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Austin parents should have say in future of failing schools, state takeover, superintendent says
Segura’s comments came during a candid one-on-one discussion with Austin Current Editor Melissa Taboada at The Texas Tribune Festival, where Segura addressed the threat of a state takeover, the…
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7mAustin ISD turns to teacher residents as it races to certify educators
More than 60% of residents stay in the district, helping Austin ISD build its teacher workforce
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11mTexas Dems vowed seismic education change. Here’s how schools could change for millions of students
The end to GOP dominance in Texas will likely have major implications for K-12 education policies, including the future of school vouchers and state takeovers.
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6m‘Political punching bag’: After years of conflict, Austin sees an opening with new Democratic leaders
The Austin City Council has been met with great state opposition for over a decade. Members think things are about to change.
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8mGina Hinojosa’s victory could change Austin ISD’s fate. But state law may stand in the way.
The Texas governor-elect and former AISD trustee has vowed to replace the state’s education commissioner, who decides state interventions.
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3mPamela Mathai, Cynthia Soliz advance to runoff for AISD’s District 9 seat
The District 9 At-Large seat is one of the Austin school district’s two districtwide representative positions.