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Eastside supporters gather outside Allan as board dithers
"...warm meeting room tonight to discuss the IDEA Public Schools proposal, but supporters of keeping Eastside Memorial a true..."
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Dec. 19, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker
Herding Council Cats
City Council takes on 103 items ranging from bonds to staff review
"...• Item 90: Development standards for charter schools (see "Charter School Loophole Vote Pushed Another Week,"..."
June 24, 2016 News Feature by Michael King
School Finance on Trial
Hearing only expected to last a short two and a half hours
"...their case, followed by 10 minutes for the Texas Charter Schools Association. Finally come the original plaintiffs: the Texas..."
Aug. 28, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker
Opposite Day for McCain Education Policy
McCain policy chief explains why backing Bush's education policy means McCain is still a maverick
"...Senator McCain has been a leader on things like charter schools, schol choice, and a strong proponent also of,..."
Sept. 9, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker
Sen. Kirk Watson on the 86th Texas Legislature
“In Texas, we don’t focus on what our needs are; we focus on what we want to pay”
"...cut property taxes while putting more money in public schools?..."
Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by Michael King
Top 10 Education Stories
The year in local education
"...district CEO to head up the troubled Atlanta Public Schools system. AISD trustees spent months creating an open, transparent..."
Jan. 2, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker
Civics 101
Calendar of civic events, Nov. 3-8
"...COMMUNITY MEETING on college readiness and an IDEA Public Schools presentation for the Eastside Memorial Vertical Team. 6:30-8:30pm. Martin..."
Nov. 4, 2011 News Column
Scott's Softer Tone
The strange thawing between TEA and AISD
"...that he'll be looking to increase the number of charter schools. That's interesting, considering several factors. One, Texas is..."
Nov. 9, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker
Who Killed Porter Middle School?
The evidence points to George W. Bush. But he wasn't alone.
"...developed the plan to "repurpose" Porter and two other schools. But there's another suspect who may have in fact..."
March 10, 2006 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May
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"
"...changes the district aimed to make to their children's schools – or in many cases, their future schools –..."
Sept. 13, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Perry Signs Education Bill: Now What?
Gov signs off on HB5 after veto speculation
"...legislation. Senate Bill 2, which increases the number of charter schools, was sent to his desk on May 29,..."
June 10, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker
Point Austin: Chartering a New Course
A thumbnail portrait of the proposed City Charter propositions
"...of the city propositions (that is, the proposed City Charter amendments, 1 through 11). Some of these we've already..."
Sept. 21, 2012 News Column by Michael King
IDEA Opt-Out Deadline Friday
Last chance to avoid the Allan takeover
"...That's the big deadline looming over the IDEA Public Schools takeover of Austin ISD's Allan Elementary – one affecting..."
Feb. 23, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker
'At the Snap of a Finger'
Anti-IDEA activists keep up due diligence for AISD
"...Think the fight over IDEA Public Schools is over? Think again. At Monday night's Austin ISD..."
Feb. 1, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker
Naked City
Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond
"...an educational policy paper this week. The TPPF tackled charter schools. While the group generally promotes charters as a..."
Sept. 30, 2005 News Feature
Report Highlights Inequities in AISD Funding
Title I cash and private fundraising don't align in most local schools
"...poor campuses. Harrington said, "I always wondered why the schools were so unequal." Now the TCRP has released a..."
Sept. 21, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker
No Child Left Untested!
"...Under the federal No Child Left Behind act, schools are evaluated by their year-to-year improvement, or "Adequate Yearly..."
Oct. 8, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May
Naked City
Condos, Charter on E. Sixth?
"...Martinez Street is the proposed site of UT's new charter school...."
Oct. 18, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
Texas Lege Preview: Are School Vouchers a Shoo-In?
House Dems (and rural Republicans) ready to rally for public education
"...the Texas House, has two children in Austin ISD schools. "My fifth-grader didn't get a teacher this year because..."
Jan. 13, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon
Why AISD Wants and Needs a $2.4 Billion Bond Program
Equity is not cheap
"...via recapture ("Robin Hood") for redistribution to less flush schools throughout Texas. Labor relations have been tense, and educators..."
Oct. 7, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
Chartered Well ... and Badly
The experience of charter schools is mixed, at best
"...trying to explain how KIPP differs from traditional public schools when he is interrupted...."
April 4, 2003 News Feature
Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...Ignoring Charter Schools' Failures: Since being appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott,..."
Oct. 13, 2023 News Feature
Public Notice: Only Two Episodes Left
Plot twists and cliffhangers as Council approaches season finale
"...corridor plans, to "underserved neighborhoods for safer routes to schools, improved bus stops, and sidewalks and pedestrian safety to..."
June 17, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro
Council: Burning Daylight
Passing the hot bond potato
"...ongoing controversy over different standards for conventional public vs. charter schools – has been postponed for a week as..."
June 10, 2016 News Feature by Michael King
Bill of the Week
Bill by Rep. Eddie Rodriguez would support community schools
"...reform movement has waffled about parent choice, braying that charters and vouchers are the only way to save struggling..."
March 6, 2015 News Column by Richard Whittaker
AISD Race: A Voice for Southwest Austin
Schneider faces two challengers as he seeks a fourth term
"...said, "I want to see a change in our schools, and as a resident of Southwest Austin, I feel..."
July 25, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker
After Carstarphen, What Then?
Austin ISD enters a new era, searching for a road map
"...Low-performing schools. A dismal graduation rate and depressing dropout numbers. A..."
April 18, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker
Lege Lines
Sine die at last, transportation, water, and more
"...to introduce school vouchers and end the cap on charter schools; farewell to the plan by Sen. Carlos Uresti,..."
Aug. 9, 2013 News Column by Richard Whittaker
Lege Lines
School financing, school accountability, beer, redistricting, and more
"...plan to end the cap on the number of charter schools in Texas. Instead, he is hedging his bets..."
March 29, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker
IDEA's Admission Lottery Today
If only Vegas gave these odds
"...IDEA Public Schools is touting that it has exceeded its enrollment target..."
