'Fighting For, Not Against' Eastside

Now the turnaround work begins on troubled campus

"...off on a partnership deal between the Austin Independent School District and the Johns Ho­pkins Secondary Talent Development program..."

June 14, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Letters at 3AM: Obama's May 23 Speech

Obama deftly weaves vagueness, misdirection, and a few outright lies

"...against terrorists – insisting upon clear guidelines, oversight and accountability that is now codified in presidential policy guidance that..."

May 31, 2013 Column by Michael Ventura

More Cabs to Hit Streets; Music Permit Changes, More

Our council preview, Pt. Two, cranks it up to 11

"...of the board of trustees of the Austin Independent School District shall serve as ex officio members...."

Dec. 13, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

NAACP and LULAC: Texas Education System Violates Federal Law

State board members say they're just whining

"...provides "disparate discipline for minority students," that the state's accountability standards are being used "to impose sanctions on schools..."

Dec. 31, 2010 News Feature by Michael King

Austin Interfaith Gets Out the Vote

Ambitious campaign aims to change the headline issues

"...Austin Interfaith is known for its accountability sessions, in which political candidates answer yes/no-style questions to..."

Aug. 20, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Reiter Right Choice for ACC Needs

"...me to be the stronger candidate on requiring institutional accountability and balancing financial priorities – two areas where ACC..."

May 14, 2010 Postmarks

'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our recommendations for the May 8 elections

"...May 8, Austin voters return to the polls for school board and Austin Community College board of trustees races...."

April 23, 2010 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

The Hightower Report

Hiding Worker Injuries; and The Good Food Movement

"...injuries is not a rare occurrence, says the Government Accountability Office – it is routine. In a review of..."

Dec. 11, 2009 News Column by Jim Hightower

AISD: Holes Plugged ... Temporarily

The 2009 AISD budget balances the books, but the financial future's not bright

"...government agencies in this recessionary year, the Austin Inde­pendent School District's coffers are in reasonable shape. But with the..."

July 31, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Carstarphen for AISD Super

St. Paul, Minn., super announced as sole finalist for superintendent position

"...Harvard PhD. started off her professional career teaching middle school Spanish and documentary photography in Selma, Ala.. However, the..."

Feb. 26, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Election News

"...of the Industrial Areas Foundation, will again hold an "accountability session" wherein it asks candidates for Austin City Council..."

April 18, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

"...(and temporary installations) include two islands near the Texas School for the Deaf at 1007 and 1011 S. Congress,..."

Oct. 19, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

"...received his law degree from the University of Texas School of Law in 1973. Professional milestones include the following:..."

Aug. 3, 2007 News Feature

The Power of Poetry

Johnston High English teacher makes poets out of school's urban immigrant youths

"...The five Johnston High School seniors met twice a week after school in the..."

June 1, 2007 News Feature by Michael May

Guzman Kicks Off AISD Campaign

Local businessman formally declares candidacy for Austin ISD board of trustees

"...Tuesday morning, on a street corner beside Johnston High School, local businessman Sam Guzman formally declared his candidacy for..."

March 30, 2007 News Feature by Michael King

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 long into the night..."

March 23, 2007 News Feature by Justin Ward

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...announced that the long-awaited next special legislative session on public-school finance will begin April 17. Emphasizing the property-tax reform..."

March 24, 2006 News Feature

Hurricane Kids Hit Austin Schools

AISD promises to meet evacuees' needs

"...returned on Monday from their first full day of school at Becker Elementary to their temporary home in the..."

Sept. 16, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...background check, and able to attend a three-day training school at the TCSO in November. For more information, call..."

Sept. 16, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

Guv's '65 Percent' mandate called arbitrary and a distraction

"...Education Commissioner Shirley Neeley, to overhaul the state's financial accountability system for school districts. That includes the controversial rule..."

Aug. 26, 2005 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

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Our readers talk back.

"...The Texas Legislature has passed the Safe Routes to School Act. Unfortunately, this amounts to just about nothing. This..."

July 22, 2005 Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...the state Senate passed its version of a public school finance plan while the House prepared to vote on..."

July 8, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Robbing Pedro to Pay … Highland Park?

The funds in the latest public ed bill appear much less than meets the eye

"...leadership is touting as the "Roadmap to Results" on school finance. As a nine-term legislator from El Paso, Haggerty's..."

Feb. 25, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Naked City

Forgione on the Stand

"...the poster child for what's wrong with the current school-finance system in the state of Texas. Neither the wealthiest..."

Aug. 13, 2004 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Making Ends Meet

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

"...Few phrases make public school administrators tremble like "budget negotiations." And for good reason...."

Aug. 6, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Two Schools of Thought

The upcoming ACC and AISD elections share a ballot but address different challenges

"...budget shortfalls. Later, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the accreditation agency for community colleges, took the college..."

April 30, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

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"...Police Accountability..."

April 16, 2004 Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...apparent implosion of the Texas Academy of Excellence charter school (see "TAE Charter Faces Crisis of Dollars and Confidence,"..."

Feb. 20, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

"...The mother of another former Reagan High School student has joined Carolyn Mosley, mother of slain student..."

Jan. 2, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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"...County Government Lacks Accountability..."

Aug. 29, 2003 Column

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