Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts: School of rock

For the second time in two years, the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts – a true school of rock – will be auditioning students in Austin

"...of rock-etry on the sly, but there are some schools that offer real degree programs in popular music, educating..."

March 30, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Arts Folks Nix Tex Tix Tax

When the Texas Legislature sought to pay for a property tax cut with a tax on performing arts events, local arts groups mobilized and made their opposition heard

"...for a property tax cut with a tax on performing arts events, local arts groups did not take it..."

May 21, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Schools, Sprawl, and Citizenship

Vote begins on $520 million school bond package

"...million (or some fraction thereof) to build eight new schools and upgrade, expand, and repair the rest. Should all..."

Aug. 27, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Neighborhoods, Schools, and Budgets

Austin ISD's looming financial crisis is a statewide story

"...was the AISD budget, which pays for the district's schools. And there was the state budget, which helps pay..."

Feb. 11, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Arts Alive Institute: Reaching all learners with art

VSA Arts' Arts Alive Institute brings together artists and educators from across the state to discuss best practices for using the arts to reach everyone in the classroom

"...or bilingual just by registering for and attending the Arts Alive Institute: A Bi-Lingual Inclusive Arts Exchange on Tuesday,..."

June 15, 2007 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Visual Arts Benefits

Waves in the gardens on the horizons

"...will be Making Waves on Thursday to benefit its Arts Education Outreach Programs in AISD's underserved schools. The annual..."

April 21, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Summer Stock Austin's Sweeney Todd, aside from a few tech mishaps, is a bloody good thrill of a show

"...Long Center for the Performing Arts,..."

Aug. 7, 2009 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

AISD High Schools Flunk Real-World Test

Audit says district poorly prepares grads for college or careers

"...community – and then the future of AISD high schools...."

Oct. 22, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Arts Bullets

It's the Changing of the Bard, from Dietz to Swanson, and Tina Marsh plays it cool for CO2. Artists talk techniques, and teens tell you where to find Good Love.

"...and CO2 founder Tina Marsh with pianist Eddy Hobizal performing exquisite musical selections by composers ranging from George Gershwin..."

July 9, 2004 Arts Feature

Commission Mission

UT's Performing Arts Center Spawns New Art

"...in our city is a great benefactor of the arts, one whose contributions in the past five years have..."

Oct. 18, 1996 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Step Up 2 the Streets

Romantic sparks fly (again) among students from different backgrounds at the Maryland School of the Arts.

"...I’m not talking about escalating crime rates or dilapidated schools, rotting infrastructure or political corruption. I’m talking about the..."

Feb. 22, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Long Center CEO Resigns

After four years, Jamie Grant leaves Austin for St. Paul

"...the drive to make the Long Center for the Performing Arts "Austin's creative home" is now leaving that home...."

Jan. 12, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Learning Desire

MindPop thinks about arts education in whole new ways, and what a difference it makes

"...hard to address. This Austin educator knows that our schools are full of children and youth who struggle and..."

Oct. 12, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Can Edison Pass the AISD Test?

AISD considers hiring Edison Schools Inc. for East Austin.

"...(Thursday), representatives of the for-profit school management company Edison Schools Inc. appear before Austin ISD Superintendent Pat Forgione and..."

Jan. 25, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

What We Learned

What is the state of the arts in America and where does Austin fit in the mix?

"...Over six days in early June, arts leaders and arts administrators from across North America made..."

June 24, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Creative Classroom Fund

The Arts in Austin ISD get a million-dollar boost

"...Somebody believes that the arts belong in Austin's schools. Just who that is we..."

May 11, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Thanks a Million!

Arts in AISD get a million-dollar boost

"...Somebody believes that the arts belong in Austin’s schools and is backing that conviction..."

May 8, 2012 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Eastside Vibes: Come Experience the Culture

Celebrations, food joints, & moves to make on the Eastside this summer

"...communities flourished there, creating their own businesses, restaurants, and schools...."

May 24, 2017 Chronolog Post by Montinique Monroe

Who Can Vouch for the Charters?

The state's freewheeling experiment with charter schools gets a poor grade.

"...good time to take a closer look at "charter schools." The charter school program was created by the Legislature..."

April 4, 2003 News Feature by Michael May

Sculpting a School

David Deming on the Art of Being a Dean

"...photograph by Kenny Braun..."

Aug. 29, 1997 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Postmarks

Don't Dissolve District

"...results only serves to undermine public confidence in public schools and feeds the erosion of public support for public..."

May 1, 1998 Column

Don't Forget the Children

AISD races and bond proposals

"...3 as "a district that really believes in public schools," whose parents are "hard workers – and that can..."

April 25, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Proposition 5: The Middle School at Edwards Aquifer

The controversy over the proposed Southwest middle school has a long history

"...public hearings, including new science labs and a central performing arts center to service the whole district...."

Aug. 27, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

AISD Scrambles for Another Bond Election

Volunteer Citizens' 2008 Bond Advisory Committee considering proposed projects, mostly driven by essential repairs, swelling student numbers, and changing curriculum requirements

"...the district describes as new urgent funding for local schools. In 2004, Austin voters approved $519 million in school..."

Nov. 30, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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.

"...board of trustees voted to move the district's Liberal Arts Academy from its current home at Johnston High School..."

Dec. 7, 2001 News Feature by Michael May

Articulations

Georgetown High's annual musical needs your help, Ballet Austin's foundation passes the cool million mark, and there's new art at the convention center

"...Into the Schools..."

Feb. 6, 2004 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Naked City

Low wages, sprawl among the concerns of package detractors

"...issues were Proposition 1, which would fund seven new schools in Austin's outskirts and pay for renovations to campuses..."

Aug. 13, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

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.

"...poised to vote this month to move the Liberal Arts Academy out of Johnston High School and into LBJ..."

Nov. 16, 2001 News Feature by Michael 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

The Thousand-String Guitar

Austin gets the world jazzed about classical guitar

"...Williams strummed his way to the top of the charts with "Classical Gas"?..."

June 18, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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