Strategy for Saving Low-Performing High Schools

AISD drafting strategic response to performance issues at its high school campuses

"...The Austin Independent School District is drafting a strategic response to..."

Dec. 21, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

The Slow Dying of Johnston High

State accountability standards may close a school on the edge of survival

"...The night Austin state Sen. Kirk Watson urged the community to pull..."

Nov. 30, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

What's at Stake in Austin's Schools?

Austin ISD faces a spring election and a brace of persistent problems

"...The job of a school board trustee is a little like being..."

March 31, 2006 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

AISD High Schools Flunk Real-World Test

Audit says district poorly prepares grads for college or careers

"...issued a less-than-rosy audit – commissioned by AISD – of the district's ability to prepare its graduates for college..."

Oct. 22, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

High School by Redesign

Garza Independence High School students get involved with plans to rework local high schools

"...The Austin Independent School District promises that four R's will come..."

June 10, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Garza High

"...Dear Editor, The article [“High School by Redesign,” News, June 10] focuses on the..."

June 16, 2005 Postmarks

High School Stakes

Austin ISD election could shape a new direction for the district

"...On Nov. 6, voters in the Austin Inde­pen­dent School District won't just be selecting new trustees...."

Oct. 5, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Incorrect Test Scores in Piece on Johnston High

"...Editor, On Nov. 30 an article appeared in The Austin Chronicle entitled "The Slow Dying of Johnston High" [News],..."

Dec. 19, 2007 Postmarks

Parents Playing High School Redesign Hooky?

Austin ISD's proposed high school redesign needs more parental involvement

"...to throw out the creaky old institution known as high school like a crumpled corsage after the prom. But..."

Oct. 7, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Big Bucks for High School Redesign

Gates Foundation offers money and experience to AISD

"...As of Monday, Austin Independent School District can add a fifth..."

Dec. 2, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

AISD Gets the Ball Rolling on High School Redesign

Gates Foundation grant pushes attempt to completely rethink high school

"...Slice! Dice! Mix! Puree! On Thursday the Austin ISD board of trustees grappled with the proper recipe..."

Jan. 13, 2006 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Johnston High Turns Triplet

AISD moves on plan to divide Eastside school into three smaller 'learning communities'

"...For 45 years, Johnston High School has been the Home of the Rams. As..."

Feb. 25, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Redesigning Johnston High

State funding may move low-performing school to the head of the line

"...When Austin ISD located its spiffy new international school at Johnston..."

Dec. 10, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

The Future of Health Care?

Dell and Central Health "re-think" the way we provide – and pay for – health care

"...– knees, pelvises, a few ankles in various states of damage or disrepair – and a collection of printed..."

March 24, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

The Austin Women Dispelling Stigma and Moving Mental Health Issues Forward

From Sheriff Sally Hernandez to state Rep. Celia Israel, local women are changing the conversation

"...and neighbors appeared at her doorstep. Those same friends offered to mow her lawn and pick her children up..."

July 5, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Johnston High School: TEA Allows 'Repurposing'

Generations of Johnston High alums ponder the fate of the 'Pride of the Eastside'

"...Wednesday, June 18, state Education Commissioner Robert Scott informed Austin ISD that he is granting the district's request to..."

June 20, 2008 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

"...Quote of the Week"Adios, mofo." – Gov. Rick Perry's inadvertently on-camera..."

June 24, 2005 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Here Today, There Tomorrow

Austin ISD Schools grapple with high student turnover – and all its consequences

"...On a clear, fall Friday afternoon, a group of teachers from Ridgetop Elementary school, at 51st Street just..."

March 11, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Just Add Students

The new Eastside high school takes issue

"...There's a new high school coming to Austin. It doesn't have a name..."

Aug. 8, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Goes Global

Johnston High School welcomes immigrant students and makes waves in the neighborhood

"...native Mexico, enduring the cold nights and coyote howls of the desert. He lives in a small Austin apartment..."

Nov. 26, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

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Our readers talk back.

"...The cover of your Jan. 6 Austin Chronicle is a blatant example..."

Jan. 20, 2006 Column

Studying for Justice

Austin students get a summer immersion in activist history

"...a silent and dusty hallway on the second floor of Lanier High School, a group of students are spending..."

July 14, 2006 News Feature by Michael May

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Our readers talk back.

"...Re: Austin Chronicle cover story "Who Killed Father Ryan?" [News, June..."

June 24, 2005 Column

Back to School

Carstarphen and Austin ISD trustees wrestle over priorities, budget, and power

"...Forgione retired last year after a decade as superintendent of the Austin Independent School District, he left for his..."

March 5, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

News Roundup: Bullhooks and Bikes

Plus knives, fires, and schools

"...show at Trailer Space Records; Council bans the use of bullhooks on elephants, a common practice for circuses; a..."

Aug. 10, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Shortchanged

A lot of belt tightening and creative thinking make getting by with low dollars possible for AISD

"...The Austin Independent School District's coffers have never been fuller. That's..."

Sept. 4, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Total Utility

The pain and politics of raising electric rates as a means of controlling our destiny

"...Just after 10am on Monday, May 14, Austin City Council Member Bill Spelman stepped behind the podium..."

June 15, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Rethinking Reagan ... and LBJ

AISD searches for student and community involvement in high school redesign program

"...After final bell last Thursday at Reagan High, about 20 students gathered around four tables in room..."

Nov. 25, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

AISD's Johnston and Webb: Test Score Role Reversal

TAKS scores for district's two most struggling schools confusing

"...Austin Independent School District's board President Mark Williams was both..."

May 25, 2007 News Feature by Michael May

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week"I'm flattered at the possibility of being the..."

Aug. 12, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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