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AISD Teachers and Staff Raise Concerns About Reassignment Process
Despite district reassurances of job security, layoff worries persist
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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Tens of Thousands March Against Trump Administration at Austin’s No Kings Rally
No cults, no crowns
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Texans Vote on a $20 Billion Investment in Water
Prop 4 funds water projects but experts encourage watching where the money goes
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AISD Board Deliberates Over School Closures and Rezoning
Parents question if AISD closures will actually avoid state takeover
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AISD Parents and Students Brace for School Closures as Board Prepares to Vote
Closures and new district zones mean thousands of students will start 2026 school year somewhere new
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Tim Walz, Vicente Fox, Pete Buttigieg Join Texas Tribune Festival
Full lineup announced for Nov. 13-15 politics fest
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Austin ISD Announces School Closure Recommendations
Buildings will close next school year and students reassigned
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AISD Board Cuts State-Mandated Reporting
When they could be talking about impending school closures …
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Children Learning English Will Be Disproportionately Affected by AISD Overhaul
28 out of 33 AISD schools with “unacceptable” scores are dual-language campuses
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Providers Are Still Mailing Abortion Pills to Texans
Tensions between Texas and states with laws protecting abortion providers ramps up
Posted inMusic
S.G. Goodman, Grahamstock, and HAAM Day Headline the Week’s Crucial Concerts
There are sounds to be found out there
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Museum Day, Drag Fest, and Some Vibes in Our Recommended Events
The weekend has no shortage of arty things to do
