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Austin ISD on Edge as State Considers Takeover | Austin News
Austin ISD faces potential state takeover after two middle schools hit their fifth straight F rating, triggering a 2015 law that forces either campus closure or full district takeover. While the district improved overall from a C to a B, it still has more failing campuses than any other in Texas. Mayor Kirk Watson is rallying support, highlighting progress and Superintendent Segura’s efforts, while the district races to appeal scores by September 11th. Past cases show varied outcomes — some schools closed, others got improvement plans or charter partnerships. The Education Commissioner’s…
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