Austin ISD faces the possibility of a state takeover, raising urgent questions about the future of the district, local control and the families whose children attend its schools.
What happens when the state intervenes in a school district? Can a takeover improve student outcomes? And how much say do parents and communities have in the decisions that follow?
Join The Texas Tribune and Austin Current for two candid conversations with former school district leaders, education policy experts and Austin parent advocates. We’ll examine lessons from districts that have experienced state intervention, the decisions facing Austin ISD and what’s at stake.
Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and the program begins at 5 p.m. with two 45-minute panels, each including 15 minutes of moderated Q&A.
State Takeovers: Lessons From Other Districts
What happens when the state takes control of a school district? Former district leaders and education policy experts examine the promises and challenges of state intervention, its track record in Texas and the lessons Austin can learn from other communities.
30-minute discussion followed by 15 minutes of audience Q&A.
Austin ISD: Who Decides Its Future?
As Austin ISD faces possible state intervention, what options remain for the district, and how could a takeover reshape its schools? Education experts and Austin parent advocates discuss local control, community involvement and the decisions that could affect thousands of students and families.
30-minute discussion followed by 15 minutes of audience Q&A.
