Education X Podcast

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While this ex officio or unofficial podcast focuses on issues in Austin and Central Texas, our conversations about education are important to everyone.

  1. Sep 18

    The Mayor’s Plan to Save Austin ISD - Aug 27 & Sep 10 Meetings

    Special education advocate Lisa Flores join Sharon and Cuitlahuac to talk about the payday loan the district is taking out, supposed gains and improvement in special education services, and give their take on Austin Mayor Kirk Watson’s plan to stay off a TE I take over.

  2. Aug 27

    Letter Grades & Bud Hubs - Aug 20, 2026 Info Meeting

    Sharyn and Cuitlahuac break down what that district wide B-letter grade really means, how the district measure fidelity to curriculum, and how transportation hubs are impacting the start of the school year.

  3. Aug 11

    Closure of Paredes Middle School - Aug 9, 2026

    Shary and Cuitlahuac read into the record the lived experience of a member of the Paredes Middle School community who details the “disruption” experienced prior to the district’s decision to close the campus in an effort to avoid a fourth consecutive “F” grade. They also discuss changes to the bus transportation hubs and how the community is already organizing ahead of a possible state takeover.

  4. Jul 10

    Sea of Uncertainty- Austin ISD Budget Voting Meeting - June 2026

    Shary and Cuitlahuac break down the budget passed by the Austin ISD school board and highlight some unanswered questions and concerns with regards to transportation and takeovers.

  5. Jun 15

    Candidate Convos - Tiffany Perkinz - SBOE District 7

    Candace Sharyn and Cuitlahuac are joined by Democratic nominee for the State Board of Education District 7 Tiffany Perkinz. The hosts talk about her candidacy, the upcoming SBOE meeting where new social studies standards and a. Requires reading list will be voted on, and why it’s important electeds officials in education have some classroom experience.

  6. Jun 8

    Budget Breakdown - Trustee Dr. David Kauffman - June 7, 2026

    Trustee Dr. David Kauffman joins Candace Sharyn and Cuitlahuac to talk about the proposed budget for Austin ISD . The trustees talk about the cuts to campus positions, if the district has done enough at central office, and contrast the impact state funding has on smaller rural districts with the budget deficit Austin ISD faces.

  7. May 30

    Military Occupation of Austin ISD - Dan Dawer - May 29, 2026

    Candace Sharyn and Cuitlahuac are joined by Daniel Dawer, a PhD student at UT-Austin who is researching the Texas Education Agency takeover of Houston ISD. They discuss the news that the 1882 partnership proposed by Austin ISD was rejected by TEA setting up the possibility of a state takeover. What does the TEA takeover look like in Houston ISD and other districts in Texas, and how might a takeover in Austin ISD play out?

  8. May 5

    Budgets and Baselines (or lack thereof) - Apr 23rd & 30th AISD Board Meeting

    Sharyn and Cuitlahuac breakdown the plans discussed to address the budget deficit, share their takes about some of the proposed solutions including “7 of 8” , and reflect on their experience at KUT Festival.

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While this ex officio or unofficial podcast focuses on issues in Austin and Central Texas, our conversations about education are important to everyone.

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  • Creator
    EdXP
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    102
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © EdXP
  • Show Website
    Education X Podcast

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