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academic growth
Coverage of academic growth in the Nexus archive.
- Baker schools prepare for year after record academic growth
Baker schools are preparing for the 2026-27 school year following record academic growth, having led Louisiana in academic progress last year. District leaders are introducing new academic opportunities and prioritizing campus safety.
- Student News Now: Austin ISD closes middle school; Microplastics are polluting Texas waterways; Austin finishes tallest building
Austin Independent School District will immediately close Paredes Middle School due to stagnant academic growth, as the school received a 'F' grade from the Texas Education Agency accountability ratings for three consecutive years. The closure occurs ahead of the 2026-27 school year.
- Austin ISD plans to immediately close Paredes Middle School
Austin Independent School District plans to immediately close Paredes Middle School due to stagnant academic growth over the past year, as determined by district leaders.