Education Policy
Summary
Abilene ISD is rolling out a new five-year plan to get 75% of its schools to an 'A' or 'B' rating by 2029. They’re shaking up how they teach in the classroom and boosting support for special needs students to make it happen.
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Impact analysis
This will likely mean shifting current budget priorities toward new instructional materials and specialized staffing.
Students, especially those in special education, stand to gain from more focused instruction and better school performance.
No groups negatively affected
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