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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...by the Supreme Court decision that redrew five Southwest Texas congressional districts, including districts 21 and 25 in Austin...."

Sept. 1, 2006 News Feature

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"...now endorsed John Kerry. Local Deanies can go to www.democracyfortexas.org to continue their activism. And in other Web activism..."

April 30, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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"...36.1 or am I not? Make my day.'" – Texas Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson on why he thinks the..."

Nov. 9, 2007 News Feature

An Education Only a Boss Could Love

Public schools lurch a little closer to privatization with HB 2

"...education bill introduced last week drew instant criticism from teachers unions, tempered praise from legislative leaders, cautious restraint from..."

Feb. 11, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

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"...2000 and 2002 legislative races – a violation of Texas campaign law. Earle said his investigators reviewed accounts and..."

Aug. 6, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Off the Desk:

"...-- N.E. Tri and Tri Again Wipe away those Texas Triangle tears. Editor/publisher Kay Longcope and partner/general manager Barbara..."

Oct. 11, 1996 News Feature

Reports Challenge "Fear-Based" Model for Training APD Cadets

Police Academy zero

"...SWOT analysis (strengths/weaknesses, opportunities/threats) of the academy, particularly its classroom instruction. Through interviews with academy leaders, instructors, and cadets,..."

Aug. 7, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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"...City Manager Toby Futrell will travel with Austin Police Association President Jim Beck, Police Monitor Cliff Brown, and Sylvia..."

May 18, 2007 News Feature

AISD’s Special Education System Struggles to Keep Up

School system tries to keep up with its workload and comply with legal mandates

"...highlights new needs to be addressed by parents and teachers. That's why the law requires reevaluation for special education..."

Feb. 26, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Save Our Schools!

Texans advance on Capitol in bid to preserve public schools

"...As the 82nd Texas Legislature reaches its midpoint, lawmakers are facing a gut..."

March 11, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Just Add Students

The new Eastside high school takes issue

"...the student roster is not completely confirmed, and some teachers have yet to be hired. What is known for..."

Aug. 8, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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Handicapping the (future) race for mayor.Rep. Jim Dunnam introduces a bill that would place new restrictions on charter schools and limit the creation of new charters; charter school advocates protest, saying they're being punished for the misdeeds of a few.

"...In the six years since the Texas Legislature opened up the public education system to privately..."

March 30, 2001 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...for Randy "Biscuit" Turner in his hometown of Gladewater, Texas. All who wish to attend in support of his..."

Aug. 26, 2005 Column

Education: 'It's Time To Be Innovative'

Something everyone can agree on: digital classrooms

"...The digital classroom is inevitable. That may have been the one point..."

March 16, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Louis Sachar: Top of His Class

"...others, are well-known to many children. Parents, librarians, and teachers have long been aware that even the most stubborn..."

Feb. 26, 1999 Books Feature by Barbara Strickland

Republicans Play Defense on Education

Their strategy? Find someone else to blame.

"...From education funding to student testing, the Texas public school system has been thoroughly and repeatedly reshaped..."

March 18, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...• The Texas affiliates of the Industrial Areas Foundation held a conference..."

Sept. 15, 2006 News Feature

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...if they are above the law: Don't mess with Texas elections." – Texans for Public Justice Director Craig McDonald,..."

June 3, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Culinary Networker Extraordinaire

Cooking with a message: community, diversity, ambition

"...Culinary Arts – back when it was still the Texas Culinary Academy – where he was one of the..."

Sept. 28, 2012 Food Feature

AISD Notebook

"...of sexual harassment in schools commissioned by the American Association of University Women in 1993, peer sexual harassment really..."

Oct. 18, 1996 News Feature by Roseana Auten

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...known what a great reception we'd get in South Texas, he would have drawn the district to Canada instead."..."

March 12, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

AISD Notebook

"...Personnel Services Paul Shooter told the board that all teachers (and librarians) will be paid at least $380 above..."

June 27, 1997 News Feature by Roseana Auten

On the Trustee Trail

AISD, ACC candidates talk money, equity

"...budget deficit is a top concern, and that the Texas Legislature cannot be counted on to increase its funding..."

Oct. 12, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

High School Stakes

Austin ISD election could shape a new direction for the district

"...Diego Catholic High School. "I totally empathize with what teachers go through on a daily basis," he said. "My..."

Oct. 5, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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Bush and NARAL, GetHeard.org voters Web site, Kay Bailey Hutchison on abortion, Carole Keeton Rylander speaks to Austin Rotary and attacks AISD, Mike Levy for Mayor, Austin Police endorse Ronnie Earle

"...1 with NARAL. The National Abortion and Reproductive Rights Association picked Bush for the top spot on its "Election..."

Sept. 29, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

2000 Kids Summer Fun Guide

Listings

"...really like in the old days. It re-creates rural Texas life in the late 19th century with historically correct..."

May 5, 2000 Features Feature

The Education Session

The Lege takes another run at patching school finance

"...If there's a poster child for what's best about Texas school kids, she could be Regan Lively. With a..."

May 1, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Heart of the Community

SXSWedu gathers voices on schools in communities, communities in schools

"..."They generally open early and are open late. Neighborhood association meetings are held there. Adult education happens on the..."

Feb. 28, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin ISD Leans in to Win Back Families, Boost Enrollment

Every student counts

"...and Mandarin), which launched with the help of a Texas Education Agency grant during the pandemic. This enrollment clinic..."

Aug. 13, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

A New Lease on Life for Pearce? Not Exactly.

Pearce has been repurposed – but for what purpose?

"...When the Texas Education Agency approved the repurposing plan for Pearce Middle..."

Sept. 4, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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