Austin ISD votes to close Paredes Middle School

The Austin ISD board of trustees voted to immediately close Paredes Middle School due to persistent academic underperformance, with the school receiving failing grades from the Texas Education Agency for three consecutive years. Community members, including parents and staff, have expressed concerns about the rushed timeline of the closure occurring just weeks before the new school year.

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