School Voucher Committee Isn't So Sure About a Possible Voucher System in Texas

Austin rep refuses to sign on to recommendations

"...The special House committee established to study school vouchers hasn’t exactly come out in support of them,..."

Aug. 17, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

The State Wants to Give More Schools F Ratings – To What End?

When TEA takes over

"...As strange as it might sound, parents and school officials are questioning whether the Texas Education Agency –..."

Aug. 4, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Opinion: Now Is Not the Time to Loosen Child Labor Regulations – Especially in Dangerous Industries

Child labor laws are trending in the wrong direction and we are putting children's health and development at risk. Now is the time to advocate for legislative changes at the state and national levels.

"...when they are not legally required to be in school. As a result, child labor rules for Texas farmers..."

July 21, 2023 Column by Hope Ferdowsian

Chronicle Endorsements for Austin's Propositions A and B

May 6 General and Special Elections

"...Prop B, circulated by Voters for Oversight and Police Accountability (connected to the Austin Police Association). The Chronicle Editorial..."

April 21, 2023 News Feature

As Austin Recovers From Winter Storm Mara, City Manager's Job Is (Again) on the Line

Walking on thin ice

"...step in a process the mayor hopes will provide accountability to the people of Austin frustrated by the city's..."

Feb. 10, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

A GOP Halloween

"...not weatherize, nor has it hired inspectors to assure accountability. ERCOT called for reduced energy usage several times during..."

Oct. 27, 2022 Postmarks

Chronicle Endorsements for 2022 Travis County Elections

Our picks for state and local races

"...and the new Council need to initiate. AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT..."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

One Woman’s Battle for Justice After a Cop’s Reckless Driving Killed Her Partner

One moment destroyed Pam Watts' life and created an activist

"...died when he was 43, my mom taught Christian school," Watts said. "And I knew, just in watching their..."

Sept. 16, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

New Bond Blues

"...enrollment is stalled despite Central Texas’ overall growth, and schools are forever on the chopping block; how is yet..."

Aug. 23, 2022 Postmarks

Opinion: When It Comes to Health Care in Austin, There Can Be No Equity Without Accountability

Opinion: It's time for the Travis County Commissioners Court to order an independent performance audit of Central Health

"...for services provided to needy patients by the medical school's faculty and residents, who are physicians in training," as..."

April 22, 2022 Column by Nelson Linder

AISD Approves New Charter Partner for Mendez

Faced with district takeover and only one applicant, trustees say it was their only choice

"...they agreed to enter a partnership at Mendez Middle School with a new charter operator – the lone applicant..."

April 1, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Technologists Say Look Beyond NFTs for the Real Future of the Internet

Web3: Future tech or Bubble2.0?

"...most interested in Web3 as a way to boost accountability. A DAO (which stands for "decentralized autonomous organization") is..."

March 11, 2022 Features Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

UT Student Government Slowly Implodes

Half the exec board is gone, and the remaining members face removal next semester

"...sexual assault allegations to a lack of transparency and accountability, the SG Executive Board – the president, vice president,..."

Dec. 24, 2021 News Feature by Skye Seipp

Top 10 Local Political Quotes of 2021

Some spoke truth to power and others introduced foot to mouth

"...that 'The Eyes of Texas' is a song of accountability that has been used to bring Longhorns closer together."..."

Dec. 17, 2021 News Feature

AISD Ends T-STEM Partnership at Mendez Middle School

District will decide how to move forward in a vote later this month

"...The operators of Austin ISD's first in-district charter school have run out of time to boost performance at..."

Dec. 10, 2021 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Opinion: Why I’m Not Sweating the STAAR Test Anymore

A Texas student explains why standardized testing seems like a big waste of time and money

"...Since we start school, we are told to focus on our tests, exams,..."

Dec. 3, 2021 Column by Aina Marzia

Dear Evan Hansen

Broadway adaptation is really The Talented Mr. Ripley: The Musical

"...as a form of therapy is stolen by high school loner Connor Murphy (Ryan), Hansen is sure that his..."

Sept. 24, 2021 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

The Work Matters

A look back at some of our most impactful reporting

"...became experts in land use and city budgets and school finance and aquatic contaminants and criminal justice and transportation..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Features Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Amid COVID Chaos, STAAR Scores Take Dive

Number of students taking standardized tests also drops

"...hit this year throughout the state, especially in those school districts that chose primarily remote learning in response to..."

July 2, 2021 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Lege Finds Even More Funds for Anti-Choice Grifters

Alternatives to Abortion program gets $100M in House budget

"...proposed $246 billion two-year budget included decisions to ban school vouchers, restrict some funding to the office of Texas..."

April 23, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...enrollment dropped by nearly 6,000 students from the previous school year), the district's financial condition, and campus staffing formulas...."

March 12, 2021 News Feature

The Eighth Street Survivors

They came out to protest police brutality. They were met by a life-altering wave of police violence. Eight months later, they still await justice and change.

"...at work at the sub shop and he's attending school virtually. So he seems to be able to handle..."

Feb. 5, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Will School Funding Take a Beating From a Pandemic-Pressed Budget?

Pandemic-pressed budget puts 2019's funding gains at risk

"...Legislature met, it pumped billions of dollars into public schools, providing districts like Austin ISD with some much-needed financial..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Election Day Live Coverage for Travis County

Tracking the local races

"...its ballot, in addition to three council races, three school board races, and the rest of the Travis County..."

Nov. 3, 2020 News Post by the News Staff

Opinion: Even Post-COVID, A-F School Ranking System Should Get an F

We should take this moment to evaluate the utility of the A-F system as a whole, as it does not sufficiently capture the nuance of the work being done in our schools

"...For the last two years, alongside first-day photos and school supplies shopping, a big part of the back-to-school season..."

Oct. 2, 2020 Column by Rolf Straubhaar

Public Notice: Which CAMP Are You In?

Privatizers launch new strategy for school board elections

"...basically two camps. One side wants to maintain public schools as a common good overseen by democratically elected school..."

Sept. 11, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Advocacy Group Pushes Back at UT's Reopening Strategy

UT grad students: COVID-19 plans are "inadequate" and "dangerous"

"...President Jay Hartzell, interim Provost Daniel Jaffe, and Graduate School Dean Mark Smith – with eight demands for university..."

July 17, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Nursing-Home Families Want Answers as COVID Comes Back

Still seeking safety as the data remains unclear

"...for ongoing testing, a study by UT Dell Medical School's Design Institute for Health, strike teams, and financial support..."

July 3, 2020 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

Council Hears Emotional Pleas for Change in Austin Police Leadership at Emergency Hearings

CMs join community in denouncing police violence at protests

"...Ayala attends KIPP’s Austin Brave High School, a charter that operates in town, and several callers..."

June 5, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Reopening Feedback: Starting Mon., June 8, the Austin Independent School District will host a series of eight virtual "Conversation..."

June 5, 2020 News Feature

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