In this Blog Cast Candace shares some thoughts around middle school magnet/arts academy programing and its impact on neighborhood schools.

Candace and Cuitlahuac share their hot take on the latest regarding the new Northeast Middle School being built in the Mueller development, an what they know about issues at LBJ High School. They also talk about how district's hiring of a new General Counsel and who the new hire is, and their reaction to the district's plan for a bond election in fall of 2022.

Here are links to the stories we mention.

Northeast Middle School

LBJ

General Counsel

2022 Bond

Founder of Taju Learning, Alexandra Guilamo co-hosts this episode and gives her perspective on a range of topics including bilingual education, equitable funding of schools, the effect federal policy has on a local level, and how best for parents and community members can impact their children's education.

Ellison and Bavu Blakes, authors of the book El's Mirror, co-host this special episode of AISDXP.  They share the real-life events and their creative process behind writing their book, the meaning of Lion History, and what Netflix and Blockbuster have to do with the future of education. Buy the book El's Mirror by clicking here !

Candace & Cuitlahuac discuss an ongoing issue at Martin Middle School, the district's response to the Great Texas Snow Storm, and the ever growing number of Central Office resignations. 

Austin Chronicle article regarding special education in Austin ISD

Candace and Cuitlahuac get the download on upcoming board officer elections and why they're important from Paul Saldaña, former Austin ISD trustee, businessman, advocate, and philanthropist. Listen to find out our choice for AISD Board President, Vice President, and Secretary.