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Austin Dual-Language Schools Face Closure Under State Mandate
Austin Independent School District's dual-language programs are disproportionately targeted for closure or overhaul under a new state mandate affecting 33 schools.
Samantha Riley
Samantha Riley is a regional correspondent covering K-12 education policy in Texas. She specializes in school district governance, state-level educational initiatives, and the legal issues affecting public schools.
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