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.
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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.
Join us at 5Â p.m. Wednesday, Oct, 21, at the Tribune's Studio 919.
Speakers include Erin Baumgartner, director, Houston Education Research Consortium at Rice University; Toni Templeton, research scientist, University of Houston Education; Alejandro Delgado, former Deputy Commissioner of Operations, Texas Education Agency; Dani Hernandez, Houston ISD elected trustee; and Noelita Lugo, Austin ISD parent and former Austin ISD elected trustee.
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Texas Tribune education reporter Megan Menchaca and Austin Current education reporter Acacia Coronado will moderate.
Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and the program begins at 5 p.m. The program includes two 45-minute panels, each including 15 minutes of moderated Q&A.
Parking will not be provided. Street and garage parking as well as ride-sharing are recommended.
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Coffee will be provided by The Tribune.
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This event is in-person only and will be available to view on-demand beginning Oct. 22.
Email us at events@texastribune.org
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