Austin Schools Face State Takeover Pressure | Texas News

Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

Austin ISD’s two middle schools, Burnet and Webb, face a fifth straight F rating from the Texas Education Agency, putting the entire district on the brink of potential state takeover. Parents are demanding transparency, accountability, and a clear timeline for any TEA intervention — including how the district plans to appeal. They’re pushing for a student progress dashboard by campus and urgent proof that special education students are being properly served, especially after TEA oversight ended in February. With the state watching closely and families holding the district accountable, answers…