Zavala Families Facing the Future

As Austin ISD modernizes one Eastside campus, others remain fearful

"...and former staff rallied in the cold rain outside Zavala Elementary School on Monday to draw attention to what..."

Oct. 19, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

AISD's "School Changes" Process Places Equity Front and Center

“Historically, this is a very racist city, and unfortunately, this school district is a part of that system"

"...in early June, as part of the Austin Indepen­dent School District's "School Changes" process, parents turned out in force..."

Sept. 13, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Anger at Pease Elementary as AISD Revokes Transfers

Transfer requests were for schools that had already reached maximum enrollment capacity

"...Parents at soon-to-be-closed Pease Elementary are again frustrated at Austin ISD leaders after the..."

March 6, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

High School Stakes

Austin ISD election could shape a new direction for the district

"...On Nov. 6, voters in the Austin Inde­pen­dent School District won't just be selecting new trustees. They will..."

Oct. 5, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Board Votes to Close Four Austin Elementary Schools

Despite public outcry, Brooke, Pease, Sims, and Metz all to shutter

"...Four Austin ISD elementary schools will close next year, following a 6-3 vote..."

Nov. 19, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Cast Away

Pure Castings, Zavala Elementary, pollution, jobs ... and the neighborhood

"...and their potential effects on the foundry's nearest neighbor: Zavala Elemen­tary School. A 12-year veteran of the Texas Air..."

Aug. 28, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

A Declaration of Independence

Zavala Elementary and Principal Sean Fox are succeeding at going their own way

"...a student stole a book from the library at Zavala Elementary. "It was a big deal," he said. "Normally,..."

May 9, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

'If Not Edison -- What?'

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

"...In the Texas Education Agency's 2001 assessment of state school districts, the Austin Independent School District as a whole..."

March 22, 2002 News Feature by Emily Pyle

Changing Places

The new Pickle Elementary School is a crucible of the changing St. Johns neighborhood

"...From above, the recently inaugurated Pickle Elementary appears more like a small airport than a school,..."

Feb. 7, 2003 News Feature by Michael May

Naked City

Al Mindiz-Melton, the Johnston High School principal who got busted for marijuana possession last week, was a capable administrator who brought improvements to every school he oversaw.

"...the five years (1992-97) that I wrote about public schools for The Austin Chronicle, only one principal of the..."

April 21, 2000 News Feature by Roseana Auten

Schools, Sprawl, and Citizenship

Vote begins on $520 million school bond package

"...for Sept. 11. Austin voters will decide whether the school district should spend $520 million (or some fraction thereof)..."

Aug. 27, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Naked City

"...ineffective against the enemy's ideological fervor for better public schools. The more he flouts [sic] his assets – James..."

Nov. 17, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...its calculation of prevailing wages to be paid on school district construction contracts. A citizens committee recommended the benefits..."

April 15, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

"...team conducted a drug raid at a house near Zavala Elementary School on Oct. 4, arresting one juvenile for..."

Oct. 13, 2006 News Feature

Beside the Point

A weird week at City Council

"...on Environmental Quality or the city – nonetheless faces Zavala Elementary School; Erika Gonzalez, one of PODER's "young scholars..."

June 29, 2007 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

"...the Pure Castings Co. foundry in East Austin, near Zavala Elementary School. After making a presentation on March 12..."

March 20, 2009 News Feature

Studio Visits: Bobby Scheidemann

Stuck in Traffic? Say 'Hi.'

"...has taken up residence in a cozy house near Zavala Elementary School on Austin's Eastside. His room that he..."

March 21, 2014 Arts Column by Andy Campbell

Shrinking Schools

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

"...They were followed by the very best readers at Zavala Elementary: sixth-graders in tiaras, fourth-graders blowing kisses, a jeep..."

May 20, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

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

Bully Pulpit II

Jim Hightower Stages an On-Air Comeback

"...Consider the case of AISD's Zavala Elementary, which just four years ago was rated as..."

Aug. 30, 1996 News Feature by Chris Walters

Austin Interfaith

Organizing Austin One Congregation at a Time

"...of a prayer meeting, job interview, political rally, and school assembly into an intriguing form of political theatre. Officeholders..."

July 21, 1995 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Naked City

The Industrial Areas Foundation demonstrates its substantial clout at the Southwest IAF Conference, held in Austin earlier this week.

"...the kingdom of God to manifest itself through good schools, living wages, and health insurance for children of the..."

March 9, 2001 News Feature by Emily Pyle

AISD: Get With the Times

Modernizing the district in more ways than one

"...The Austin Independent School District's Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Monday to..."

Sept. 28, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Naked City

Organized through Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish congregations, the Industrial Areas Foundation's Saturday gathering was not unlike a secular church service.

"...for the coming legislative session are: job training, alliance schools, and removing bureaucratic barriers to health insurance for children..."

Sept. 29, 2000 News Feature by Emily Pyle

AISD’s Transformative Schooling

Decoding Kendall Pace’s texts

"...Although the disparaging language in former Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees President Kendall Pace's leaked text..."

June 1, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

AISD's Haves and Have Nots

"..."L" Low-Performing Schools..."

March 22, 2002 News Feature

What Worked at Webb

"...Last fall, as the 2006-07 school year began, it was hard to find anyone who..."

Nov. 30, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

AISD Notebook

"...1. School lunches -- bag 'em: The federal school lunch program..."

Jan. 5, 1996 News Feature by Roseana Auten

AISD Notebook

"...Much of Monday's school board meeting was consumed with discussion of a proposal..."

Aug. 9, 1996 News Feature

Naked City

"...BRADLEY ISD IN THE YEAR 2000?: The Austin Independent School District Citizens' Bond Advisory Committee, which has labored since..."

June 23, 1995 News Feature

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