The actual enrollment loss amid increased deportation efforts is much higher as the federal definition that identifies immigrant students is limited, experts said.
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From kindergarten to disciplinary school: Texas sends kids as young as 6 to harsh alternative campuses
State data show thousands of elementary school students receive this punishment each year.
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Texas Democrat who championed A-F trigger law says he’s trying to fix schools
Advocates say takeovers help students in underperforming schools, while opponents argue communities lose control of their children’s education.
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Austin parents should have say in future of failing schools, state takeover, superintendent says
Austin ISD Superintendent Matias Segura shared his support of a parent petition to close schools allowed in the state’s intervention policy.
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Houston ISD directs schools to cut staff and slash spending amid higher than expected enrollment losses
The announcement comes after a Texas Tribune investigation revealed the reforms the district’s state-appointed superintendent implemented, known as the New Education System, are straining finances.
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Is your Texas school district experiencing a state takeover? We want to hear from you.
We’re examining how state takeovers affect Texas students, families and educators. Share your experiences or questions to help guide our reporting.
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High costs, dwindling enrollment: Is Houston ISD’s playbook under takeover sustainable?
The high price tag, coupled with less state funding from students leaving the district, raises questions about whether the academic improvements are sustainable in the long run and whether other districts can afford to replicate it.
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Mike Morath wanted Texas to reach No. 1 in education. Test scores show there’s more work to do.
Appointed a decade ago, the education commissioner insists that when he has direct oversight, academic gains follow. His critics await better student outcomes.
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Find updated A-F ratings for each public school, district using our Texas Public Schools Explorer
The new accountability data includes student achievement indicators and STAAR scores. Financial data has been updated as well.
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Austin mayor releases plan to prevent Texas from taking over the school district
Kirk Watson, a former state legislator, says a parent petition could stop the Texas Education Agency from taking over Austin ISD.
