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Austin ISD bond election
"...recharge or contributing zones. On balance, we're persuaded that AISD must serve the school-age children of all neighborhoods and..."

Sept. 10, 2004 News Feature

State Education Agency Dogs AISD Over Special Education Backlog
Austin ISD gets a state monitor
"...it would send a conservator to take over Austin ISD's provision of special education services, citing the district's chronic..."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Students With Disabilities Get a Chance to Work for the City
The city of Austin and Austin ISD partner to employ hundreds of students with disabilities across four city departments this fall
"...first-of-its-kind partnership between the city of Austin and Austin ISD is in motion and could employ hundreds of students..."

Sept. 16, 2022 News Feature by Madi Donham

We're 49th! ... Or Just Seventh of 10
Union and Austin ISD argue over teacher pay – and what to do about it
"...prank. Outside Lanier High School, surrounded by teachers wearing "AISD 49ers" shirts, teacher and staff union President Louis Malfaro..."

April 9, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Special Education Lawsuit Moves Forward
Federal district judge denies Austin ISD's motion to dismiss suit
"...A federal district judge last week denied Austin ISD's motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed on behalf of..."

Dec. 17, 2021 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Finally, COVID Relief Funds Coming to Austin Schools
$155 million to AISD, $11.2 billion statewide clear TEA logjam
"...to the coronavirus pandemic on its own dime, Austin ISD will soon receive hundreds of millions in COVID-19 relief..."

April 30, 2021 News Post by Clara Ence Morse

Future Plans for AISD HQ Site Unveiled
The soon-to-be-former Austin ISD complex will be demolished to make way for a four-story office / retail space
"...of the Carruth Administration Center – the soon-to-be-former Austin ISD headquarters complex – is moving forward, as new owners..."

Dec. 27, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin at Large: The Oldest Story in Town
Will Austin ISD's "School Changes" be our last chance to learn our lesson?
"...Seventeen years ago, I was attending my first Austin ISD back to school night, at Pease Elementary. (I remember..."

Sept. 20, 2019 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

AISD and St. Edward's Partner for Dual Language Program
Summer Bridge program gives ninth graders a taste of college
"...As part of the Austin ISD Dual Language Summer Bridge program, many incoming bilingual ninth..."

July 31, 2019 News Post by Megan Menchaca

Houston Voters Say No to "Robin Hood"
HISD rejects making school finance payments
"...which may have monumental consequences for school finance. Houston ISD voters delivered a message to the state: We won't..."

Nov. 15, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Homelessness Rises in AISD
More Austin students than ever have no permanent address
"...The number of homeless students in Austin ISD is rising sharply, according to the latest numbers released..."

Aug. 21, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD Debates Filling Board Vacancy
Austin ISD board defers vacant seat decision to subcommittee
"...same as doing something. On Monday night, the Austin ISD board of trustees failed to reach a consensus on..."

Aug. 14, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD: And Then There Were Eight
Sudden flood of candidates leaves only one empty trustee seat
"...Two days ago, there were five Austin ISD Board of Trustee seats on the November 4 ballot,..."

Aug. 12, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD: First Candidates File
One incumbent, one regular face confirmed, but still many vacancies
"...two candidates have filed paperwork to become an Austin ISD trustee in the Nov. 4 election. That means, so..."

July 29, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Big Money Hits AISD Elections
Huge cash from IT millionaires, teacher PAC in trustee reports
"...elections, everyone forgot there are no limits in Austin ISD campaigns. The latest finance reports show that big money..."

Oct. 16, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD: Shakeup on West Sixth
Superintendent shuffles cabinet after retirements
"...school year will see a new cabinet for Austin ISD Superintendent Meria Carstarphen. With five retirements and two staffers..."

June 21, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The History of an IDEA
Factchecking the AISD trustees' op-ed claims
"...The Austin ISD board of trustees may be trying to put a..."

Dec. 28, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Says Yes to Teacher Pay Raise
AISD Prop. 1 passes, even though state makes it as tough as possible
"...costs in last night's ballot. In the often-overlooked Austin ISD Prop. 1 vote, the 3.9-cent per $100 valuation property..."

Nov. 5, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD and Ike
Classes resume Monday as school district moves evacuees.
"...post-Hurricane Ike clean-up looking like a long job, Austin ISD is preparing for the complex job of being both..."

Sept. 14, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Two Schools of Thought
The upcoming ACC and AISD elections share a ballot but address different challenges
"...voters will choose trustees for the boards of Austin ISD and Austin Community College in two coinciding but very..."

April 30, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large
Candidate Gus Garcia takes on the school district
"...has five low-performing high schools ("Naked City: Garcia Rates AISD 'Unacceptable,'" Oct. 19). As "low performing" is used by..."

Nov. 2, 2001 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Historic Pease Elementary Becoming Child Care Center for AISD Teachers
Pease rises from the ashes with federal renovation funding
"...life. On Sept. 1, Rep. Lloyd Doggett joined Austin ISD leaders at Pease Elementary School, closed in 2020, to..."

Sept. 4, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Has AISD Cleared its Special Education Backlog, or Not?
After July 1 deadline, 77 evaluations still not complete
"...On June 30, Austin ISD made an announcement: its once-egregious backlog of hundreds of..."

July 7, 2021 News Post by Clara Ence Morse

AISD Decides: Back-to-School Means On Campus, In Person, No Virtual Learning
District cites funding fears after Lege's failure to act
"...When summer vacation ends and Austin ISD students go back to school, they will indeed return..."

June 18, 2021 News Post by Clara Ence Morse

Anti-LGBTQ Church Out at AISD
After a year of protests, Celebration Church is moving on
"...Celebration Church will no longer rent facilities with Austin ISD, a spokesperson for the church confirmed to the Chronicle..."

Aug. 21, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

RIP Gus Garcia, Austin’s First Elected Hispanic Mayor
Civic and education leader dies at 84
"...Council member, and was also the first Hispanic Austin ISD trustee and board president...."

Dec. 17, 2018 News Post by Michael King

Turn Out the Lights, the Election's Over
New Council, AISD, ACC boards set for action in 2019
"...Singh and Stephanie Gharakhanian will be joining the Austin ISD and Austin Community College boards of trustees...."

Dec. 11, 2018 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Finding Funds for School Mental Health
Foundations help save 16 campus-based clinics

Oct. 19, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Zavala Families Facing the Future
As Austin ISD modernizes one Eastside campus, others remain fearful
"...A vote last month by AISD's board of trustees to approve a $25 million modernization..."

Oct. 19, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Election Results: Meat and Potatoes
Travis County, Austin ISD come up big on bond projects
"...finances, without raising the overall tax rate. Lake Travis ISD Super­intendent Dr. Brad Lancaster called the results "clear indications..."

Nov. 10, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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