Media Mentions: August 2026

Abbott Orders Investigation into Texas School District Finances
Aug. 21, 2026
CBS Austin
Featured Faculty: Rachel White

70% of Texas Voucher Awardees Previously Attended Private School or Were Homeschooled, State Data Shows
Aug. 18, 2026
Click2Houston
Featured Faculty: David DeMatthews

Spring ISD Avoids State Takeover as DeKaney High School Rating Improves to ‘C’
Aug. 14, 2026
Houston Chronicle
Featured Faculty: David DeMatthews

Can AISD Steer Clear of State Takeover?
Aug. 13, 2026
The Austin Chronicle 
Featured Faculty: David DeMatthews, Sarah Woulfin

UT Austin Overhauling Core Classes but Hasn’t Detailed How New Center Relates to Courses
Aug. 13, 2026
The Texas Tribune
Featured Faculty: Richard Reddick, Liliana Garces

What AISD Ratings Could Mean For a Takeover 
Aug. 6, 2026
Austin Current
Featured Faculty: Pedro Reyes

Austin ISD Board to Decide Paredes Middle School’s Future to Avoid Takeover
July 30, 2026
KEYE-TV
Featured Faculty: David DeMatthews

More North Texas Students Can Attend School From Home. Why Districts Added Online Options
July 29, 2026
Dallas Morning News
Featured Faculty: Joshua Childs

Why Fort Worth ISD Wants to Ban Campaign Donations to Trustee Candidates by its Vendors
July 25, 2026
Fort Worth Report 
Featured Faculty: Rachel White