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Education Newsfeed
Texas public education news and updates on our union's work, written and edited by Texas AFT staff.
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Week two of Early Voting: Last call
Over 6.2 million Texans have voted so far - how big will the number get and what does it mean for public education? Plus, learn how you can help boost turnout on Tuesday.
The Texas Tribune and Austin Current host a panel on the potential AISD takeover
On Monday Oct. 21, the Texas Tribune and Austin Current brought together AISD advocates and people who have lived through and researched Houston ISD’s takeover to discuss what Austin ISD could face. Austin ISD is on the brink of becoming the next Texas district taken over by the state. In August Burnet and Webb middle schools received their fifth straight failing rating. Triggering a law that directs Commissioner Mike Morath to either close the schools or appoint a board of m
Oct 23
Back to school, back to what we do best
Our overview of where things stand politically ahead of the 2026-27 school year and Texas AFT's resources and benefits to help you have a happy and healthy back-to-school period.
Aug 13
TEA's accountability ratings release: what they are and how they might affect Austin ISD
A primer on TEA's accountability ratings: their history, why they're used, why they're not the best barometer for a school's performance and what that all means for Austin ISD.
Aug 13
A tale of two districts and the question of local control
Midland ISD is taking aim at recapture and Austin ISD is fighting shake off a potential TEA takeover. While their goals are different, both these challenges signal broader disgruntlement over local control and state intrusion.
Jul 23
House Public Ed. interim hearing and the "state of education."
The House Public Education Committee met on May 11 to address two parts of their interim charges list: HB 1481 and the State of Education. But also looming over the hearing was the specter of enrollment drops.
May 14
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