Austin ISD X Podcast
1) Piecemeal Takeover - Dec 11, 2025 Info Session
Sharyn and Cuitlahuac break down how trustees responded to the possibility of handing over three academically unacceptable middle schools over to a charter school organization, how the superintendent ...Show More
2) Closures Are Here - Nov. 20 Board Voting Meeting
Lisa, Sharyn, and Cuitlahuac break down a historic 9-hour hearing + meeting that includes how the district (supposedly) plans to use data to ensure schools currently in or headed for a Turn Around Pla...Show More
3) Academic Vision & Abruct Changes to the Closure Plan with Dr. Maxwell and Superintendent Segura
Dr. Mary Anne Maxwell, Assistant Superintendent K-12 Academics and Superintendent Matias Segura join Sharyn and Cuitlahuac to talk about the academic vision of the district and address abrupt changes ...Show More
4) Dual Language, Choice Schools, & Gentrification
Dr. Valerie Sterne join Nadia and Cuitlahuac to discuss choice schools specifically the wall-to-wall dual language schools Austin ISD is closing and relocating.
5) The TAP Experience
We catch up with three former Dobie Middle School teachers and talk about their experience going through a Turn Around Plan at their campus.
6) How Did We Get Here? - Oct 20, 2025
Current and Former AISD Trustees Candace Hunter and Noelita Lugo join Sharyn and Cuitlahuac to discuss how, in terms of academic accountability, finances, and instructional leadership Austin ISD is on...Show More
7) Candace & Closures- Oct 12, 2025
Trustee Candace Hunter returns to talk to Sharyn and Cuitlahuac about the Austin ISD proposed closures and consolidation plan.
8) Parent Reaction to AISD Closure Plan - Oct 5
Sharyn and Cuitlahuac are joined by Lisa Bennett and Emily Germain, two parents with children at Maplewood and Sunset Valley elementary schools respectively, both schools on the closure list of Austin...Show More
9) "don't close MY school" & 1984 - Sept 18 AISD Board Information Session
Sharyn and Cuitlahuac respond to the public comments at the Sept 18 board information session and detail how Lone Star Governance has become the Party by telling trustees that whatever LSG holds to be...Show More
10) Cell Phones & Celebrities - Aug 21 Board Voting Meeting 2025
Cuitlahuac and Sharyn talk about new policies the board recently passed, Lone Star Governance’s iron grip on the district, and Bryker Woods’ high-profile lobbying to stay open.