Texas House gives initial approval to allow prayer in schools
The bill would require school districts to vote on carving out time for prayer and the reading of religious texts.
The bill would require school districts to vote on carving out time for prayer and the reading of religious texts.
White House moves to block foreign students from attending Harvard
The Trump administration has revoked Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students, citing campus safety concerns and alleged foreign affiliations.
The Trump administration has revoked Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students, citing campus safety concerns and alleged foreign affiliations.
Judge blocks Trump’s order to shut down the Education Department
A federal judge ruled that mass layoffs at the U.S. Education Department are causing “irreparable harm” to students and educators.
A federal judge ruled that mass layoffs at the U.S. Education Department are causing “irreparable harm” to students and educators.
Map: Which states have banned cell phones in schools
A growing number of states are passing laws to ban or restrict cellphone use in schools, citing concerns about student mental health, classroom distractions, and public safety.
A growing number of states are passing laws to ban or restrict cellphone use in schools, citing concerns about student mental health, classroom distractions, and public safety.
Vietnam veteran, 79, graduates from college to keep 'mind and body updated'
Just before turning 80, Vietnam veteran Linwood Riddick graduated from South Carolina State University with a Bachelor’s degree in music industry.
Just before turning 80, Vietnam veteran Linwood Riddick graduated from South Carolina State University with a Bachelor’s degree in music industry.
Georgetown HS student who got perfect SAT score graduates
Georgetown ISD's class of 2025 is getting ready to walk across the stage for their high school graduation.
Georgetown ISD's class of 2025 is getting ready to walk across the stage for their high school graduation.
Book published by Georgetown HS senior inspired by sister's cancer journey
A Georgetown High School senior is a published author before graduating high school.
A Georgetown High School senior is a published author before graduating high school.
Texas Senate passes bill requiring public schools to use B.C./A.D. system in classrooms
The bill would require teachers to use B.C. and A.D. when referencing dates and prevent the purchase of instructional material that uses B.C.E. and C.E.
The bill would require teachers to use B.C. and A.D. when referencing dates and prevent the purchase of instructional material that uses B.C.E. and C.E.
Leander ISD student-teacher arrested for improper relationship with student
A Leander ISD student-teacher is facing a felony charge after the district learned she had had sex with a student, who was also her co-worker at a local grocery store.
A Leander ISD student-teacher is facing a felony charge after the district learned she had had sex with a student, who was also her co-worker at a local grocery store.
Taylor ISD offers up to $10K signing bonus for some teachers
New teachers in Taylor ISD could receive up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus, if they meet certain criteria.
New teachers in Taylor ISD could receive up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus, if they meet certain criteria.
Texas bill deadlines, deals, and re-writes dominate headlines: TWITP
FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts discussed the big stories from This Week in Texas Politics.
FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts discussed the big stories from This Week in Texas Politics.
Texas bill deadlines at the Capitol
FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts discussed the big stories from This Week in Texas Politics.
FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts discussed the big stories from This Week in Texas Politics.
School funding debate at Texas Capitol
State lawmakers are in a race with the clock to pass an education funding plan before the regular session ends on June 2.
State lawmakers are in a race with the clock to pass an education funding plan before the regular session ends on June 2.
New Texas Senate plan takes teacher pay raises out of basic allotment formula
State lawmakers are in a race with the clock to pass an education funding plan before the regular session ends on June 2.
State lawmakers are in a race with the clock to pass an education funding plan before the regular session ends on June 2.
Senate rewrites House education funding plan
State lawmakers are in a race with the clock to pass an education funding plan before the session ends on June 2. On May 15, members of the Senate Education Committee started taking up legislation that is much different from a bill that moved out of the state House a month ago
State lawmakers are in a race with the clock to pass an education funding plan before the session ends on June 2. On May 15, members of the Senate Education Committee started taking up legislation that is much different from a bill that moved out of the state House a month ago
Texas Senate committee debates nearly $8B public school funding bill
A Texas Senate committee will take up the largest public school funding bill in state history on Thursday.
A Texas Senate committee will take up the largest public school funding bill in state history on Thursday.
Teacher quits profession after viral rant on how AI is 'ruining' education
Former English teacher Hannah went viral for her honest video about quitting teaching because of frustrations over students lacking motivation due to technology.
Former English teacher Hannah went viral for her honest video about quitting teaching because of frustrations over students lacking motivation due to technology.
Abbott signs business bills as deal on education funding gets closer
A big deal on education funding that includes a teacher pay raise appears to be in the making. On May 14, the Texas governor, lieutenant governor, and house speaker said they are confident a multi-billion dollar package will be passed
A big deal on education funding that includes a teacher pay raise appears to be in the making. On May 14, the Texas governor, lieutenant governor, and house speaker said they are confident a multi-billion dollar package will be passed
Lawmakers still need to fund education in Texas
A big deal on education funding that includes a teacher pay raise appears to be in the making. On May 14, the Texas governor, lieutenant governor, and house speaker said they are confident a multi-billion dollar package will be passed
A big deal on education funding that includes a teacher pay raise appears to be in the making. On May 14, the Texas governor, lieutenant governor, and house speaker said they are confident a multi-billion dollar package will be passed
Leander ISD breaks ground for Early Childhood Center
Leander ISD has broken ground on the district's first-ever early childhood center.
Leander ISD has broken ground on the district's first-ever early childhood center.