Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Austin ISD Superintendent Matias Segura sits down for a candid conversation with CBS Austin on the start of the 2025-26 school year — addressing parents' biggest fears head-on, including the possibility of state intervention following the district's accountability ratings.

In this interview, the superintendent discusses:

0:00 The first days back to school & campus consolidations
1:40 Addressing fears of a state takeover
6:27 Accountability scores at Dobie, Webb & Burnett
11:06 STAAR testing challenges for middle schoolers
15:21 Lessons from the Mendez Middle School turnaround
19:30 Staffing concerns at Bailey/Baker
21:52 Looking ahead to next year's budget
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