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Keep the kids in class

Marissa McGowan, Review Editor March 17, 2025

The Texas Education Agency has notified all districts that students must meet a 90% attendance requirement to receive credit for a class. This standard has not been reached by many students, and to address...

ART BY: Ava Weaver

Menstrual Drive

Ava Weaver, Dispatch Reporter March 13, 2025

A rolled-up piece of cotton might be dispensable to some, but it is hygienically vital for those with a menstrual cycle. But for many Austinites without a home or in unfavorable living conditions, accessing...

TikTok ban takes a toll on student’s day to day lives

Sydney Murphy, Dispatch Reporter March 13, 2025

In a surprising move that left students shocked, SCOTUS has upheld congresses law banning TikTok due to national security concerns. This decision left millions of American teens scrambling to find new...

Bowie scientists host elementary students for day of learning and fun

Bowie scientists host elementary students for day of learning and fun

Ava Weaver, Dispatch Reporter March 11, 2025

Last Friday, March 7th, first graders from Mills and Clayton Elementary flooded the Bowie hallways and science department classrooms to participate in the school's annual Science Day event. On this...

AISD moves to a different learning platform

AISD moves to a different learning platform

Sofia Yordanova, Dispatch Reporter February 26, 2025

In 2027, Google Classroom, a free education platform, will be making its debut in Austin Independent School District classrooms. Google Classroom an education-focused social feed with a similar infrastructure...

Texas legislation considers school funding

Texas legislation considers school funding

Sara Fowler, Dispatch Reporter February 25, 2025

English teacher Megan Holden watches her students file into her overcrowded classroom. At the same time, Texas representatives file into the capital, set to decide the path of education funding for the...

ART BY Layne Foxcroft

AISD prepares staff for new policies

Katie Grumet, News Editor February 21, 2025

Imagine sitting in class one day focused on your work and then being interrupted by a blaring announcement. 'We are now on hold'. Your teacher stops what they’re doing and checks that the door is locked....

Bowie adds behavioral program

Bowie adds behavioral program

Peyton Dorsey, News Editor February 17, 2025

Character Strong is a behavioral program put into place by Austin Independent School District (AISD) in response to a requirement from the Texas Education Agency (TEA). TEA investigated AISD’s compliance...

Bowie’s Choir Shines Bright at the UIL Contest

Bowie’s Choir Shines Bright at the UIL Contest

Ava Weaver, Dispatch Reporter February 14, 2025

Junior Darby Kendrick, along with 21 other choir students, participated in the annual UIL Region 18 Solo and Ensemble Contest on February 8.  Kendrick walked into a high school classroom to perform her...

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