Lawmakers look at getting rid of STAAR test
Lawmakers were close to replacing the STAAR test at the end of the regular session, but they couldn't come to an agreement. Now, they are back during the Special Session to take a look.
Lawmakers were close to replacing the STAAR test at the end of the regular session, but they couldn't come to an agreement. Now, they are back during the Special Session to take a look.
STAAR testing elimination on Texas Legislature Special Session agenda
Lawmakers were close to replacing the STAAR test at the end of the regular session, but they couldn't come to an agreement.
Lawmakers were close to replacing the STAAR test at the end of the regular session, but they couldn't come to an agreement.
Belton High School teacher arrested, accused of possessing child sexual abuse material
Pietro “Pete” Victor Giustino, 39, is accused of possessing and attempting to possess visual depictions of sexual activities by minors, including depictions of minors engaged in sexual intercourse, according to court documents.
Pietro “Pete” Victor Giustino, 39, is accused of possessing and attempting to possess visual depictions of sexual activities by minors, including depictions of minors engaged in sexual intercourse, according to court documents.
Department of Education suspends student loan forgiveness under IBR. What it means for borrowers
The Income-Based Repayment plan provides borrowers with a feasible option to repay their student loans, and here’s what you need to know.
The Income-Based Repayment plan provides borrowers with a feasible option to repay their student loans, and here’s what you need to know.
These are the best and worst states for education: Study
States were ranked based on 32 relevant metrics, which included safety, overall quality, test scores, and more.
States were ranked based on 32 relevant metrics, which included safety, overall quality, test scores, and more.
Pflugerville FD accepting school supplies donations for students
The Pflugerville Fire Department is currently accepting donations of school supplies at six different stations.
The Pflugerville Fire Department is currently accepting donations of school supplies at six different stations.
Man who stabbed, killed UT student Harrison Brown in 2017 has hearing this week
Kendrex White, a man who stabbed four UT students in 2017, could be back out in the community following a hearing this week. FOX 7 Austin's CrimeWatch reporter Meredith Aldis spoke with the mother of Harrison Brown, who was killed.
Kendrex White, a man who stabbed four UT students in 2017, could be back out in the community following a hearing this week. FOX 7 Austin's CrimeWatch reporter Meredith Aldis spoke with the mother of Harrison Brown, who was killed.
Supreme Court says Trump's Education Department layoffs can resume
The Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump to put his plan to dismantle the Education Department back on track and go through with laying off nearly 1,400 employees.
The Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump to put his plan to dismantle the Education Department back on track and go through with laying off nearly 1,400 employees.
Trump administration resuming interest charges for nearly 8M student loan borrowers
The Department of Education is expected to resume student loan interest payments on Aug. 1.
The Department of Education is expected to resume student loan interest payments on Aug. 1.
Baylor University rejects grant over LGBTQIA+ advocacy requirements
Baylor University announced on Wednesday that it has rescinded its acceptance of a grant intended to research inclusion and belonging in the church.
Baylor University announced on Wednesday that it has rescinded its acceptance of a grant intended to research inclusion and belonging in the church.
Student loan forgiveness program getting Trump overhaul: What’s changing
Here’s a look at how President Trump and the Education Department are looking to reshape the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which cancels student debt for some employees after 10 years.
Here’s a look at how President Trump and the Education Department are looking to reshape the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which cancels student debt for some employees after 10 years.
These states now require cursive to be taught in schools
Cursive instruction waned after Common Core Standards were adopted by most states in 2010, but in recent years, cursive requirements have increased.
Cursive instruction waned after Common Core Standards were adopted by most states in 2010, but in recent years, cursive requirements have increased.
Tennessee teens could lose driver's licenses as punishment for bullying
Tennessee students who bully their classmates – both in school or online – could lose their driving privileges as punishment thanks to a new law that took effect this week.
Tennessee students who bully their classmates – both in school or online – could lose their driving privileges as punishment thanks to a new law that took effect this week.
Trump admin withholds $6 billion for after-school, summer programs
A funding freeze could wreck summer for low-income families and wipe out some after-school programming this fall.
A funding freeze could wreck summer for low-income families and wipe out some after-school programming this fall.
Glenn Hegar takes over as chancellor of Texas A&M University system
Former Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar has officially taken over as chancellor of the Texas A&M University System.
Former Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar has officially taken over as chancellor of the Texas A&M University System.
California, Texas are home to America's least-educated cities: See the 2025 list
A new study examined areas where cities aren’t making the grade when it comes to education and here’s what the data revealed.
A new study examined areas where cities aren’t making the grade when it comes to education and here’s what the data revealed.
Texas State to join Pac-12 conference with 2026-27 season
Goodbye, Sun Belt, hello Pac-12! Texas State University says it will be switching conferences for the 2026-27 season.
Goodbye, Sun Belt, hello Pac-12! Texas State University says it will be switching conferences for the 2026-27 season.
Austin ISD approves 'turnaround plan' for 3 failing schools
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees approved a turnaround plan for three failing schools that are at risk of state takeover. They also passed a budget that included a deficit of millions of dollars.
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees approved a turnaround plan for three failing schools that are at risk of state takeover. They also passed a budget that included a deficit of millions of dollars.
AISD approves turnaround plan
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees approved a turnaround plan for three failing schools that are at risk of state takeover. They also passed a budget that included a deficit of millions of dollars.
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees approved a turnaround plan for three failing schools that are at risk of state takeover. They also passed a budget that included a deficit of millions of dollars.
Abbott, Trump approval ratings: Poll shows economy, THC reduce favorability among Texans
A recent poll conducted by a Texas organization found that issues like the economy and a close brush with a ban on THC products have caused a drop in voters’ approval of top leaders.
A recent poll conducted by a Texas organization found that issues like the economy and a close brush with a ban on THC products have caused a drop in voters’ approval of top leaders.