After reporting from The Texas Tribune, the office tasked with handing out vouchers clarified that families who do not complete a special education evaluation this year may have a chance to qualify for more funding in future years.
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To avoid state takeover, AISD weighs Texas Council for International Studies for failing schools
Austin ISD trustees will discuss Thursday whether to partner with the external operator at Dobie, Webb and Burnet middle schools to avoid state intervention.
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AISD remains silent on bidders as clock ticks on possible state takeover
The district is seeking an AG ruling to block the release of the charter applicants for three troubled middle schools.
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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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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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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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A fifth ‘F’ could change everything for Austin ISD, as Texas ramps up district takeovers
With three middle schools on the brink of another failing grade, Austin ISD considers turning the campuses into charters to avert a state takeover.