How to Get Your Kids Through College

Once students enter the 'pipeline,' can educational plumbers stop the leaks?

"...the education world like the latest slang in a high school cafeteria. To ensure the economic future of Texas,..."

Feb. 4, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

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"...Quote of the Week..."

Sept. 21, 2007 News Feature

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"...Quote of the Week "I knew we had a speaker. I..."

June 1, 2007 News Feature

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week"The time to kill a snake is when..."

April 15, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond.

"...Quote of the Week"'Stay the course' is not a policy. …..."

Aug. 26, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

ACC Goes Back to the Drawing Board

Plans for new South Austin Campus bust the college's budget

"...after breaking ground on a new campus in South Austin, Austin Community College announced it had reached a wee..."

July 9, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week "I [was] distressed to hear that many..."

Jan. 26, 2007 News Feature

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"...QUOTE OF THE WEEK "He is losing the war. The body..."

Nov. 17, 2006 News Feature

Community-Backed Charter in Travis Heights Goes to the Board

As AISD considers dumping one charter, a new one is floated

"...As the Austin Independent School Dis­trict considers showing one Eastside in-district charter..."

Dec. 14, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Chartering Middle School

Hoping to reach middle-schoolers who could go off track in a regular school setting, district moves forward with charter school plans

"...This summer, 21-year-old Melinda Shaw will finally graduate from high school. The slender, ponytailed African-American dropped out of school..."

June 2, 2006 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Candidate School

AISD board election

"...District 1 (Northeast)Cheryl Bradley (incumbent, unopposed): Former vice-president of the Austin Council of PTAs, Bradley is an outspoken..."

March 31, 2006 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

A Science Experiment

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

"...test tubes, little plaid skirts and pocket protectors. Are Austin girls ready to go wild for science?..."

March 10, 2006 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Repurposing Ain't Pretty

Parents lay into AISD Superintendent Pat Forgione

"...Whatever one may think of Austin ISD Superintendent Pat Forgione, it's hard not to..."

Feb. 10, 2006 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quotes of the Week "We have brought torture, cluster bombs, depleted..."

Dec. 23, 2005 News Feature

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week: "Do we honestly want to risk executing..."

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

AISD's Wish List

Superintendent Meria Carstarphen gave her facility recommendations, but what's next is up in the air

"...policy wonks love to talk about school accountability and high-stakes testing. But at the ground level, it's the state..."

Sept. 14, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...Quote of the Week"Up there [in the U.S. Congress], they have..."

April 22, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

AISD: Math Debate, More on Kealing

Board members and faculty debate which text to adopt for middle school mathematics, board discusses plans for Kealing Middle School

"...A special meeting of the Austin Independent School District board of trustees ran..."

March 23, 2007 News Feature by Justin Ward

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"...Quote of the Week "There is no term limit for Texas..."

Oct. 13, 2006 News Feature

Postmarks

Don't Dissolve District

"...I appreciate the coverage of the referendum to abolish the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer..."

May 1, 1998 Column

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"...Quote of the Week "Voters are in a foul mood and..."

Jan. 20, 2006 News Feature

The Outsiders

Outsourcing Bond Work Is Expensive; Is It Necessary?

"...illustration by Jason Stout When you ask Austin Independent School District (AISD) officials why they've hired an..."

Oct. 10, 1997 News Feature by Roseana Auten

Farewell to Forgione

On AISD superintendent's last day, some thoughts from someone who knows him

"...Talking to Education Austin President Louis Malfaro, the issue of outgoing Superintendent Pat..."

June 30, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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"...Quote of the Week..."

Aug. 31, 2007 News Feature

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Flashback Quote of the Week "Senator, I served with Jack Kennedy, I..."

May 26, 2006 News Feature

Capitol Briefs

"...• The lazy days of summer will last a little longer for students across..."

June 1, 2007 News Column

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"...Quote of the Week "The bill says those that are married..."

April 20, 2007 News Feature

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week "As we start down the stretch, Bell..."

Oct. 6, 2006 News Feature

A Beloved Birthday, Dragon Boats, and More Recommended Events for the Week

Get out before the heat descends

"...A park is more than just green space; more often than not, it is the heart of a community...."

April 26, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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"...Quote of the Week "Well, to quote the great Simpsons –..."

Feb. 16, 2007 News Feature

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