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The Politics of Annexation
Critics say ACC election unfair, but Austinites foot out-of-district bills
"...borders. But since its founding as part of Austin ISD in 1973, ACC's growth has come from residents of..."

April 22, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Closing the COVID Gap at AISD
Post-pandemic, not enough students can read well. How do we get out of this ditch?
"...Standardized test scores show that six in 10 Austin ISD elementary students aren’t reading at grade level – in..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Chronicle Endorsements
For the Nov. 4 General Election
"...Del Valle ISD Admin. Bldg., 5301 Ross (closed Oct. 31)..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

The May 15 Ballot
"...AISD GENERAL ELECTION..."

April 30, 2004 News Feature

Naked City
Amarillo ISD Superintendent warns Forgione: Greater accuracy in dropout reporting doesn't necessarily mean better ratings under the TEA's accountability system.
"...Pat Forgione, who's now laboring to restore credibility to AISD's dropout reporting system: Don't expect big rewards for your..."

Dec. 24, 1999 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Last AISD Board Meeting This School Year Covers Budget Plan, Underperforming Students
Yes, there will be a request to increase property taxes
"...saw this coming, but it looks certain that Austin ISD will ask homeowners to vote to increase property taxes..."

June 28, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The State Wants to Give More Schools F Ratings – To What End?
When TEA takes over
"...Those TEA takeovers have serious consequences. In Houston ISD – the largest school district in Texas – years..."

Aug. 4, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

SXSW EDU Takes on School Board Wars and Mental Health on Campus
Speakers take on top educational problems, March 7-10
"...racism and reckoning in that affluent Dallas suburb's Carroll ISD, will discuss the current environment with other reporters and..."

March 4, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Public Notice: Being Brave
School districts set to defy Abbott's political posturing
"...As reported elsewhere in this issue, Austin ISD Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde on Monday made the surprise announcement..."

Aug. 13, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Graduations Presage AISD's Return to In-Person Learning
As COVID-19 case counts drop and vaccination rates rise, the district looks to the fall
"...The school year is over, and thousands of Austin ISD students celebrated – in person – the end of..."

June 11, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Lone Dissenter
"...Dear Editor, Regarding your Austin ISD board Place 9 recommendation ["Chronicle Endorsements," Oct. 19]: I..."

Oct. 22, 2018 Postmarks

Election Results: How Did the Bonds Do?
Update: AISD, Travis County bonds break 70% support
"...on the ballot locally, including the $1 billion Austin ISD bond, $185 million across two propositions for Travis County,..."

Nov. 7, 2017 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Saving Austin's Schools
Nobody gets everything they want, but AISD’s bond may give everybody something they really need
"...Austin ISD's bond package has something for every campus, as well..."

Sept. 8, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Dec. 16 Run-Off Election
"...2-6pm LBJ Building, 111 E. 17th, 8am-5pm Del Valle ISD Admin., 5301 Ross Rd., 9am-6pm UT Flawn Academic Center,..."

Nov. 28, 2014 News Feature

Except for Eanes, Area School Bonds Win Big
Low turnout election sandwiched between primaries
"...biggest loss of the night was undoubtedly in Eanes ISD, where 55% of the 7,007 voters rejected an $89.5..."

May 16, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Food-O-File
Virginia B. Wood predicts a bright future for the budding chefs who took part in last week's Culinary Arts Career Conference
"...chef/restaurateurs Hoover Alexander and Rene Ortiz shared words of wisdom and encouragement to the students at the close of..."

May 24, 2013 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Travis County Early Voting
March 4 Primary Elections (Early Voting Feb. 19-29)
"...Round Rock ISD Performing Arts Ctr., 5800 McNeil Dr. (M-Sat., 7am-7pm)..."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Feature

Naked City
"...The ballot will also include board races for Austin ISD and Austin Community College; district proponents believe that particular..."

Jan. 16, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City
Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond
"...The Austin ISD board of trustees voted Monday to add sixth grade..."

Oct. 17, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Lawmakers Ask for Federal Help to Stretch Texas School Bond Dollars
Hitting the ceiling
"...more than $15 billion in bonds in 2022. (Austin ISD's package alone is $2.4 billion.) [inset-1]..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Madi Donham

Round Rock Crushes Far-Right Candidates Running for School Board
Progressives won the day
"...in their quest to take control of Round Rock ISD's Board of Trustees on Tuesday. The five – Christie..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Why AISD Wants and Needs a $2.4 Billion Bond Program
Equity is not cheap
"...The last time Austin ISD asked voters to approve a big bond package –..."

Oct. 7, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Safety Instructor Fired After Insulting Massacre Survivors
Caldwell County detective lost his job after his presentation at Lockhart High School
"...detective – and also the president of the Luling ISD Board – lost his job at Texas State University..."

Sept. 9, 2022 News Feature by Jordan Buckley

Anthony Mays Takes Over AISD as Supe Search Starts
New interim steps in after Elizalde's abrupt departure
"...The Austin ISD Board of Trustees on June 13 named Chief Schools..."

June 24, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

AISD Staff Protest for Higher Wages
As the district solidifies its budget, the protesters hope the board listens to their demands
"..."Whose schools? Our schools!" protesters chanted outside Austin ISD's central offices at I-35 and Ben White Boulevard during..."

May 6, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Round Rock Superintendent Put on Leave
Superintendent Hafedh Azaiez's paid leave is pending the results of an external investigation over abuse, fidelity allegations
"...A group of conservative Round Rock ISD parents celebrated the district's decision last week to place..."

Jan. 14, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

AISD Copes With Post-COVID Life
With falling enrollment, budget woes, and “behavioral events” maybe the kids aren’t alright
"...took to social media with their complaints, but Austin ISD says it's not the egregious invasion of privacy described..."

Nov. 26, 2021 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Back-to-School Brings New COVID-19 Records
Let there be masks
"...still mandatory in most local public schools, including Austin ISD and Austin Community College; the largest holdout district locally,..."

Aug. 27, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Under Fire, AISD Launches Plan to Fix Special Ed
District lays off evaluators, asks them to reapply
"...legal action over its handling of student evaluations, Austin ISD's Special Education Department has publicized an ambitious reform plan...."

May 7, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Election Ticker: Are We There Yet?
The latest – and last! – news from the campaign trail before Election Day
"...recall Adler commercial! – A.S. A Contest at Del Valle ISD..."

Oct. 30, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

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