AISD Blocks Parent-Funded Posts at Upscale Schools

New equity formula ends PTA pay

"...is still weighing whether to do so with others; PTA funding of afterschool programs is not affected. [inset-2-right]..."

May 28, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

UPDATED: AISD Reassigns Principal After "MAGA" Controversy

Andrews Elementary principal Gabriela Soto said the school's new PTA looks forward to "making Andrews Great Again!"

"...with more complaints, as Soto allegedly disbanded the school PTA because its (two) parent members were undocumented immigrants. (AISD..."

April 12, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Bad Moms

Women can be comically raunchy and ill-behaved, too

"...Moms pits overworked mother of two Amy (Kunis) against PTA president and perfect human being Gwendolyn (Applegate) as they..."

July 29, 2016 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Judy Berlin

"...documentary about this town, about the paperboys, about the PTA ladies, but nothing sarcastic,” says failed filmmaker David Gold..."

April 14, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Tattoo Coup

A Leander PTA president is forced to resign because of -- aaaiiiggghheee -- piercings!

"...Yet her personal style is anything but dull. As PTA prez, she has advocated for swing dances over hoedowns,..."

Sept. 14, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Election Notes: New Names for AISD, Council

News from the campaign trails

"...in South Texas. Singh has also been active in PTA groups, belonging to the political advocacy arms of the..."

Aug. 3, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

The Slow Dying of Johnston High

State accountability standards may close a school on the edge of survival

"...threat of closure if test scores don't rise to acceptable levels...."

Nov. 30, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Heights on Congress Residents Start Organizing

City, developer discussing relocation plan

"...student at our school," said Raymond Sinatra, the current PTA president, "and to do that we have to pay..."

June 10, 2016 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Tamaladas y Posadas

Mexican Christmas Traditions Alive and Well in Austin

"...Outreach in the Barrio, and the Travis Heights Elementary PTA are gathering to make tamales to enjoy during the..."

Dec. 20, 1996 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Del Valle ISD

The Del Valle district would rather not deal with parents

"...associations. After being rebuffed in her efforts to establish PTAs to assist staff and students, Del Valle Elementary School..."

Nov. 13, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Six candidates are vying for three uncompensated positions on the AISD school board.

"...currently reviewing AISD), who's now an education consultant and PTA president at Casis Elementary. Taylor's campaign for the District..."

April 7, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Phantom Thread

Daniel Day-Lewis and Paul Thomas Anderson reunite for one last glamorous yet muscular tale

"...of frothing at the mouth that traditionally greets a PTA film has something to do with gender. (What isn’t..."

Jan. 12, 2018 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

'A Mayor Who Listens'

Sheryl Cole talks about her skills, her record, and what she learned on her 'house party tour'

"...tem cut her teeth on community service as a PTA president...."

June 20, 2014 News Feature by Amy Smith

Bad Medicine?

No Child Left Behind prescribed for Austin schools – although the cure may be worse than the illness

"...fail," said Anderson parent Kalí Rourke. "We'll all be unacceptable."Divide and Standardize..."

Sept. 30, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Rumblings of a Mad Mom Movement

Texas Parent PAC wants to purge Lege of lawmakers who won't go to bat for public ed, regardless of party

"...The trade show of the state PTA conference at the Convention Center last week offered a..."

Aug. 5, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Shifting Gears

New Board, Boss, Budget in Store for AISD

"...for three years on the Austin City Council of PTAs - an umbrella organization of local parent-teacher groups. He..."

April 17, 1998 News Feature by Lisa Tozzi

Lone Dissenter

"...– Mrs. Singh has served as an Austin ISD PTA president at a large Title I school. Mrs. Tilton..."

Oct. 22, 2018 Postmarks

The Mayor's Story

Three contenders try to write a personal tale that will convince the voters

"...can promise and city government can actually deliver. The PTA Mom..."

Oct. 10, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Finally ... Cole Declares for Mayor

Local leaders help kickoff campaign

"...and she began her public work there as a PTA mom and eventually PTA president. "Some of the best..."

June 6, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

‘We Got This!’

Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole aims to drop the ‘Pro Tem’

"...and she began her public work there as a PTA mom and eventually PTA president. “Some of the best..."

May 31, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Candidate School

AISD board election

"...(incumbent, unopposed): Former vice-president of the Austin Council of PTAs, Bradley is an outspoken voice for equity in AISD..."

March 31, 2006 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Shrinking Schools

While the suburbs sprawl, central city schools count their children – and their blessings

"...PTA secretary Nikisha Yarbrough also sees the change. She says..."

May 20, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Round Rock ISD Board of Trustees

"...and college instructor, and a longtime RRISD volunteer in PTAs and campus committees, Sanchez promises fiscal conservatism and budgetary..."

April 29, 2005 News Feature

Endorsements

"Smart Growth" Bond Proposals:

"...including three years on the Austin City Council of PTAs, an umbrella organization of local parent-teacher groups. And his..."

May 1, 1998 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Endorsements

"Smart Growth" Bond Proposals:

"...including three years on the Austin City Council of PTAs, an umbrella organization of local parent-teacher groups. And his..."

April 24, 1998 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Endorsements

AISD Board of Trustees

"...including three years on the Austin City Council of PTAs, an umbrella organization of local parent-teacher groups. And his..."

April 17, 1998 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

The Growth Word

Schoolhouse Rock and a Hard Place

"...Olga Garza, Kiker Elementary PTA president, on what used to be the school's playground..."

Dec. 12, 1997 News Feature by Roseana Auten

Naked City

"...promote big business at last weekend's Texas Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) convention. Sesame Street's "Big Bird" doll was displayed in..."

Nov. 17, 1995 News Feature

Silver Wheels3

Betty Elders

"..."If there's a theme to Crayons, it's diversity and acceptability, and within that there are going to be problems..."

July 14, 1995 Music Feature by Lee Nichols

Nitpickin' Parton

"...Time to the tune of Dolly Parton's 'Harper Valley PTA' at Cheer Up Charlies …" "Harper Valley PTA" was..."

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