The Home Depot Foundation introduces 'Path to Pro Education Grants' to revitalize shop classes nationwide
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says the skilled trades industry is facing a massive workforce shortage over the next few years, with 41% of the construction workforce set to retire by 2031 and a projected 4.1 million construction jobs needed over the next decade. To help bolster the construction industry, The Home Depot Foundation has launched a grant program to bolster trade training.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says the skilled trades industry is facing a massive workforce shortage over the next few years, with 41% of the construction workforce set to retire by 2031 and a projected 4.1 million construction jobs needed over the next decade. To help bolster the construction industry, The Home Depot Foundation has launched a grant program to bolster trade training.
Austin ISD school closures: District to hold meetings on repurposing properties
Austin ISD is looking to repurpose six school properties after the campuses close at the end of the school year.
Austin ISD is looking to repurpose six school properties after the campuses close at the end of the school year.
UT men's basketball team hope for win over OU
The regular season finale for UT men's basketball is Saturday night at the Moody Center. It is also the renewal of a big rivalry with OU.
The regular season finale for UT men's basketball is Saturday night at the Moody Center. It is also the renewal of a big rivalry with OU.
Texas AG investigating Austin ISD over alleged 'biological male' using girls' restrooms, locker rooms
Austin ISD has been put on notice by the Texas Attorney General over a citizen complaint regarding violations of the Texas Women's Privacy Act, or Senate Bill 8.
Austin ISD has been put on notice by the Texas Attorney General over a citizen complaint regarding violations of the Texas Women's Privacy Act, or Senate Bill 8.
Vigil for UT Austin student killed in 6th Street shooting
The UT Austin Student Government had a candlelight vigil to honor a fellow Longhorn killed in the mass shooting on 6th Street.
The UT Austin Student Government had a candlelight vigil to honor a fellow Longhorn killed in the mass shooting on 6th Street.
Islamic school exclusion from Texas voucher program is 'religious gerrymandering,' lawsuit alleges
A Muslim parent is suing a number of Texas officials, alleging they have categorically excluded Islamic private schools from the state's school voucher program.
A Muslim parent is suing a number of Texas officials, alleging they have categorically excluded Islamic private schools from the state's school voucher program.
Austin 6th Street shooting: Second victim identified as UT Austin student
The Austin Police Department identified three of the victims killed in a deadly shooting at a downtown Austin bar. One of the victims was identified as 21-year-old Savitha Shan.
The Austin Police Department identified three of the victims killed in a deadly shooting at a downtown Austin bar. One of the victims was identified as 21-year-old Savitha Shan.
6th Street shooting: UT Austin student ID'd as victim
We are learning more about one of the victims who lost their lives in the West 6th Street bar over the weekend.
We are learning more about one of the victims who lost their lives in the West 6th Street bar over the weekend.
Austin 6th Street shooting: Victim identified as Texas Tech student
A Texas Tech student has been identified by Austin police as one of the victims in Sunday's deadly shooting at a 6th Street bar.
A Texas Tech student has been identified by Austin police as one of the victims in Sunday's deadly shooting at a 6th Street bar.
Former AISD campus to be converted to affordable housing
A former Austin ISD campus that closed years ago is being transformed into affordable housing, with a groundbreaking celebration held on Friday.
A former Austin ISD campus that closed years ago is being transformed into affordable housing, with a groundbreaking celebration held on Friday.
Former Austin ISD campus being transformed into affordable housing in East Austin
A former Austin ISD campus that closed years ago is being transformed into affordable housing, with a groundbreaking celebration held on Friday.
A former Austin ISD campus that closed years ago is being transformed into affordable housing, with a groundbreaking celebration held on Friday.
AISD school improvement plans
Austin ISD is continuing to develop its state-mandated plans for more than two dozen failing schools. The district hosted a board public hearing on it on Thursday.
Austin ISD is continuing to develop its state-mandated plans for more than two dozen failing schools. The district hosted a board public hearing on it on Thursday.
Texas men's basketball team lose to Florida
The Texas men's basketball team has their shot at the defending champs Wednesday night, but crunch time was a problem for the Longhorns.
The Texas men's basketball team has their shot at the defending champs Wednesday night, but crunch time was a problem for the Longhorns.
Texas education board approves more than 4,000 corrections to Bible-infused Bluebonnet curriculum
The board voted 9-6 Wednesday night to approve the changes after delaying the vote in January.
The board voted 9-6 Wednesday night to approve the changes after delaying the vote in January.
FBI raids LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho's home, office
Federal agents are serving court-authorized warrants at the San Pedro home of LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, and at the district's offices in downtown Los Angeles Wednesday morning.
Federal agents are serving court-authorized warrants at the San Pedro home of LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, and at the district's offices in downtown Los Angeles Wednesday morning.
Demand surges for Texas Education Freedom Accounts with 123,000+ student applications filed
Over 123,000 students have applied for Texas’ new private school voucher program, far exceeding the 90,000 available spots and signaling a massive demand for the state’s $1 billion education initiative.
Over 123,000 students have applied for Texas’ new private school voucher program, far exceeding the 90,000 available spots and signaling a massive demand for the state’s $1 billion education initiative.
TxDOT, UIL announce ‘Saved by the Belt’ seat belt challenge for Texas high schools
TxDOT and the UIL have launched the "Saved by the Belt" challenge, offering a $5,000 prize to the Texas high school that gathers the most student pledges to wear a seat belt by Friday, February 27.
TxDOT and the UIL have launched the "Saved by the Belt" challenge, offering a $5,000 prize to the Texas high school that gathers the most student pledges to wear a seat belt by Friday, February 27.
Lehman HS lockdown lifted; reported weapon case of "mistaken object": district
Lehman High School in Kyle is no longer under a precautionary lockdown after a report of a weapon on campus.
Lehman High School in Kyle is no longer under a precautionary lockdown after a report of a weapon on campus.
Texas Democrats accuse comptroller of excluding Islamic schools from voucher program
Texas Democrats are claiming acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock is acting outside the scope of the Texas Education Freedom Accounts, or school voucher, law and excluding schools based on religious identity.
Texas Democrats are claiming acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock is acting outside the scope of the Texas Education Freedom Accounts, or school voucher, law and excluding schools based on religious identity.
University of Texas board approves new content rule for educators and students
The University of Texas System board passed a new rule for the system broadly defining the freedoms students and educators have to teach and learn undefined topics.
The University of Texas System board passed a new rule for the system broadly defining the freedoms students and educators have to teach and learn undefined topics.