Education

Shaping leaders of tomorrow

February 16, 2015 12:10pm CST

FOX 7's Nick Spinetto went back to class, not for a history lesson, but to see how today's kids are being shaped into the leaders of tomorrow.

Lanier H.S. students pay tribute to former classmate

February 14, 2015 10:36pm CST

Lanier High School students are hoping to bring awareness to depression.

Protests at UT over recent fraternity party

February 13, 2015 8:20am CST

Latino students and supporters at the University of Texas took part in a peaceful march and protest.

Idea to sell Texas School for the Deaf property doesn't sit well with school administrators

February 11, 2015 4:19pm CST

This week Senator John Whitmire, (D) Houston, suggested selling some of the land at the Texas School for the Deaf to pay for building maintenance there.

UT frat party is being called racist over "border patrol" themed party

February 9, 2015 8:23pm CST

A fraternity at the University of Texas threw a party over the weekend that many people are calling racist.

North Texas school district considering a proposal allowing teachers to carry firearms on campus

February 9, 2015 8:19pm CST

?One Texas school district is considering a proposal to allow certain teachers to carry firearms at school.

UT Psychology Professor weighs in on Brian Williams scandal

February 5, 2015 9:34pm CST

NBC Nightly News anchor Brian Williams blames "the fog of memory over twelve years" for allegedly fabricating a story about his experience during the 2003 invasion of Iraq.

UT professor discusses ISIS threat

February 5, 2015 8:59am CST

Recent attacks by the terrorist group ISIS has many countries on edge, including the U.S. Dr. Jeremi Suri, a professor at UT-Austin talks about the ongoing crisis.

Community College Day hosted at Texas State Capitol

February 3, 2015 4:47pm CST

Texas community colleges were the focus of a rally Tuesday on the south steps of the Capitol.

Johnny Manziel enters treatment facility

February 2, 2015 9:53am CST

Cleveland Browns quarterback and former Texas A&M star Johnny Manziel has entered a treatment facility.

'UT LEGO Guy' builds LEGO Darrell K. Royal Stadium

January 31, 2015 10:11pm CST

Drew Finkel has been lovingly dubbed 'The UT LEGO Guy.' The native Austinite and 2008 UT grad now lives in Chicago working in sales for a software company.

Rally at Capitol wraps up School Choice Week

January 30, 2015 12:35pm CST

Students, parents and teachers are rallying at the State Capitol for school choice.

Debate over recess continues

January 29, 2015 10:08pm CST

Some school districts across the country are eliminating recess, physical education, art and music all in an effort to get more "learning time" in the classroom.

Is school choice an option for all?

January 28, 2015 9:10pm CST

It's National School Choice week, a celebration of all the educational options students have but is everyone being given a fair shot?

The Austin Independent School District has a new superintendent.The Board of Trustees met Monday night.On their agenda: making the Interim-Superintendent permanent.After a unanimous vote, Dr. Paul ...

A funeral for a Central TX Marine, who was an avid Longhorn fan, ends with a surprise gift

January 21, 2015 3:43pm CST

A red, white and blue funeral for a local marine Wednesday included some UT burnt orange.

Georgetown ISD students taste test for future cafeteria menu

January 21, 2015 3:32pm CST

Did you like school cafeteria food when you were a child?

Former UT baseball star helps students move

January 7, 2015 9:42pm CST

A well-known former UT baseball star was on hand at an Austin elementary school Wednesday morning to teach kids about the importance of staying active.

Texas Civil Rights Project calling on Austin ISD to look at education equality

January 7, 2015 4:57pm CST

The Texas Civil Rights Project is calling on the Austin Independent School District to take a closer look at education equality.Attorneys want the district to conduct a self-assessment or they plan...