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Alternative education can cater to unique learning styles

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(Part 3)The Texas public school system is a $50 billion industry that educates millions, but it isn’t always the right option for every family. A growing number are opting to 'enroll' in less conventional ways of learning. From high-tech challenges to the comforts of home, more Texans are searching for and finding something different.

Alternative education can cater to unique learning styles

08/19/2011 12:40 PM

STAAR shakes up teaching methods statewide

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(Part Two) During the upcoming school year, students will transition standardized testing from Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) to State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR). It's a change that will include rigorous questions and finals-like exams for high school students.

STAAR shakes up teaching methods statewide

08/17/2011 10:24 AM

TCEA conference highlights technology in the classroom

Educators are helping each other learn just how beneficial technology can be in the classroom. At the Texas Computer Education Association conference at the Austin Convention Center this week, teachers will learn how iPads can help streamline classroom learning, among other high-tech teaching tips.

02/06/2012 05:21 PM

AISD back in black after budget balancing act

Austin school teachers will get to keep their jobs after the Austin Independent School District's school board announced good news Monday night. The board took the district out of a state of financial exigency almost a year after they declared it.

Updated 01/31/2012 10:12 AM

AISD doles out $16 million from leftover bond money

Monday night, the Austin Independent School District's school board laid out plans for $16 million of their $19 million surplus from a 2008 bond program. Members decided $10.7 million will be spent on necessary renovations and another $5.4 million will be spent on portions of the Facilities Master Plan, including IDEA charter school.

01/24/2012 10:05 AM

AISD board could vote to funnel $430K to IDEA charter program

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Trustees of the Austin Independent School District are expected to decide what to do with $16 million left over from a 2008 bond program. Among the expenditures under consideration is providing $430,000 to the controversial IDEA charter school program.

AISD board could vote to funnel $430K to IDEA charter program

01/23/2012 04:11 PM

Residents vocal over possible Waco ISD school closures

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One Central Texas school district is weighing its options in the face of an expected $3.4 million budget shortfall next school year. Last month the Waco ISD School Board announced it will start seeking public input on two school closing options.

Residents vocal over possible Waco ISD school closures

01/10/2012 08:30 AM

Much-debated IDEA program heads to AISD

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After another long meeting at Austin ISD headquarters Monday evening, the school board voted in favor of bringing the controversial IDEA charter program to Austin. Starting next school year, IDEA will convert several grades at Allan Elementary into an in-district charter school.

Updated 12/20/2011 11:06 AM

Latino coalition prostests AISD charter plan

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The group gathered Sunday to call for IDEA Charter's CEO to withdraw his proposal and to send a message to Austin Independent School District's board.

Latino coalition prostests AISD charter plan

12/17/2011 07:10 PM

AISD board postpones Eastside Memorial vote

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It was a surprise ending to Monday night's six-hour Austin Independent School District board meeting. Hundreds turned out for the final vote on the Facilities Master Plan. The massive overhaul of student campuses includes in-district charter schools and overcrowding in North Central elementary schools.

AISD board postpones Eastside Memorial vote

12/13/2011 08:40 AM

UT law dean forced to step down amid concerns

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Back in August, Sager announced he would be stepping down at the end of the year, but in a letter to faculty, UT President Bill Powers said he asked Dean Sager to step down sooner.

UT law dean forced to step down amid concerns

12/09/2011 10:42 AM

Carstarphen talks same-sex schools, Eastside Memorial resignation

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Austin Independent School District Superintendent Meria Carstarphen briefed the media Friday about a few of the fluctuating details of her Facilities Master Plan. During the meeting, the superintendent provided an update on a proposal within the plan to bring more same-sex schools to Austin. She also addressed the recent surprise resignation of Eastside Memorial principal, Joseph Caburn.

Carstarphen talks same-sex schools, Eastside Memorial resignation

12/02/2011 04:55 PM

Carstarphen: There will be no teacher layoffs this year

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In her State of the District speech, Austin Independent School District Superintendent Meria Carstarphen emphasized that the school district is on stable financial ground and there would be no layoffs this year. After last year's fiscal nightmare, teachers in attendance were relieved to hear the good news.

Carstarphen: There will be no teacher layoffs this year

11/30/2011 06:35 PM

Community voices opinion on AISD Facilites Master Plan

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About 50 people attended the AISD public hearing Monday night to discuss the Facilities Master Plan. The full board was not present, but Superintendent Meria Carstarphen was accompanied by two other board members.

Community voices opinion on AISD Facilites Master Plan

11/29/2011 10:51 AM

Charter school debate heats up at AISD

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IDEA Public Schools wants to convert East Side Memorial High School into an in-district charter school. Parents, teachers and community members voiced their opinions on the potential move during an AISD board meeting Monday night.

Updated 11/22/2011 05:56 PM

Baylor pre-med students get dose of 'Medical Spanish'

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Pre-med students at Baylor University are hoping to take their Spanish-speaking skills from the classroom to the exam room. An increasing number of students studying for the health care profession are taking a medical Spanish course to help prepare them to serve a growing Hispanic population.

Baylor pre-med students get dose of 'Medical Spanish'

Updated 11/22/2011 10:46 AM

Oral history helps preserve legacies of freedom

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As we pause to remember the service and sacrifice of our servicemen and women on Veterans Day, a special project is underway at Baylor University to preserve the experience of those who fought in World War II.