DPS Troopers Push Undocumented Immigrants Into a Deportation Pipeline

Spike in traffic stops raises concerns about racial profiling, faulty record keeping, and the damage done to families

"...your dad." The boy, a captain on his high school football team, begins to weep. "Son, don't cry," says..."

June 2, 2017 News Feature by Debbie Nathan

The Slow Dying of Johnston High

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

"...might have been a turning point for Johnston High School...."

Nov. 30, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Here Today, There Tomorrow

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

"...Friday afternoon, a group of teachers from Ridgetop Elementary school, at 51st Street just off Airport, pile into principal..."

March 11, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

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"...Whither Accountability?..."

July 19, 2002 Column

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Our readers talk back.

"...one reason parents don't let their children walk to school anymore...."

July 12, 2002 Column

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"...There is common ground on key questions like political accountability, genuine democracy, personal rights and freedoms; but also, more..."

Dec. 19, 1997 Column

The Heart of the Community

SXSWedu gathers voices on schools in communities, communities in schools

"...reform movement's bullish attitude to bulldozing tradition, and punitive accountability systems that treat neighborhood schools as piñatas, U.S. education..."

Feb. 28, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Closing Schools Won't Fix AISD Budget

We have the Legislature to thank for this mess

"...When the Austin Independent School District released a draft list of nine underused campuses..."

Jan. 21, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Loving and Fighting

A history of struggle at Blackshear Elementary

"...already bred generations of East Austin youth when the school song was composed, during the Depression, and the decades..."

June 28, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Man of the Hour

Superintendent Pat Forgione discusses his goals for AISD in a Q&A interview with reporter Kevin Fullerton.

"...It's rare that a school superintendent enjoys the celebrity status that has been foisted..."

Oct. 29, 1999 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Pearce Gets a New Principal

High test scores at what cost?

"...seems like a perfect fit to lead Pearce Middle School in Northeast Austin. Troutman is quite familiar with the..."

Aug. 24, 2007 News Feature by Justin Ward

Kealing: Equal but Separate Plans

Parents of magnet and comprehensive program students have differing visions for Eastside middle school

"...At a March meeting, Kealing Middle School students and parents gathered inside the offices of the..."

April 6, 2007 News Feature by Justin Ward

Point Austin: Compared to What?

Crisis at Kealing the latest chapter in a too-long story

"...Kealing Middle School Principal Ron Gonzales, appointed only late last summer, appears..."

Jan. 26, 2007 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...On Dec. 21, a group of Round Rock High School parents slapped a class-action lawsuit on the city and..."

Dec. 29, 2006 News Feature

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"...that matter – development over the watershed and the accountability of our government. More than any election in recent..."

May 19, 2006 Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• The Texas Education Agency released its accountability figures for the year, showing Texas students faring worse..."

Aug. 5, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

For AISD, Some Positive Signs Amid Poor Ratings

Two high schools and six middle schools miss state targets

"...If the latest Texas Education Agency school rankings are accurate, many schools in the Austin Independent..."

Aug. 5, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

A New Lease on Life for Pearce? Not Exactly.

Pearce has been repurposed – but for what purpose?

"...Education Agency approved the repurposing plan for Pearce Middle School on Aug. 4, the school district and the neighborhood..."

Sept. 4, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Johnston's Backup Plan

In light of latest Johnston High test scores, district draws up contingency plan in anticipation of decision from state on underperforming school's future

"...latest test scores from Johnston High has Austin Independent School District officials preparing for the worst. The district has..."

June 8, 2007 News Feature by Justin Ward

Naked City

"...• Facing strong community opposition, Austin Independent School District board of trustees on Monday deferred until later..."

Feb. 16, 2007 News Feature

On the Lege

The Lege solves school finance. Or not.

"...Texas Senate threw its unanimous support behind an ambitious school finance proposal that would cut property taxes, raise teachers'..."

Jan. 21, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Texas Joins the Inadequacy Club

School-finance decision consistent with national trends

"...Judge John Dietz's decision earlier this month that Texas school funding is not adequate is just "one individual's opinion"..."

Oct. 1, 2004 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...too many Texas teens are taking permanent vacations from school, public interest groups say. Dropout rates at public schools..."

March 19, 1999 News Feature

AISD High Schools Hit Target

TEA results for Austin improved from last year

"...become the bane of education policy: vouchers, charters, single-sex schools. As the Austin Independent School District receives some of..."

Aug. 14, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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 performance issues..."

Dec. 21, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

A Special Agenda

The leading proposals focus on cutting taxes and finding substitute funds

"...of the headline list are "performance incentives" for districts, schools, and teachers, described by Gov. Perry as $500 million..."

April 23, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

"...• The Austin Independent School District named Kealing Middle School teacher Michael Perkins the..."

May 11, 2007 News Feature

Rankings Give Schools a One-Two Punch

Both state and federal accountability measures leave Austin ISD cold

"...About 10,000 Austin ISD students at eight schools are eligible – in principle – for transfer to..."

Oct. 8, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

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"...Our Austin school board (also represented on the ECT Board) is considering..."

May 14, 2004 Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...the fourth special session of the biennium, to tackle school finance and tax relief, starting this Tuesday. See "Perry..."

April 16, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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