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..."
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March 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon
Relays, Rides, and Rasslin' Headline This Week's Community Events
Recommended happenings around town
"...Saturday 23, Austin ISD Performing Arts Center..."
March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott
Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...Recruiting Young Teachers: Hutto ISD is addressing its teacher shortage with an innovative K-12..."
March 15, 2024 News Feature
Book Bans Get Pushback at SXSW
“We're organizing around this because who else is doing it?”
"...outlook. “What we're seeing is school districts like Katy ISD, which is near Houston, Dallas ISD, where we were..."
March 12, 2024 SXSW Post by Brant Bingamon
Austin ISD Reduces Budget Deficit by Half
Meanwhile, special ed students are still struggling
"...The good news: Austin ISD is on track to reduce its $52 million deficit..."
March 1, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon
Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...Lake Travis Being Book Banny: Lake Travis ISD officials are looking to update campus library websites and..."
March 1, 2024 News Feature
Austin ISD Has Cleared Its Evaluation Backlog for Special Ed Students
The district is fixing its special education department
"...Austin’s public school system has cleared a major hurdle..."
Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon
Lunar New Year Parties, OUTsider Fest, and More Recommended Community Events
Get out the vote and more this week
"...the Year of the Dragon, symbolizing power, strength, and wisdom. Celebrate new beginnings and opportunities at a celebration that..."
Feb. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott
Texas Council on Family Violence Names Austin Teen Activist of the Year
AISD senior raises awareness about dating violence
"...Texas Council on Family Violence (TCFV) will present Austin ISD senior Ingrid Smith the activist of the year award..."
Feb. 14, 2024 News Post by Madeline Duncan
Austin ISD Celebrates Hiring of New Superintendent
And worries about slow progress in reading, math
"...since last January. He started his education career with AISD in 2018 as the chief of construction, facilities, and..."
Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon
Carnaval to Chili Cook-Off: This Week's Recommended Community Events
A kickoff for Black History Month, Mean Girls trivia, a farewell to boobies, and more
"...a shark photographer, author, and conservationist. – Kat McNevins AISD Info Meeting..."
Feb. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott
Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...at Creedmoor Elementary School in partnership with Del Valle ISD on Wednesday. The new program provides pantry staples after..."
Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature
Longtime City Council Member Kathie Tovo Announces Run for Mayor
Mayor Kirk Watson has not yet announced his re-election bid
"...creating the Sobering Center and her work with Austin ISD as hallmarks of her Council tenure. "You can also..."
Jan. 18, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders
As Deadline Nears, Austin ISD Works Through Backlog for Special Ed Services
Evaluations are picking up speed
"...We're getting a clearer picture of the progress the..."
Jan. 19, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon
State Grid Weathered Cold Snap Despite Record Demand
All-time highs and lows
"...County affecting 6,000 customers and delayed starts to Austin ISD classes, Austin's daily flow was largely unaltered. EMS only..."
Jan. 19, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher
Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...Bastrop ISD Incentivizes Reading With Book Vending Machines: In more good..."
Jan. 12, 2024 News Feature
Austin ISD Formalizes Changes to District Goals Demanded by State
Two score card goals are jettisoned
"...its back. At the last meeting of 2023, Austin ISD's board of trustees voted to approve a new set..."
Dec. 29, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon
We Have an Issue: Merry Chronmas! Enjoy Our Little Reindeer Games!
Special games issue to keep you entertained over the holidays
"...AISD Makes It Official: Austin ISD voted to name Matias..."
Dec. 22, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones
Austin ISD Names Matias Segura Lone Finalist for Superintendent
Two standing ovations at Dec. 14 meeting
"...The Austin ISD board of trustees voted last night to name Segura..."
Dec. 15, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon
Under New TEA Requirements, Austin ISD Meetings Are Flying By
50% of meeting time must be focused on student outcomes
"...The Austin ISD Board of Trustees' meetings have included a lot of..."
Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon
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
Top 10 News Stories of 2023: Austin vs. The State of Texas
In our Top 10 biggest stories this year, a theme emerged
"...Texas. The Texas Education Agency all but forced Austin ISD to accept a monitor, the Texas Department of Transportation..."
Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson
Breaking Down What the HOME Initiative’s Passing Means for Austin
Council approves HOME phase one, looks ahead to phase two
"...people earning similar incomes (starting pay for an Austin ISD teacher is about $59,000 per year; a 2023 Redfin..."
Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Horror of Austin Shooting Spree Sparks President’s Call for Gun Reform
Shane James shot his parents and four others seemingly at random
"...James Sr., in San Antonio. At 10:40am Tuesday, Austin ISD police Sgt. Val Barnes reported being shot in the..."
Dec. 7, 2023 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson
Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...a shooting spree in South Austin Tuesday. An Austin ISD police officer was injured in a shooting at Northeast..."
Dec. 8, 2023 News Feature
Meet “Lone Star Governance,” the Model Austin ISD Must Now Operate Under
Testing, testing, testing
"...Those who understand the agreement that Austin ISD struck with the Texas Education Agency in September know..."
Nov. 24, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon
Interim Austin ISD Superintendent Likely to Become Permanent
District won’t hold a national search
"...there will be a new, permanent superintendent at Austin ISD by early December. And it'll probably be the current..."
Nov. 24, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon
State of Texas Requiring AISD to Eliminate Specific Goals for Economically Disadvantaged Black Students
Austin ISD’s official goals to be "retooled"
"...Texas Education Agency monitor era is underway at Austin ISD. One of the first steps is to eliminate race-..."
Nov. 17, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon
Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...AISD Completes Overdue Special Ed Evaluations: Austin ISD has met..."
Nov. 10, 2023 News Feature
Opinion: A True Public Dialogue Is Needed About Taxpayer-Funded Corporate Giveaways
Governments that give incentives need to make sure they we getting as much as possible – our money’s worth
"...When NXP approached Austin ISD in 2022 for a major tax abatement under another..."
