Bracing for School Closures

AISD says all schools at risk, but parents worry for poor areas

"...All three schools scored F’s when the state of Texas released accountability ratings in April, forcing AISD to quickly..."

May 30, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

With 25,000 Empty Seats, AISD Enrollment Factors Into Massive Budget Problem

Falling down an endless budget hole

"...school closure crisis is entangled with the release of Texas’ A-F accountability ratings, which came out in April with..."

May 30, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...blow, this is – sort of – good news. Texas already has the most extreme abortion bans in the..."

May 30, 2025 News Feature

KhushFest, Kung Fu, and Clueless in Our Recommended Events

You pretty much can't avoid culture this weekend

"...unrelenting energy of Pride joins forces with the unrelenting Texas heat, come to church to experience two of the..."

May 30, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Educators Hate It, So Why Is Texas Keeping the STAAR Test Alive?

Behind efforts to eliminate the state test that stresses kids out and shuts schools down

"...STAAR – its full name is the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness – is the test given..."

May 23, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

How Gov. Greg Abbott Appointees Could Take Over UT

Texas Republicans move forward with new bill attacking academic freedom

"...Texas Republicans are working to tighten their grip on the..."

May 23, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...UT Royally Effed: UT has lost $47 million in..."

May 23, 2025 News Feature

Hot Luck, Vibe Vault, No Idea, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

A smattering of sound suggestions

"...offer. Expect sets by the Diversity Band, which promotes education and multiculturalism through Dhol Tasha drum performances; blues rock..."

May 23, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Entanglements, Switchblades, and Tons of TV in the Week’s Events

Treat your weekdays like a weekend with these arts and culture happenings

"...haven’t met Douglas Sirk, arguably Hollywood’s greatest melodramatist. The Texas-set Written on the Wind brings Real Housewives-levels of dysfunction..."

May 23, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Plan Yourself a Hell of a Summer

Holy-moley, this is one smokin’ hot Summer Events Calendar

"...musicals to burger competitions, all under our hot ol’ Texas sun, so you can secure a super sweet next..."

May 16, 2025 Features Feature by Chronicle Staff

Bill Would Ban Teaching DEI Topics in Many College Classrooms

Proposal targets lessons on systemic racism

"...Stella Flores has built her academic career on studying educational equity. She teaches students about systemic inequality, public policy,..."

May 9, 2025 News Feature by Lucciana Choueiry

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...threatens our ability to serve the American public with educational programming, as we have for the past 50-plus years.”..."

May 9, 2025 News Feature

Austin Elders: Meet Mary Lou Gibson, Journalist and Austin’s Voice of Saints

A woman of hundreds of articles and few words

"...When they first moved to Austin for his graduate education, they brought three little boys with them and moved..."

May 9, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Arts Groups Lose Promised Grant Money in Friday Night NEA Massacre

Leading Austin cultural institutions face slashed finances

"...• Latinitas • Conjunto and Tejano music preservation and education nonprofit Rancho Alegre • The Museum of Human Achievement..."

May 5, 2025 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Sixteen Austin Schools Drop From B to F Ratings Under New State Measure

A state takeover of the district’s school board becomes likelier

"...In 2022, Rodriguez Elementary scored a high B in Texas’ public school ratings, the A-F scores that purport to..."

May 2, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin Yards Where Weird Finds a Home

Seven front lawns that push beyond garden gnomes

"...A lifelong educator, Poole has brought his dynamic, hands-on education style to AISD classrooms, the marching band, and a..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by Caroline Drew

Field Guide Festival Returns With Huge Portions and Huge Passion

Food fest celebrates local chefs and farmers

"...Farmer’s Trisha Bates. Presented in partnership with the Central Texas Food Bank, the fourth-annual convergence took over a couple..."

April 30, 2025 Food Post by Taylor Tobin

New Texas Law Will Require Most K-12 Teachers to Be Certified

School funding bill contains a game-changer on certifications

"...Texas school districts have increasingly turned to uncertified teachers to..."

April 24, 2025 News Post by Lucciana Choueiry

City Council Recognizes Inclusive Queer Wellness Center

OutWellness clinic honored for their affirming LGBTQ care

"...the hardships that our community has had throughout this Texas legislative process."..."

April 24, 2025 Qmmunity Post by Lucciana Choueiry

The Vouchers Battle Is Decided, But What About the Future of Texas Politics?

How it happened

"...got his coveted school voucher bill approved by the Texas House. But he had to resort to what Texas..."

April 25, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

AISD Superintendent Considers Moving Hundreds of Students From Dobie to Lamar Middle School

Parents and staff worry as AISD avoids possible state takeover

"...them that state law allows the state, through the Texas Education Agency, to take over school districts when even..."

April 25, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Opinion: Toxins and Trauma – The Silent Threat to Austin’s Kids

Austin needs stronger air quality policies, green spaces, and public health measures that prioritize equity and protect vulnerable youth

"...infrastructure – especially in under-resourced neighborhoods. We need public education campaigns that empower parents with information about household toxins,..."

April 25, 2025 Column by Megan Ramos

School Vouchers Win in Late Night Vote at the Capitol

Controversial Republican proposal will become law

"...supporters made their voices heard but Republicans in the Texas House won in the end, approving Senate Bill 2,..."

April 17, 2025 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...student (the basic allotment). Wednesday, Donald Trump was praising Texas’ universal voucher plan. He says he’s all about “return[ing]..."

April 18, 2025 News Feature

Family and Staff Dismayed at Dobie Middle School’s Likely Closure

Austin ISD could face state takeover if school remains open

"...poor performance at Dobie to keep the state of Texas from taking over Austin’s local school system. He asked..."

April 18, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Trek Through 29 Independent Bookstores on the Austin Texas Book Trail

Second annual crawl connects Austin’s literary community

"...flourishing literary community. The proof is in the Austin Texas Book Trail, the second annual self-guided tour of 29..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by Caroline Drew

One Week After Warning of School Consolidations, AISD May Have Its First Target

Dobie Middle School low test scores create risk of TEA takeover

"...It was arranged by local nonprofit Austin Voices for Education and Youth to celebrate the award of a million..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...by FY 2030. Property tax caps imposed by the Texas Legislature are mostly to blame, city officials said, but..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature

School Voucher Plan Moves to the Floor of the House

Opponents are demonstrating and calling Republican lawmakers up

"...voucher arguments at a meeting last week of the Texas House’s public education committee. Talarico asked rhetorically if there..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Sitting Down With Your Senator

Sarah Eckhardt goes deep on democracy, womanhood, and our era

"...She is a woman born into a deep-rooted Texas political legacy – her ancestors include congressmen and U.S...."

April 11, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

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