Educators Hate It, So Why Is Texas Keeping the STAAR Test Alive?

Behind efforts to eliminate the state test that stresses kids out and shuts schools down

"...course), teachers (of course), but also parents and principals. Austin state representative Gina Hinojosa has a story she tells..."

May 23, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

In Circles

"...a repeat of a failed plan ["Fearing State Takeover, Austin ISD Plans to Replace Middle School Teachers," News, May..."

May 15, 2025 Postmarks

Fearing State Takeover, Austin ISD Plans to Replace Middle School Teachers

New staff planned for three poor-performance schools

"...worsening accountability crisis has changed again. Three weeks ago, Austin ISD was proposing to close struggling Dobie Middle School..."

May 16, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...but if it holds up, public media stations in Austin could lose millions of dollars in annual funding, KUT..."

May 9, 2025 News Feature

Sixteen Austin Schools Drop From B to F Ratings Under New State Measure

A state takeover of the district’s school board becomes likelier

"...is the principal of Rodriguez Elementary School in Southeast Austin, a school where 98% of the students are economically..."

May 2, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Opinion: AISD Officials, Lamar Parents Should Learn From the Past

As AISD decides the fate of Dobie Middle School, school officials and Lamar Middle School parents should consider the past closure of Anderson High to ensure that history does not repeat itself

"...Since the April 17 email from Austin Independent School District Superintendent Matias Segura disclosing the likelihood..."

May 2, 2025 Column by Allison Raven

AISD Superintendent Considers Moving Hundreds of Students From Dobie to Lamar Middle School

Parents and staff worry as AISD avoids possible state takeover

"...temporary or permanent closure of Dobie Middle School looming, Austin ISD is proposing to fold between 300 and 500..."

April 25, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Suburban Voters Head to the Polls

Nearby city councils, school board seats, and bonds on the ballot

"...in a slew of May 3 local elections across Austin’s suburbs, though none in the city itself...."

April 25, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...House Explosion: A house exploded in North Austin last Sunday, with a blast large enough that neighbors..."

April 18, 2025 News Feature

Movies, Theatre, Trivia, and More Recommended Events for the Week

Art and culture abound

"...to find who else is playing killer after dark. Austin Public Library offers both physical and digital copies for..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

One Week After Warning of School Consolidations, AISD May Have Its First Target

Dobie Middle School low test scores create risk of TEA takeover

"...like any other. It was arranged by local nonprofit Austin Voices for Education and Youth to celebrate the award..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Will AISD Be OK?

"...that's hard to believe, looking around LASA HS in AISD. There are raccoons in the floors, mice in the..."

April 8, 2025 Postmarks

SOS From AISD

"...spent a large portion of my life attending an AISD school, but with all the ongoing budget cuts and..."

April 7, 2025 Postmarks

School Consolidation Comes to Austin ISD With Funding Down

It’s here

"...As they cut Austin ISD’s budget over the last two years, district leaders..."

April 4, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...over the construction fence, it’s looking pretty good! East Austin’s “wishbone” bridge is taking shape near the intersection of..."

April 4, 2025 News Feature

Hundreds Brave Cold to Support Public School Funding

Save Texas Schools rally fills two rooms of local church

"...and schools,” said Allen Weeks, the executive director of Austin Voices for Education and Youth and a principal organizer..."

Feb. 28, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Public School Rally Moves Indoors Due to Cold Snap

Save Texas Schools rally brings advocates from across the state to Austin

"...“We've got more space,” Allen Weeks, executive director of Austin Voices of Education and Youth and one of the..."

Feb. 21, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

Where is the resistance? Here.

"...Affordable Effort Payoff: Austin is leading the nation in building new affordable housing,..."

Feb. 21, 2025 News Feature

Public School Supporters Will Rally for More Funding

Save Texas Schools rally to bring advocates from across the state

"...least 3,000 people there,” Allen Weeks of local nonprofit Austin Voices for Education and Youth told us. “But I'd..."

Feb. 17, 2025 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Making Sex Ed Opt-In, For Good This Time

Bill requires written permission for public school sex ed lessons

"...the high school level. However, some school districts, like Austin ISD, require a health class to graduate high school...."

Feb. 14, 2025 News Feature by Maryam Ahmed

Valentine's and Beyond With This Weekend's Recommended Events

From dark stories to romantic dance

"...native to the open-mic environment.   – James Scott Austin ISD Information Meeting..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

As ICE Sweeps Reach Austin, Area Schools Prepare for Potential of Campus Arrests

State police will team with federal agencies in immigration arrests

"...this week. Law enforcement officials confirmed immigration sweeps in Austin to KUT, though they did not answer our questions..."

Jan. 31, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

City Council Gets Its Head in the Game

With only one first-term Trump-era vet and several rookies, Council squares up

"...him to reelection – how much appetite remains in Austin for progressive politics?..."

Jan. 31, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Let’s All Just Puke, Am I Right: And yes,..."

Jan. 31, 2025 News Feature

AISD Is Finding More and More Ways to Cut Expenses in Budget Crunch

All the cuts, all the time

"...Back in April of 2024, when Austin ISD first realized it was facing a serious budget..."

Jan. 10, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin Public Schools May Need to Consolidate. Trustees Aren’t All Ready to Talk About It.

Candid ruminations on the possibility of school closures in AISD

"...You can definitely see the discomfort when Austin ISD Superintendent Matias Segura is hit with a question..."

Dec. 27, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Fernando de Urioste Wins At-Large Austin ISD Seat

AISD gets union-preferred trustee

"...decisively beat Lindsey Stringer in the runoff election for Austin ISD’s open at-large seat on Saturday...."

Dec. 20, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Be Gone: Some good news locally, this week – Austin ISD is beginning to make progress in reducing its..."

Dec. 20, 2024 News Feature

The 10 Biggest Austin News Stories of 2024

A year of upheaval and settling dust

"...year of upheaval and realignment for city government in Austin. The police department and city broke through a long..."

Dec. 13, 2024 News Feature by the News Team

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