A Change in Direction for the Texas Civil Rights Project

New leadership doesn't sit well with the old guard

"...who now spends his time advocating for Nor­man and Sims elementary schools. His dogged, grassroots style won him points..."

Aug. 3, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Candidate Hooky

"...working to stop Austin ISD from merging Norman and Sims elementary schools bristled this weekend when none of the..."

Feb. 9, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

A Celebration of Austin’s Black Cemeteries

Cemetery tour to help re-discover Austin’s lost black history

"...located along Springdale near 12th Street, in front of Sims Elementary School. The first observation upon making the slow..."

Nov. 4, 2016 News Feature by Kahron Spearman

Naked City

"...teacher and has been assistant principal and principal of Sims Elementary since 1999. Nancy Johnston Phillips has been appointed..."

Jan. 25, 2008 News Feature

AISD: New Administrators

"...teacher and has been assistant principal and principal of Sims Elementary since 1999. Nancy Johnston Phillips has been appointed..."

Jan. 17, 2008 News Post by Michael May

Food-o-File

Four Austin restaurants are among the best in Texas, according to Gourmet magazine. Virginia B. Wood reveals which ones and updates readers on Austin's culinary news.

"...477-5717) for their Fall Festival & Chili Cook-off benefitting Sims Elementary. Live music and chili cooking begin at 4pm..."

Oct. 6, 2000 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Naked City

"...About 20 area residents gathered at the Sims Elementary School on Springdale Road, just south of Martin..."

April 28, 1995 News Feature

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"

"...that determine the paths that Austin students follow from elementary to middle to high school...."

Sept. 13, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Forgione Says Follow the Blueprint

Forgione takes his Blueprint on the road, but is everyone buying?

"...being imposed from above. On Thursday night at Blackshear Elementary, Forgione stressed cooperation and teamwork, but made it clear..."

May 10, 2002 News Feature by Michael May

Small Wonders

They just nabbed two festival awards, next up is HBO, and Ed Wood is their greatest influence. Meet Austin's most successful 12-year-old filmmakers.

"...of their NCFF triumph, the pair nabbed First Prize, Elementary Category, at the Austin Children's Museum's Youth Film Festival,..."

Nov. 12, 1999 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Allan Elementary..."

March 29, 2002 Column

A New Plan for Austin ISD?

School board elections tee up calls for change – and rebuilding broken trust

"...2017, and then the wildly unpopular closure of four elementary schools last year – has shaped the contours of..."

Oct. 16, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

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

Put on your thinking cap

"...board of trustees' controversial November vote to close four elementary campuses – three serving historically Black and Latinx neighborhoods,..."

Aug. 7, 2020 Features Feature by Aaricka Washington

Off the Desk

"...To date, the leaders of the following elementary schools have been in their positions about one year..."

Aug. 2, 1996 News Feature

Art

Art Openings

"...STUDIO 236 Pauline Sims' private studio uncorks the bubbly for an open studio..."

March 5, 1999 News Feature

Public Notice

"...28, 6pm, or Sat, Jan 30, 10am, at Sanchez Elementary, 73 San Marcos (twixt Holly and Cesar Chavez --..."

Jan. 29, 1999 Column by Kate X Messer

AISD Equity Report Hits Home Hard

Was the School Changes process doomed from its inception from an equity perspective?

"...when its board of trustees voted to close four elementary schools found its target this week, with the public..."

Dec. 13, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Next Round of School Reform

AISD focuses again on Eastside schools

"...the heart of this latest round of reforms. Allan Elementary lies mostly empty ever since it was closed in..."

Feb. 7, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD: Who is Under the Axe?

Breaking down the 1,017 proposed cuts

"...Elementary Schools..."

Feb. 13, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Mobility By The Numbers

"...student mobility and accountability ratings.The 10 Most Mobile AISD Elementary Schools40.2% Linder (Acceptable)..."

March 11, 2005 News Feature

Ben Kweller to Launch the Zev Award at the Chronicle’s Austin Music Awards

New grant for musicians under 18 honors his son, Dorian Zev Kweller

"...now at austinchronicle.com/austin-music-awards, with all proceeds directly benefiting the SIMS Foundation, which provides mental health and substance use recovery..."

Feb. 19, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

The Challenges of Going Back to School

Parents, teachers, and students share their anxieties over starting the fall semester while COVID-19 is still rampant

"...the pandemic. The families of Pease, Brooke, Metz, and Sims have had to navigate the double impact of their..."

Aug. 7, 2020 Features Feature

Paul Cruz to Step Down as Austin Schools Chief

Superintendent to join UT faculty after eventful AISD tenure

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

Feb. 19, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Austin ISD Delays Its Plans to Close Eight Schools

Four others remain on list as "conversations" continue

"...version of School Changes, released Friday, Nov. 1; Metz, Sims, Pease, and Brooke elementary schools. The first two will..."

Nov. 3, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Building a Better School District

A bit of school consolidation in the works?

"...Alter­nat­ive Learning Center or moving it to the Sanchez Elementary campus; consolidating six campuses into two (Dawson, Brooke, Joslin,..."

Feb. 17, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...implemented this year at Barton Hills, Hart, Menchaca, Rodriguez, Sims, and Sunset Valley elementary schools; Dobie and O. Henry..."

Sept. 21, 2007 News Feature

The Dead End at Olive and Juniper

ARA and the city leave would-be homeowners out in the cold

"...and beer joint on Comal Street. An East Austin elementary school is named after her cousin Mary Jane Sims,..."

Sept. 7, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

AISD Bond Construction Projects

"...MS $1,723,516 $1,719,739 ($3,777) -0% A A A D Elementary Schools Allan $2,042,091 $1,987,074 ($55,017) -3% Allison $569,023 $644,244..."

Jan. 15, 1999 News Feature

I Wanna Take You Higher

"...and sing "feed your head," but little boys in elementary in San Antonio just didn't do that. Jim Carrey..."

Dec. 4, 1998 Books Feature by Simon Reynolds

Postmarks

Don't Dissolve District

"...families? Gutting the free-lunch program one week, closing Ridgetop Elementary the next, with no public notice - not a..."

May 1, 1998 Column

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