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Return of the MACC
After the pandemic closure and delayed construction, the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center will finally reopen
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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Has TEA Set the Stage to Take Over Austin ISD?
The district’s application for relief from accountability has been denied
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Making the Grade
STAAR tests are high-stakes for Texas school districts. Is it a good idea to outsource the scoring to machines?
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Montserrat Garibay Wins HD 49 Runoff in Dem Primary
After a close March election, the union leader bests longtime politician Kathie Tovo
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AISD Proposes Cutting Over 200 Full-Time Positions
Alterations to some employees’ stipends, teachers’ planning periods, and more
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What’s a Bigger Threat to Texas Public Ed: Private School Vouchers or Charter Schools?
Democratic candidates for State Board of Education split on the public charter school question
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Ten Commandments in Public School Classrooms Ruled Constitutional
Lake Travis and Dripping Springs ISD are now required to implement the state law
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Where the Austin Area Stands With ICE Partnerships
Travis County has yet to sign, but Bastrop, Caldwell, and more show enthusiasm
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Despite Pushback, Texas Advances Controversial Social Studies Curriculum
Critics say the draft inappropriately emphasizes Christianity and state history
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AISD to Close Historic School Campus in 2028
Oak Springs and Blackshear communities to become a new school
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What Does the Future Hold for Six Closing AISD Campuses?
Community members want a voice in determining future property use