Austin Independent School District
Coverage of Austin Independent School District in the Nexus archive.
- The legal fight over “Robin Hood” renews Texas’ public school funding debate. Here’s what to know.
The legal fight over the 'Robin Hood' policy, which aims to redistribute school funding, is reigniting the debate on public school funding in Texas. The article includes a photo of school buses at the Austin Independent School District bus center in Sunset Valley.
- Austin ISD plans to immediately close Paredes Middle School
Austin Independent School District plans to immediately close Paredes Middle School due to stagnant academic growth over the past year, as determined by district leaders.
- Austin ISD police chief released from hospital 4 weeks after motorcycle crash
Wayne Sneed, the police chief for the Austin Independent School District, was released from the hospital after receiving treatment and physical rehabilitation for injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash on June 3. The crash occurred around 8:20 p.m. at U.S. 290 westbound.
- Austin ISD confirms major changes to bus routes: See how your student is impacted
Austin ISD is implementing major transportation changes starting in August as part of their newly approved 2026–27 budget. The changes will impact bus routes for students.
- Austin ISD approves budget, preserves full-time librarians at every campus
Austin ISD trustees approved a budget to address an $181 million deficit for the 2026-27 school year while preserving full-time librarians at every campus.
- Austin ISD board prepares to vote on budget plan to close its $181M deficit
Austin ISD trustees are considering a proposed budget plan to address a projected $181 million deficit. The board is preparing to vote on the budget to close the financial gap.
- STAAR scores fuel uncertain future for failing Austin schools
The article highlights low STAAR scores contributing to an uncertain future for three failing middle schools in the Austin Independent School District.
- Texas State Takeover of Local School Districts Expands, Raising Concerns
Texas has expanded state takeovers of local school districts, with the Texas Education Agency appointing leaders linked to Mike Miles, who implemented controversial reforms in Houston ISD. These reforms, which included scripted lessons, school closures, and staff reductions, improved test scores but sparked public protests. New districts like Austin, Beaumont, and Fort Worth now face similar policies under state-appointed officials with ties to Miles and education commissioner Mike Morath.