College students can tap into $36B in emergency funds from Department of Education
The U.S. Department of Education announced on May 11 that it is allocating more than $36 billion in emergency grants to over 5,000 colleges and universities to be used for education infrastructure impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The U.S. Department of Education announced on May 11 that it is allocating more than $36 billion in emergency grants to over 5,000 colleges and universities to be used for education infrastructure impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
'We can and we must': President of teachers union calls for full reopening of schools in fall
Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, called for a full return to in-person learning in the fall — saying the nation’s second-largest teachers union is “all in” on bringing students back to the classroom.
Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, called for a full return to in-person learning in the fall — saying the nation’s second-largest teachers union is “all in” on bringing students back to the classroom.
Fredericksburg ISD bus driver dies following crash
A Fredericksburg ISD school bus driver has died following a crash just before 4 p.m. Wednesday, says police.
A Fredericksburg ISD school bus driver has died following a crash just before 4 p.m. Wednesday, says police.
Austin ISD updates COVID-19 safety protocols
Austin ISD says that this update follows months of decreasing infection rates resulting from rising vaccination rates and precautions.
Austin ISD says that this update follows months of decreasing infection rates resulting from rising vaccination rates and precautions.
Granger ISD marks one year of in-person classes
Granger ISD says that this was possible due to the COVID-19 safety protocols in place as well as teachers who have gone above and beyond.
Granger ISD says that this was possible due to the COVID-19 safety protocols in place as well as teachers who have gone above and beyond.
Family, investigators push for geofence warrant in Jason Landry case
It's been 150 days since Texas State University student Jason Landry went missing while driving home to see his family for Christmas last year.
It's been 150 days since Texas State University student Jason Landry went missing while driving home to see his family for Christmas last year.
Why you should keep paying your federal student loans despite COVID-19 relief
Getting out of debt faster has advantages.
Getting out of debt faster has advantages.
PROMRack offering free new, gently worn prom dresses this weekend
PROMRack, which provides new and gently used prom dresses at no charge to Central Texas juniors and seniors, was canceled last year due to COVID-19.
PROMRack, which provides new and gently used prom dresses at no charge to Central Texas juniors and seniors, was canceled last year due to COVID-19.
Fixed-rate student loan refinancing rates sink to new record low for the second straight week
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly. (iStock)
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly. (iStock)
Texas Longhorns linebacker Jake Ehlinger found dead off campus
Jake is the younger brother of former Longhorns quarterback Sam Ehlinger.
Jake is the younger brother of former Longhorns quarterback Sam Ehlinger.
All Florida public universities expected to be full capacity this fall
The State University System of Florida announced that all 12 public universities in the Sunshine State can return to pre-pandemic operations for academics, social activities, and sports.
The State University System of Florida announced that all 12 public universities in the Sunshine State can return to pre-pandemic operations for academics, social activities, and sports.
Dripping Springs ISD names new superintendent
Dr. Holly Morris-Kuentz, former deputy superintendent for Lake Travis ISD, has been named as superintendent for Dripping Springs ISD.
Dr. Holly Morris-Kuentz, former deputy superintendent for Lake Travis ISD, has been named as superintendent for Dripping Springs ISD.
Texas State announces emergency student assistance for summer, fall
A total of $23 million will be available to eligible students this summer and fall through Texas State's Bobcat Cares program.
A total of $23 million will be available to eligible students this summer and fall through Texas State's Bobcat Cares program.
Austin ISD expands transportation services for more families
AISD says it will expand school bus transportation for 24 elementary, middle, and high school campuses this fall.
AISD says it will expand school bus transportation for 24 elementary, middle, and high school campuses this fall.
DC 16-year-old who graduated high school early makes decision after being accepted to 14 colleges
A D.C. 16-year-old is graduating high school early and is getting ready for college -- and he's already decided what school he'll be attending this fall!
A D.C. 16-year-old is graduating high school early and is getting ready for college -- and he's already decided what school he'll be attending this fall!
Westminster teen accepted to 16 universities, including Ivy League schools
Sweet 16! A high school student in Westminster got accepted to more than a dozen universities -- including her dream school, Harvard University!
Sweet 16! A high school student in Westminster got accepted to more than a dozen universities -- including her dream school, Harvard University!
Teen to become youngest USF graduate
Four brothers from Apollo Beach became University of South Florida Bulls early. The youngest enrolled at age 14 after graduating early from high school. At ceremonies this Saturday, he’ll be the youngest graduate, at 17.
Four brothers from Apollo Beach became University of South Florida Bulls early. The youngest enrolled at age 14 after graduating early from high school. At ceremonies this Saturday, he’ll be the youngest graduate, at 17.
Some Black parents say pandemic remote learning has shielded students from racism in classroom
Many Black parents are finding another benefit to remote learning beyond avoiding potential COVID-19 infection: being better able to shield their children from racism in classrooms.
Many Black parents are finding another benefit to remote learning beyond avoiding potential COVID-19 infection: being better able to shield their children from racism in classrooms.
Teacher Appreciation Day: Where to get the best deals and freebies
Businesses across the country are saying “thank you” to the nation’s teachers by offering a whirlwind of sweet deals and freebies.
Businesses across the country are saying “thank you” to the nation’s teachers by offering a whirlwind of sweet deals and freebies.
Central Texas communities to decide on school proposals in election
Four districts are asking voters to borrow tens or even hundreds of millions of dollars to build new schools or expand existing ones
Four districts are asking voters to borrow tens or even hundreds of millions of dollars to build new schools or expand existing ones