Public school funding moves forward
Public schools are closer to getting a big funding boost. The Texas Senate passed House Bill 2 with changes that have since been approved by the House. It comes as a number of Central Texas school districts face budget deficits
Public schools are closer to getting a big funding boost. The Texas Senate passed House Bill 2 with changes that have since been approved by the House. It comes as a number of Central Texas school districts face budget deficits
Supreme Court blocks launch of nation's first public religious school
Oklahoma cannot proceed with opening the nation’s first publicly funded religious school after a 4-4 Supreme Court vote.
Oklahoma cannot proceed with opening the nation’s first publicly funded religious school after a 4-4 Supreme Court vote.
This is 'definitely' America's most misspelled word, according to search data
Can you spell any of these words without the help of autocorrect or having to look it up?
Can you spell any of these words without the help of autocorrect or having to look it up?
Texas House, Senate reach agreement on $8.5B school funding bill
The House and Senate have been at odds over their differing versions of the bill, which amounts to the largest single increase in public education funding in state history.
The House and Senate have been at odds over their differing versions of the bill, which amounts to the largest single increase in public education funding in state history.
Initial approval to allow prayer in schools
The bill would require school districts to vote on carving out time for prayer and the reading of religious texts.
The bill would require school districts to vote on carving out time for prayer and the reading of religious texts.
Texas House gives initial approval to allow prayer in schools
The bill would require school districts to vote on carving out time for prayer and the reading of religious texts.
The bill would require school districts to vote on carving out time for prayer and the reading of religious texts.
White House moves to block foreign students from attending Harvard
The Trump administration has revoked Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students, citing campus safety concerns and alleged foreign affiliations.
The Trump administration has revoked Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students, citing campus safety concerns and alleged foreign affiliations.
Judge blocks Trump’s order to shut down the Education Department
A federal judge ruled that mass layoffs at the U.S. Education Department are causing “irreparable harm” to students and educators.
A federal judge ruled that mass layoffs at the U.S. Education Department are causing “irreparable harm” to students and educators.
Map: Which states have banned cell phones in schools
A growing number of states are passing laws to ban or restrict cellphone use in schools, citing concerns about student mental health, classroom distractions, and public safety.
A growing number of states are passing laws to ban or restrict cellphone use in schools, citing concerns about student mental health, classroom distractions, and public safety.
Vietnam veteran, 79, graduates from college to keep 'mind and body updated'
Just before turning 80, Vietnam veteran Linwood Riddick graduated from South Carolina State University with a Bachelor’s degree in music industry.
Just before turning 80, Vietnam veteran Linwood Riddick graduated from South Carolina State University with a Bachelor’s degree in music industry.
Georgetown HS student who got perfect SAT score graduates
Georgetown ISD's class of 2025 is getting ready to walk across the stage for their high school graduation.
Georgetown ISD's class of 2025 is getting ready to walk across the stage for their high school graduation.
Book published by Georgetown HS senior inspired by sister's cancer journey
A Georgetown High School senior is a published author before graduating high school.
A Georgetown High School senior is a published author before graduating high school.
Texas Senate passes bill requiring public schools to use B.C./A.D. system in classrooms
The bill would require teachers to use B.C. and A.D. when referencing dates and prevent the purchase of instructional material that uses B.C.E. and C.E.
The bill would require teachers to use B.C. and A.D. when referencing dates and prevent the purchase of instructional material that uses B.C.E. and C.E.
Leander ISD student-teacher arrested for improper relationship with student
A Leander ISD student-teacher is facing a felony charge after the district learned she had had sex with a student, who was also her co-worker at a local grocery store.
A Leander ISD student-teacher is facing a felony charge after the district learned she had had sex with a student, who was also her co-worker at a local grocery store.
Taylor ISD offers up to $10K signing bonus for some teachers
New teachers in Taylor ISD could receive up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus, if they meet certain criteria.
New teachers in Taylor ISD could receive up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus, if they meet certain criteria.
Texas bill deadlines, deals, and re-writes dominate headlines: TWITP
FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts discussed the big stories from This Week in Texas Politics.
FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts discussed the big stories from This Week in Texas Politics.
Texas bill deadlines at the Capitol
FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts discussed the big stories from This Week in Texas Politics.
FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts discussed the big stories from This Week in Texas Politics.
School funding debate at Texas Capitol
State lawmakers are in a race with the clock to pass an education funding plan before the regular session ends on June 2.
State lawmakers are in a race with the clock to pass an education funding plan before the regular session ends on June 2.
New Texas Senate plan takes teacher pay raises out of basic allotment formula
State lawmakers are in a race with the clock to pass an education funding plan before the regular session ends on June 2.
State lawmakers are in a race with the clock to pass an education funding plan before the regular session ends on June 2.
Senate rewrites House education funding plan
State lawmakers are in a race with the clock to pass an education funding plan before the session ends on June 2. On May 15, members of the Senate Education Committee started taking up legislation that is much different from a bill that moved out of the state House a month ago
State lawmakers are in a race with the clock to pass an education funding plan before the session ends on June 2. On May 15, members of the Senate Education Committee started taking up legislation that is much different from a bill that moved out of the state House a month ago