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Texas Might Rid Itself of STAAR Tests in 2026 After All
Bill to replace STAAR with a new testing system is on the agenda
Dobie Middle School
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Time’s Almost Up for Austin ISD’s Three Poorest-Rated Schools
Can AISD turn things around before the state takes over?
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Bracing for School Closures
AISD says all schools at risk, but parents worry for poor areas
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Educators Hate It, So Why Is Texas Keeping the STAAR Test Alive?
Behind efforts to eliminate the state test that stresses kids out and shuts schools down
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Fearing State Takeover, Austin ISD Plans to Replace Middle School Teachers
New staff planned for three poor-performance schools
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Opinion: AISD Officials, Lamar Parents Should Learn From the Past
As AISD decides the fate of Dobie Middle School, school officials and Lamar Middle School parents should consider the past closure of Anderson High to ensure that history does not
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AISD Superintendent Considers Moving Hundreds of Students From Dobie to Lamar Middle School
Parents and staff worry as AISD avoids possible state takeover
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One Week After Warning of School Consolidations, AISD May Have Its First Target
Dobie Middle School low test scores create risk of TEA takeover
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AISD’s Therapy Provider Struggles to Meet Demand Amid Mental Health Crisis
Students and parents find help is out of reach
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Equity, Clarity Sought in School Changes Process
(UPDATED) AISD hears from parents at both East and Westside schools
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AISD Accountability: Good News and Bad
New rating system poses challenges for educators, stakeholders alike
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Johnston High School Gets Another Chance
Acting education commissioner says AISD can keep Johnston open another year
