Leander ISD PTA to open second Clothes Closet for students
The closet provides gently used school clothes and brand-new underwear and socks for free to any student residing within Leander ISD's boundaries.
The closet provides gently used school clothes and brand-new underwear and socks for free to any student residing within Leander ISD's boundaries.
Del Valle ISD releasing elementary schools early on Fridays
Del Valle ISD says that this change is due to a shortage in bus drivers and will remain in place until further notice.
Del Valle ISD says that this change is due to a shortage in bus drivers and will remain in place until further notice.
Biden administration announces student loan forgiveness program overhaul, will impact over 500K borrowers
The Biden administration announced its plans to overhaul the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, impacting half a million borrowers.
The Biden administration announced its plans to overhaul the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, impacting half a million borrowers.
Student loan forgiveness: 550K borrowers to benefit from program overhaul
A change to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program will immediately make 22,000 borrowers eligible to get loans canceled, U.S. officials said.
A change to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program will immediately make 22,000 borrowers eligible to get loans canceled, U.S. officials said.
DOJ argues Texas ban on mask mandates violates disabled students’ rights
Plaintiffs say Abbott’s order denies children with disabilities, who are at a high risk of illness and death from the coronavirus, access to public education.
Plaintiffs say Abbott’s order denies children with disabilities, who are at a high risk of illness and death from the coronavirus, access to public education.
Hays CISD moving forward with air purifier installation
Hays Consolidated Independent School District school board approved over 4 million dollars for the district to install air purifiers in classrooms.
Hays Consolidated Independent School District school board approved over 4 million dollars for the district to install air purifiers in classrooms.
Dunkin' sweepstakes to award one Texas teacher free coffee for a year
People can nominate a deserving Texas teacher for the “Raise a Cup to Teachers” sweepstakes for a chance to win free coffee for a year and a Dunkin' coffee break.
People can nominate a deserving Texas teacher for the “Raise a Cup to Teachers” sweepstakes for a chance to win free coffee for a year and a Dunkin' coffee break.
Conroe ISD principal apologizes after racially insensitive comments made toward students
A Conroe ISD principal is apologizing after students claim he made racially insensitive comments towards them during a school spirit event.
A Conroe ISD principal is apologizing after students claim he made racially insensitive comments towards them during a school spirit event.
'Slap a teacher' challenge could result in unexpected consequences
Educators are warning students that an October TikTok challenge can result in unexpected consequences.
Educators are warning students that an October TikTok challenge can result in unexpected consequences.
Central Texas school districts warn students against latest TikTok trend
According to Round Rock ISD, posts on social media are proposing a new challenge for October which instructs students to “slap a staff member”.
According to Round Rock ISD, posts on social media are proposing a new challenge for October which instructs students to “slap a staff member”.
California 1st state in nation to announce vaccine requirements for students
After mounting pressure from the community and school boards, California on Friday became the first in the nation to require students be vaccinated for in-person learning.
After mounting pressure from the community and school boards, California on Friday became the first in the nation to require students be vaccinated for in-person learning.
School officials ask for federal help amid threats over COVID-19 policies
The nation's school boards are asking President Joe Biden for federal assistance to investigate and stop a growing number of threats made against their members.
The nation's school boards are asking President Joe Biden for federal assistance to investigate and stop a growing number of threats made against their members.
Navient wants to exit the federal student loan program, impacting 6M borrowers
Navient wants to transfer its federal student loan servicing contract to a new company. Here's what to do if you're one of the 6 million borrowers impacted by this decision.
Navient wants to transfer its federal student loan servicing contract to a new company. Here's what to do if you're one of the 6 million borrowers impacted by this decision.
Austin Public Library offering free library cards to Travis County students
Starting October 1, any student enrolled in a school in Travis County will be able to receive a free library card from Austin Public Library.
Starting October 1, any student enrolled in a school in Travis County will be able to receive a free library card from Austin Public Library.
House passes bill aimed at protecting K-12 schools against cyberattacks
The K-12 Cybersecurity Act will allow CISA to work with schools and other federal departments to examine any cybersecurity threats that could affect students or educators.
The K-12 Cybersecurity Act will allow CISA to work with schools and other federal departments to examine any cybersecurity threats that could affect students or educators.
Nonprofit offers free classes to provide potential applicants for Tesla
The goal of Skillpoint Alliance is to provide a path to places like the new Tesla Gigafactory through hands-on training and virtual reality simulations.
The goal of Skillpoint Alliance is to provide a path to places like the new Tesla Gigafactory through hands-on training and virtual reality simulations.
Federal judge rules South Carolina schools can require face masks
The leader of South Carolina's schools says districts now have the authority to require masks in the classroom.
The leader of South Carolina's schools says districts now have the authority to require masks in the classroom.
COVID-19 risk among kids increased amid delta, start of school year, AAP warns
The COVID-19 risk among children has increased amid the delta variant and the start of the school year, a pediatricians group said.
The COVID-19 risk among children has increased amid the delta variant and the start of the school year, a pediatricians group said.
USC to require students, staff be vaccinated against the flu by Nov. 1
For the second year in a row, the University of Southern California is going one step further to protect its students and staff against the flu, announcing a new mandate requiring all USC students, faculty, and staff to be vaccinated against influenza prior to Nov. 1.
For the second year in a row, the University of Southern California is going one step further to protect its students and staff against the flu, announcing a new mandate requiring all USC students, faculty, and staff to be vaccinated against influenza prior to Nov. 1.
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children likely won't be available until November
It is possible that, depending on how quickly the FDA offers approval, the shots could become available earlier in November, according to one official.
It is possible that, depending on how quickly the FDA offers approval, the shots could become available earlier in November, according to one official.