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Austin ISD reconsiders closing Dobie Middle School following community pushback

By Chloe Young

Amid community pushback, Austin ISD is not currently recommending relocating Dobie Middle School students and is instead considering an internal campus restart or charter school partnership to improve academic performance.

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Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath.

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Published 2:48 PM | Mar 28, 2025 CDT

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Austin ISD celebrated the second phase of its LBJ Early College High School modernization project with a groundbreaking ceremony. LBJ students and staff were in attendance, as well as Austin ISD district staff. (Courtesy Austin ISD)

Published 5:59 PM | Mar 20, 2025 CDT

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Austin ISD celebrated the commencement of its 13th 2022 Bond open-concept and modernization project with a groundbreaking ceremony at Langford Elementary, which will receive a full modernization through the bond. (Courtesy Austin ISD)

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Austin ISD 2022 bond funds new learning spaces, gym at Langford Elementary School

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Front of Austin ISD central office visitor entrance

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Austin ISD teacher sitting at desk in classroom

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