A Declaration of Independence

Zavala Elementary and Principal Sean Fox are succeeding at going their own way

"...that it labors under the misapprehension that it's inevitably academically cursed. That missing book was a sign that something..."

May 9, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Slow Dying of Johnston High

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

"...the community to pull together to save the pride of the Eastside might have been a turning point for..."

Nov. 30, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

What Follows Five Years of Failure at Mendez Middle School?

Making the grade

"...Two weeks ago, when the Texas Education Agency released district and campus scores as part..."

Aug. 31, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Signs of Trouble and of Hope at Mendez Middle School

In-district charter seeks to turn around a campus’ longtime struggles

"...taken over by an in-district charter – the first of its kind in the Austin Independent School District –..."

March 1, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Texas Joins the Inadequacy Club

School-finance decision consistent with national trends

"...District Judge John Dietz's decision earlier this month that Texas school funding is not adequate is just "one individual's..."

Oct. 1, 2004 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Another Side of Travis Heights

In a South Austin apartment complex, residents organize for change

"...the Travis Heights neighborhood. The complex fits the stereotype of Section 8 subsidized housing, critics say – an unattractive,..."

Oct. 19, 2007 News Feature by Lee Nichols

A 'Culture of Excellence' at UT Inc.

The Commission of 125 report calls for a first-class (and blue-chip) university

"..."A disciplined culture of excellence" – that's how the 218 Texans on the..."

Oct. 8, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Accepting the Challenge

Meet the candidates for AISD Board of Trustees.

"...job indeed -- one that thrusts the nine members of the Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees into..."

March 29, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Writing in Tongues

Concepts exist in some cultures but not in others, Chronicle writer Belinda Acosta writes in an article about the art of translation. Sorting them out is left to translators, who must act the part of cultural guides, diplomats, and social chameleons.

"...There is an episode of the former NBC sitcom Mad About You in which..."

Jan. 12, 2001 Books Feature by Belinda Acosta

Not the Brightest STAAR

Under pressure from lawmakers, education commissioner defers 15% grading system

"...Parents, students, and teachers across Texas breathed a sigh of relief when Texas dumped the..."

Feb. 24, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Leave No Child Behind

In a an excerpt from their new book, Molly Ivins and Lou Dubose expose Bush's No Child Left Behind policy as an educational Enron.

"...groceries. It comes from Moscow. From Russia. Straight out of the pit of hell...."

Oct. 3, 2003 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Changing Course

AISD shifts to community-based model for prepping younger kids for college

"...work force more quickly. The aim is nothing short of a wholesale rebuilding of the culture of college applications,..."

Sept. 9, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

'If Not Edison -- What?'

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

"...In the Texas Education Agency's 2001 assessment of state school districts, the..."

March 22, 2002 News Feature by Emily Pyle

AISD De-Magnetized?

A proposal to move AISD's Liberal Arts Academy to LBJ High School almost certainly means resegregation for Johnston High School, its former home.

"...this month to move the Liberal Arts Academy out of Johnston High School and into LBJ High School. Magnet..."

Nov. 16, 2001 News Feature by Michael May

Sterling Lands' New Mission

Sterling Lands II and the Eastside Social Action Coalition fight for equity in Austin's public schools.

"...Late Sunday morning, a blues beat escapes the walls of Greater Calvary Baptist Church in Northeast Austin, flooding outward..."

Jan. 12, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Capitol Chronicle

Just for the Kids' school rankings seem like just a lot of baloney.

"...A couple of weeks ago, with a great deal of fanfare and..."

Nov. 9, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Parsing the TAKS at AISD

The Austin ISD TAKS scores mirror the state averages, for better and worse

"...In keeping with the statewide official euphoria, Austin ISD administrators welcomed the new Texas Assessment..."

June 4, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

AISD Casts a Wider Blueprint

The Austin ISD announced its expansion of the Blueprint Initiative to LBJ and Reagan high schools

"...LBJ. Two middle schools, Dobie and Pearce, already part of the 2-year-old program (along with four elementary schools) will..."

April 9, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

"...Quote of the Week "I thought this was the Year of..."

April 6, 2007 News Feature

Dropping Out

Teachers Trade Low Pay for High Tech

"...The technology industry is posting a huge sign across Texas that says, `Help Wanted,'" Gov. George W. Bush declared..."

June 5, 1998 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Not by the Book

Charter Schools Gain Respect Right and Left

"...on PBS this month. It seems to be one of the only points about education on which some conservatives..."

Sept. 5, 1997 News Feature by Roseana Auten

Acting Right, Not White

Grim Stats, Racial Taunts Won't Deter These Students

"...being a black female who has lived under the roofs of family members other than her parents, Andrea is..."

Nov. 7, 1997 News Feature by Roseana Auten

Naked City

"...After more than a year of discussion, evaluation, and bitter joking among the populace, Intel..."

April 19, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

AISD Notebook

"...It's the seventh week of the school year, and the complaints keep coming about..."

Sept. 29, 1995 News Feature

Bully Pulpit II

Jim Hightower Stages an On-Air Comeback

"...Amid the flap of jowls and the rustle of cheap suits at the..."

Aug. 30, 1996 News Feature by Chris Walters

Aisd

"...For the first time since Jim Fox became superintendent of the Austin Independent School District (AISD), the board of..."

Dec. 1, 1995 News Feature by Roseana Auten

AISD Notebook

"...It seems almost inevitable for the first day of school in a kindergarten classroom. Metz Elementary teacher Janice..."

Aug. 22, 1997 News Feature by Roseana Auten

Naked City

Headlines

"...Quote of the Week: "Charter schools should not be shut down..."

Nov. 15, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Testing, Testing, 1 2 3 ...

There are lies, damned lies, and statistics … and then there's the TAKS test

"...about the newly released 2004 student scores on the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills. The TAKS scores hit..."

June 4, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Designed To Fail

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

"...James E. Pearce College Preparatory Academy. In the main office, a grandfather is worrying about his granddaughter. He has..."

Nov. 18, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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