Volunteers race to collect signatures to close Austin schools and avoid takeover
The clock is ticking for a majority of parents of Burnet and Webb middle schools to sign a…
Webb parents have questions about petition to close school
During a meeting on Thursday with families from Webb Middle School, Austin ISD Superintendent Matias Segura explained that…
FWISD superintendent wants businesses in schools before students graduate
by Matthew Sgroi, Fort Worth Report August 20, 2026 State-appointed Superintendent Peter Licata wants area businesses to do…
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson hopes to avoid AISD takeover
After two Austin Independent School District Middle schools triggered a state intervention, Austin Mayor Kirk Watson said Monday…
Fort Worth ISD has 3 levels of school autonomy. Here’s what each means
by Matthew Sgroi, Fort Worth Report August 16, 2026 In Fort Worth ISD, higher academic ratings now come…
FWISD reported 9 educators for contract abandonment. What does that mean?
by Matthew Sgroi, Fort Worth Report August 12, 2026 Fort Worth ISD will report nine educators to the…
Austin ISD community grapples with threat of takeover
As Burnet and Webb middle schools received five consecutive failing grades from the state, increasing the possibility of…
What a state takeover of Austin ISD could look like
The Texas Education Agency will release accountability ratings for schools across the state this Friday. That includes the…
Years of warning signs, little urgency: How Lake Worth ISD ended up under state control
by Matthew Sgroi, Fort Worth Report August 8, 2026 The pre-K students barely looked up when Lake Worth…
Record teacher turnover leaves FWISD with few vacancies — but fewer veteran educators
by Matthew Sgroi, Fort Worth Report August 6, 2026 Dexter Dotson walked into a Fort Worth ISD job…
8 Fort Worth ISD schools receive more flexibility. What does that mean?
by Matthew Sgroi, Fort Worth Report August 4, 2026 Eight Fort Worth ISD campuses will receive greater control…
FWISD is changing how it teaches English learners. Parents ask for details
by Matthew Sgroi, Fort Worth Report July 8, 2026 Andrew Garcia has been in the United States for…