Texas State Takeover of Local School Districts Expands, Raising Concerns

The Texas Education Agency has taken control of several local school districts, with at least eight districts having state-appointed leaders installed since 2020. This includes four districts that were taken over this spring. Further takeovers are possible, with at least 10 districts at risk, including the Austin Independent School District. Details about the takeover and its implications are available from ProPublica, which has reported on the developments and the leaders appointed to oversee the affected districts.