A Revolutionary Letter on Education II

"...illustration by Jason Stout Last spring, in an Oakland public high school, there were only 16 graduates in a..."

Nov. 7, 1997 Column by Michael Ventura

AISD Accepts Monitor in New Deal With Texas Education Agency

Lesser of two evils?

"...Tuesday night to accept an agreement with the Texas Education Agency that will keep a conservator from taking over..."

Sept. 29, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Republicans Play Defense on Education

Their strategy? Find someone else to blame.

"...From education funding to student testing, the Texas public school system..."

March 18, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Texas GOP Gets Creative in Crusade Against Sex Education

Next target involves the criminal justice system

"...of limiting access to and the quality of sex education available to youth in schools for years. Marshaled by..."

Feb. 14, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Education Top 10

"...was hard to choose the ten best stories in education. Once again, in no particular order of importance, here..."

Jan. 10, 1997 News Feature by Roseana Auten

Can Museums Solve America’s Education Inequality Problem?

SXSW panelists discuss the power of public spaces

"...At SXSW’s Building Resilient Public Spaces in a Time of Crisis panel discussion, Decatur,..."

March 14, 2024 SXSW Post by Lina Fisher

Fixing Education Easier Said Than Done

"...all the candidates for governor are going to fix education; now all our kids will be going off to..."

July 20, 2006 Postmarks

Public Notice: EDU Tidbits

Plenty of school news, even though school’s out for now

"...findings and our responsibility to ensure equity in our public schools" – with Hinojosa, AISD Chief Equity Officer Dr...."

June 19, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Jesus, Take the Wheel: Texas Education Is a Mess of Biblical Proportions

Texas education is a mess of biblical proportions

"...the Permian High School class Bible History and Literature, public school students are taught that the Bible's miracle stories..."

Jan. 25, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Public School Bible Classes Run Afoul of Law

Classes violate state and federal provisions

"...Indeed, the slide, part of a lesson that teaches public school children in the Ector County ISD that the..."

Jan. 17, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Perry Poisons Education Funding

How will Texas schools fare without federal education money?

"...unravel the current fight between the U.S. Department of Education and Gov. Rick Perry over emergency public school funding...."

Sept. 17, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

8 Austin Education Opportunities for Adult Learners

Get your GED, find your passion, take a class, or just nerd out for a night

"...Though there can be “a lot of ego” around education, says Kathy Dowdy, the executive director of Adult Education..."

Aug. 24, 2019 News Post by Alexandra Currie-Buckner

In Search of Greater Justice With a Travis County Public Defender’s Office

Taking steps toward a much improved, more equitable local criminal justice system

"...Defense Commission for the creation of a Travis County public defender's office. [inset-1-right]..."

May 24, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Public Notice: Ted Gordon Believes

Is it too late to fix the AISD bond package?

"..."I believe in AISD. And I believe in quality education. And I believe in equity. And I believe in..."

June 23, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Education: Failure to Invest

Fallout from the 84th Texas legislative session

"...When it comes to public and higher education, the 84th Legislature will be remembered..."

June 5, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

NAACP and LULAC: Texas Education System Violates Federal Law

State board members say they're just whining

"...Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education. The submittal, signed by Gary Bledsoe, president of the..."

Dec. 31, 2010 News Feature by Michael King

State Education Agency Dogs AISD Over Special Education Backlog

Austin ISD gets a state monitor

"...September 26: The Texas Education Agency announced in March that it would send a..."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Public Notice: It’s Okay to Gloat ... Just a Little

"..."Elections have consequences" was the mantra from Republican leadership four years ago, as they tried to stretch..."

Nov. 13, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

State Board of Education Tries to Rewrite History

A sharpie to your textbook

"...The State Board of Education on Friday, Sept. 14, tentatively approved new standards for..."

Sept. 21, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Public Notice: Angry Hornets

Happy ending to Grove saga leaves questions

"...I do love poking the hornets' nest from time..."

Dec. 9, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Public Notice: Government by Committee

Council committees get up to speed

"...meeting (scheduled at 11am); then in rapid succession come Public Safety, Monday, April 27, at 4pm; Housing and Community..."

April 24, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Public Notice

Our weekly calendar of activist and volunteer events and fundraisers.

"...is so ridiculously divided on something as elemental as public transportation instead of sitting down on the next Ozone..."

Oct. 13, 2000 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice: First, Do No Harm

Council dives in

"...between those five and the Council, and a 15-minute public comment period. It bears watching, of course, just who..."

Feb. 6, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Education in Central Texas: A worrisome portrait

Community Action Network releases its Education FAQ on education in Central Texas

"...The Community Action Network, a public/private partnership that produces reports and builds coalitions, has released..."

Nov. 17, 2006 News Feature by Michael May

Save It for Me: Abstinence Education in America

"...The definition of "abstinence education" was developed by political and religious conservatives, spearheaded by..."

May 30, 1997 News Feature

Texas State Board of Education

"...and slave traders, to lead their children's future on education. Two Travis County-based seats at the Texas State Board..."

Aug. 26, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Super Meets Her Public

Early signs are good for new superintendent

"...As soon as Education Austin President Louis Malfaro heard her name, he contacted..."

March 6, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Texas Education Agency Ratings

"...Of these, only 94 were rated by the Texas Education Agency in the same manner as traditional Texas schools...."

April 4, 2003 News Feature

Public Notice: Think Global

Act local: Flooding and more

"...determine insurance rates, building and zoning regulations, infrastructure and public safety needs, and more...."

Sept. 20, 2019 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Public Notice: Trash Talking

More recycling and composting is about to take place in Austin

"...Austin Code is hosting Oct. 1-2, is a continuing education event for code officers from around the state. The..."

Sept. 25, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

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