Austin Current
Some Burnet and Webb parents say they were misled into signing school closure petitions. Will the signatures count?
TEA requires Austin ISD to verify that parents weren’t misled before certifying school closure petitions.
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The figure represents amounts raised by 13 candidates in both monetary and in-kind distributions.
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8mWebb PTA votes to delete posts challenging school closure petition, deepening divisions
A disputed leadership election and a 12-7 vote expose a deeper fight over whose voices represent Webb families.
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8mA surge in tax revenue from short-term rentals could boost arts funding in Austin
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8mBurnet and Webb could close. Their communities stand to lose more than schools.
After the two schools received their fifth failing rating this summer, one message is clear: Burnet and Webb middle schools will not be the same next year.