Public Ed's Future Hangs in Balance

It's Teacher Appreciation Week, but you'd never know it at the Lege

"...of the situation has not been lost on statewide teachers' union Texas AFT, which issued a satirical press release..."

May 6, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

School Closings Under Fire

Austinites pack Delco Center to oppose closing of schools

"...current master plan proposals, dozens of people – parents, teachers, a few students – rose to speak against closing..."

Jan. 12, 2011 News Post by Michael King

Waiting for 'Superman'

More provocative than genuinely informative, this documentary, nevertheless, has kicked off a national discussion about remedying our failing educational system.

"...this week), which additionally emphasizes the film’s biases. The teachers’ unions are painted as the primary obstacles to school..."

Oct. 15, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Gays and Unmarrieds Shouldn't Be in the Classroom?

DeMint says no to gay teachers.

"...except … WTF? Well, that and that casting out teachers who identify somewhere on the LGBTQ spectrum or who..."

Oct. 4, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Julie Gillis

Dead White Males

This critique of public education loses grade points on acting choices

"...Public school teachers have it bad, and we all know it. They..."

Sept. 3, 2010 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Fed School Funding

Teachers' unions say Race to the Top places too much emphasis on testing

"...the nominal support of two of the state's largest teachers' unions. Both the Texas Classroom Teachers Association and the..."

Jan. 22, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Dukes: Stop Killing Schools

Austin rep and public ed chair clash over closures and unemployed teachers

"...Dukes. "We didn't get busy because of the closure." Teachers were working hard well before then: The reality is..."

April 29, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Bringing the Group to the Vision

As Pat Forgione prepares to say farewell, he looks back on his AISD decade

"...They helped me with a dress code for my teachers and my students. They helped me bring a character..."

Feb. 27, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"..."WilCo Follies," June 27.) – Patricia J. Ruland Trigger-Happy Teachers..."

Aug. 29, 2008 News Feature

What Worked at Webb

"...he'd like to say the credit goes to the teachers, who were certainly concerned but didn't know exactly what..."

Nov. 30, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Naked City

"...• Keeping good math and science teachers in the classroom is a significant challenge in Texas..."

Nov. 9, 2007 News Feature

Johnston High School Gets Another Chance

Acting education commissioner says AISD can keep Johnston open another year

"...specialists in high-need areas, student summer camps, better-prepared bilingual teachers, and a host of other remedies. At the high..."

Aug. 10, 2007 News Feature by Michael May

Unfair Firing at AISD?

In few-month span, Travis Heights Elementary custodian placed on administrative leave, fired, restored, placed on leave again, and finally terminated – stories behind ordeal vary

"...and gossip." He claims Robertson actively solicited complaints from teachers and Berron's co-workers in an effort to bring about..."

June 22, 2007 News Feature by Justin Ward

Naked City

"...incentive pay. The money could be used to attract teachers to high-need campuses or to subject matter where more..."

June 15, 2007 News Feature

How to Watch a Bill Welch Ad

"...another election, Education Austin – the union for Austin teachers and school staff – held a press conference Friday..."

Nov. 6, 2006 News Post by Lee Nichols

A Letter to Mexico

Oaxacan unrest visits local consulate

"...human-rights violations in Oaxaca, where a combination of striking teachers, indigenous groups, students, and leftists is demanding the resignation..."

Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Letters at 3AM

According to a 'USA Today' survey, 30% of all American youth hope to have careers in the arts. Who's been lying to these children?

"...Their livelihood is teaching, not poetry. If they're good teachers, they transmit their love of poetry. If they're bad..."

Sept. 29, 2006 Column by Michael Ventura

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...some concern that there aren't enough math and science teachers to go around. The rules affect students graduating in..."

Sept. 22, 2006 News Feature

Letters @ 3AM

Ban what you please, although the current campaign against secondhand smoke will not prevent the 21st-century universe from killing us. It merely provides the illusion of safety.

"...to teach. It's a marvelous place. Great kids, dedicated teachers. The school is on a lovely hillside in a..."

July 21, 2006 Column by Michael Ventura

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...tests. It does not require any particular training for teachers or any mastery of pedagogy, such as classroom management,..."

June 9, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...in another $27 million to increase the raise for teachers; boost the pay of employees who weren't covered by..."

June 2, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...idea, they stick with it." – Texas Federation of Teachers President Linda Bridges on the determination of Republican leaders..."

April 28, 2006 News Feature

Home From Home

Austin opens arms to New Orleans 'guests,' longing to return

"...TEXAS FEDERATION OF TEACHERS KATRINA TEACHERS AID As if lesson plans and overcrowded..."

Sept. 9, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

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

"...based on whim rather than research. Texas Federation of Teachers President Linda Bridges says such decisions force districts to..."

Aug. 26, 2005 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Education an Inalienable Right

"...actual practice of teaching that is very challenging. Many teachers do not actually major in education, but they major..."

Aug. 18, 2005 Postmarks

On the Lege

No solution; another special session is coming

"...At this point, Democrats, teachers groups, and some Republicans would prefer neither, thank you...."

July 22, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...years. I love the kind, hardworking, dedicated staff of teachers and support personnel that works there. We have had..."

June 3, 2005 Column

Let's Make All Schools Excellent for All Children

"...years. I love the kind, hardworking, dedicated staff of teachers and support personnel that works there. We have had..."

May 31, 2005 Postmarks

It Just Doesn't Add Up

As the session winds down, school finance reform recedes once again

"...Not only are teachers and school districts unhappy with what the two chambers..."

May 20, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Public Ed Bill Escapes the House – Barely

Dems – and a few Republicans – try to hold back the privatization wave

"...of complaints against HB 2 continues to mount from teachers, administrators, school districts, parents, and other school advocacy groups..."

March 18, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

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