UT professor talks about winning Nobel Prize in Chemistry
University of Texas and Nobel Prize winning professor John Goodenough continues to celebrate his accomplishment.
University of Texas and Nobel Prize winning professor John Goodenough continues to celebrate his accomplishment.
White student allegedly spits on black visitor at African American history museum during class trip
A white middle school student allegedly spat on a black visitor at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington D.C. on Friday during a class trip, according to school officials, leading to the group’s ejection from the museum and sparking controversy on whether the action was racially motivated.
A white middle school student allegedly spat on a black visitor at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington D.C. on Friday during a class trip, according to school officials, leading to the group’s ejection from the museum and sparking controversy on whether the action was racially motivated.
AISD moving bus stops in South Austin
AISD officials sent a crew out to assess the stops Thursday and on Friday, sent a bus out to explore alternate stops and notified FOX 7 that they will be moving both school bus stops.
AISD officials sent a crew out to assess the stops Thursday and on Friday, sent a bus out to explore alternate stops and notified FOX 7 that they will be moving both school bus stops.
Johnson High School in Buda evacuated due to gas smell
Classes were canceled for the remainder of the day, so first responders and maintenance crews could do a "thorough check" of the building, says a letter sent to Johnson HS parents.
Classes were canceled for the remainder of the day, so first responders and maintenance crews could do a "thorough check" of the building, says a letter sent to Johnson HS parents.
Lockhart school resource officer arrested for stealing from nurse's office
An investigation into medication disappearing from the Lockhart Junior High nurse's office over the weekend allegedly revealed the officer's involvement, says a release from Lockhart ISD.
An investigation into medication disappearing from the Lockhart Junior High nurse's office over the weekend allegedly revealed the officer's involvement, says a release from Lockhart ISD.
Kendra Scott unveils new Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute at UT-Austin
Kendra Scott and the University of Texas at Austin recently celebrated the Kendra Scott Women's Entrepenurial Leadership (WEL) Institute with a launch event on September 24.
Kendra Scott and the University of Texas at Austin recently celebrated the Kendra Scott Women's Entrepenurial Leadership (WEL) Institute with a launch event on September 24.
AISD looking into "dangerous" bus stop in South Austin
AISD officials are looking into a dangerous stop on Manchaca Road near Sedgemoor Trail. Parents say many cars do not stop for the bus on the busy road.
AISD officials are looking into a dangerous stop on Manchaca Road near Sedgemoor Trail. Parents say many cars do not stop for the bus on the busy road.
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."