Austin ISD leaders unveiled the proposal last week, pointing to low academic growth. Students will be reassigned to Bailey and Mendez middle schools.
Acacia Coronado
Acacia Coronado is Austin Current's education reporter. She is a Texas native and has previously written for The Associated Press, The Texas Tribune and The Wall Street Journal, among others.
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Austin ISD saw a spike in student safety alerts. The reason may surprise you.
Researchers say Texas’ cell phone ban may have shifted student behavior onto monitored school devices.
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Paredes Middle School closure. Here’s what you need to know
Why Austin ISD wants to close Paredes Middle School, what happens next and what it means for students and staff.
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As state takeover pressure mounts, Austin ISD will close another middle school
Austin ISD plans to close Paredes Middle School as the district awaits pivotal state accountability ratings, district leaders announced Wednesday.
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As Austin ISD faces another turbulent year, one summer program helps children find their voice
As East Austin campuses face school closures and state pressures, the Freedom Schools program helps low-income students of color build reading skills and stability.
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Austin ISD ends turnaround partnership for three troubled schools as state takeover threat looms
After TEA rejected its partnership bid, Austin ISD ends the effort as three middle schools await ratings that could trigger state action.
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Austin ISD approved $205M in cuts. Here’s what changes for schools this fall
From bus routes to librarians, here’s what changed after the district approved its 2026-27 budget.
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Austin ISD charged thousands for public records as critics warn fees limit access
The district charged requestors over $172,000 in total between June 2025 and June 2026, according to a log of invoices obtained by Austin Current.
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Austin ISD’s deficit keeps changing. Here’s what the numbers actually mean
The district has thrown around a lot of budget numbers, with a shortfall surging from $19 million to $95 million. And what about that $181 million number? Here’s what changed and why bigger cuts may be ahead.
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Despite gains, Austin ISD takeover looms as key middle schools post low STAAR results
Burnet, Dobie and Webb middle schools improved on STAAR, according to results released by TEA on Tuesday, but low passing rates keep Austin ISD on the brink of state intervention.
