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AISD's plan to close schools prompts discussion on boosting equity in Austin public schools
The Austin School Board approved its guidelines for closing and consolidating schools Monday night, but much of the discussion ahead of the vote just before midnight centered on increasing equity in Austin public schools. Trustees Ann Teich and Jayme Mathias…
AISD • By Claire McInerny, KUT • May 22, 2019
To better market its schools, Austin ISD is turning to Realtors
Two dozen Realtors sit in the bleachers of the Burger Athletic Center, eating pastries and sipping on coffee. They’re listening to administrators from the Austin Independent School District preview the day ahead, which is a six-hour tour of schools in…
AISD • By Claire McInerny, KUT • May 2, 2019
Here are the regions Austin ISD is using in its plan to close schools
Austin Independent School District announced in February its plan to close and consolidate some schools. Now it has a clear plan for how to choose which schools. To make this decision, AISD administrative staff divided the district into seven regions.…
AISD • By Claire McInerny, KUT • Apr 29, 2019
Austin ISD removes Andrews principal accused of discriminating against immigrant parents
The Austin Independent School District has removed Andrews Elementary Principal Gabriela Soto after parents and teachers accused her of discriminating against immigrant parents. A group of school advocates held a press conference Monday to publicize the accusations. Parents said Soto…
AISD • By Claire McInerny, KUT • Apr 12, 2019
Activists demand action after Andrews principal is accused of bias against immigrant parents
A dozen community activists assembled outside Andrews Elementary School in East Austin Monday to demand the school district do more about Andrews’ principal, who is accused of discriminating against immigrant parents. The Austin Independent School District is investigating Gabbie Soto…
AISD • By Sangita Menon, KUT • Apr 10, 2019
Austin ISD board approves process to close some schools by August 2020
The Austin Independent School District’s board of trustees voted unanimously Monday to move forward with a plan for closing and consolidating schools. The decision to close schools comes as the district continues to face declining enrollment. Demographic reports show enrollment…
AISD • By Claire McInerny, KUT • Feb 26, 2019
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Austin ISD board members push back on short timeline to close schools
The Austin Independent School District’s board of trustees is balking at the administration’s plan to announce school closures by summer. AISD has lost more than 6,000 students in the past six years, and enrollment is projected to continue its decline.…
AISD • By Claire McInerny, KUT • Feb 13, 2019
Task force recommends Austin ISD cut magnet programs, consolidate schools to save money
A task force created by the Austin Independent School District released a report outlining budget cuts and ways the district can bring in more money. Some of the more dramatic recommendations are redrawing attendance zones, closing schools and cutting magnet…
AISD • By Claire McInerny, KUT • Jan 8, 2019
Austin ISD budget document suggests consolidating 12 schools to cut costs
Facing a shortfall and declining enrollment, the Austin Independent School District is considering consolidating schools, among other options, to cut its deficit by as much as $55 million over the next few years. A budget document sent to the Austin…
AISD • By Andrew Weber, KUT • Dec 13, 2018
Austin teachers fear less planning time, increased class sizes
About two dozen teachers showed up to the Nov. 26 meeting of the Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees to voice their concerns about a proposal floated by the district that would reduce the teacher-to-student ratio in middle schools…
AISD • By Jack Craver • Dec 3, 2018
AISD board approves one Confederate name change, delays others
Eight months after voting to find new names for five facilities named after veterans of the Confederate military, the Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees on Monday approved renaming one building, but punted on the remaining four. As a…
AISD • By Jack Craver • Nov 28, 2018
Austin ISD faces unpopular options to fix budget: Closing schools and redrawing boundaries
It’s time for the Austin Independent School District to do something drastic to improve its financial situation, says a member of a task force studying its budget. On the table: closing schools and changing boundaries. “There are some really key…
