Capitol Chronicle

The Supreme Court, by supporting vouchers, removes another brick from the church-state wall.

"...required to underwrite private religious education with their public school tax dollars. If you're keeping score, that means that..."

July 5, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

"...vote" to Fonté, questioning his ability to manage the school. Finally, some dedicated instructors said this week they would..."

Feb. 22, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Chartering a Course

A preview of the Charter Revisions Proposals

"...three City Council races and as many as six school board races, voters will not have to slog through..."

Feb. 15, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Saving the Ten Percenters

AISD merges Liberal Arts and Science and Math Academies

"...The Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees voted Monday night to move..."

Nov. 30, 2001 News Feature by Michael May

The People vs. Mike Sheffield

The new APD oversight agreement is a first for Austin -- but will it do what it's supposed to do?

"...Those advocates -- notably the Sunshine Project for Police Accountability, the local chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union,..."

March 30, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

All the Right Moves

Democrat Donna Howard faces self-proclaimed moderate Republican Cynthia Thornton in the general election for Austin's seat on the State Board of Education

"...that no one did -- not until former Eanes school board member Donna Howard stepped up at the last..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Every Day of Your Life

Remembering Sims Ellison, and profiling the SIMS Foundation

"...the late Eighties, as Pariah evolved from a high school band in San Antonio to full-fledged Austin headliners, Geffen..."

July 7, 2000 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Land Lock

from east to west, land use a hot topic

"...to stay at the table as a likely third-party accountability partner with the city in the conservation easement. These..."

March 24, 2000 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Naked City

Turnover Turmoil

"...formula for achieving academic success in the Austin Independent School District's minority schools? Is it okay if a principal..."

Sept. 17, 1999 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

On The Lege

Development Devils

"...Texas legislators say school officials should get tougher on truant teens in order..."

April 23, 1999 News Column

Naked City

Off The Desk:

"...with Mills, who readily admitted to the breakdown in accountability within the department. Mills, maintaining composure and patiently answering..."

March 12, 1999 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Ever since the Austin Independent School District began tracing new school boundaries early last year,..."

Feb. 19, 1999 News Feature

Aleshire the Agitator

Rage, Rage Against the Dying of the Limelight

"...become a freshman at the University of Texas Law School. His plan is to practice law and "to spend..."

Aug. 28, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Coach's Corner

"...hear: Fun and passion will replace icy precision. High School coaches? Brown loves 'em. Can't wait to meet every..."

Dec. 12, 1997 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

Banking on Amtrak

Kay Bailey Hutchison's Been Workin' on the Railroad

"...* Establish oversight and accountability structures. Who's not for accountability? This provision demands an..."

June 13, 1997 News Column by Brett Holloway-Reeves

Postmarks

Emory & Young Not Conservative

"...since his civil rights work to integrate the High School Prom. Now they will open their arms to him,..."

May 16, 1997 Column

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...by-laws were approved -- promised the council that public accountability would come in the contract, and Goodman joined Gus..."

Sept. 27, 1996 News Feature

Fixes OK’d for AISD’s Low-rated schools

Four struggling schools to see new plans for improved performance

"...on Monday night to improve academic performance at four schools which received an "improvement required" – or "IR" –..."

Nov. 2, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

85th Texas Legislature Preview

Can the GOP-run House and Senate get along well enough to get anything accomplished?

"...issues. Will representatives really care about Senate schemes for school vouchers when their local ISDs are screaming for more..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

AISD Board: Place Six

Three run to replace Moya

"...himself as "an ambassador and a worker for the school district," both personally and professionally. Saldaña's PR business has..."

Aug. 29, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Perry's Veto Axe Comes Down

Democrats and Republicans of all stripes and experience hit

"...comes to public education. After threatening to veto the accountability and graduation reforms in HB 5 and then blinking,..."

June 17, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Education Stories

School finance lawsuits, AISD board shakeup, and more

"...pro-"reform" Astroturf group Austin Kids First, the Austin Independent School District board was overhauled, with four new members –..."

Jan. 4, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Nov. 6 Elections: The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

"...non-partisan races concerning Austin Commun­ity College, the Austin Independent School District, and the Barton Springs Edwards Aqui­fer Conser­vation District...."

Oct. 19, 2012 News Feature

Enrollment Stalling, IDEA Gets Magnetic

IDEA begins recruiting districtwide, magnet-style

"...Last fall, when the Austin Independent School District first proposed handing campuses over to IDEA Public..."

April 13, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Education Stories

Edukayshun 'r' us

"...Austin ISD saw fit to hand Eastside Memorial High School and Allan Elementary over to IDEA Public Schools to..."

Jan. 6, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Proud To Be 'Unacceptable'

Superintendent Kuhn delivers rousing speech

"...Fort Worth. Kuhn is already well-known for his "Alamo Schools Letter" (reprinted in the March 4 Chronicle). He delivered..."

March 18, 2011 News Feature

A Plan and the Man With Its Fate in His Hands

The repurposing of Pearce Middle School

"...On Monday, Aug. 3, the Austin Indepen­dent School District board of trustees voted unanimously in favor of..."

Aug. 7, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Carstarphen on Tour: Reagan High

The would-be superintendent meets more stakeholders

"...Meria Carstar-phen, the sole finalist to become Austin Independent School District superintendent, met Austinites Saturday in the Reagan High..."

March 13, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Campfire Horror Story

How Carole Keeton Strayhorn and the state destroyed a healing camp for kids

"...the entrance to the Woodside Trails Thera­peutic Camp and School. Inside the Chevy Suburb­ans were Texas Child Protective Services..."

Nov. 21, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...According to a tentative agreement reached by Austin Independent School District Superintendent Pat Forgione and Education Austin, the local..."

July 20, 2007 News Feature

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