As Austin ISD faces another turbulent year, one summer program helps children find their voice

Teacher Serena Galloway reads to her students at the Freedom School in Austin, Texas, on July 16, 2026. Kaylee Greenlee for AUSTIN CURRENT " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/austincurrent.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/KCG_FreedomSchool-13-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> As the story time en...