Austin Monitor – Sam Zern

As under-enrollment trend continues, AISD searches for ways to keep kids and money in district

Originally published August 2, 2018 for the Austin Monitor The Austin Independent School District’s enrollment numbers are predicted to continue their downward trend in the coming school year, affecting long-term district decisions regarding budgeting and other financial policy. According to the most recent demographic study, the district will lose an estimated 4,266 students by 2026. […]

Austin Monitor, Education

AISD shows progress despite state falling short of educational goals

Originally published August 1, 2018 for the Austin Monitor According to a recent white paper from the outcomes working group at the Texas Education Agency, Texas is falling short of Gov. Greg Abbott’s “60×30 Goal.” The goal’s intent is that by 2030, 60 percent of Texan adults aged 25-34 will possess a postsecondary degree. So […]