The process of rewriting the curriculum has been contentious, with some raising concerns about what it emphasizes. People who have been involved in the process say the changes are part of a conservative agenda and worry teachers will struggle to cover all the content.

In a meeting with faculty, the dean of the College of Liberal Arts said changes needed to be made before the next Texas legislative session, which starts in January 2027.

Austin ISD enrollment losses tied to immigration, costs and school choice have ballooned the district's deficit and forced closures.

The demographic breakdown of applicants shows Texas’ voucher program will likely not reflect the diversity of Texas public school students.

The new budget requires teacher layoffs, larger class sizes and cuts to extracurricular activities.

The announcement comes four months after the district’s board of trustees voted to close 10 other elementary and middle schools in an effort to help the district address its multi-million-dollar budget deficit.

Experts say the Mexican American and Latina/o Studies department at UT Austin is a beacon in the field. They argue the elimination of the department will hurt the academic discipline and the reputation of the university.

Austin ISD trustees voted unanimously Thursday to cede control of Dobie, Webb and Burnet middle schools to Texas Council for International Studies.

Philosophy professor Idris Robinson argued that his comments, made in an off-campus setting, were protected speech.

Teaching in one of the most expensive metro areas in Texas has become unaffordable for many. In an effort to keep teachers, Austin ISD is doing something about it.