Elementary School Limbo Continues

Decisive vote on whether to close two AISD elementary schools comes down to indecisive 4-4 tie at Monday's board of trustees meeting

"...lone African-American on the board, has consistently opposed Superintendent Pat Forgione's proposal to close Becker, located in Bouldin Creek,..."

March 31, 2006 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Flawed Thinking Based on Flawed Methods

"...to take this opportunity to "repurpose" some of Superintendent Pat Forgione's analysis regarding the conversion of Becker Elementary into..."

Jan. 27, 2006 Postmarks

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Teachers union and Forgione spar over raises

"...to approve the $755 million budget proposed by Superintendent Pat Forgione even though it includes no salary increase for..."

Aug. 12, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

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"...Even as Austin ISD Superintendent Pat Forgione's plans to rehabilitate the district spawn new controversy,..."

May 31, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

A New AISD Blueprint

"...Bradley, Place 1; Doyle Valdez, Place 8; and John Fitzpatrick, Place 9 -- were declared elected, thereby eliminating the..."

April 5, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

'If Not Edison -- What?'

Austin Interfaith's Alliance programs represent one alternative to failing AISD schools.

"...on the Texas Assessment of Academic Skills. In a pattern that holds consistently year to year, all five of..."

March 22, 2002 News Feature by Emily Pyle

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School Shopping

"...Representatives from Edison Schools Inc. met with AISD Superintendent Pat Forgione, members of his staff, and the AISD Board..."

Feb. 1, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

'The Next New Thing'

Author Larry Cuban on the history of reform in Austin schools

"...not analytically. Even though many reforms introduced under Super­intendent Pat Forgione, such as strategic compensation and professional learning communities,..."

Aug. 6, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...new alternative learning center for roughly 700 students. Superintendent Pat Forgione said, "We've got to face the fact that..."

April 3, 2009 News Feature

Meet the New Superintendent to Be

Superintendent finalist gets quick introduction to Austin

"...Superintendent Meria Car­star­phen became the sole finalist to replace Pat Forgione as Austin Independent School District superintendent when he..."

March 6, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Board Games

The AISD trustees play superintendent poker – by uneven rules

"...toward hiring a new superintendent to replace the retiring Pat Forgione and attempts to keep the interviewing and hiring..."

Feb. 27, 2009 News Column by Michael King

AISD Takes a Tax Bite to Voters

School board hammers out a budget

"...At Monday's meeting, Superintendent Pat Forgione set $105 million as the lowest acceptable fund..."

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

"...just letting [students] bump along," he said. District Superintendent Pat For­gi­one replied, "This is about having less revenue and..."

Aug. 15, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Johnston High School Is Dead; Long Live ...?

Johnston High will get a new name and perhaps a new lease on life

"...Johnston's closure was announced on June 4. AISD Superintendent Pat Forgione had already promised that, closure or not, it..."

July 4, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...• AISD Superintendent Pat Forgione has another plaudit (beyond managing an almost unprecedented..."

May 30, 2008 News Feature

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"...state-mandated national background checks last Tuesday, starting with Superintendent Pat Forgione, whose fingerprints were taken in a public photo..."

Jan. 18, 2008 News Feature

AISD's Johnston and Webb: Test Score Role Reversal

TAKS scores for district's two most struggling schools confusing

"...role reversal. Just a few months ago, AISD Superintendent Pat Forgione had given up on Webb. He proposed just..."

May 25, 2007 News Feature by Michael May

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"...by members of Campus Antiwar Movement to End the Occupations began Wednesday, culminating in the arrest of two protesters..."

April 27, 2007 News Feature

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"...deferred until later this spring a decision on Superintendent Pat Forgione's recommendation to close Webb Middle School. See "Left..."

Feb. 16, 2007 News Feature

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...law repealed a decade ago. Todd debated bike advocate Patrick Goetz on the issue Tuesday night; the Dionysium sponsored..."

Aug. 4, 2006 News Feature

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Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...AISD Board of Trustees has signed off on Superintendent Pat Forgione's recommendations for two new high school principals. Ismael..."

July 14, 2006 News Feature

Chartering Middle School

Hoping to reach middle-schoolers who could go off track in a regular school setting, district moves forward with charter school plans

"...the district has moved a further step along the path to a promised "portfolio" of school choices it hopes..."

June 2, 2006 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

TAKS Scores Show Both Improvement and Trouble for AISD

Numbers down for the crucial third and 11th grades

"...good deal of room for improvement," said AISD superintendent Pat Forgione in a statement. "We won't be satisfied until..."

May 26, 2006 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

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School board changes could set new tone

"...a history of strong support for proposals by Superintendent Pat Forgione will provide an early indication of where the..."

May 19, 2006 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Immigrants Flex Muscle

Day Without an Immigrant work stoppage and boycott draws more than a million people into the streets nationally; thousands turn out locally

"...the National Immigrant Solidarity Network and other organizers, the much-anticipated May 1 work stoppage and boycott drew an estimated..."

May 5, 2006 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...unthinkable not to have a Guinness during a St. Patrick's Day parade. Yes, I admit to holding a Guinness...."

March 17, 2006 News Feature

AISD Students Fare Well in NAEP Results

Austin fourth- and eighth-graders out-performed the nation in math and peer urban districts in reading

"...and we are proud of our students' performance," Superintendent Pat Forgione said...."

Dec. 9, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Green Energy Stars Get Their Props

Companies and utilities recognized for commitment to renewable energy

"...of respect and responsibility for the environment," said Superintendent Pat Forgione...."

Oct. 28, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week"I'm flattered at the possibility of..."

Aug. 12, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Producer Cecil B. DeMille promoted his camp epic by..."

July 1, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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