TEA official secretly recorded advocating for school vouchers
A high ranking official with the Texas Education Agency was secretly recorded advocating for school vouchers and admitting it could cut funding to public schools.
A high ranking official with the Texas Education Agency was secretly recorded advocating for school vouchers and admitting it could cut funding to public schools.
Travis County DA dismisses domestic violence case against Chris Beard
Travis County District Attorney José Garza announced his office has filed a motion to dismiss the case against former Texas men's basketball coach Chris Beard.
Travis County District Attorney José Garza announced his office has filed a motion to dismiss the case against former Texas men's basketball coach Chris Beard.
High-ranking TEA official admits public school funds could drop with voucher-like programs
“School districts, what they have to do if they lose a student, [is] be smart about how they allocate their resources and maybe that’s one less fourth grade teacher,” Steve Lecholop, a TEA deputy commissioner, said in a call with a parent that was secretly recorded.
“School districts, what they have to do if they lose a student, [is] be smart about how they allocate their resources and maybe that’s one less fourth grade teacher,” Steve Lecholop, a TEA deputy commissioner, said in a call with a parent that was secretly recorded.
Student, 76, finishes doctorate more than 50 years after starting
Dr. Nick Axten started pursuing his degree in 1970 had to move back home to England without finishing.
Dr. Nick Axten started pursuing his degree in 1970 had to move back home to England without finishing.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick lays out top priorities for this year's legislative session
Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is laying out his top priorities for this year's legislative session. His agenda touches on several economic and social issues.
Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is laying out his top priorities for this year's legislative session. His agenda touches on several economic and social issues.
Austin High School students speak out on baseball coach charged with assault
According to the arrest affidavit, Brown tried to stop an 18-year-old from entering the school through the athletics entrance.
According to the arrest affidavit, Brown tried to stop an 18-year-old from entering the school through the athletics entrance.
Texas ranked 10th least educated state in the US: WalletHub study
The Lone Star State was also found to have one of the least percentages of high-school diploma holders in the country.
The Lone Star State was also found to have one of the least percentages of high-school diploma holders in the country.
US teen girls experiencing record-high levels of sadness, violence, and suicide risk, CDC says
Overall, girls fared worse than boys across nearly all measures, while the CDC report noted “ongoing and extreme distress” among LGBQ+ teens.
Overall, girls fared worse than boys across nearly all measures, while the CDC report noted “ongoing and extreme distress” among LGBQ+ teens.
Estimated 230K students in 21 states missing from school post-pandemic, analysis finds
These students didn’t move out of state, and they didn’t sign up for private school or home-school, according to an analysis by the Associated Press and Stanford researchers, based on publicly available data.
These students didn’t move out of state, and they didn’t sign up for private school or home-school, according to an analysis by the Associated Press and Stanford researchers, based on publicly available data.
George Clooney helps establish “model” high school in LA
George Clooney is known as many things... actor, director, writer, producer, activist. Now, he’s also known as the co-founder of a public school program that’s been described as a “national model” by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
George Clooney is known as many things... actor, director, writer, producer, activist. Now, he’s also known as the co-founder of a public school program that’s been described as a “national model” by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
Southeast Austin school in need of donations to help pay for resources
An Tran, a board chair member at City School, says donations help the school operate.
An Tran, a board chair member at City School, says donations help the school operate.
Move by Texas, Oklahoma from Big 12 to SEC bumped to 2024
Texas and Oklahoma are heading to the Southeastern Conference in 2024, a year earlier than originally planned, after Big 12 officials cleared the way Thursday for the storied programs to exit their league.
Texas and Oklahoma are heading to the Southeastern Conference in 2024, a year earlier than originally planned, after Big 12 officials cleared the way Thursday for the storied programs to exit their league.
Parental rights, school choice vouchers top agenda for Texas Republicans this session
The Texas Tribune is hosting a live event next week in an effort to get all the players in one room to discuss school choice. The event is called School Choice What's Right for Texas?
The Texas Tribune is hosting a live event next week in an effort to get all the players in one room to discuss school choice. The event is called School Choice What's Right for Texas?
Black-owned schools founded in the wake of Hurricane Katrina
After Hurricane Katrina, 7,000 employees in New Orleans were terminated, 4,000 of whom were teachers. Of those teachers, roughly 72% were African American.
After Hurricane Katrina, 7,000 employees in New Orleans were terminated, 4,000 of whom were teachers. Of those teachers, roughly 72% were African American.
Texas student arrested for taking pictures under dorm shower stall, police say
The University of Texas Police Department says it was notified about a student taking pictures under a shower stall. The student has been arrested.
The University of Texas Police Department says it was notified about a student taking pictures under a shower stall. The student has been arrested.
'I need time to just play': 6-year-old Georgia boy makes case for 3 days off school
A 6-year-old Georgia boy has made his case to the U.S. government that there should be three days off school per week. Watch the adorable video here.
A 6-year-old Georgia boy has made his case to the U.S. government that there should be three days off school per week. Watch the adorable video here.
Texas ice storm: Austin ISD's Hill, Padrón elementary schools to share campus Monday
Because of the ongoing power outage at Hill Elementary, Austin ISD says its students and staff will be temporarily relocating to nearby Padrón Elementary for Monday instruction.
Because of the ongoing power outage at Hill Elementary, Austin ISD says its students and staff will be temporarily relocating to nearby Padrón Elementary for Monday instruction.
Texas ice storm: Round Rock ISD's Forest North Elementary to remain closed Monday
Round Rock ISD says power at Forest North Elementary is still out and likely will not be restored in time for classes to resume Monday.
Round Rock ISD says power at Forest North Elementary is still out and likely will not be restored in time for classes to resume Monday.
USDA targets sugar, sodium in new proposed nutrition standards for school meals
The 280-page plan includes the first limits on added sugars.
The 280-page plan includes the first limits on added sugars.
‘This is real’: Sesame Street’s first Black woman puppeteer fills ‘impactful’ role
Megan Piphus Peace never dreamed she'd be working on the same set she watched as a child — and inspiring young Black girls to pursue their passions.
Megan Piphus Peace never dreamed she'd be working on the same set she watched as a child — and inspiring young Black girls to pursue their passions.