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Local ISDs and Cap Metro launch rail safety competition for kids near new tracks

"...of the Capital MetroRail system starting on Feb. 12, Austin ISD, Leander ISD and Capital Metro are joining forces..."

Jan. 22, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Will Voters Agree to Max Out School Property Taxes Amid Budget Crisis?

Austin ISD asks residents to support a property tax increase

"...Yep, it happened – Austin ISD’s board of trustees signed off on the long-discussed..."

Aug. 23, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

More Details Emerge on Proposed Tax Rate Increase

Will Austin ISD suggest an increase? Will voters approve?

"...Listening to the discussions of Austin ISD’s board of trustees at a meeting three weeks..."

May 3, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Endorsements

Austin ISD bond election

"...First, a central principle we can all agree on: Austin public schools need our support. The proposed facilities-and-infrastructure bond..."

Sept. 10, 2004 News Feature

State Education Agency Dogs AISD Over Special Education Backlog

Austin ISD gets a state monitor

"...that it would send a conservator to take over Austin ISD's provision of special education services, citing the district's..."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Students With Disabilities Get a Chance to Work for the City

The city of Austin and Austin ISD partner to employ hundreds of students with disabilities across four city departments this fall

"...A first-of-its-kind partnership between the city of Austin and Austin ISD is in motion and could employ..."

Sept. 16, 2022 News Feature by Madi Donham

We're 49th! ... Or Just Seventh of 10

Union and Austin ISD argue over teacher pay – and what to do about it

"...But even with those low expectations, residents of the Austin Independent School District may be surprised that the city..."

April 9, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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

Austin ISD could face state takeover if school remains open

"...came flooding out Monday night at a meeting between Austin ISD leaders and the Dobie Middle School community. Over..."

April 18, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

AISD Special Education Lawsuit Moves Forward

Federal district judge denies Austin ISD's motion to dismiss suit

"...A federal district judge last week denied Austin ISD's motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed on behalf..."

Dec. 17, 2021 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Future Plans for AISD HQ Site Unveiled

The soon-to-be-former Austin ISD complex will be demolished to make way for a four-story office / retail space

"...Redevelopment of the Carruth Administration Center – the soon-to-be-former Austin ISD headquarters complex – is moving forward, as new..."

Dec. 27, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

AISD and St. Edward's Partner for Dual Language Program

Summer Bridge program gives ninth graders a taste of college

"...As part of the Austin ISD Dual Language Summer Bridge program, many incoming bilingual..."

July 31, 2019 News Post by Megan Menchaca

Homelessness Rises in AISD

More Austin students than ever have no permanent address

"...The number of homeless students in Austin ISD is rising sharply, according to the latest numbers..."

Aug. 21, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD Debates Filling Board Vacancy

Austin ISD board defers vacant seat decision to subcommittee

"...the same as doing something. On Monday night, the Austin ISD board of trustees failed to reach a consensus..."

Aug. 14, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD: And Then There Were Eight

Sudden flood of candidates leaves only one empty trustee seat

"...Two days ago, there were five Austin ISD Board of Trustee seats on the November 4..."

Aug. 12, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD: First Candidates File

One incumbent, one regular face confirmed, but still many vacancies

"...of two candidates have filed paperwork to become an Austin ISD trustee in the Nov. 4 election. That means,..."

July 29, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Big Money Hits AISD Elections

Huge cash from IT millionaires, teacher PAC in trustee reports

"...all the recent debate about contributions in city of Austin elections, everyone forgot there are no limits in Austin..."

Oct. 16, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD and Ike

Classes resume Monday as school district moves evacuees.

"...the post-Hurricane Ike clean-up looking like a long job, Austin ISD is preparing for the complex job of being..."

Sept. 14, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Two Schools of Thought

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

"...15, voters will choose trustees for the boards of Austin ISD and Austin Community College in two coinciding but..."

April 30, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Historic Pease Elementary Becoming Child Care Center for AISD Teachers

Pease rises from the ashes with federal renovation funding

"...The oldest public school in Austin is getting a new lease on life. On Sept...."

Sept. 4, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Has AISD Cleared its Special Education Backlog, or Not?

After July 1 deadline, 77 evaluations still not complete

"...On June 30, Austin ISD made an announcement: its once-egregious backlog of hundreds..."

July 7, 2021 News Post by Clara Ence Morse

Anti-LGBTQ Church Out at AISD

After a year of protests, Celebration Church is moving on

"...Georgetown-based Celebration Church will no longer rent facilities with Austin ISD, a spokesperson for the church confirmed to the..."

Aug. 21, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Turn Out the Lights, the Election's Over

New Council, AISD, ACC boards set for action in 2019

"...Sabino "Pio" Renteria have triumphed in the last remaining Austin City Council races, while Arati Singh and Stephanie Gharakhanian..."

Dec. 11, 2018 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Finding Funds for School Mental Health

Foundations help save 16 campus-based clinics

"...health care facilities that were facing closure in the Austin Independent School District will remain open thanks to partnerships..."

Oct. 19, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Zavala Families Facing the Future

As Austin ISD modernizes one Eastside campus, others remain fearful

"...School District officials over the future of the East Austin school...."

Oct. 19, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

New AISD Boss Already Out in the Community

After eight hours on the job, Cruz breaks bread with ed activists

"...Paul Cruz may only be Austin ISD's interim superintendent, but he's already getting higher marks..."

April 24, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD Struggling With Capacity

Redrawing all school boundaries inevitable, but not imminent

"...Every year, Austin ISD trustees contend with the problem of overcrowding. This..."

Dec. 20, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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...."

Oct. 5, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

From Second Street to Carruth

AISD and city relations improving with concrete results

"...Mayor Lee Leffingwell for not doing enough to protect Austin ISD's neighborhood schools. In fact, his tenure has lead..."

Feb. 9, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Back to School

Carstarphen and Austin ISD trustees wrestle over priorities, budget, and power

"...last year after a decade as superintendent of the Austin Independent School District, he left for his successor one..."

March 5, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Engineering Extinction Event

Why Texas needs more walking dinosaurs

"...Recently Austin ISD has been highlighting the trouble with getting kids..."

Nov. 22, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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