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Austin ISD considers closing Paredes Middle School weeks before start of school year
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· July 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The district's intention behind the proposed closure is to accelerate certain actions, although specifics are not provided here.
Austin Independent School District is considering a proposal to close Paredes Middle School. The proposed closure would take effect before the start of the upcoming school year. The district's intention behind the proposed closure is to accelerate certain actions, although specifics are not provided here.
For more detailed information on the proposal and its potential impact, readers can refer to the source. Further details on the proposed closure of Paredes Middle School can be found through CBS Austin, the original source of this information.
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Category: schools Published: July 22, 2026 Source: CBS Austin Reading time: 1 min
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