Ten Down ... 90% to Go

AISD votes to move the Liberal Arts Academy from Johnston to LBJ, a move that magnet parents support but many others question.

"...decision, hailed as a victory by advocates of the magnet schools, is expected to create the most advanced, broad-based..."

Dec. 7, 2001 News Feature by Michael May

The Future's So Bright ...

Johnston High School has problems with grades, attendance, dropouts, a magnet program resented by the host school, and a high turnover rate among principals. Will new principal Sal Cavazos stay and can he make a difference?

"...created by the presence of the Liberal Arts Academy magnet housed on the Johnston campus -- an outside population..."

March 9, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Sterling Lands' New Mission

Sterling Lands II and the Eastside Social Action Coalition fight for equity in Austin's public schools.

"...the placement and operation of the school district's three "magnet" programs.De-Magnetized? In the early Eighties, magnet schools -- specialized..."

Jan. 12, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

AISD De-Magnetized?

A proposal to move AISD's Liberal Arts Academy to LBJ High School almost certainly means resegregation for Johnston High School, its former home.

"...of Johnston High School and into LBJ High School. Magnet students already comprise 48% of the students at LBJ,..."

Nov. 16, 2001 News Feature by Michael May

Point Austin: Compared to What?

Crisis at Kealing the latest chapter in a too-long story

"...divisions between underperforming neighborhood school and nationally renowned academic magnet, privileged commuter students and disadvantaged neighborhood students, the mostly..."

Jan. 26, 2007 News Column by Michael King

Putting Himself 'Out Here'

Theatre Arts and English teacher Rick Garcia has put himself "out here," on Austin's fringes, n the off-the-map, lost-worldness of Johnston High School, to reach out to some of the poorest kids in one of Austin's most neglected neighborhoods and make a difference through that rare and vital cocktail: art and education.

"...and whitest, high schoolers, who attend Johnston's Liberal Arts Magnet program. Garcia's unique theatre program attracts students from both..."

March 9, 2001 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...interviewed me for an article he did on the magnet/host schools ["Ten Down ... 90% to Go," Dec. 7]...."

Dec. 21, 2001 Column

No Room at the Inn

Parents and educators discuss adding a sixth grade to the Kealing magnet.

"...The Johnston/LBJ situation isn't the only controversy surrounding AISD magnet programs. In its report on magnet programs to the..."

Dec. 7, 2001 News Feature by Michael May

Saving the Ten Percenters

AISD merges Liberal Arts and Science and Math Academies

"...welcomed the change, they said, because the new combined magnet program will offer a broad-based curriculum and will free..."

Nov. 30, 2001 News Feature by Michael May

AISD Magnets and Academies

A listing of AISD's magnets and academies

"...Magnet Schools Magnet schools offer college-preparatory curriculums and accept applications..."

Dec. 7, 2001 News Feature

Naked City

"...effectively split the school internally, between Kealing's districtwide academic magnet program and the neighborhood-based comprehensive program. Chanting "One school!..."

March 2, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

Johnston Magnet Junked?

"...Science Academy. Doing so would effectively merge the two programs and end the magnet program at Johnston. AISD staff,..."

Nov. 23, 2001 News Feature by Michael May

Lines in the Sand

Austin Legislators Prepare to Redraw Their Own Districts -- While Doing Business as Usual

"...to build energy-efficient homes, and another that would define "magnet schools" housed by host neighborhood schools as separate campuses...."

Jan. 19, 2001 News Feature by Louis Dubose

A Science Experiment

AISD's Young Women's Leadership Academy aims to point more girls toward science

"...offers only a few choices – essentially the three "magnet" programs – it's obvious why they skim the very..."

March 10, 2006 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...some parents fear that AISD's decision to create new magnet programs at Kealing will diminish the sixth grades at..."

Oct. 17, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Letters of Intent

Possible rape victim Virginia Glore has found a champion in Charlotte Johnson.

"...In the same week AISD agreed to merge its magnet programs at LBJ High and Kealing Junior High Schools..."

Dec. 14, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Public Notice: Race and Education

Fun times well after midnight with the AISD board

"...recommendation to move the highly rated, and highly sought-after magnet high school, the Liberal Arts and Science Academy, away..."

April 7, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Who Follows Barksdale?

AISD at-large seat draws five contenders

"...Antonio, she also wants better information available on campus-specific programs, so kids know what is available within AISD...."

Oct. 10, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Who Killed Porter Middle School?

The evidence points to George W. Bush. But he wasn't alone.

"...the arm. These specialized schools will not be ability-based magnet programs, but interest-based programs open to all. Still, when..."

March 10, 2006 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Naked City

Forgione on the Stand

"...in this year's budget than strip dollars from elementary programs and shift them to other areas of the budget..."

Aug. 13, 2004 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Public Notice: Destroying Some to Save Others

City, Austin ISD look for similar changes in similar places

"...longstanding inequities and racial divisions, expand access to the magnet programs, extend school hours to support working families, strengthen..."

Oct. 11, 2019 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Austin At Large: Fractured Fairy Tales

Will no Prince Charming come to save our school district in distress?

"...means, of course, closing schools, cutting popular stuff like magnet programs, redrawing attendance zones, and other things that have..."

Jan. 11, 2019 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

AISD Race: A Voice for Southwest Austin

Schneider faces two challengers as he seeks a fourth term

"...she suggests that AISD get more creative, and proposes magnet programs as a solution to both overcrowding and students..."

July 25, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Smartest Kids in the Room

Hint: It may not be the AISD board of trustees

"...two Austin ISD students – Callier Creedle of Kealing Magnet and Eastside Memorial Junior Elijah Cofield – used the..."

April 29, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...during class time, and allow for school choice through magnet programs. Also, the report defies conventional wisdom on small..."

Nov. 23, 2007 News Feature

AISD Gets the Ball Rolling on High School Redesign

Gates Foundation grant pushes attempt to completely rethink high school

"...by neighborhood loyalty and memories of failed experiments in magnet programs, plus the fact that those schools that are..."

Jan. 13, 2006 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...criticism that has already been leveled at the district's magnet programs. The district will offer several opportunities for the..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Meet the New Boss

The Privatization Route

"...schools ended affirmative action in schools where gifted and magnet programs were offered. Austin attorney Shane Phelps (a former..."

Jan. 15, 1999 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Kealing: Equal but Separate Plans

Parents of magnet and comprehensive program students have differing visions for Eastside middle school

"...Superintendent Pat Forgione's since-shelved proposal to formally divide Kealing's magnet program into a separate school with its own administration..."

April 6, 2007 News Feature by Justin Ward

LBJ Science Academy Sucks Rocks

Gee Whiz, Mr. Science

"...campus that houses one of the most prestigious academic programs in the city -- the Science Academy at Lyndon..."

Dec. 15, 1995 News Feature by Roseana Auten

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