual classes, afterschool programs, and more

"...The group of community members advocating for Norman Elementary School are still keeping a close eye on..."

May 11, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Austin ISD Budget Shortfall Could Put School Closures on the Table

Desperate times may lead to desperate measures

"...deficit had ballooned from $60 million to $89 million, school board Trustee Candace Hunter broached a nearly forbidden topic...."

June 7, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

AISD Board Votes to Close Four Austin Elementary Schools

Despite public outcry, Brooke, Pease, Sims, and Metz all to shutter

"...Four Austin ISD elementary schools will close next year, following a 6-3 vote..."

Nov. 19, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Local K-12 Educators Look at Ways to Start the School Year as COVID-19 Looms

Put on your thinking cap

"...for such interactive, kinesthetic science lessons in the new school year is nearly impossible. As a pandemic makes the..."

Aug. 7, 2020 Features Feature by Aaricka Washington

Building a Better School District

A bit of school consolidation in the works?

"...Liberal Arts and Science Academy away from LBJ High School and into its own facility; building a new facility..."

Feb. 17, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Great Demand, Greater Expectations for AISD

Timeline set for superintendent search

"...The search for the Austin Independent School District's new superintendent is officially underway. This Tuesday, May..."

May 22, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Neighborly Planning

The city, businesses, and residents all seem pleased with the results of the East Martin Luther King Neighborhood Planning Workshop.

"...owners, and neighborhood leaders gathered in the "cafetorium" of Norman Elementary School on Feb. 2 for the East Martin..."

Feb. 8, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Shear Faith

Haircuts by Children asks you to trust your coif to kids with scissors

"...Fusebox, Peacock Salon, Pecan Springs Elementary, and Norman Elementary School are welcomed by EAST to..."

Nov. 11, 2011 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Austin Arts Hall of Fame Class of 2018

Actor/director Norman Blumensaadt, dance artists Kathy Dunn Hamrick and Anuradha Naimpally, and philanthropists Jeanne and Michael Klein join the ranks of cultural heroes

"...Here is a brief introduction to these cultural heroes. Norman Blumensaadt..."

May 25, 2018 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Closing the COVID Gap at AISD

Post-pandemic, not enough students can read well. How do we get out of this ditch?

"...Justin Douglas remembers his son Holden’s first year of preschool in the 2020-21 school year. “Imagine being a 4-year-old..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

AISD Delays Plans to Close Eight Schools

Advocates push to save Pease, Brooke

"...Eight of the school campuses initially identified for closure and consolidation under Austin..."

Nov. 8, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

AISD Board to Consider $420 Million Bond Package

The Citizens' Bond Advisory Committee settles on a figure that offers relief while still being acceptable to voters

"...all of AISD's 107 campuses, construction of six new schools, plus funds for buses, athletic facilities, technology, and security..."

March 19, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Austin Public Schools May Need to Consolidate. Trustees Aren’t All Ready to Talk About It.

Candid ruminations on the possibility of school closures in AISD

"...oblique reference to the idea of closing and consolidating schools in poorer areas of town that have had declines..."

Dec. 27, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

AISD's Haves and Have Nots

"..."L" Low-Performing Schools..."

March 22, 2002 News Feature

Naked City

Anemic early voting in the $520 million bond election

"...for more than three weeks at all 84 AISD elementary and high school campuses, as well as at many..."

Sept. 10, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Saving Austin's Schools

Nobody gets everything they want, but AISD’s bond may give everybody something they really need

"...$1.134 billion package goes to specific neighborhood campuses and schools of choice, as well as relocating the Rosedale special..."

Sept. 8, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...master plan for the "Palm District" – encompassing the school, the surrounding neighborhood, and the Convention Center – with..."

May 24, 2019 News Feature

No Child Left Behind

Schools do improve – just not all of them at the same time

"...No Child Left Behind may be controversial, but school districts still have to operate within its punitive restrictions..."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

The trustees spar briefly over when to build their new schools

"...issue was the schedule of completion of eight new schools; two trustees wanted schools in their parts of town..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Point Austin: Public Accuracy

Norman Solomon on a life of activism and writing

"...not in keeping with the straightforward, unadorned manner of Norman Solomon's approach to reporting and writing. There is little..."

Oct. 26, 2007 News Column by Michael King

Two Sisters, Two Food Trucks, and a Lot of Soul

It's a family affair as sisters from Austin's Eastside emerge with twin trailers honoring their mother's legacy

"...apartments. Sometimes you can feel the trunk-rattling rumble from old-school slabs banging Screw as they swing their way through..."

Feb. 17, 2023 Food Feature by Haris Qureshi

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...the Liberal Arts and Science Academy at LBJ High School into a separate school. The magnet will remain at..."

Oct. 6, 2006 News Feature

The Art of Parenting With Art

Trying to find ways to make art while sustaining a family is no easy road.

"...a major thoroughfare, so there's no speeding traffic. The schools out here are good, and nearby. More neighbors have..."

June 22, 2001 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...The law that pissed Musk off? It bans public schools from alerting parents of students’ pronoun changes...."

July 19, 2024 News Feature

AISD Looks Good in Fed Spotlight

Federal and state accountability ratings don't exactly jibe

"...continuing good, if slightly confusing, news for Austin Independent School District with the release of the new federal accountability..."

Aug. 13, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Scores TAKS Victories

TAKS ratings improve for many AISD schools

"...Austin Independent School District is winning the uphill battle with the controversial..."

Aug. 8, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Overenrolled and Underenrolled

AISD's Elementary Schools

"...Demographic shifts have left a large percentage of center-city schools underenrolled, while schools on the edge of town overflow..."

Feb. 3, 2006 News Feature

Foundation Communities Pushing to Complete 1,000 Units in 5 Years

Housing nonprofit working on eight new properties throughout town

"...family communities will include on-site learning centers to provide afterschool and summer programs for young students. The properties for..."

May 24, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

Austin ISD Delays Its Plans to Close Eight Schools

Four others remain on list as "conversations" continue

"...Eight of the school campuses initially identified for closure and consolidation under Austin..."

Nov. 3, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

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