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Critics suspicious of AISD bond election

Opponents raised their voices within hours of Austin Independent School District approving the biggest bond package in the district’s history. In May, voters will consider footing the bill for $892 million on school improvements.

02/26/2013 10:00 PM

Near $900M education bond in hands of Austin voters

It is now up to voters to decide if close to $900 million will go towards Austin schools. Monday night, AISD’s school board voted to put the item on the May ballot. YNN's Sebastian Robertson breaks down the issue.

02/26/2013 08:42 AM

Fixing Texas school finance may mean big price tag

Before declaring Texas' school finance system unconstitutional, District Judge John Dietz said Monday that it could cost as much as $2,000 extra per student to provide adequate educations to Texas students.

02/05/2013 04:19 PM

Judge: Texas school finance is unconstitutional

EDUCATION

Judge John Dietz ruled in favor of more than 600 school districts responsible for educating three-quarters of the state's 5 million-plus public school students.

Judge: Texas school finance is unconstitutional

Updated 02/04/2013 03:44 PM

AISD board approves single-gender schools in late night vote

EDUCATION

Some Austin ISD students could be going to single-gender schools by 2014. Late Monday night, the school board voted to turn two East Austin middle schools into single-gender campuses and create an additional all-boys school. YNN's Russell Wilde has more on what those decisions mean.

AISD board approves single-gender schools in late night vote

01/29/2013 08:42 AM

Time is now to voice opinions on hefty AISD bond package

EDUCATION

There are several public hearings coming up on a hefty bond package for the Austin Independent School District. The package calls for additional classrooms in a handful of area campuses, as well as a four new elementary schools and a new high school in South Austin.

Time is now to voice opinions on hefty AISD bond package

Updated 01/22/2013 11:02 AM

School finance trial to start back up after holiday break

EDUCATION

After a holiday break, the school finance trial is expected to resume next week. More than 600 school districts are suing the state, claiming that $5.4 billion in cuts to public education during the last legislative session have made funding inadequate.

School finance trial to start back up after holiday break

01/04/2013 05:03 PM

IDEA announces new plans for Austin

EDUCATION

Less than 24 hours after the Austin Independent School District voted to nullify its contract with IDEA charter schools, the nonprofit school operator told YNN it remains committed to Austin and plans to stay in town. Russell Wilde has more on what Monday night's decision means for both IDEA and AISD.

12/18/2012 02:50 PM

Pflugerville school board votes to uphold domestic partnership benefits

EDUCATION

The school board of the Pflugerville Independent School District upheld its decision to offer domestic partnership benefits, including partners of the same sex, for its employees by a vote of 5 to 1 Thursday. 1. An overflow crowd voiced their opinions, both for and against the decision. Legally, the board doesn't have to consider public feedback on employment benefits.

Pflugerville school board votes to uphold domestic partnership benefits

Updated 12/14/2012 11:28 AM

Texas school finance trial takes holiday break

EDUCATION

The Texas school finance trial is now on break for the holidays. More than 600 Texas school districts are suing the state after lawmakers cut $5.4 billion from public schools last year. State District Judge John Dietz says the trial will resume Jan. 7.

Texas school finance trial takes holiday break

12/13/2012 05:36 PM

AISD re-evaluates efficiency of vocational programs

EDUCATION

AISD officials are brainstorming ways to make it easier for students to take the vocational training of their choice, but say it would likely involve a bond proposal.

AISD re-evaluates efficiency of vocational programs

12/13/2012 01:28 PM

IDEA charter system still point of contention at AISD

EDUCATION

Just three months into the school year, the IDEA charter network remains a contested issue within the Austin Independent School District. Many students have withdrawn from the district’s first IDEA-branded school, Allan Elementary, while other parents say they don’t mind the IDEA system.

IDEA charter system still point of contention at AISD

12/03/2012 05:13 PM

Reforming higher ed could be top of mind next session

EDUCATION

Lawmakers and educators met Tuesday in Austin to address higher education challenges facing Texas and the United States. While many ideas were tossed around, YNN's Sebastian Robertson shows us the power to "follow through" with a solution may come this legislative session.

Reforming higher ed could be top of mind next session

11/27/2012 03:57 PM

AISD public hearing process frustrating for some

EDUCATION

The crowd was small, but still vocal at the latest Austin school district meeting.
AISD is gathering public comment on a number of changes going forward in the 2013-2014 school year. During a meeting Monday evening, most of the public debate was about how the decisions are made.

AISD public hearing process frustrating for some

11/27/2012 08:47 AM

AISD district officials discuss all boys school

EDUCATION

Where the Austin Independent school District might place an all boys campus was addressed in a public hearing Tuesday. YNN's Russell Wilde tells us why a South Austin neighborhood doesn't want its school re-purposed.