Texas Senate debates bills giving raises to teachers, education savings accounts
Senate Bill 9 would provide across the board raises for teachers and support staff, while the other, Senate Bill 8 would create a financial incentive for families looking to pill their kids out of public school and into private schools.
Senate Bill 9 would provide across the board raises for teachers and support staff, while the other, Senate Bill 8 would create a financial incentive for families looking to pill their kids out of public school and into private schools.
Florida teacher fired over 'inappropriate' lesson: 'I didn't do anything wrong'
A teacher in Florida is appealing his termination after being fired over what the district calls an "inappropriate" assignment about school violence, but the teacher says he was just teaching the students how to stay safe.
A teacher in Florida is appealing his termination after being fired over what the district calls an "inappropriate" assignment about school violence, but the teacher says he was just teaching the students how to stay safe.
Round Rock students stage walk-out to protest gun violence
Students at Round Rock High School walked out of school Wednesday afternoon, as part of a nationwide walk-out protesting gun violence.
Students at Round Rock High School walked out of school Wednesday afternoon, as part of a nationwide walk-out protesting gun violence.
University of Florida bans TikTok on school devices and Wi-Fi, 'effective immediately'
The University of Florida has officially banned use of the social media app TikTok on university-owned devices and on devices connected to school Wi-Fi.
The University of Florida has officially banned use of the social media app TikTok on university-owned devices and on devices connected to school Wi-Fi.
Renewed push to make Narcan more available in Central Texas schools
With kids easily scoring fentanyl-laced pills by text or social media, Williamson County officials are partnering with Bluebonnet Trails Community Services and local school districts to make Narcan easier to access in schools, to reverse fentanyl’s deadly effects.
With kids easily scoring fentanyl-laced pills by text or social media, Williamson County officials are partnering with Bluebonnet Trails Community Services and local school districts to make Narcan easier to access in schools, to reverse fentanyl’s deadly effects.
AISD Board of Trustees discusses possible TEA conservatorship of special ed programs
At a meeting Monday night, the Austin ISD Board heard from the community and outlined the challenges the district has faced in recent years to provide proper special education services.
At a meeting Monday night, the Austin ISD Board heard from the community and outlined the challenges the district has faced in recent years to provide proper special education services.
Round Rock ISD holds awareness event to warn parents, students of fentanyl crisis
Leaders with Round Rock ISD held an awareness event to warn parents and students about the dangers of fentanyl.
Leaders with Round Rock ISD held an awareness event to warn parents and students about the dangers of fentanyl.
No guaranteed raises for Texas teachers in House budget proposal
The proposed budget does not include a guaranteed pay raise for teachers, other than what is tied to an increase in dollars allotted to student learning.
The proposed budget does not include a guaranteed pay raise for teachers, other than what is tied to an increase in dollars allotted to student learning.
Austin ISD calls special meeting to discuss TEA conservatorship
In a statement, the Austin ISD Board of Trustees says that the conservatorship would not be a takeover, unlike what is happening in Houston.
In a statement, the Austin ISD Board of Trustees says that the conservatorship would not be a takeover, unlike what is happening in Houston.
Texas Education Agency moves to appoint conservator for Austin ISD
The Texas Education Agency on Friday said it will move to appoint a conservator to oversee the Austin Independent School District, citing the district’s failings in serving students receiving special education.
The Texas Education Agency on Friday said it will move to appoint a conservator to oversee the Austin Independent School District, citing the district’s failings in serving students receiving special education.
Chinese college nudges students to 'enjoy love' during extended spring break amid falling birthrates
The college's decision to increase the vacation lit up social media.
The college's decision to increase the vacation lit up social media.
Austin ISD Board votes to extend interim superintendent's contract through June 2024
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously to extend the contract with Interim Superintendent Matias Segura through June 2024 while they search for the next superintendent.
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously to extend the contract with Interim Superintendent Matias Segura through June 2024 while they search for the next superintendent.
Lake Travis ISD plans rezoning phase for 2023-24 school year
Lake Travis ISD and the City of Lakeway have been working closely together on building the school district's eighth elementary school for months.
Lake Travis ISD and the City of Lakeway have been working closely together on building the school district's eighth elementary school for months.
Round Rock ISD police discuss school safety following Nashville school shooting
The Round Rock ISD Police Department works together with the behavioral department to help students during traumatic events.
The Round Rock ISD Police Department works together with the behavioral department to help students during traumatic events.
Nashville Covenant shooting highlights security at private schools
Around the U.S., private schools generally do not face as many requirements as public schools for developing security plans.
Around the U.S., private schools generally do not face as many requirements as public schools for developing security plans.
Texas officially introduces Rodney Terry as UT men's basketball head coach
After 30-plus years of coaching, which includes two stops at Texas as an assistant, Rodney Terry finally gets the opportunity he said he's been preparing for his whole life.
After 30-plus years of coaching, which includes two stops at Texas as an assistant, Rodney Terry finally gets the opportunity he said he's been preparing for his whole life.
UT Austin professor recognized by USA Today for her work documenting anti-Mexican violence in Texas
Professor Munoz Martinez is recognized for her work documenting anti-Mexican violence in Texas with a focus on the early years of the 20th century.
Professor Munoz Martinez is recognized for her work documenting anti-Mexican violence in Texas with a focus on the early years of the 20th century.
Austin ISD delays superintendent search; school board to hold special meeting March 30
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees is calling a special meeting for Thursday, March 30, to discuss the possibility of slowing down our search for our district’s next superintendent.
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees is calling a special meeting for Thursday, March 30, to discuss the possibility of slowing down our search for our district’s next superintendent.
Numerous Jarrell Middle School students absent March 27 following school threats
Numerous students were absent from Jarrell Middle School on Monday. An exact number could not be provided.
Numerous students were absent from Jarrell Middle School on Monday. An exact number could not be provided.
AP source: Texas reaches deal with Rodney Terry as full-time coach
Texas has reached an agreement with Rodney Terry to be the Longhorns’ full-time head basketball coach.
Texas has reached an agreement with Rodney Terry to be the Longhorns’ full-time head basketball coach.