The Dropout Problem

Not students, but teachers – AISD struggles to retain qualified educators

"...management issues. In a 2003 State Board for Educator Certification study of why teachers leave the profession, 61% cited..."

Aug. 12, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

AISD Fills Pipeline From Within

New partnership helps teachers' aides get degrees, meet district bilingual gap

"...overcome the single (yet enormous) obstacle between them and certification – a college degree. However, two months into the..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Naked City

The State Board of Education may undo "alternative certification" after all.

"...for Texas schoolteachers, the (governor-appointed) State Board of Educator Certification announced it will delay issuing its new policy on..."

Nov. 28, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

The state makes new rules to allow "instant teachers" into Texas schools

"...last week's vote of the State Board of Educator Certification to open the door to uncertified teachers in Texas...."

Nov. 14, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Nobody voted for it, but insta-teacher certification is now the law

"...to become certified teachers while avoiding both conventional and alternative certification programs. Actually, the SBOE voted 8-7 to reject..."

March 5, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

"...bilingual, and special-education teachers. Teachers should bring proof of certification or a letter showing they've participated in the Alternative..."

May 4, 2007 News Feature

Bilingual Alternatives

"...many districts in Texas, AISD currently depends heavily on "alternative certification" programs for instructors to meet this need –..."

Nov. 26, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• Ten AISD teachers earned national board certification this week, bringing the number of teachers with the..."

Dec. 16, 2005 News Feature

Deconstructing the Public Schools

"...Schlomach says the bill will give poor Texans an alternative to government-run schools and force public schools to compete...."

May 2, 2003 News Feature by Michael May

This Is the Box We're In

Council doesn't have a budget, but they're cutting it nonetheless

"...Marya Crigler said that the challenge would move the certification from the end of July to at least mid-November,..."

June 12, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Sustainable Beer

The secret about sustainable brewing is that it exists.

"...hostage for the extra step of organic inspection and certification. Das Wunderkind!, for example, uses the identical organic ingredients..."

Feb. 1, 2013 Food Feature by Ivy Le

Mobile Food

Some tips on getting a foot in the door of the trailer business

"...end of 2011. Many see it as the inexpensive alternative to opening a brick-and-mortar restaurant: While a mobile operation..."

Aug. 20, 2010 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Dive Deeper Into the World of Mezcal in Austin

It's agave all day at these local bars

"...more and more establishments are beginning to source these "alternative agaves," educating consumers while providing them with more options..."

March 1, 2019 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Cool Austin, Cool Planet

This Earth Day, the ambitious Austin Climate Protection Plan celebrates a first year of slow, quiet, but impressive progress

"...all city vehicles will run using hybrid technology or alternative fuels (biodiesel, ethanol, compressed natural gas, or propane). The..."

April 18, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...demonstrate subject-area mastery in each subject taught and pass certification tests. It does not require any particular training for..."

June 9, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk

"...Administration officials will decide whether or not to finish certification of Austin's 25-year transportation planning process after meeting with..."

June 21, 1996 News Feature

Deepak Chopra and the New Psych Revolution

The neuro-expert on how the latest research could change how we think about psychedelics

"...mental health crisis. Psychedelics will eventually be monetized as alternative medicines or under the looming banner of Big Pharma:..."

March 10, 2023 Features Feature by Evan Rodriguez

Naked City

Texas biodiesel industry faces brick wall

"...say, "Biodiesel is one of our nation's most promising alternative fuel sources, and by developing biodiesel you're making this..."

June 10, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Post Marks

Park and Ride

"...Rindy and Stanley who haven't managed to offer one alternative to Proposition 1 to reform campaign financing. That clause..."

Oct. 31, 1997 Column

85th Texas Legislature Preview

Can the GOP-run House and Senate get along well enough to get anything accomplished?

"...associated with obtaining a license to carry a firearm. (Certification costs about $140.) Rep. Rafael Anchia, D-Dallas, filed HB..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Braying for Plutonium

The U.S. Dept. of Energy visits Amarillo in search of friendly site for manufacturing nuclear warheads.

"...its long-held policy of nuclear deterrence -- maintenance and certification of the stockpile without weapons-testing -- to a doctrine..."

July 11, 2003 News Feature by William M. Adler

Culinary Studies

Cooking Schools in Austin

"...new developments in industry demands and preparing students for alternative culinary careers. "We encourage students to not necessarily limit..."

Jan. 19, 2001 Food Feature by MM Pack

Heaven's Metal

Austin Christian metal magazine is a must-read to those moshing for Jesus

"...next to Circus, Hit Parader, and Creem, offering an alternative," Van Pelt says. "It may have looked crude at..."

Aug. 4, 2000 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Council and Advocates Balk at New Municipal Court Security Force

Would a proposed a stand-alone City Marshal Office be unmarshaled?

"...Jane Grubb explained, the Marshal proposal is the best alternative to continued APD security, their preferred option. While Grubb..."

Nov. 19, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Restaurants and Seafood Suppliers Work Toward Sustainability

Staying afloat with Minamoto Foods' SeaChange program

"..."It's not terribly difficult to become part of a certification and call yourself a sustainable farm or fishery. It..."

April 30, 2021 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Luv Doc: A Johnny Appleseed of Negativity

You will become an even better version of the person you believe yourself to be

"...While most people might like to believe that they..."

Nov. 23, 2018 Column by The Luv Doc

Checking Out Austin's New Central Library

Yes, the city’s “Library of the Future” still has books, but this 21st century facility is about so much more

"...this has helped the new Central obtain LEED Platinum certification, the highest of any library in the U.S.)..."

Oct. 27, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Playback: Straight Outta Calcutta

Sitar maestro Indrajit Banerjee, stoned synching Doom Side of the Moon and The Wizard of Oz, and a bigger Breakaway Records

"...Ravi Shankar pupil Kartick Kumar. After acheiving an A-grade certification, he became a global entity, amassing a résumé that..."

Aug. 4, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

How Austin Became the Cold Brew Capital of the World

No need to give up coffee during the sweltering season

"...The solution is cold brew, an alternative slow brewing method that creates a mellower, lower acidity..."

April 7, 2017 Food Feature by Dan Gentile

In the Name of Ann Richards

AISD's School for Young Women Leaders is a district showcase – does its glittering reputation hide a darker side for teachers and students?

"...picked up a part-time job teaching PE at ACES (Alternative Center for Elementary Students), the district's campus for troubled..."

Aug. 30, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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