Austin ISD Fields Criticisms of Plan to Replace Nonprofit

Director of Austin Voices for Education and Youth suggests a fix

"...leaders, including county commissioners and at least two members of City Council, are engaging in back-channel discussions with Austin..."

April 19, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Will Austin ISD Push Out a Highly Regarded Partner?

The district is proposing to give away family service centers

"...“There is a disconnect,” said Allen Weeks, executive director of Austin Voices for Education and Youth. “You know, if..."

April 12, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Bad Year for Press Freedom: Speaking of impunity, American journalist Evan Gershkovich woke up to his..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature

Austin ISD Ponders College Readiness at Area High Schools

Good examples are out there – can they be replicated?

"...ISD wrapped up its look at the college readiness of the district’s high schoolers March 28 at a meeting..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

First-Ever Appraisal District Election Is Small Battle in GOP-Dem War Over Taxation in Texas

Elected Dem- or GOP-backed candidates would have outsized power over district

"...voters across Texas will be asked to elect some of the people who will serve on the obscure oversight..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Not Enough Austin ISD Seniors Are Ready for College, Per Recent Test Scores

Credentials post-high school are crucial to make a living

"...There’s a disturbing statistic the Austin ISD Board of Trustees is all too aware of. Research shows..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin ISD Reduces Budget Deficit by Half

Meanwhile, special ed students are still struggling

"...its $52 million deficit by half by the end of the summer. The bad news: third-graders in special education..."

March 1, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Controversial $1M+ McKinsey Homelessness Study Canceled

Mayor doesn’t “believe anyone has been misled”

"...Update Feb. 22 9:30am: Following publication of the story below, Interim City Manager Jesús Garza sent..."

Feb. 23, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin ISD Has Cleared Its Evaluation Backlog for Special Ed Students

The district is fixing its special education department

"...a major hurdle in its goal to keep control of its special education services. At its meeting on Feb...."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin ISD Celebrates Hiring of New Superintendent

And worries about slow progress in reading, math

"...into a new era on Thursday night as the board of trustees formally hired Matias Segura to be the..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Carnaval to Chili Cook-Off: This Week's Recommended Community Events

A kickoff for Black History Month, Mean Girls trivia, a farewell to boobies, and more

"...booth, and the legendary Natalie Lepore is your master of ceremonies.  –James Scott Mean Girls Trivia..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Integral Care Hires New CEO During Precarious Time Financially

Jeff Richardson will replace David Evans

"...the public agency that serves as the largest provider of mental health care in Travis County, has found its..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

As Deadline Nears, Austin ISD Works Through Backlog for Special Ed Services

Evaluations are picking up speed

"...We're getting a clearer picture of the progress the Austin Independent School District is making..."

Jan. 19, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...taxes for light rail as the plans and cost of the project have changed after its 2020 passage, the..."

Jan. 12, 2024 News Feature

Austin ISD Formalizes Changes to District Goals Demanded by State

Two score card goals are jettisoned

"...to make the changes necessary to get the state of Texas off its back. At the last meeting of..."

Dec. 29, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin ISD Names Matias Segura Lone Finalist for Superintendent

Two standing ovations at Dec. 14 meeting

"...The Austin ISD board of trustees voted last night to name Segura the..."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Under New TEA Requirements, Austin ISD Meetings Are Flying By

50% of meeting time must be focused on student outcomes

"...The Austin ISD Board of Trustees' meetings have included a lot of talk..."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

State Education Agency Dogs AISD Over Special Education Backlog

Austin ISD gets a state monitor

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

Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Interim Austin ISD Superintendent Likely to Become Permanent

District won’t hold a national search

"...Segura has served as interim super since December of last year and has a term ending on June..."

Nov. 24, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Meet “Lone Star Governance,” the Model Austin ISD Must Now Operate Under

Testing, testing, testing

"...has many exacting requirements and AISD must satisfy all of them to keep TEA out of the district. Some..."

Nov. 24, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

State of Texas Requiring AISD to Eliminate Specific Goals for Economically Disadvantaged Black Students

Austin ISD’s official goals to be "retooled"

"...Agency monitor era is underway at Austin ISD. One of the first steps is to eliminate race- and special-education-specific..."

Nov. 17, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The State Education Agency Has Selected Austin’s Babysitters

The monitors are coming. Let’s pay them $125 an hour.

"...Marsh and Shocklee are part of a deal that AISD Interim Superintendent Matias Segura and..."

Oct. 13, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

AISD Accepts Monitor in New Deal With Texas Education Agency

Lesser of two evils?

"...It's a done deal – the Austin ISD Board of Trustees voted 8-1 on Tuesday night to accept..."

Sept. 29, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin ISD Doesn't Have Much Choice in TEA Deal, Attorney Tells Board

Either they agree to terms, or a conservator will force them

"...in a row, parents called in to a meeting of Austin ISD’s board of trustees to demand the board..."

Sept. 15, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Austin ISD Trustees Weigh Whether to Sign Risky TEA Deal

Is this really about evaluations or just a power trip?

"...special education programming is about evaluations – the backlog of special ed evaluations that the district has built up..."

Sept. 14, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Central Health Budget Suggests Waning Trust in Ascension

The budget adds money for direct services

"...county’s health care district, has for years funneled millions of taxpayer dollars toward nonprofit hospital chain Ascension, which in..."

Sept. 11, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Layoffs at County’s Largest Mental Health Provider Approved by Board of Trustees

Nurse describes “sloppy and dysfunctional” leadership

Sept. 8, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

AISD Offered TEA Deal That Could Lead to Takeover

Reading the TEA leaves

"...The Texas Education Agency's takeover of the Houston Independent School Dis­trict has been creepy. After..."

Sept. 8, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Historic Pease Elementary Becoming Child Care Center for AISD Teachers

Pease rises from the ashes with federal renovation funding

"...the old stone building will be renovated from the roof to the landscaping. The second floor will house offices..."

Sept. 4, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Layoffs at County’s Largest Mental Health Provider Approved by Board of Trustees

Nurse describes “sloppy and dysfunctional” leadership

"...The Integral Care Board of Trustees voted unanimously, Aug. 31, to adopt a..."

Sept. 1, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

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