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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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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.
One charter left standing. Questions about accountability remain.
The annual charter application process doesn’t attract much public attention, but this year’s cycle produced a result that deserves a closer look.
Jun 12
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 15
What to expect with the House Public Education Committee interim hearing
The House Public Education committee will meet in Austin Monday, May 11 for the first of at least a few hearings to discuss their interim charges for the 89th Legislature.
May 8
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