Austin ISD Faces State Takeover Threat | Texas News

Austin ISD’s two middle schools, Webb and Burnet, have just received their fifth straight failing grade — triggering a potential state takeover. The district attempted to avoid intervention by partnering with an outside group, but the Texas Education Agency rejected that plan. Now, with the Commissioner of Education poised to act — possibly replacing leadership or even closing schools — Austin is already scrambling: new leaders are in place, schedules are being overhauled, and struggling campuses are being merged. With only 30 days to appeal (limited to data errors) and final grades due in December, the clock is ticking for this beleaguered district and its students. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/778ac8ac5edaf4e2