Rodriguez Says "No" to Ab-Only Sex Ed

Austin Rep. Eddie Rodriguez wants to end ab-only sex ed in Texas

"...is the only perfect method of birth control, ab-only sex education has had a dismal track record of success...."

Feb. 19, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Dirty South Sex Ed Offers Inclusive Health Information

Irma Garcia educates Black & Indigenous communities & people of color

"...While many taboos have been successfully un-tabooed in the 21st century, sex just doesn’t seem to..."

May 16, 2020 News Post by Gianni Zorrilla

AISD Cops Take Union Head's Phone After Sex Ed Kerfuffle

Investigation stems from incident at contentious meeting

"...Austin ISD police are investigating an incident that occurred at the board of trustees meeting on Aug. 26,..."

Sept. 6, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Sex Ed: Parents Just Don't Understand

Survey shows that local parents overestimate their influence on teens' sex ed

"...they are their children's primary source of information about sex. And a good number of parents say also that..."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Will Texas Sex Ed Come of Age?

After 23 years, the State Board of Education might be ready to make some changes

"...chance that Texas students may finally receive more comprehensive sex education come this fall...."

July 3, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Sex Ed at the 81st Lege

A handful of bills have been filed on sex education

"...districts to notify parents of the actual content of sex-education classes and would require that information taught in sex..."

March 20, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Opinion: Sex Ed Is Not the Enemy – It’s Mental Health Care

We can help our communities lead happier, healthier, and more productive lives by increasing access to reproductive health resources

"...How did your parents talk to you about sex? Did they talk to you about it at all?..."

Oct. 7, 2022 Column by Isabella Verratti

AISD Board Unanimously Approves Expansive Sex Ed Curriculum

Marginalized students will see greater representation in gender identity, same-sex relationships lessons

"...have an opportunity to learn about gender identity and same-sex relationships from trained adults in a classroom setting. On..."

Nov. 1, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Whether to Laugh or Cry: Sex Ed in Texas

A new report takes an unprecedented look at the state of sex ed in Texas public schools

"...Sexually speaking, women are like "crock pots," slower to warm..."

Feb. 27, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

AISD Previews New Sex Ed Lessons

Updated curriculum addresses sexual orientation, gender identity, and consent

"...look this week at how students could be taught sex education next school year. District staff on Tuesday at..."

May 24, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Let’s (Not) Talk About Sex

More than 83% of state school districts either don't teach sex ed or teach abstinence-positive curricula

"...When it comes to sex education in Texas, students are more likely to learn..."

Feb. 24, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

No Sex, No Moms

Welfare Reform Funds Abstinence Ed to Curb Momhood

"...Dr. Joe McIlhaney believes that abstinence education is the best way to prevent the proliferation of..."

May 30, 1997 News Feature by Roseana Auten

Sex and the School District

Changes coming to the way AISD does sex ed?

"...changes the district could make to its 12-year-old Human Sexuality and Respon­sibility curriculum for elementary and middle school students...."

Nov. 2, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Post-Pandemic, Can Schools Make Sex Education Work?

Tackling difficult subjects in Texas schools

"...When the school bell rang for coed sex education class, Layla Bonnecarrere remembers feeling embarrassed and..."

Aug. 12, 2022 News Feature by Madi Donham

Sex Education Update: Respect, Consent, Responsibility

AISD gathers feedback on potential changes to Human Sexuality and Responsibility curriculum

"...three outreach meetings tonight (Thursday, Nov. 15) to get feedback on potential changes to the district's Human Sexuality and..."

Nov. 16, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Ed Wood

This biographical film is charming, melancholy, strange, and quirkily humorous. There's also a certain irony in giving the silver-screen treatment to the most infamous of bargain-basement directors and his motley crew of hangers-on.

"...Directed by: Tim Burton. Starring: Johnny Depp, Martin Landau, Sarah..."

Oct. 7, 1994 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Educational Archives, Vol. 1: Sex and Drugs

"...Compiled by Skip Elsheimer A companion piece to the A/V..."

April 12, 2002 Screens Feature by Jerry Renshaw

Got Questions About Sex? Ask the Belgians!

Ancient Belgian Secret: Teaching the truth about sex is the best way to ensure safe sex.

"...In an environment where comprehensive family planning and sex education aren't a given, its refreshing to see that..."

Sept. 18, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

Austin ISD Trustees Support Sex-Education Update

Trustees likely to support new K-8 curriculum

"...on Monday night to weigh in on the district's proposed revisions to its Human Sexuality and Responsibility curriculum. Staff..."

Feb. 22, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Spring Awakening a Bold Statement at St. Ed's

Themes of abstinence and teen sex rail against Catholic values

"...its back pocket, Mary Moody Northen Theatre at St. Edward’s University is no stranger to racy subject matter. However,..."

April 3, 2019 Arts Post by Lilli Hime

Just Watch the Livestock

Texas schools' sex ed favors 'don't ask, don't tell ... and keep 'em ignorant'

"...(about 60 miles west of Waco) was a tad frustrated. Since 1pm that day, he and a member of..."

March 20, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

TV Eye

South Park takes on sex ed.

"...creators of the irreverent South Park. Just when you're convinced that there's no possibility of seeing, say, a singing..."

Aug. 17, 2001 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

AISD's "Concerned Parents" Rail Against LGBTQ Inclusivity

Religious extremists against comprehensive sex ed and Welcoming Schools program

"...Concerned Parents of Austin, a newly formed religious extremist group,..."

Aug. 18, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Qmmunity: Back to School and Bassackwardlandia

State Board of Education excludes queer and trans kids in sex ed overhaul

"...role in the Civil War, the State Board of Education has always occupied a special place in right-wing Bassackwardlandia...."

Sept. 11, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

Bucky Larson: Born To Be a Star

In this comedy, a Midwestern kid decides to follow in his parents' footsteps and become a porn star.

"...Directed by: Tom Brady. Starring: Nick Swardson, Christina Ricci, Don..."

Sept. 16, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Boys Life 3

"...Directed by: Gregory Cooke, Lane Janger, Jason Gould, Bradley Dust..."

April 20, 2001 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Bill of the Week: Just Say No

Bill would keep Planned Parenthood out of sex ed

"...of parental consent for public school student participation in sex education classes that include curriculum provided by someone outside..."

Feb. 17, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

On Chesil Beach

Desire and desperation in Ian McEwan's pre-sexual revolution novella.

"...Directed by: Dominic Cooke. Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Billy Howle, Emily..."

June 1, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Science of Sleeping Together

Mary Roach has taken on ghosts and cadavers. Now she's taking on sex.

"...author of Onanism; or, A Treatise Upon the Disorders Produced by Masturbation, a "slim, pernicious work of hyperbolic quackery"..."

April 11, 2008 Books Feature by Marc Savlov

Michael Mogavero

Austin painter joins the 'Sex Talk' in the 35th Brown Symposium at Southwestern

"...If you want to talk sex, go to Georgetown...."

Jan. 25, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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