Recapture in Texas: Push to reform school property tax revenue redistribution policy
Education is dominating the debate at the Texas Capitol this session, including a push to reform the way money is redistributed among districts though a policy known as "recapture".
Education is dominating the debate at the Texas Capitol this session, including a push to reform the way money is redistributed among districts though a policy known as "recapture".
How far COVID set students back: State-by-state report card
New data offers a look at how students nationwide are performing academically following the pandemic. Here's what the report found.
New data offers a look at how students nationwide are performing academically following the pandemic. Here's what the report found.
Texas education: TEA commissioner speaks to committee about funding
The head of the Texas Education Agency (TEA) weighed in on the education funding debate at the state capitol.
The head of the Texas Education Agency (TEA) weighed in on the education funding debate at the state capitol.
Texas lawmakers reattempt to bring prayer, Ten Commandments into classrooms
Bills filed in the Texas Senate are once again trying to bring prayer and the Ten Commandments into public school classrooms.
Bills filed in the Texas Senate are once again trying to bring prayer and the Ten Commandments into public school classrooms.
Gov. Greg Abbott on the border, school vouchers and betting in Texas
Texas Governor Greg Abbott talked about several issues that are top of mind for Texans, including border security, school vouchers, tariffs and legalizing online betting.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott talked about several issues that are top of mind for Texans, including border security, school vouchers, tariffs and legalizing online betting.
Lake Travis ISD superintendent resigns after misconduct allegations
The Lake Travis ISD school board has accepted the superintendent's resignation after misconduct allegations.
The Lake Travis ISD school board has accepted the superintendent's resignation after misconduct allegations.
TEA certification cheating scheme: 2 Del Valle ISD teachers under investigation
Two Del Valle ISD teachers are under investigation for allegedly cheating to get their certification.
Two Del Valle ISD teachers are under investigation for allegedly cheating to get their certification.
School choice, gender identity, and online sports betting: TWITP
FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts take a look at the top stories in Texas politics from this week.
FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts take a look at the top stories in Texas politics from this week.
TEA: 60 more educators to be investigated in certification cheating scheme
The Texas Education Agency has named 60 more teachers believed to be involved in a certification cheating scandal.
The Texas Education Agency has named 60 more teachers believed to be involved in a certification cheating scandal.
Concern grows after Leander ISD announces job cuts and school vouchers move past Senate
Leander ISD plans to cut more than 200 jobs because of a lack of state funding. That has parents and educators worried.
Leander ISD plans to cut more than 200 jobs because of a lack of state funding. That has parents and educators worried.
Texas State Technical College gets major expansion in Hutto
Texas State Technical College says the expansion will allow it to expand its reach to students through its manufacturing programs.
Texas State Technical College says the expansion will allow it to expand its reach to students through its manufacturing programs.
Leander ISD looking to cut teacher, admin positions to make up budget deficit
Leander ISD has announced plans to cut staff positions, including teachers, to address a projected $34.4 million budget deficit.
Leander ISD has announced plans to cut staff positions, including teachers, to address a projected $34.4 million budget deficit.
Texas school choice debate begins in Senate
School choice legislation hit the floor of the Texas Senate on Wednesday. SB 2 would create what is called an Education Savings Account.
School choice legislation hit the floor of the Texas Senate on Wednesday. SB 2 would create what is called an Education Savings Account.
Texas school districts all struggling with lack of state funding
It's not just Central Texas schools struggling with budget deficits. Districts all across the state are dealing with different versions of the same problem: a lack of funding from the state.
It's not just Central Texas schools struggling with budget deficits. Districts all across the state are dealing with different versions of the same problem: a lack of funding from the state.
Georgetown ISD focusing on mental health this legislative session
Mental health, among other topics, is on the list of priorities for Georgetown Independent School District this legislative session.
Mental health, among other topics, is on the list of priorities for Georgetown Independent School District this legislative session.
Texas Senate passes SB2, would allow parents to use tax funds for private schools
The Texas Senate on Wednesday passed a plan that would allow parents to use taxpayer dollars to fund private education.
The Texas Senate on Wednesday passed a plan that would allow parents to use taxpayer dollars to fund private education.
Is FAFSA part of the Education Department? And other things to know
Managing the FAFSA is a key role of the Department of Education. Here are other things to know as President Trump is evaluating the function and future of the department.
Managing the FAFSA is a key role of the Department of Education. Here are other things to know as President Trump is evaluating the function and future of the department.
Study: Teens spend 90 minutes on phones during school day, raising concerns
A new study published in JAMA Pediatrics found that adolescents spend an average of 90 minutes on their smartphones during school hours.
A new study published in JAMA Pediatrics found that adolescents spend an average of 90 minutes on their smartphones during school hours.
Texas House Democrats push back against Senate Bill 2, school choice plan
Texas House Democrats gathered on Monday to issue a call for action concerning Senate Bill 2, a new attempt at school choice in Texas.
Texas House Democrats gathered on Monday to issue a call for action concerning Senate Bill 2, a new attempt at school choice in Texas.
Glenn HS students in Leander stage walkout to protest ICE entering schools
Students at a Leander ISD high school walked out of school on Monday in protest of ICE officials entering schools.
Students at a Leander ISD high school walked out of school on Monday in protest of ICE officials entering schools.