Austin Public Library announces opposing stance on book censorship
The Austin Public Library announces its commitment to challenging all book censorship and ban efforts.
The Austin Public Library announces its commitment to challenging all book censorship and ban efforts.
Edward O. Wilson, pioneering Harvard biologist, dies at 92
Edward O. Wilson, a Harvard biologist who argued for a new vision of human nature in “Sociobiology,” has died at 92.
Edward O. Wilson, a Harvard biologist who argued for a new vision of human nature in “Sociobiology,” has died at 92.
15-year-old graduates from University of Nevada, Las Vegas, as one of the youngest
Jack Rico of Huntington Beach, California, earned his college degree at 15 years old.
Jack Rico of Huntington Beach, California, earned his college degree at 15 years old.
Student loan forbearance extension: What borrowers should know
The White House once again extended the federal student loan payment pause through May 2022, which means borrowers have 90 additional days to prepare for repayment.
The White House once again extended the federal student loan payment pause through May 2022, which means borrowers have 90 additional days to prepare for repayment.
Parents outraged after teacher mocks 'bigots,' 'evangelicals' in Dr. Seuss-style poem at school board meeting
The poem claimed that 'evangelicals' and 'bigots' oppose reading books because parents objected to books with sexual content.
The poem claimed that 'evangelicals' and 'bigots' oppose reading books because parents objected to books with sexual content.
Parents now must opt-in for students to learn about dating violence, abuse
Parent signatures are now required for students to be educated on domestic violence, but this raises concerns around students in abusive situations.
Parent signatures are now required for students to be educated on domestic violence, but this raises concerns around students in abusive situations.
Body found near Seguin not believed to be Jason Landry
The Caldwell County Sheriff's Office does not believe the body to be that of Jason Landry, even though it was discovered about 20 miles from where he went missing last year.
The Caldwell County Sheriff's Office does not believe the body to be that of Jason Landry, even though it was discovered about 20 miles from where he went missing last year.
Biden extends federal student loan payment pause until May 1
President Joe Biden has extended the student loan payment freeze by 90 days through May 1, 2022, “as we manage the ongoing pandemic and further strengthen our economic recovery.”
President Joe Biden has extended the student loan payment freeze by 90 days through May 1, 2022, “as we manage the ongoing pandemic and further strengthen our economic recovery.”
Student loan payment pause extended through May 1
President Joe Biden said financial recovery from the pandemic will take longer than job recovery, especially for those with student loans.
President Joe Biden said financial recovery from the pandemic will take longer than job recovery, especially for those with student loans.
Judge rules against California school district in COVID vaccine suit
San Diego Unified is one of several large school districts in California to announce such mandates. Other districts with similar mandates include Los Angeles, Oakland, Sacramento and West Contra Costa Unified school districts.
San Diego Unified is one of several large school districts in California to announce such mandates. Other districts with similar mandates include Los Angeles, Oakland, Sacramento and West Contra Costa Unified school districts.
Wilco votes to give CARES Act funds to Round Rock, Leander ISDs
The reason the county chose to delay the vote on the two school districts last week was their concerns with inappropriate books in the school systems.
The reason the county chose to delay the vote on the two school districts last week was their concerns with inappropriate books in the school systems.
Texas investing additional $123.3M in federal funds in education
This distribution brings the total to more than $362 million in funding for higher education and $67.5 million for public education since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
This distribution brings the total to more than $362 million in funding for higher education and $67.5 million for public education since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
The push to ban books in Texas schools spreads to public libraries
Some Texas residents are asking for greater say in what titles appear on public library shelves.
Some Texas residents are asking for greater say in what titles appear on public library shelves.
Arrests made amid TikTok challenge on Dec. 17
Amid the viral, nationwide TikTok challenge, arrests at schools in several states were made Friday, Dec. 17.
Amid the viral, nationwide TikTok challenge, arrests at schools in several states were made Friday, Dec. 17.
IDEA Austin celebrates first Ivy League acceptances for Class of 2022
IDEA Public Schools is celebrating two of their students in the class of 2022 who recently were accepted to Ivy League universities.
IDEA Public Schools is celebrating two of their students in the class of 2022 who recently were accepted to Ivy League universities.
CapMetro's "Art on the Bus" contest chooses participating schools
Four schools have been chosen to participate in CapMetro's "Art on the Bus", contest in which the winning school's art gets displays on transit vehicles.
Four schools have been chosen to participate in CapMetro's "Art on the Bus", contest in which the winning school's art gets displays on transit vehicles.
Nationwide TikTok challenge causes several school districts to take heightened precautions
The TikTok trend is causing several school districts and law enforcement agencies nationwide to take action.
The TikTok trend is causing several school districts and law enforcement agencies nationwide to take action.
Leander ISD parents voice concerns about withheld CARES Act funding
Williamson County commissioners recently voted to withhold CARES Act funding from Leander and Round Rock ISDs over literature some parents say is inappropriate.
Williamson County commissioners recently voted to withhold CARES Act funding from Leander and Round Rock ISDs over literature some parents say is inappropriate.
UT researchers predict winter COVID-19 surge if behaviors aren’t changed
If behaviors aren't changed, researchers predict the emergence of the omicron variant could lead to the largest healthcare surge to date.
If behaviors aren't changed, researchers predict the emergence of the omicron variant could lead to the largest healthcare surge to date.
Two Georgetown ISD counseling programs recognized with CREST awards
A Georgetown ISD high school and middle school have received CREST awards for their counseling programs.
A Georgetown ISD high school and middle school have received CREST awards for their counseling programs.