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 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aisdxp/message

Candace and Cuitlahuac take a look at the infection rates for kids in Travis County schools, breakdown snap decisions made by leadership, reflect on the board officer elections, and share a service opportunity which you can learn more about by visiting www.sparkchangeproject.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aisdxp/message

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.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aisdxp/message

Candace and Cuitlahuac catch up on the latest education news as communities try to stay alive and educated during a global pandemic. In this episode: AISD family survey, state testing, Social Media "civil" war, teacher accommodations, and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aisdxp/message

The Texas State Board of Education is revising the Science and Health/Sexual Education standards. The SBOE is engaged in erasure of climate change and refusal to include any acknowledgement of LGBTQIA+ community. Science and Sex Ed teacher Geoff Carlisle explains how people can let their voices be heard in this curriculum update and why inclusive standards are so important. Candace and Cuitlahuac also bring you Hot Takes on the latest Covid-19 pandemic re-opening news, reflect on the results of the school board election. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aisdxp/message

Four Austin ISD teachers speak candidly about their circumstances, the choices they've made, and what they'd like to see moving forward in this time of teaching and learning in a pandemic. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aisdxp/message

The missed opportunity to reimagine school with a focus towards equity. Texas Education Agency’s ever evolving guidance gives permission to districts to end virtual learning with a 14 day notice. Waxahachie ISD’s assault on public education. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aisdxp/message

Candace and Cuitlahuac give you their hot take on the candidates for Austin ISD Board of Trustees and reflect on their endorsements. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aisdxp/message

Austin ISD At-Large Trustee Candidate Noelita Lugo --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aisdxp/message

Austin ISD District 8 Trustee Candidate Jared Breckenridge --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aisdxp/message