Youth and Experience: Leads Talks Filmmaking Truths at Tribeca

Heather Kafka and Bryan Poyser on the reality of aging indie

"...Like Mags, Poyser parlayed his filmmaking career into a teaching position, lecturing at Texas State University in San Marcos...."

June 5, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, May 30 - June 5

"...their power to forge unlikely alliances. That’s a good teaching for you right now. The strength you need isn’t..."

May 30, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

Opinion: The War Against Humanity (Hint: AI Is Winning)

Why we must be more mindful of our use of AI and reconnect with our surroundings

"...with assignments instead of engaging with their professors or teaching assistants during office hours. While this may feel efficient,..."

May 23, 2025 Column by Henry Pham

Educators Hate It, So Why Is Texas Keeping the STAAR Test Alive?

Behind efforts to eliminate the state test that stresses kids out and shuts schools down

"...in one way or another, every hour of her teaching through the year was devoted to helping students succeed..."

May 23, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin Elders: Meet Donald Mace Williams, the 95-Year-Old Ph.D. and Poet

He’s an expert on Beowulf, and he hasn’t stopped writing

"...happen overnight. With his master’s, Williams spent seven years teaching journalism and then went back to journalism work after..."

May 23, 2025 News Feature by Mattea Gallaway

Fearing State Takeover, Austin ISD Plans to Replace Middle School Teachers

New staff planned for three poor-performance schools

"...experience in improving student performance. It would require more teaching in literacy and math and a host of other..."

May 16, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Bill Would Ban Teaching DEI Topics in Many College Classrooms

Proposal targets lessons on systemic racism

"...“Getting into the classroom curriculum and prohibiting instructors from teaching their expertise; how does that make any economic or..."

May 9, 2025 News Feature by Lucciana Choueiry

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...a classic Paxton move, investigating Austin ISD for allegedly teaching critical race theory. The office wants AISD’s superintendent and..."

May 9, 2025 News Feature

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, May 9-15

"...23-Sept. 22): In 1971, Virgo poet Kay Ryan began teaching English at a small community college. Though she wrote..."

May 9, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

A Redhead, Pink Pony, and Kaleidoscope in This Weekend’s Events

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...bringing observations from the weird front lines of college teaching on Zoom and revealing the true reason men wear..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Sixteen Austin Schools Drop From B to F Ratings Under New State Measure

A state takeover of the district’s school board becomes likelier

"...are overwhelmingly on the east side of the city, teaching economically disadvantaged kids...."

May 2, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Legend of Ochi

Storytelling sorcery meets movie magic in this A24 fantasy adventure

"...should be. It’s also educational, but not in a teaching, preachy fashion. Instead, it’s filled with wisdom and heart,..."

April 25, 2025 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

New Texas Law Will Require Most K-12 Teachers to Be Certified

School funding bill contains a game-changer on certifications

"...coursework or taking exams,” Garcia said. “Once they start teaching, that preparation just gets back-burnered.”..."

April 24, 2025 News Post by Lucciana Choueiry

AISD Superintendent Considers Moving Hundreds of Students From Dobie to Lamar Middle School

Parents and staff worry as AISD avoids possible state takeover

"...get the necessary permits from the city to add teaching space to the campus. The Lamar parents began interrupting...."

April 25, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, April 18-24

"...superstar because of his stellar musicianship, activism, philanthropy, and teaching. He transformed classical music by dissolving barriers between “high”..."

April 18, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

Family and Staff Dismayed at Dobie Middle School’s Likely Closure

Austin ISD could face state takeover if school remains open

"...“This is tough. This hurts,” Dobie teaching assistant Elizabeth Davis said through tears. “My pain is..."

April 18, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...D-Houston, speaking about Senate Bill 37, which would limit teaching history and race at public universities..."

April 18, 2025 News Feature

Squirrels, Girls, and Other Pearls in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Acro-Cats, Earth Day, and all manner of arts and culture happenings

"...Adults can also get squirrely, with Future Front TX teaching a weaving workshop, ceramic how-to’s, and Dr. Curtis Eckerman..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

MAGA Moms and the Republican Resistance to School Vouchers

Make education public again

"...programs. They say it would damage the quality of teaching, setting off a chain reaction encouraging more high-achieving and..."

March 21, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

SXSW Film Review: Together

Real spouses Brie and Franco are magnificent in adult horror

"...That moment comes in Together when Millie gets a teaching job at a small rural school, and she and..."

March 16, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

After Years Pursuing Citizenship This Austinite Questions Her Future in the U.S.

Young ambassador to Austin’s French sister city might stay abroad

"...students she had taught in her 20 years of teaching. On top of that, Mishell had won a long..."

Feb. 28, 2025 News Feature by Benton Graham

Opportunities to Amplify, Educate, and Trailblaze in This Week’s Events

The week ahead is looking bright

"...more help you get inspired for another year of teaching. Until we can implant book learnin’ directly into the..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Texas GOP Gets Creative in Crusade Against Sex Education

Next target involves the criminal justice system

"...fear and confusion. That can motivate teachers to avoid teaching certain materials so that they steer clear of potential..."

Feb. 14, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, January 24-30

"...– and thereby open up surprising sources of fresh teaching? Do it now!..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

Farmers at the Table

"...developing training programs for new farmers, hosting culinary students, teaching refugees how to grow here, helping each other adapt..."

Jan. 19, 2025 Postmarks

Dungeons & Dragons, Trivia, Comics, and More Recommended Events

It's a new year! Why not try some new things?

"...comic creator Adam Kobetich is offering a free workshop teaching the basics of storytelling and panel layout with comic..."

Jan. 3, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

A Traveler's Needs

Isabelle Huppert stars as an eccentric French tutor in Hong Sang-soo's latest

"...and is trying to piece a living together by teaching French through a technique of her own devising. Her..."

Dec. 27, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Weekend Events to Get You to the New Year

Movies, art, drag performances, and more

"...storytime provides fun for all ages – while also teaching about Japan’s new year’s cultural celebrations. Enjoy seasonal children’s..."

Dec. 27, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin ISD Board President Eyes Tutoring Program Expansion to Prevent Illiteracy

One-on-one time may save money on remedial teaching down the road

"...A mile away, at Pillow Elementary, another tutor was teaching letter sounds. “What’s the letter that makes the 'm’..."

Dec. 6, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Words Matter

"...both planned for so as to not interrupt other’s teaching and learning but also for students to be heard...."

Nov. 26, 2024 Postmarks

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