Each One, Teach One: AFT's Online Mentoring

The AFT joins the wave of online teaching communities

"...American Federation of Teachers believes it can create virtual mentoring through ShareMyLesson.com. The site helps build an online community..."

Aug. 24, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Last Word

A young writer has to pen a woman's obituary before she dies

"...in the mission of burnishing her life. This involves mentoring a brash, underprivileged girl (Dixon), reuniting with the daughter..."

March 24, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Last Ounce of Courage

A dead veteran's family heals their loss through their "free speech" battle to save Christmas from the godless ACLU.

"...the current Middle East killing grounds and ends up mentoring his grandchild Christian (Gomez) about the meaning of liberty,..."

Sept. 21, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Role Models

In this comedy, two cranky men, played by Paul Rudd and Seann William Scott, are forced by court order to take part in a child-mentoring program.

"...forced by court order to take part in a child-mentoring program called Sturdy Wings (run with hawklike vigilance by..."

Nov. 7, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Meet Bill

Aaron Eckhart stars in this middle-aged wake-up call whose message – trust yourself and find your inner child – is tired but expressed with a whole lot of enthusiasm.

"...the local private high school Bill is coerced into mentoring. Of course, this being the movies, the kid (just..."

May 2, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Women on Top

The risks and rewards of being a woman in Austin's high tech world

"...giving each other a chance to succeed is through mentoring groups and networking organizations, which give women an opportunity..."

Nov. 24, 2000 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

The Proposal

Anatomy of a repurposing plan

"...track individual student achievement; accepted best practices, like student mentoring and staff development; and district innovations, like the Family..."

Aug. 7, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Dropout Problem

Not students, but teachers – AISD struggles to retain qualified educators

"...abound for little ways to address the problem, from mentoring to retention bonuses, some fear that in the absence..."

Aug. 12, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Rustin

Colman Domingo brings a lost mainstay of the Civil Rights Movement to life

"...Cast out of the movement, Rustin busies himself with mentoring the next generation of activists even as he nurses..."

Nov. 10, 2023 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Synonyms

An Israeli in Paris contends with running away from his identity

"...listless, they, along with a pocket-sized dictionary, provide the mentoring for Yoav’s quest. If only he could stop referring..."

Feb. 26, 2021 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

The Goldfinch

Donna Tartt's metaphorical novel gets an award-season adaptation

"...into the desolate and vacant subdivisions of Las Vegas, mentoring under an art forgery and furniture restoration specialist, and..."

Sept. 20, 2019 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

A Guide to Austin Classical Music

The virtuosi who know the score and make beautiful music happen here

"...Professional String Quartet Program; the Miró spends two years mentoring each ensemble in the program, which has included the..."

April 26, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Gay Place Guide to a Kweer SX 2017

SXSW: Another year queerer

"...Speed Mentoring Breakfast with Lesbians Who Tech – Find a mentor,..."

March 3, 2017 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Heroes of Dirt

A BMX dirt rider also mentors a troubled teen

"...rider aspires to become a stunt champion while also mentoring a troubled teen...."

Sept. 4, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Finding Allies Against Slavery

Anti-slavery summit meets in Austin

"...is the founder of New York-based Girls Edu­cational & Mentoring Ser­vices, the largest service provider for trafficked girls and..."

April 17, 2015 News Feature by Lizzie Jespersen

L.M. Kit Carson: Film Frontiersman

The 2015 Texas Film Awards induct L.M. Kit Carson posthumously into the Texas Film Hall of Fame

"...All these years, Carson kept finding young talent, mentoring writers and filmmakers, while also continuing to produce, write,..."

March 6, 2015 Screens Feature by Louis Black

The Heart of the Community

SXSWedu gathers voices on schools in communities, communities in schools

"...be able to apply what they're learning." Gary Henderson: Mentoring Denton..."

Feb. 28, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

A Capital Idea

How Josh Baer helps people 'quit their jobs' to join the bustling hive at Capital Factory

"...of gravity in Austin, Texas," a localized center for mentoring, investing, and, as Baer likes to say, "helping people..."

Oct. 4, 2013 Screens Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Least Among Saints

A combat veteran suffering from PTSD becomes the dubious mentor of a boy whose mother has just OD'd in this heartfelt drama.

"...likely to see onscreen this season, but their budding friendship/mentoring comes across as too pat. Least Among Saints is..."

Oct. 19, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Remembering Polly Platt

A collaborative filmmaker, friend to AFF, and mentor to many

"...Anderson says that Platt did her mentoring by showing, by understanding every aspect of the filmmaking..."

Aug. 19, 2011 Screens Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Sept. 2-9

"...DISABILITY MENTORING DAY To volunteer as a mentor at the city's..."

Sept. 3, 2010 News Feature

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Aug. 26-Sept. 2

"...DISABILITY MENTORING DAY To volunteer as a mentor at the city's..."

Aug. 27, 2010 News Feature

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Aug. 19-26

"...DISABILITY MENTORING DAY To volunteer as a mentor at the city's..."

Aug. 20, 2010 News Feature

Copa Esperanza Benefits Local Charities

Soccer tourney scores with fun and charity

"...Gustavo Hernandez. There were unexpected problems in Ecuador including mentoring the parents on the importance of their kids’ education...."

March 15, 2010 Sports Post by Christopher Bond

Not Easily Broken

In this film based on a novel by pastor and bestselling author T.D. Jakes, a couple hits a rough patch in their marriage but eventually discovers that their vows are "not easily broken."

"...in the face of his good deeds, such as mentoring the boys he coaches for baseball. At one point..."

Jan. 16, 2009 Movie Review by Theresa Everline

Naked City

"...and Zaira Garcia, who took part in the school's mentoring program. The students filled out an application and wrote..."

June 8, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

"...• The Texas Youth Mentoring initiative, announced by Sen. Royce West, D-Dallas, and a..."

May 4, 2007 News Feature

Making Ends Meet

The new AISD budget hurts, but less than in past years

"...teachers' health insurance premiums. An additional $149,000 will fund mentoring programs for new teachers...."

Aug. 6, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Passing the Buck

With the special session nearly gone, the goal continues to recede

"...accountability-test worship has been simply a mirage) and "aggressive mentoring programs" (until somebody was rude enough to point out..."

May 14, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Endorsements

Our endorsements for the March 9 Republican and Democratic primaries

"...done just that: updated office computer equipment, established a mentoring program at Travis High for high-risk girls, and raked..."

Feb. 27, 2004 News Feature

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