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Coming Up Lemons

The House Bill on public school finance goes to the floor, and it's all about tax cuts and slot machines

"...it has been to tighten the screws on public schools, cheerfully acknowledged to reporters that "most of my members'..."

May 7, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Lege Hopefuls Talk Schools

"...would cost you $18 million taken from the local schools. What I propose would bring in $78 million." Most..."

Oct. 18, 2002 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Austin Campuses Still Closed, But Not (Yet) for Sale

What to do with Austin's closed elementary schools?

"...But AISD officials say that, although the schools are gone, it isn't too late to listen to..."

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

No Mask, No Vax, No Entry? The Battle Between Local and State Leaders Continues.

Texas officials meddle with local COVID measures

"...mandates last week requiring face masks at all public schools, including colleges, in addition to city and county properties..."

Aug. 20, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Where to Find Meal Services During Austin's School Closures

School districts distributing free meals for students, parents

"...As Texas schools prepare to shut down through April 3 – either..."

March 21, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

State Board of Education Brings a New Anti-Sex Circus to Town

Anti-choice, anti-LGBTQ, and creationism advocates to help revise Texas public schools’ sex education

"...curriculum standards, which include sex education for Texas public schools. Though the Capitol remained calm this past session, we..."

July 5, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Lawmakers Agree to Improve School Funding

Full-day pre-K, financial assistance, and more to support the state's public schools

"...both parties insisted the historic investment in Texas public schools would be transformative...."

May 31, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

House Rolls Out School Finance Bill

Republican leaders propose $9 billion in funding for public schools over the next two years

"...March 5, proposing $9 billion in funding for public schools over the next two years, on top of $2..."

March 8, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

AISD Trustees: Slow Down on School Closures

Concerns raised over facilities plan timeline, community engagement

"...ambitious facilities plan from district leaders that would identify schools for potential consolidation or closure by June...."

Feb. 12, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

This umpteenth iteration of He Who Steals From the Rich to Give to the Poor puts its dumbness front and center

"...unpronounceable name is played for cringeworthy laughs – quickly schools “The Hood” in the finer points of close-quarter archery..."

Nov. 21, 2018 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

2018 Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Documentaries – Program B

Horror and hope in America's underdog communities

"...is part of the wave of restaurants and catering schools that look to former prison inmates for staff. That..."

Feb. 9, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

In an Orthodox Jewish community, a father struggles to retain custody of his son

"...required to sympathize with Menashe’s predicament. Director Weinstein wisely schools the audience in the ways of the ultra-orthodox by..."

Sept. 1, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

AISD Campuses: Mostly in Good Standing

97% of district schools reach state targets for accountability

"...details. The good news is that 97% of all schools reached state targets and were classified as either having..."

Aug. 18, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Texas Charters, Turkish Coup?

Crackdown on Gülen movement comes to Texas

"...Charter schools have been blamed for many things, but never insurrection...."

July 20, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Chicago-based, Jewish philanthropist Julius Rosenwald is profiled

"...a Chicago-based, Jewish philanthropist who spent his fortune building schools for impoverished southern blacks during the Jim Crow era..."

Oct. 9, 2015 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Ethan Hawke pilots drones over Afghanistan from a trailer in the Nevada desert

"...views of American tableaux – suburban tract houses, elementary schools, interstate highways – that mimic similar sky-high perspectives just..."

June 12, 2015 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Carstarphen Could Be Gone By May

Austin ISD super informs board of quick exit, need for interim chief

"...she was the sole finalist to lead Atlanta Public Schools. Now she is telling AISD trustees she could be..."

March 31, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Thundersleet Brings Late Starts (Updated)

Another night of freezing conditions delays primary voting hours

"...to primary voting in today's elections, while yet again schools and campuses will be locked until late...."

March 3, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Elementary, My Dear Dramatist

Third graders' tales come alive on the Paramount stage

"...but not so the budding bards in Austin's elementary schools. Several of them will have their tales performed on..."

Dec. 19, 2012 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Brooklyn Castle

"...The chess geeks at most schools might occupy the bottom rung of the social ladder,..."

Nov. 2, 2012 Movie Review by Nora Ankrum

'At the Snap of a Finger'

Anti-IDEA activists keep up due diligence for AISD

"...Think the fight over IDEA Public Schools is over? Think again. At Monday night's Austin ISD..."

Feb. 1, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Meeting in the Rain

Eastside supporters gather outside Allan as board dithers

"...warm meeting room tonight to discuss the IDEA Public Schools proposal, but supporters of keeping Eastside Memorial a true..."

Dec. 19, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Martin Scorsese steps outside his comfort zone to create an effects-heavy children’s film set in France – and winds up creating one of his most splendid and personal films.

"...to the director’s heart. In the process, Scorsese also schools other filmmakers and viewers in the use of 3-D..."

Nov. 25, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Thunder Soul tells the story of the Kashmere Stage Band, and before the film is through this high school band you’ve never heard of will have earned a top spot on your personal hit parade.

"...argument for the value of arts education in public schools will ignite a fervor that no speech, declaration, or..."

Sept. 30, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Allies vs. Bullies

What can you do to stem the tide of bullying?

"...allies can help address the issue of bullying in schools. It's a fine launch for Gay Place's first Hump..."

Sept. 29, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Julie Gillis

Point Austin: Learning From Experience

The things they won't tell you in Texas schools

"...accuracy; it's about maintaining reactionary pressure on the public schools, ignoring much more substantive issues like adequate resources and..."

Sept. 24, 2010 News Column by Michael King

Off the Cuff and in Your City

A roundup of Austin improv schools

"...country – is also home to several professional improv schools. This is the natural progression of a scene that's..."

Aug. 28, 2009 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

TPPF Conference

Conservative conference points toward next Legislature

"...of consensus with a heated exchange about urban charter schools. Wilson charged they are failing because they're underfunded, overregulated,..."

Jan. 18, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Researchers Find Drug Testing Doesn't Deter Student Use

Random drug testing of high school athletes does not reduce their level of self-reported drug use.

"...Walters said. According to the ONDCP, more than 1,000 schools across the country now use “the preventative power of..."

Oct. 28, 2007 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Beauty Academy of Kabul

This documentary shows how real power flows not from the barrel of a gun but rather a can of hairspray.

May 26, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

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Cheer Up Charlies

Yeehawties: A Honky-Tonk Pool Party at Austin Motel

SEC ceremony w/ Pitbull
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