ACC expanding program offering up to $5K for tuition, fees

The program allows students to work toward a certificate or associate's degree in a “high-demand field” with high-earning potential as identified by the Texas Workforce Commission.

Cy-Fair ISD trustee's words on Black teachers called 'racist'

Video posted to Twitter shows part of an argument from Scott Henry speaking about the percentage of black teachers in school districts relative to their quality.

Biden administration to send schools additional 10M COVID-19 tests per month

The White House said it will send 5 million rapid COVID-19 tests and 5 million lab-based PCR tests to schools each month in an effort to keep them open.

Lake Travis ISD offering up to five additional days of COVID testing leave

Lake Travis ISD announced that they will be offering up to 5 days of additional “COVID Testing Leave” for staff that are waiting at home for results.

Texas schools ask parents to become substitute teachers amid COVID surge

According to Hays CISD, parents would still have to apply, pass the fingerprint criminal background check, and do orientation to become substitute teachers.

Oxford High School students resume classes for first time since Nov. 30 shooting

Students are back in the classroom for the first time since the Oxford High School shooting. However, they won't be back to the building where the shooting happened until later this month.

Where is Jason Landry? Search continues for missing Texas State student

Officials have released never-before-seen video and audio as the search continues for missing Texas State student Jason Landry who was last seen in December 2020.

Rice and 15 other universities accused of conspiring to limit financial aid

A federal lawsuit accuses Rice University of engaging in price-fixing in collaboration with other prestigious private schools across the country, inflating the cost of college for students who need aid.

Austin ISD in need of substitute teachers as COVID cases rise

The district said the need for substitutes was even an issue since before the pandemic, now with more teachers calling in sick they’re hopeful the community will step up.

TEA updates COVID-19 quarantine guidelines for school staff

The Texas Education Agency updated its guidelines on Jan. 7 and says the changes come as a result of updated CDC guidance.

Microschools gain popularity as omicron keep schools closed

School closures, mandates and regulation are prompting teachers and parents to turn to microschools for an alternative education

ACC makes changes to Spring 2022 semester because of omicron

Spring classes at ACC begin Tuesday, January 18. All on-campus courses that can be moved online will be for the first two weeks of the semester.

Round Rock ISD superintendent on leave pending investigation

This move from the board comes following a letter a TEA monitor wrote to the district back in December recommending Dr. Hafedh Azaiez be placed on leave.

Over 500 apply for Manor ISD New Tech, Early College school lottery

Manor ISD offers a lottery for students interested in attending New Tech Middle School, New Tech High School, and Manor Early College High School due to limited capacity.

AISD resumes fully in-person classes for spring semester

AISD has several protocols in place to protect students from COVID-19 as they return to school after winter break.