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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Austin Stories• Central Texas drivers are no fans of toll roads – no..."

Oct. 7, 2005 News Feature

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Watchdog group questions whether a public-school Bible course is purely academic

"...writing, and Revelations – such is the fare some Texas public high school students are receiving, and the Texas..."

Aug. 5, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...All Schools Should Be Excellent Dear Editor,..."

June 3, 2005 Column

Taking the TAKS Is Hard … Understanding the Results Is Harder

Austin ISD scores better -- we think

"...Austin parents. On Friday, Austin ISD announced that three schools that last fall got the lowest rating of "needs..."

March 4, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Robin Hood Goes to Court

The Lege punts, and the judge catches the school-finance football

"...Depending on your perspective, the Texas school system is either near collapse from insufficient resources..."

Aug. 13, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Making Ends Meet

The new AISD budget hurts, but less than in past years

"...news – due to flat property values in central Texas, it's $22 million less than the district sent away..."

Aug. 6, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Charter School Earns an F

The Texas Academy of Excellence fails accounting (and ethics)

"...The Texas Education Agency has no idea what the Texas Academy..."

July 2, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

What's So Special?

Gov. Perry calls a special session, and pits property taxes against schoolchildren

"...Texans should expect an education. Not necessarily about public schools and their needs and resources, but about the nature..."

April 23, 2004 News Column by Michael King

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Our readers talk back.

"...Privatizing management of public schools sounds like a cure-all for problem schools, but Edison's..."

Feb. 8, 2002 Column

All the Way to State

A high school play contest might not sound like a big deal, but it is to the 18,000 students in 1,200 schools across Texas who participate in the state's UIL one-act play every year -- and here's a look at why.

"...will make the announcement Humphrey is waiting for: which schools are going to the state one-act play competition and..."

May 12, 2000 Arts Feature by Sarah Hepola

Coach's Corner

Everybody hates a winner.

"...the cover story by Michael Hall in the current Texas Monthly about Westlake High. The other in Sunday's Dallas..."

Oct. 22, 1999 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

On the Lege

Dumb and Dumber

"...own aviation facilities, the state Aircraft Pooling Board, and Texas Air Guard, to Bergstrom. And it's clearly not counting..."

March 12, 1999 News Column

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Off The Desk:

"...Kirk Watson are among those lining up to roast Texas Freedom Network founder Cecile Richards, who is moving to..."

Sept. 18, 1998 News Feature

Shifting Gears

New Board, Boss, Budget in Store for AISD

"...implementation of a $369 million bond package for new schools and renovations; planning for future growth; meeting the challenge..."

April 17, 1998 News Feature by Lisa Tozzi

AISD Notebook

"...that is about $1.3 million short on funds for schools with high percentages of low-income children...."

June 16, 1995 News Feature by Roseana Auten

Is AISD Ready for Disaster?

"...as a model for many other school districts in Texas, said Scott Wyatt, AISD's risk management specialist. A written..."

April 28, 1995 News Feature by Roseana Auten

Greg Abbott Wants to End Property Taxes; Dan Patrick Won't Agree

This is getting old

"...his ridiculous goal of "eliminating a property tax in Texas." Abbott announced a second special session on June 27,..."

June 30, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Four Open Seats, and Many Demands for Change at AISD

School board shakeup

"...Hyde Park up to the Domain and includes middle schools (Burnet and Webb) and high schools (Navarro) with largely..."

Aug. 28, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Opinion – Now or Never: Hold the Superintendent Accountable to Communities of Color

The search for a new AISD superintendent is a critical opportunity to rethink priorities

"...feedback on the proposed consolidations and closures of 12 schools, all of them located on the east side of..."

May 8, 2020 Column by Danielle C.H. Wright

Local Students Face an Open-Ended Spring Break

School's out for ...

"...In its latest response to COVID-19, the University of Texas at Austin announced it will be moving all spring..."

March 20, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Signs of Trouble and of Hope at Mendez Middle School

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

"...the Austin Independent School District – led by the Texas Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (T-STEM) coalition. Along with..."

March 1, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Steve Adler: 'New Way Forward'

"...working with the Legislature working on public policy, public schools, teacher salaries, the environment and the like. I've spent..."

May 30, 2014 News Feature

SXSWedu: Diane Ravitch Will Take the Stage

Leading testing critic joins Teach for America, NCLB architects

"...fellow, Ravitch has recently taken a real interest in Texas education, including an appearance at the 2012 Texas Association..."

Nov. 20, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Bridging the Language Gap

A Q&A with AISD Public Relations & Multicultural Outreach Director Alex Sanchez

"...on her side. I can tell you that [Chief Schools Officer] Paul Cruz, [Chief Academic Officer] Ramona Treviño, [Chief..."

Nov. 11, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Not Everyone Keen on Charter IDEA

AISD considers partnership with charter school program

"...last week when Superintendent Meria Car­star­phen and IDEA Public Schools CEO Tom Torkelson laid out their proposal to turn..."

Nov. 11, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Notes of a Football Addict (Vol. IV)

College and pro rundown

"...will suffer. Someone please tell me how an annual Texas-Iowa State game is good. Or the annual Baylor-Kansas game...."

Sept. 23, 2010 Sports Post by John Razook

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News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...academic year. AISD staff have been working with the Texas Education Agency on a proposal that they hope will..."

July 31, 2009 News Feature

TEA to Pearce: Drop Dead

School officials and community are blindsided by agency's decision to close Pearce Middle School

"...According to the Texas Education Agency, Commissioner of Education Robert Scott's decision to..."

July 17, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Cathy Cochran-Lewis

Cathy Cochran-Lewis has been instrumental in putting Austin on the global culinary map

"...of Houston. From the mid-1980s, she has reported for Texas and Colorado dailies, garnering numerous Associated Press and state..."

April 17, 2009 Food Feature by MM Pack

AISD Scores TAKS Victories

TAKS ratings improve for many AISD schools

"...District is winning the uphill battle with the controversial Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills tests. On Aug. 1,..."

Aug. 8, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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