Shrinking Schools

While the suburbs sprawl, central city schools count their children – and their blessings

"...dads and grannies galore, was parading together down East Third Street in the school's 10th annual Reading Rally...."

May 20, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Is There an Equity Audit in AISD’s Future?

More analysis, debate likely before future school closures

"...Calls for a third-party "equity audit" at Austin ISD are growing, with some..."

Dec. 27, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Saving Austin's Schools

Nobody gets everything they want, but AISD’s bond may give everybody something they really need

"...$1.134 billion package goes to specific neighborhood campuses and schools of choice, as well as relocating the Rosedale special..."

Sept. 8, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Two Schools of Thought

The upcoming ACC and AISD elections share a ballot but address different challenges

"...budget shortfalls. Later, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the accreditation agency for community colleges, took the college..."

April 30, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

The Future's So Bright ...

Johnston High School has problems with grades, attendance, dropouts, a magnet program resented by the host school, and a high turnover rate among principals. Will new principal Sal Cavazos stay and can he make a difference?

"...and whose father was a member of the school's third graduating class in 1963 -- admits the school has..."

March 9, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

New Rules or New Roles for Charter Schools?

TEA proposes a crackdown on failing charters, but can it be enforced?

"...the resumption of the debates over education – charter schools – is getting a well-timed touch-up by the state..."

Jan. 14, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Neighborhoods, Schools, and Budgets

Austin ISD's looming financial crisis is a statewide story

"...was the AISD budget, which pays for the district's schools. And there was the state budget, which helps pay..."

Feb. 11, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

SXSWedu: Weingarten and Ravitch on Schools

Highlights from the education conference

"...to her formal panel on the value of community schools, she had a chance to see in action two..."

March 7, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Future of Health Care?

Dell and Central Health "re-think" the way we provide – and pay for – health care

"...of the community." Tierney says that while other medical schools have developed Pop­u­lation Health departments, their aims have been..."

March 24, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

The Future Is in Flux for the Texas Film Incentive Program

Texas loses productions to states with bigger and better incentive programs

"...technical infrastructure, and it has the film and gaming schools producing the next generation of creatives. However, for over..."

Jan. 27, 2017 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Mapping the Future

Seven longtime Austinites talk about Smart Growth, neighborhood planning, and the future of Central Austin in an October roundtable discussion.

"...strangle ourselves on the traffic we're generating. And the third is that, with a 2.6% unemployment rate, every new..."

Dec. 3, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

AISD Approves New Charter Partner for Mendez

Faced with district takeover and only one applicant, trustees say it was their only choice

"...for proposals. The March 24 vote to contract with Third Future Schools comes after the district announced in December..."

April 1, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Mendez and Martin Sixth-Grade Elimination Will Create Overall Enrollment Boon, Says District

Parents and teachers maintain that the district's priorities may be skewed

"...As the communities at Martin and Mendez middle schools seek answers about a coherent plan following Austin ISD's..."

March 18, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Sterling Lands' New Mission

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

"...federal court case that ended official school segregation], our schools are still separate and still unequal." The Coalition demanded..."

Jan. 12, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

'If Not Edison -- What?'

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

"...between the haves and the have-nots in Austin's public schools is large. The Fort Worth and Houston school districts..."

March 22, 2002 News Feature by Emily Pyle

High School Sophomore Fundraises to Feed Hungry Students

Many students are especially food insecure during pandemic holidays

"...insecurity. Ben Hofer, 15 years old, is in his third year of successful fundraising and this year he’s partnered..."

Nov. 25, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

AISD Starts the Clock on School Closures

Board set to decide in June on campus consolidations

"...is taking its first concrete steps toward consolidating district schools, with Monday’s work session of the Board of Trustees...."

Feb. 8, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Council: Nights of White Linen

As focus shifts to budget prep, agenda goes high-speed

"...step toward desegregation, and permitted a gourmet party on Third Street...."

Aug. 8, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Naked City

The latest Texas Performance Review says AISD schools are operating under capacity, but AISD says their methodology masks school crowding.

"...existing campuses and open eight new elementaries, two middle schools, and one high school -- half of the available..."

Feb. 18, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Once Upon a Time in China III

Jet Li is back as the legendary physician and martial arts master in this third outing in Hark's "historical" epics.

"...Hark. Starring: Jet Li, Rosamund Kwan and Max Mok. Third time's a charm. Sort of. Jet Li is back..."

Nov. 5, 1993 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Clouds Over Campus

With less funding, more competition, and a wavering vision, UT-Austin faces an uncertain future

"...reality facing Texas. She explained: "The jobs of the future, the economy of the future, are going to be..."

May 21, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Q&A: Austin’s Coastal Neighbors

How Galveston looks to its past to prepare for its future – and what that means for Austin

"...a voluntary evacuation of the entire city. Then the third call, the mandatory call – when that call is..."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Feature by Kate X Messer

Bad Medicine?

No Child Left Behind prescribed for Austin schools – although the cure may be worse than the illness

"...row to allow its students to transfer to better-performing schools. The transfer option is the first "intervention" in a..."

Sept. 30, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Local Democrats Take Another Shot at Education Board

Third time's a charm?

"...local Democrat and North­west Austin resident is mounting her third challenge for a spot on the statewide education board..."

Sept. 30, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

A Level Playing Field

Due to a city loophole, a charter school can build a campus in less than half the time AISD can

"...crazy, but it's already happened in Austin, as charter schools have taken advantage of a loophole in the city's..."

June 3, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Seven Days in Heaven and Hell

Getting a white-knuckled grip on the third annual Fantastic Fest

"...Alamo Drafthouse Cinema bigwig and prime mover behind the third annual Fantastic Fest, which opens at the Alamo South..."

Sept. 21, 2007 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Looking Like Texas

District 51's Eddie Rodriguez represents the future of the state's people and policies

"...Rodriguez, 33, likes to say that the future of Texas will look a lot like his district..."

March 4, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Austin Scientists Focus on Helping AI Do Good

Weighing the pros, cons, and concerns of humanity's future overlords

"...The company focuses on predicting future outcomes for its clients. Solutions range from helping foresee..."

March 10, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Best-Laid Plans

How does the patchwork of separate plans for the future of Central Texas fit together? No one knows.

"...the early 1800s, we can foresee the Austin area's future by following the plans for water, land use, transportation,..."

July 16, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Here's What's on the Nov. 5 Ballot in Austin

A quick guide to the propositions you'll be yea-ing or nay-ing

"...before then. The Nov. 5 election will determine the future of various propositions and constitutional amendments for the city,..."

Oct. 11, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

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