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Austin, Texas: More Than 25 Charter Schools Receive a “C” or Lower Grade
Austin, Texas: More Than 25 Charter Schools Receive a “C” or Lower Grade
Texas public virtual school with 12,000 students abruptly closes
Texas public virtual school with 12,000 students abruptly closes
East Side charter school closes its doors for the last time
East Side charter school closes its doors for the last time
Texas Education Agency Announces Seven Charter School Closures for 2026–2027
Charter schools that do not meet academic or financial criteria are subject to closure by the TEA Commissioner or may voluntarily relinquish their charter agreement.
Seven Texas charter schools will close next year, impacting 2000 students.
Seven Texas charter schools will close next year, impacting 2000 students.
East Side charter school to close after TEA denies renewal over low academic ratings
Essence Prep received a rating of F, D, F in its first three years, according to the TEA’s accountability overview. This measures how much students are learning in each grade and how ready they are for the next grade.
KIPP Charter School Network to Close Seven Campuses in Texas
KIPP Charter School Network to Close Seven Campuses in Texas
Are TX charter schools hurting the education system?
There are 186 charter schools across Texas and education advocates said it is time for a system overhaul. A report released by the Network for Public Education, “Charter School Reckoning: Part II Disillusionment” said lax charter school laws have led to mismanagement, profiteering and fraud.
San Antonio charter school to close after 15 years due to lack of financial resources
The closure comes after school officials said the school was notified by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) that its funding for the 2025-2026 school year would be significantly reduced due to low enrollment. The lack of financial resources forced the school to make the tough decision to close its doors, according to school officials.
‘We just want to be paid’: Teachers left in limbo after charter school shuts down
Several educators who taught over the summer say they have been waiting for a paycheck for more than a month. The now-closed school surrendered its charter to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) on July 31, leaving teachers with unanswered questions and unpaid bills.
The Henry Ford Academy: Alameda School for Art + Design
The Henry Ford Academy: Alameda School for Art + Design, a college preparatory academy on San Antonio’s Southeast Side, is closing before the new school year due to a reduction in funding.
San Antonio charter school announces closure 5 days before start date
The board voted to close the school on July 31, but waited a week before notifying parents
Houston charter school Reve Prep closed by Texas Education Agency due to special education concerns
The school, one of the Houston area’s youngest charter schools, will cease operations this year, after the Texas Education Agency revoked the charter, citing two years of special education noncompliance.
Fort Worth charter school student devastated as beloved arts academy closes its doors
The school had plans to expand to 12th grade this fall, but financial setbacks — including the loss of a major funder — put its future in jeopardy.