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 the..."

May 11, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

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

AISD Board Votes to Close Four Austin Elementary Schools

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

"...https://www.austinchronicle.com/daily/news/2019-11-19/aisd-board-votes-to-close-four-austin-elementary-schools/..."

Nov. 22, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Campuses Still Closed, But Not (Yet) for Sale

What to do with Austin's closed elementary schools?

"...School Changes process in late 2019 that closed four elementary campuses, three of them in disadvantaged East Austin neighborhoods,..."

Dec. 17, 2021 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Opinion: AISD Is Perpetuating a Historic Racial Dividing Line

Annika Olson of UT-Austin’s Institute for Urban Policy Research & Analysis urges AISD to reconsider its School Changes plan for elementary school closures

"...Austin Independent School District (AISD) voted to close Metz, Sims, Brooke, and Pease Elementary Schools. Three of these four..."

March 20, 2020 Column by Annika Olson

Closing the COVID Gap at AISD

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

"...Holden is one of 35,000 public elementary school kids in Austin whose first years of education..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

AISD Delays Plans to Close Eight Schools

Advocates push to save Pease, Brooke

"...version of School Changes released Friday, Nov. 1: Metz, Sims, Pease, and Brooke elementary schools...."

Nov. 8, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin ISD Budget Shortfall Could Put School Closures on the Table

Desperate times may lead to desperate measures

"...accusations of racism from their respective neighborhoods, Norman and Sims elementary schools were consolidated, as were Sanchez and Metz..."

June 7, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

No Bilingual Blueprint?

Forgione's new blueprint attracts critics who worry it will mean the end of the dual language program.

"...District Superintendent Pat Forgione met with parents at Harris Elementary School, and later at Pearce Middle School, to raise..."

May 3, 2002 News Feature by Michael May

Great Demand, Greater Expectations for AISD

Timeline set for superintendent search

"...Monday's meeting, the board voted on renaming two new elementary schools in AISD. The new school in South­west Austin..."

May 22, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Grief, Anger, Activism Follow AISD’s Move to Close Schools

Lingering questions over unreleased equity report fuel frustration

"...of the Austin Independent School District to close four elementary schools and implement a host of districtwide initiatives, community..."

Nov. 29, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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

"...Down at the end of the list of possibilities..."

Dec. 27, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Teacher Accused of Making Student Eat Soap

Parents say their 5-year-old was forced to ingest soap by a special ed teacher at Sims Elementary

"...publicly to allegations that a special education teacher at Sims Elementary improperly disciplined a child. The parents say that..."

March 10, 2006 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Austin ISD Leans in to Win Back Families, Boost Enrollment

Every student counts

"...It is 8am, and the Joslin Elementary library is waiting, patiently, for elusive families...."

Aug. 13, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Blueprint and Blues for AISD

"...borderline performers (on state-mandated tests) Pearce Middle School and Sims and Harris Elementaries to the group of East Austin..."

April 26, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

Paul Cruz Steps Down at AISD

Superintendent takes UT post; transition plan still TBD

"...not always reciprocal, especially among parents at Metz, Pease, Sims, and Brooke elementary schools, who fought tooth and nail..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Lunar New Year Parties, OUTsider Fest, and More Recommended Community Events

Get out the vote and more this week

"...their celebration of Black art.   – Brant Bingamon Sims Elementary Repurposing Update..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

"...Givens Park before moving to Pecan Springs and attended Sims Elementary as children, followed by Lamar Middle School and..."

Feb. 17, 2023 Food Feature by Haris Qureshi

AISD Board Considers Futures for Underused Facilities

The district’s property portfolio has become an increasingly pressing matter

"...problem accentuated by the emergency closure of T.A. Brown Elementary in November because its floors were in immediate danger..."

Dec. 9, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...23, the district broke ground at East Austin's Norman Elementary, which will eventually hold students from nearby Sims Elementary...."

May 24, 2019 News Feature

Designed To Fail

As Pearce may face another repurposing, AISD gets excited about single-sex schools

"...turn them around. She said, "I was principal at Sims [Elementary School] when we were on the roller coaster,..."

Nov. 18, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Public Notice

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, among other things, and "Public Notice" wants you to feel the love.

"...Wynonna Judd. Damn. Tickets are going fast. www.austin-safeplace.org or 356-1594.SIMS Like the First Time We know what you're thinking:..."

Oct. 6, 2000 Column by Kate X Messer

Ricky Williams 'Accesses Consciousness' at AISD

How a football player got entangled with 'mind-healing' organization Access Consciousness

"...his camps – including the latest one, held at Sims Elementary in the Austin school district. An AISD spokesperson..."

Aug. 3, 2012 News Feature by Alex Dunlap

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...McCraw described the law enforcement response at Uvalde's Robb Elementary as "set[ting] our profession back a decade." Uvalde Mayor..."

June 24, 2022 News Feature

AISD, Single Sex, And the Shadow of Separate But Equal

Trustee Bradley on why she believes East Austin needs a boys' school

"...problem behavior that happens around middle school age. In elementary, kids are part of a class in a classroom,..."

Aug. 9, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...results were mixed. On the one hand, Harris and Sims elementary schools, which were overhauled under the Blueprint Initiative..."

Aug. 4, 2006 News Feature

Former Statesman Reporter Announces Bid for AISD Board

Roxanne Evans would replace LaTisha Anderson on the board

"...LBJ, and Eastside Memorial. It also includes the consolidated Norman-Sims Elementary, one of the campuses impacted by the district's..."

June 10, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

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

Housing nonprofit working on eight new properties throughout town

"...property at 3811 Tannehill in East Austin, next to Norman-Sims Elementary School. The community will also include home ownership..."

May 24, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...service ended Saturday, Feb. 26. Vaccine clinics at Old Sims Elementary and Pfluger Hall remain open...."

March 4, 2022 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...the Delco Activity Center (4601 Pecan Brook) and Old Sims Elementary Gym (1203 Springdale), and at its appointment-only Shots..."

Nov. 12, 2021 News Feature

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