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Wichita Falls ISD Dodges State Takeover, Sparking Debates on Local Control

Wichita Falls ISD successfully avoided a state takeover by the Texas Education Agency, preserving its locally elected school board. This outcome, achieved by closing an underperforming school and partnering with a charter network, highlights the ongoing legal and policy tensions between state accountability measures and local democratic control over public education in Texas.

Mar 5, 2026

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Texas Takeover: Fort Worth ISD's Future Led by State-Appointed Board Amid Transparency Fight

The Texas Education Agency is replacing Fort Worth ISD's elected board with state-appointed managers due to academic failures, a move raising significant legal and public policy questions. The state's refusal to release applicant names, citing a 'pending audit' exemption, is sparking controversy among legal experts who argue for greater transparency when appointed officials assume powers typically held by elected representatives, challenging core principles of local democratic accountability.

Feb 27, 2026

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Texas Schools Face State Takeover Risk Over Student Protest Support

The Texas Education Agency has warned school districts that "encouraging" student protests could lead to state takeovers, following Governor Abbott's directive. This move sparks concerns over First Amendment rights for students and local control for districts, potentially chilling free speech within schools.

Feb 4, 2026

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