Public School Supporters Will Rally for More Funding

Save Texas Schools rally to bring advocates from across the state

"...The Save Texas Schools rally has been moved to the First United..."

Feb. 17, 2025 News Post by Brant Bingamon

On the Lege

No solution; another special session is coming

"...another one to go. Such is the perpetual state of a school finance plan, which was literally half-baked when..."

July 22, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

It Just Doesn't Add Up

As the session winds down, school finance reform recedes once again

"...opinion poll have weighed in on the Legislature's handling of school finance, it appears that House and Senate leaders..."

May 20, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Naked City

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

Teaching Truthiness

Activists, lawmakers call on State Board of Education to reject racist Mexican-American textbook

"...Roughly 200 educators, lawmakers, and activists – many of whom traveled from all over Texas – gathered outside..."

Sept. 16, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

On the Lege: Budget Rollout

The budget battle begins at the Capitol

"...The House today (Thursday) begins the gnarly process of debating a $150.1 billion spending plan designed to keep..."

March 30, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...The Scripps Howard Texas Poll says both Gov. Rick Perry and the Legislature..."

Aug. 29, 2003 News Feature

AISD Zero Tolerance Statistics

"...in these alternative programs per year, at a cost of about $25 million...."

May 12, 1995 News Feature

AISD Versus Representative Democracy

Board to push back union representation deal another two months

"...There's a certain irony about the Austin ISD board of trustees worrying about whether Education Austin is fulfilling its..."

Feb. 27, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

New Driving Dos and Don'ts

A slew of fresh laws for drivers kick in Sept. 1

"...fund new highways, but it did pass a lot of laws, coming into effect Sept. 1, about what drivers..."

Aug. 31, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Andy Brown and the Bold-Faced Names

County Judge candidate garners major endorsements

"...night, Travis County judge candidate Andy Brown announced several high-profile endorsements before an enthusiastic crowd...."

Aug. 30, 2013 News Post by Michael King

Pension Concern Serious

"...article by Louisa C. Brinsmade on the pension woes of school employees [Vol. 16, No. 25] needs clarification on..."

March 7, 1997 Column

Naked City

"...Quote of the Week "I think it's unfortunate that neither the..."

June 22, 2007 News Feature

Each One, Teach One: AFT's Online Mentoring

The AFT joins the wave of online teaching communities

"...How can young teachers learn from experienced teachers, when there are so few..."

Aug. 24, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

May 4 Election

It's time to pick ACC Board members again.

"...been in a long time," says Austin Community College/American Federation of Teachers President Myra Bradley of the May 4..."

April 26, 2002 News Feature by Cathy Vaughan

Can Edison Pass the AISD Test?

AISD considers hiring Edison Schools Inc. for East Austin.

"...Tonight (Thursday), representatives of the for-profit school management company Edison Schools Inc. appear..."

Jan. 25, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

March 2020 Club Endorsements

Who's backing whom in the Democratic primary?

"...The following is a compilation of Democratic Primary candidate endorsements from area clubs, unions, and..."

Feb. 4, 2020 News Post

AFT: "Fund Our Schools"

Teachers rally at Capitol in support of schools

"...voice?" In a packed Capitol rotunda on Monday, American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten led a rally for..."

March 13, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Malfaro Moves On

Education Austin president leaves after decadelong tenure

"...baby, I gotta go." After a decade as president of Education Austin, Louis Malfaro is leaving the local teachers'..."

Aug. 13, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Education Stories

"...The U.S. Department of Education will take more of a backseat in education..."

Jan. 1, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Your Neighbors, Your Money: ACC Looks for Support

Austin Community College seeks to build support for a tax referendum even as a state audit blasts ACC leaders.

"...per $100 assessed valuation -- potentially a total increase of about $30-$40 for the average Austin homeowner -- and..."

Dec. 6, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

SXSWedu: Weingarten and Ravitch on Schools

Highlights from the education conference

"...education intro to the high festival season – kicked off on Monday, March 3, but American Federation of Teachers..."

March 7, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Are Unions Educational Kryptonite?

New doc pins school failures on unions

"...schools as struggling through a crisis created by intractable teachers' unions. His solution? Bust the unions and expand charter..."

Oct. 15, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

No Child Left Behind

Schools do improve – just not all of them at the same time

"...for Austin Independent School District: The district and 96 of its 113 assessed school campuses reached the Federal Adequate..."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

On the Lege

Dumb and Dumber

"...HJR 64, proposing that Austin become the state-run District of Travis, but pretty bad. Here's just a few of..."

March 12, 1999 News Column

Budget Blackboard

Write 100 Times: AISD Needs More Money

"...When it came to making the budget for 1997-98, officials of the Austin Independent School District say they were..."

June 20, 1997 News Feature by Roseana Auten

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week: "Let's ride, and then decide." – Capital..."

Aug. 20, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Shifting Gears

New Board, Boss, Budget in Store for AISD

"...Six of the nine seats on the AISD Board of Trustees..."

April 17, 1998 News Feature by Lisa Tozzi

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...• Teachers' unions are suing Austin Independent School District to block..."

July 18, 2008 News Feature

Glenn Scott Fought for Her Life, and Yours

A comrade in arms

"...But who could forget the vibrant and colorful wardrobe of the longtime labor activist and feminist, a founding member..."

Sept. 28, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

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