HBCU in Dallas putting twist on admissions, to end generational poverty
Paul Quinn College is offering admission to new students' friends and families.
Paul Quinn College is offering admission to new students' friends and families.
Emma Watson gives lesson to some Dallas ISD theatre students
Some Dallas ISD theatre students got a visit and drama lesson from actress Emma Watson.
Some Dallas ISD theatre students got a visit and drama lesson from actress Emma Watson.
IDEA Public Schools hosting annual 5K Run/Walk and Healthy Living Expo
IDEA Public Schools is hosting its annual 5K Run/Walk and Healthy Living Expo on Saturday. Walgreens will provide a free COVID-19 and Flu vaccine clinic at the event.
IDEA Public Schools is hosting its annual 5K Run/Walk and Healthy Living Expo on Saturday. Walgreens will provide a free COVID-19 and Flu vaccine clinic at the event.
'Teachers are heroes without capes,' Cy-Fair ISD teacher awarded new car
A local teacher was honored with a new car during an annual giveaway. “Teachers are heroes without capes," said Cy-Fair FCU President and CEO Cameron Dickey.
A local teacher was honored with a new car during an annual giveaway. “Teachers are heroes without capes," said Cy-Fair FCU President and CEO Cameron Dickey.
University of Texas spring football practices hit midway point
Longhorns head football coach Steve Sarkisian talks about whose shining brightest seven practices in.
Longhorns head football coach Steve Sarkisian talks about whose shining brightest seven practices in.
UT Austin to offer gender-inclusive housing on campus starting Fall 2022
Called the “Family and Friend Expanded Roommate Option,” any UT Austin student can select any other UT Austin as a roommate.
Called the “Family and Friend Expanded Roommate Option,” any UT Austin student can select any other UT Austin as a roommate.
Florida teacher arrested, accused of playing loud music to disrupt student testing, police say
A Florida middle school teacher was arrested, accused of playing loud music with the intent to disrupt the Florida Standards Assessments (FSA) testing being conducted at the school.
A Florida middle school teacher was arrested, accused of playing loud music with the intent to disrupt the Florida Standards Assessments (FSA) testing being conducted at the school.
Haruka Weiser: UT organization committed to improve safety, avoid another tragedy
It's been six years since University of Texas at Austin student Haruka Weiser was found murdered on campus. Organizations hope creating a safer area for students will avoid another tragedy like that again.
It's been six years since University of Texas at Austin student Haruka Weiser was found murdered on campus. Organizations hope creating a safer area for students will avoid another tragedy like that again.
Student loan repayments: White House to extend pandemic pause through Aug. 31
U.S. student loan payments were scheduled to resume on May 1 after being halted since early in the COVID-19 pandemic.
U.S. student loan payments were scheduled to resume on May 1 after being halted since early in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Book bans: The 10 most challenged titles in school libraries
The American Library Association says book-ban attempts are spiking, and the most targeted titles were by or about Black or LGBTQ individuals.
The American Library Association says book-ban attempts are spiking, and the most targeted titles were by or about Black or LGBTQ individuals.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants Texas version of Florida law that critics dubbed “Don’t Say Gay”
The Florida law prohibits teachers from teaching sexual orientation or gender identity to kids below the fourth grade.
The Florida law prohibits teachers from teaching sexual orientation or gender identity to kids below the fourth grade.
US teachers being trained in mental health to help students in turmoil
The California Department of Education funds a program for mental health training for teachers for any school district requesting it. Experts warn of a mental health crisis facing children.
The California Department of Education funds a program for mental health training for teachers for any school district requesting it. Experts warn of a mental health crisis facing children.
UT Austin ranks among top 4 public universities for graduate school programs
UT Austin is one of only four public universities with 50 or more specialties ranked in the top 10 in the nation in US News & World Report's latest Best Graduate Schools rankings.
UT Austin is one of only four public universities with 50 or more specialties ranked in the top 10 in the nation in US News & World Report's latest Best Graduate Schools rankings.
Vermont police investigating 'branding and waterboarding' hazing reports at university
Police in Vermont are investigating allegations of hazing involving the women’s rugby team at Norwich University, authorities said.
Police in Vermont are investigating allegations of hazing involving the women’s rugby team at Norwich University, authorities said.
Del Valle ISD to release students early April 7 due to Tesla Gigafactory grand opening
Del Valle ISD says that the additional traffic for the Tesla Gigafactory event will begin to increase around the time the district starts to dismiss its elementary school students.
Del Valle ISD says that the additional traffic for the Tesla Gigafactory event will begin to increase around the time the district starts to dismiss its elementary school students.
Masks optional at Del Valle ISD starting Monday, April 4
Del Valle ISD says the decision is in alignment with the City of Austin and Travis County, which lifted all COVID-19 emergency mask orders on March 23.
Del Valle ISD says the decision is in alignment with the City of Austin and Travis County, which lifted all COVID-19 emergency mask orders on March 23.
Austin ISD pays more than $700M in recapture payments for 2020-21
Austin ISD paid $710,604,433 in recapture for the previous school year – that’s almost half of the district's annual budget of $1.7 billion. For reference, Houston ISD, which is the largest school district in Texas and the eighth-largest in the nation, only paid $197,809,821.
Austin ISD paid $710,604,433 in recapture for the previous school year – that’s almost half of the district's annual budget of $1.7 billion. For reference, Houston ISD, which is the largest school district in Texas and the eighth-largest in the nation, only paid $197,809,821.
Austin ISD celebrates grand opening of Eastside ECHS
Austin ISD recently celebrated the grand opening of the new modernized campus of Eastside Early College High School at the Original L.C. Anderson High School in East Austin.
Austin ISD recently celebrated the grand opening of the new modernized campus of Eastside Early College High School at the Original L.C. Anderson High School in East Austin.
Round Rock ISD offering pay increase for educational assistants
The Round Rock ISD Board of Trustees has unanimously approved an immediate pay increase for instructional support employees, including education assistants.
The Round Rock ISD Board of Trustees has unanimously approved an immediate pay increase for instructional support employees, including education assistants.
Texas State University selects Arkansas State University chancellor to become next president
Texas State University has named Arkansas State University Chancellor Kelly R. Damphousse as the sole finalist in its search for next university president.
Texas State University has named Arkansas State University Chancellor Kelly R. Damphousse as the sole finalist in its search for next university president.