Cuts could be coming to Manor ISD after $385 million bond proposal fails
The money would have gone to fund projects across Manor ISD for the next 6–8 years, but now the district will have to look to other sources of revenue, including making cuts to fix the issues they're facing.
Austin ISD releases latest version of closure, consolidation plan ahead of board vote
Austin ISD has released the latest version of its school closure and consolidation plan. Ten schools are still on the chopping block.
Students in these states spend more of their income on education, according to analysis
Many of the states that topped list were home to some of the most famous schools such as Harvard University, University of Pennsylvania, and Yale University, to name a few.
Children At Risk's Texas school rankings 2024–25: Best schools and top-performing districts revealed
Children At Risk’s 2024–25 Texas School Rankings highlight statewide academic gains, recognize top-performing and high-poverty “Gold Ribbon" campuses, and reveal significant improvement across the region despite years of stagnant school funding.
Texas campus free speech rules under review by special committee
A hearing at the Texas State Capitol Thursday was held to review new laws that clamp down on college campus protests, while also protecting free speech.
Texas A&M tightens restrictions on professors teaching race, gender topics
At the end of a two-day-long meeting of the board of regents, Texas A&M leaders voted in favor of strengthening regulation of race and gender studies.
President Trump issues ‘Fostering the Future’ executive order to support children in foster care
Children in foster care are getting more help in securing a stable future thanks to a new executive order signed by President Trump on Thursday.
Student speech under scrutiny as Texas lawmakers hold first hearing after Charlie Kirk's death
Texas lawmakers are holding their initial hearing Thursday to review campus expression at public universities, an effort sparked by student reactions following the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Austin ISD is selling naming rights to some athletic complexes
You can buy the naming rights for some Austin ISD athletic complexes.
States add gun safety to school curriculums
Several states, including Arkansas, Tennessee and Utah, have passed new laws requiring schools to teach gun safety to students as young as five.
Bay Area Harvard grad student launched new ‘Appstinence’ movement to quit social media
It’s a concept hard to fathom among many Gen Zers — ditching your smartphone and retiring from social media. But it's what recent Harvard alumna 24-year-old Gabriela Nguyen has fully embraced as she works to help others do the same.
Austin ISD student arrested for bringing gun to campus
A student at Crockett Early College High School was arrested Monday for having a gun on campus, according to a letter from the principal.
Fights break out ahead of Turning Point USA event on UC Berkeley campus
Fights and altercations broke out Monday night at the University of California, Berkeley, as Turning Point USA held its final campus tour stop of the year.
Austin ISD holds Q&A for possible closure of 11 campuses
The Austin Independent School District held a question-and-answer session on Saturday on the district's recommended school consolidation and boundary change plan.
Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick wants Turning Point USA at every college, high school in state
Patrick has pledged $1 million in campaign funds to the goal, urging other Texans to donate to the cause as well.
UT study on the state of coaching
Today isn't just any Football Friday — it's also Texas High School Coaches Day. Recognized by state lawmakers, it's a moment to celebrate the lasting influence of coaches in our schools. A new UT study now shows just how deep that influence runs — both on and off the field. Here to talk more about the study and the power of coaching are UT associate professor Dr. Josh Childs, Hays CISD athletic director Lance Moffett and student athletes Skylar, Lily, and Dre. Dr. Childs, let's start with the overall synopisis of texas caoches and their impacts on athletes.
Austin ISD revises consolidation plan that could close 10 schools
Austin ISD is once again revising its plan that could close nearly a dozen schools. About 60 parents signed up to speak on Thursday, Nov. 6, at a board meeting on the school boundary and consolidation changes.