The University of Texas System’s Board of Regents unanimously approved Thursday a rule requiring its universities to ensure students can graduate without studying “unnecessary controversial subjects,” despite warnings it could leave them less prepared for the real world. The rule also requires faculty to disclose in their syllabi the topics they plan to cover and […]
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AISD turns to land sales in response to budget gaps, fueling community pushback
Some trustees cited community concerns about the Brooke site’s future, the intentions of the developers and the fate of current tenants.
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Austin ISD exits state oversight of special education after years of scrutiny
The TEA agreement followed findings that Austin ISD routinely missed legally required deadlines to evaluate students for special education services.
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Here for change: Central Texas students unite to push for ‘ICE out’
In a rare show of unity, students in districts across Central Texas have rallied together to protest immigration enforcement despite state pushback.
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Texas families can now apply for private school vouchers. Here’s what to know.
Families filed applications for more than 42,000 students on the opening day of submissions. The application period will close March 17
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Austin ISD seeks to exit more than $70 million in bond contracts for closing schools
Adjusting contracts that account for much of the remaining commitments could reduce the final amount of bond money spent on closing schools to closer to $41 million.
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Texas Education Agency warns districts of potential state takeovers for “encouraging” student protests
The state education agency issued guidance to districts after Gov. Greg Abbott directed its commissioner to investigate the student protests of killings by federal agents.
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The state is investigating AISD over ICE walkouts. What happens now?
Hundreds of Austin ISD students walked out of school on Friday to protest ICE, prompting Gov. Greg Abbott to call for a Texas Education Agency investigation.
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Hill Elementary renovation faces $30M gap as costs rise, parents push for answers
Rising costs and budget errors leave Hill Elementary’s renovation short, prompting parents to demand clarity.
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Three AISD schools might be run by charters. Here’s how that went for Mendez Middle School
As Austin ISD considers charter partnerships to avoid state takeover, Mendez Middle School’s return offers a glimpse of what works and what’s at stake for three struggling schools.
