Elementary school student speaks out against math homework question comparing girls’ weight
A Utah elementary school student spoke out last week against a math homework question that compared girls’ weight, leading the curriculum company to apologize and remove the question from their materials on Thursday.
A Utah elementary school student spoke out last week against a math homework question that compared girls’ weight, leading the curriculum company to apologize and remove the question from their materials on Thursday.
Class Act: Pathways to Technology
P-Tech is a collaboration so that in addition to earning their diploma this year's Navarro Early College High School freshman class of 68 students will get a chance to earn an associate's degree in either UX design or computer programming.
P-Tech is a collaboration so that in addition to earning their diploma this year's Navarro Early College High School freshman class of 68 students will get a chance to earn an associate's degree in either UX design or computer programming.
Texas teacher mixes music and math to make learning more engaging
This teacher and students rapped about decimals, to the tune of Luniz’s 1995 hit I Got 5 on It—and they’ve got flow!
This teacher and students rapped about decimals, to the tune of Luniz’s 1995 hit I Got 5 on It—and they’ve got flow!
UT professor becomes oldest person to win Nobel Prize in Chemistry
John B. Goodenough, a professor at UT Austin's Cockrell School of Engineering, was awarded the 2019 prize with Stanley Whittingham of the State University of New York at Binghamton and Akira Yoshino of Meijo University in Japan "for the development of lithium-ion batteries."
John B. Goodenough, a professor at UT Austin's Cockrell School of Engineering, was awarded the 2019 prize with Stanley Whittingham of the State University of New York at Binghamton and Akira Yoshino of Meijo University in Japan "for the development of lithium-ion batteries."
Hays High School to honor class of 1969 at homecoming game
2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the Class of 1969, the "Original Rebels."
2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the Class of 1969, the "Original Rebels."
Round Rock ISD included in third-party data breach
The breach impacted 13,000 school districts and universities in the U.S., including Round Rock ISD. The district says they are checking with Pearson to see how many other districts in Texas were impacted.
The breach impacted 13,000 school districts and universities in the U.S., including Round Rock ISD. The district says they are checking with Pearson to see how many other districts in Texas were impacted.
Concerns raised over possible east side school closures, as vote looms
The Austin ISD school board met Monday for a work session to discuss the district's recent plan to close 12 East Austin schools and each member's personal concerns with it.
The Austin ISD school board met Monday for a work session to discuss the district's recent plan to close 12 East Austin schools and each member's personal concerns with it.
Middle school student taken into custody after LAUSD police find her armed with gun, ammunition
A middle school student was taken into custody on Friday after school police discovered she brought a gun and ammunition to school.
A middle school student was taken into custody on Friday after school police discovered she brought a gun and ammunition to school.
Parents react to AISD proposal to close school
Austin Independent School District is proposing a plan to close Ridgetop Elementary school.
Austin Independent School District is proposing a plan to close Ridgetop Elementary school.
Round Rock ISD principal placed on administrative leave following discrimination allegations
Round Rock ISD sent a letter to Early College High School parents saying that Principal Veronica Coss is under investigation.
Round Rock ISD sent a letter to Early College High School parents saying that Principal Veronica Coss is under investigation.
Austin ISD sees an increase in student enrollment
For the first time in seven years AISD has seen an increase in student enrollment
For the first time in seven years AISD has seen an increase in student enrollment
Teen given botched birth control implant at school without parents’ permission, mother says
A doctor told the Maryland mother that a contraceptive had been improperly implanted in her daughter's arm, and it needed to be removed to avoid possible complications.
A doctor told the Maryland mother that a contraceptive had been improperly implanted in her daughter's arm, and it needed to be removed to avoid possible complications.
Parents, staff, teachers discuss upcoming Austin ISD changes at Martin Middle School
Parents, teachers, faculty, staff, and students gathered in the gym at Martin Middle School Tuesday night to attend what AISD calls a "school changes conversation."
Parents, teachers, faculty, staff, and students gathered in the gym at Martin Middle School Tuesday night to attend what AISD calls a "school changes conversation."
Two students hit in two different school zones on way to class in Cedar Park
Two students were hit on their way to school in school zones this week in Cedar Park. Cedar Park police are urging drivers to be extra cautious on the roads
Two students were hit on their way to school in school zones this week in Cedar Park. Cedar Park police are urging drivers to be extra cautious on the roads
Texas State had four times more sexual assaults in 2016, 2017 than originally reported
A revised crime report from Texas State University shows that the university had four times more sexual assaults and dating and domestic violence cases than originally reported.
A revised crime report from Texas State University shows that the university had four times more sexual assaults and dating and domestic violence cases than originally reported.
Texas A&M bans vaping, e-cigarette use system-wide
Chancellor John Sharp issued a ban on vaping and e-cigarette use across the Texas A&M University system in a memo to the university presidents and agency directors in the system Tuesday.
Chancellor John Sharp issued a ban on vaping and e-cigarette use across the Texas A&M University system in a memo to the university presidents and agency directors in the system Tuesday.
International Walk to School Day educates students on safety
The push is to educate both students and parents on how walking or biking to school can benefit the community.
The push is to educate both students and parents on how walking or biking to school can benefit the community.
Texas State University student was attacked on two separate occasions by same men
On Friday morning, students of Texas State University received a safety alert informing them of a recent attack on campus. The alert was referring to an attack that took place on Thursday, where the victim was allegedly robbed at knife point.
On Friday morning, students of Texas State University received a safety alert informing them of a recent attack on campus. The alert was referring to an attack that took place on Thursday, where the victim was allegedly robbed at knife point.
Middle school teacher investigated for quiz question referring to Trump as ‘idiot’
A Florida middle school teacher is under investigation after giving students a multiple-choice question about President Donald Trump that referred to him as an “idiot,” according to reports.
A Florida middle school teacher is under investigation after giving students a multiple-choice question about President Donald Trump that referred to him as an “idiot,” according to reports.
Class Act: Round Rock school designated as National Showcase School
The Capturing Kids' Hearts Program is implemented in more than 10,000 schools across the country and only about 200 are designated as National Showcase Schools.
The Capturing Kids' Hearts Program is implemented in more than 10,000 schools across the country and only about 200 are designated as National Showcase Schools.