UT Austin graduate students upset over health insurance change
The University of Texas at Austin graduate student employees demand the delay of health insurance changes due to concerning financial cost increases.
The University of Texas at Austin graduate student employees demand the delay of health insurance changes due to concerning financial cost increases.
Biden encourages pay raises for teachers
“You deserve a raise, not just praise,” Biden said in remarks at the National Education Association’s annual meeting in Washington.
“You deserve a raise, not just praise,” Biden said in remarks at the National Education Association’s annual meeting in Washington.
Howard University students want Phylicia Rashad fired after her Bill Cosby support
Howard University students and alumni are calling for "Cosby Show" actress Phylicia Rashad's firing from the school, where she serves as its dean of College of Fine Arts.
Howard University students and alumni are calling for "Cosby Show" actress Phylicia Rashad's firing from the school, where she serves as its dean of College of Fine Arts.
FOX 7 Discussion: Fighting extreme heat in Austin neighborhoods
Project lead and UT professor Dev Niyogi joins Rebecca Thomas to discuss a project between researchers and the city of Austin to identify hot spots.
Project lead and UT professor Dev Niyogi joins Rebecca Thomas to discuss a project between researchers and the city of Austin to identify hot spots.
UT Austin working with city, community groups to fight extreme heat
Residents living in more shaded, tree-covered areas are experiencing heat differently than others who live near more pavement and roadways.
Residents living in more shaded, tree-covered areas are experiencing heat differently than others who live near more pavement and roadways.
Some Texas students with disabilities thrived on remote learning, but have few options this fall
Legislation that would have funded remote learning at Texas schools failed to pass, leaving families who preferred distance learning to figure out their options.
Legislation that would have funded remote learning at Texas schools failed to pass, leaving families who preferred distance learning to figure out their options.
Officials say virtual learning to blame for poor STAAR testing scores
Failure rates on the 2021 tests were higher almost across the board, with results showing four in ten students unprepared for the next grade level.
Failure rates on the 2021 tests were higher almost across the board, with results showing four in ten students unprepared for the next grade level.
State of Texas to invest $94.6M to support higher education
The state will be investing $94.6 million in addition to the $175 million Abbott allocated last year to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
The state will be investing $94.6 million in addition to the $175 million Abbott allocated last year to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Arlington School Board votes to remove police from schools
In a unanimous 5 to 0 vote on Thursday night, the Arlington County Public School Board voted to remove school resource officers from permanent daily positions in schools.
In a unanimous 5 to 0 vote on Thursday night, the Arlington County Public School Board voted to remove school resource officers from permanent daily positions in schools.
Supreme Court rejects school's appeal to revive transgender bathroom ban
The Supreme Court justices left in place lower court rulings that found the policy unconstitutional.
The Supreme Court justices left in place lower court rulings that found the policy unconstitutional.
AISD facing shortage of bus drivers, food service workers
Bus driver wages start at $17 per hour, food service managers start at $15.95 per hour and food service substitutes start at $12 per hour.
Bus driver wages start at $17 per hour, food service managers start at $15.95 per hour and food service substitutes start at $12 per hour.
FOX 7 Discussion: Robotic tech helping in search and rescue efforts
Dr. Robin Murphy with Texas A&M University joins Rebecca Thomas to give insight into how robotic technology helps in search and rescue efforts.
Dr. Robin Murphy with Texas A&M University joins Rebecca Thomas to give insight into how robotic technology helps in search and rescue efforts.
Eanes ISD superintendent defends diversity project
Parents fear the program is actually Critical Race Theory. State lawmakers have passed legislation that prohibits school districts from adopting it.
Parents fear the program is actually Critical Race Theory. State lawmakers have passed legislation that prohibits school districts from adopting it.
The Holdsworth Center opens $200M facility for Texas educators
Charles Butt, the founder of Holdsworth Center, builds a 44-acre campus on Lake Austin to provide a place for educators to enhance their skills.
Charles Butt, the founder of Holdsworth Center, builds a 44-acre campus on Lake Austin to provide a place for educators to enhance their skills.
Justices rule for cursing cheerleader over Snapchat post
The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a Pennsylvania public school wrongly suspended a cheerleader over a vulgar social media post.
The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a Pennsylvania public school wrongly suspended a cheerleader over a vulgar social media post.
DeSantis on civics education: Florida will require schools to teach 'evils' of communism
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed several education bills expanding civics education in Florida, saying students need to be taught that communist and totalitarian governments are evil.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed several education bills expanding civics education in Florida, saying students need to be taught that communist and totalitarian governments are evil.
'So touching': Florida principal crafts personal notes for 459 graduates
The Florida principal said the process was especially beneficial to him as he got a chance to learn more about each student.
The Florida principal said the process was especially beneficial to him as he got a chance to learn more about each student.
IDEA schools offer free meals to all children during the summer
IDEA Schools Child Nutrition Program will serve bundled meals during the summer to children 18-years-old and under until Friday, July 16.
IDEA Schools Child Nutrition Program will serve bundled meals during the summer to children 18-years-old and under until Friday, July 16.
Supreme Court sides with athletes in NCAA compensation dispute
The Supreme Court unanimously sided with a group of former college athletes in a dispute with the NCAA over rules limiting certain compensation.
The Supreme Court unanimously sided with a group of former college athletes in a dispute with the NCAA over rules limiting certain compensation.
91-year-old grandma finally gets her long-awaited high school diploma
With the help of her granddaughter, 91-year-old Barbara received her high school diploma 76 years later. Now, she has one more goal: attending prom.
With the help of her granddaughter, 91-year-old Barbara received her high school diploma 76 years later. Now, she has one more goal: attending prom.