Metz: Resilient, Resourceful, Remembered

The Harvard University dissertation by Mary S. Black about parental involvement at Metz and factors that have impacted the evolution of the school.

Mary S. Black's dissertation Historical Factors Affecting Mexican American Parental Involvement and Educational Outcomes: The Texas Environment from 1910-1996 discusses outside factors that have affected the nature of communities. In her section "The Battleground: The History of Metz Elementary School" she discusses topics pertaining to Metz such as bilingualism, the process of creating the new Metz building, and comparisons of the immediate Metz community from the early 20th century to late 20th century. This copy of Dr. Black's book was donated to the Metz Elementary Library by the author via Library Pat Kaplan, whose bookplate adorns the inside front cover.

Students and parents protest the school closure plan, claiming that the plan is "targeting communities of color". Photos from Austin American-Statesman.

Protests of the school board displayed the pride and outrage that the communities affected by the closure plan felt. Citing racism and unfair policies, children, parents, and staff rallied together to fight the plan. These images show the unique pride and intense bonds that are common within the Metz and allied communities throughout Austin.