EDUCATION
Voters to decide on $2.44 billion AISD bond package
The front of the Texas State Capitol on a sunny day in September.
Texas aims to tie community college funding to student outcomes, increase need-based financial aid
The AISD board will vote on an ordinance establishing the 2022-23 tax rate Sept. 29, less than two months after unanimously approving a $2.44 billion bond package election. (Zach Keel/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin ISD board to vote on 2022-23 tax rate at next meeting
AISD trustees discussed disciplinary data during a Sept. 1 meeting. (Zach Keel/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin ISD data shows district progress on addressing disproportionate discipline, Black students continue to be over represented
Austin ISD plans to provide Wi-Fi coverage for students within at least 1 mile of select campuses on the city's east side. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Austin ISD to launch Project Lighthouse to expand free Wi-Fi for hundreds of students
School bus with a stop sign sticking out.
Bus driver shortage impacting Dripping Springs ISD as students return to school
The Dripping Springs ISD board of trustees selected the $481.1 million bond package over two other proposals. (Olivia Aldridge/Community Impact Newspaper)
Dripping Springs ISD board of trustees sends $481.13M bond package to November election
Five of the nine board seats are up for re-election, with incumbents Arati Singh and Geronimo Rodriguez running for re-election. (Zach Keel/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin ISD to hold off on superintendent search until after November election
Bowie High School, AISD's largest school, received an overall rating of A in its 2022 accountability ratings. (Zach Keel/Community Impact Newspaper)
Here's a breakdown of Austin ISD's 2022 TEA accountability ratings
School boards provide local governance of their school districts and can only take action by a majority vote at public meetings. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
How local school boards function in Texas, how to get involved
Dripping Springs ISD maintained its performance level from before the coronavirus pandemic, receiving an A rating from the TEA in its accountability ratings. (Courtesy Pexels)
Here's a breakdown of Dripping Springs ISD's 2022 TEA accountability ratings
Exterior of the Texas Education Agency building at sunset.
For the first time in three years, TEA releases A-F ratings for Texas schools
The bond would go toward expanding workforce training in high-demand fields, such as advanced manufacturing, including a $200 million advanced manufacturing and skilled trades center. (Courtesy Austin Community College)
Austin Community College board calls $770M bond for November election
An American flag and the Texas flag on a flagpole.
Texas ranks 45th in the nation for overall child well-being, new data shows
From left: Interim Superintendent Anthony Mays, District 3 Trustee Kevin Foster and board of trustees President Geronimo Rodriguez Jr. discuss the largest bond package in AISD history. (Zach Keel/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin ISD board of trustees add $2.44B bond package to November election
AISD Board of Trustees members return from receiving legal advice during executive session at an Aug. 9 meeting. (Zach Keel/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin ISD Board of Trustees to decide whether $2.25B bond package will go to voters in November
A male student looks forward in a classroom.
Record percentage of Texas teachers considering quitting, survey shows
Side view of a building and driveway
Valor Public Schools changes name to Valor Education
The approved FY 2023 budget will help build the Rio Grande and Highland Campuses. (Courtesy Austin Community College)
Austin Community College approves FY 2022-23 budget