Texas House takes first step towards banning cellphones in public classrooms
The Texas House on Wednesday advanced a bill that would require a secure, out-of-sight area to keep phones during instructional times.
The Texas House on Wednesday advanced a bill that would require a secure, out-of-sight area to keep phones during instructional times.
Trump executive orders focus on education, targeting colleges, job training, AI
President Donald Trump signed a slew of executive orders on Wednesday targeting education.
President Donald Trump signed a slew of executive orders on Wednesday targeting education.
Texas Senate to discuss school choice bill on Wednesday
The Texas Senate will take up the much-discussed school voucher bill on Wednesday as it looks to clear the final hurdles before sending the legislation to Governor Greg Abbott's desk.
The Texas Senate will take up the much-discussed school voucher bill on Wednesday as it looks to clear the final hurdles before sending the legislation to Governor Greg Abbott's desk.
May bond elections: Just over $1.8 billion on the ballot
Just over $1.8 billion is on the May ballot this year for seven Central Texas school districts to pay for a wide range of projects.
Just over $1.8 billion is on the May ballot this year for seven Central Texas school districts to pay for a wide range of projects.
Did you default on your student loans? What to know as collections resume
Starting next month, the Department of Education will begin the collection process on student loans in default. Here’s what you need to know.
Starting next month, the Department of Education will begin the collection process on student loans in default. Here’s what you need to know.
Haruka Weiser: Safe Horns continues to fight for improvements 9 years after UT student's murder
It has been nine years since University of Texas student Haruka Weiser was brutally killed on campus. Since, an advocacy group of UT parents has been fighting to make safety improvements on campus.
It has been nine years since University of Texas student Haruka Weiser was brutally killed on campus. Since, an advocacy group of UT parents has been fighting to make safety improvements on campus.
Possible closure of Dobie Middle School
Dobie Middle School might be on the chopping block after it failed to meet state standards year after year.
Dobie Middle School might be on the chopping block after it failed to meet state standards year after year.
Dobie Middle School might shut down after failing to meet state standards
Dobie Middle School might be on the chopping block after it failed to meet state standards year after year.
Dobie Middle School might be on the chopping block after it failed to meet state standards year after year.
Student loan collections to resume next month: What to know
The Education Department will resume collections on defaulted federal student loans starting next month.
The Education Department will resume collections on defaulted federal student loans starting next month.
$1 billion school choice program moves closer to Gov. Abbott's desk | Texas: The Issue Is
A bill to create education savings accounts for Texas students passed the House last week.
A bill to create education savings accounts for Texas students passed the House last week.
Texas school choice plan, education funding approved: TWITP
FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts discussed that and other hot topics this week.
FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts discussed that and other hot topics this week.
Leander ISD speaks on school choice, funding
The Leander ISD superintendent spoke about the Texas House approving the school choice bill and the bill for more funding to school districts.
The Leander ISD superintendent spoke about the Texas House approving the school choice bill and the bill for more funding to school districts.
Leander ISD expects to remain in budget deficit despite additional funding
The Leander ISD superintendent spoke about the Texas House approving the school choice bill and the bill for more funding to school districts.
The Leander ISD superintendent spoke about the Texas House approving the school choice bill and the bill for more funding to school districts.
School choice and school funding approved
The controversial school choice plan pushed by Gov. Abbott won final approval in the Texas House. A teacher pay plan with more money for school districts also passed. But, both votes got sidetracked by a surprising morning meltdown.
The controversial school choice plan pushed by Gov. Abbott won final approval in the Texas House. A teacher pay plan with more money for school districts also passed. But, both votes got sidetracked by a surprising morning meltdown.
Texas House passes education savings accounts bill, school funding bill
The Texas House approved both a $1 billion school choice bill and a nearly $8 billion public education funding bill.
The Texas House approved both a $1 billion school choice bill and a nearly $8 billion public education funding bill.
Suspect in UT Austin campus attacks faces new charges
More victims are coming forward claiming a former UT student physically hurt them near the UT campus.
More victims are coming forward claiming a former UT student physically hurt them near the UT campus.
Some schools are teaching teens how to sleep amid growing mental health crisis
A growing number of schools are teaching teens how to sleep, linking poor rest to mental health struggles, behavior issues, and falling attendance. Ohio and Minnesota districts are now piloting “sleep interventions.”
A growing number of schools are teaching teens how to sleep, linking poor rest to mental health struggles, behavior issues, and falling attendance. Ohio and Minnesota districts are now piloting “sleep interventions.”
Man accused of UT attacks facing charges
A man accused of attacking and threatening people on the UT Austin campus is facing more charges
A man accused of attacking and threatening people on the UT Austin campus is facing more charges
Report accuses former Ann Richards principal, executive director of violating school policy
An investigative report shows that Austin ISD officials had recommended former Ann Richards principal Nicole Griffith and executive director Dr. Stacie Holiday be fired for violating district policy and state and federal law.
An investigative report shows that Austin ISD officials had recommended former Ann Richards principal Nicole Griffith and executive director Dr. Stacie Holiday be fired for violating district policy and state and federal law.
Furthering education: Spectrum & other companies help employees
Employers across the country are helping their employees advance their careers by helping pay for college tuition.
Employers across the country are helping their employees advance their careers by helping pay for college tuition.