Texas State Takeover of Local School Districts Expands, Raising Concerns
The Texas Education Agency has expanded its takeover of local school districts, raising concerns among educators and community members. Since 2020, eight districts have been taken over, with four occurring in recent months, and at least ten more are at risk. The new leaders appointed are often linked to Mike Miles, a controversial figure in Texas education reform.
- ▪The Texas Education Agency has taken over eight school districts since 2020, with four takeovers happening recently.
- ▪At least ten additional districts, including the Austin Independent School District, are at risk of takeover.
- ▪New leaders appointed in these districts are often connected to Mike Miles, who has implemented contentious reforms in Houston.
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Newly appointed Beaumont ISD Superintendent Sandi Massey speaks during a school board meeting in Beaumont, Texas. Danielle Villasana for ProPublica Texas State Takeover of Local School Districts Expands, Raising Concerns Since 2020, the state education agency has taken over eight school districts — four in just the past few months — and installed leaders linked to Houston’s controversial superintendent, Mike Miles. At least another 10 are at risk of takeover. by Josephine Lee, The Texas Observer Co-published with The Texas Observer June 3, 2026, 6:00 am {"componentName":"ShareToolsRebrand","props":{"pageTitle":"Texas State Takeover of Local School Districts Expands, Raising…
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