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Two AISD Schools Got Fifth F Scores. State Intervention Could Follow.
State law now allows the Texas Education Agency to take over the district
Sammie Seamon
Sammie Seamon is a news staff writer at the Chronicle covering education, climate, and other local stories. She was born and raised in Austin (and AISD), and loves this city like none other. She holds a master’s in literary reportage from the NYU Journalism Institute and has previously reported bilingually for Spanish-language readers.
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Can AISD Steer Clear of State Takeover?
Accountability scores release this week. What’s next for the district is less certain.
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What to Know About AISD Trustee Elections
Who’s running, and how a state takeover might impact races
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What Could State Takeover Mean for Austin? Ask Fort Worth ISD.
The district’s elected board president describes takeover pains, how Austin can prepare
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AISD to Close Paredes Middle School
District closes 12th school this year to stave off takeover, ends nonprofit partnership
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Texas GOP Hopes to Ban IVF, Surrogacy in Next Year’s Legislative Session
An Austin IVF doctor says the methods don’t intersect with abortion concerns
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Austinites Honor Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, Demand ICE Accountability
The Houston resident and father was shot and killed by federal agents last week
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Families Can Buy Bible Studies, AI Classes, More With Private School Vouchers
Public school advocates call for greater academic accountability and transparency on how program’s $1 billion funding can be spent
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14 Years After DACA’s Inception, Dreamers Are Facing Renewal Delays, Job Loss, Deportation
While the program’s future in Texas lingers in a district court
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Republican-Majority SBOE Approves Bible-Infused Required Reading Lists and Social Studies Curriculum
Texas will require public school children to read the Bible and learn revised history
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AISD Approves Sweeping Districtwide Cuts, Keeps Librarians
Trustees approved the district’s budget for the 2026-2027 school year as threat of takeover looms