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Texas Takes Over Failing School Districts Amid Low Standards

12/12/2025

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The Texas Education Agency announced a takeover of Beaumont, Connally, and Lake Worth school districts after five consecutive years of failing grades.
Education Commissioner Mike Morath will replace the elected boards with state-appointed boards of managers.
He will appoint conservators to oversee operations.
Connally Independent School District's junior high and elementary schools had 24% of students meeting standards.
Beaumont Independent School District's schools had 30% of students meeting standards.

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The Texas Education Agency announced a takeover of Beaumont, Connally, and Lake Worth school districts after five consecutive years of failing grades.
Education Commissioner Mike Morath will replace the elected boards with state-appointed boards of managers.
He will appoint conservators to oversee operations.
Connally Independent School District's junior high and elementary schools had 24% of students meeting standards.
Beaumont Independent School District's schools had 30% of students meeting standards.