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.
Gov. Greg Abbott outlines emergency items in annual State of the State address
Texas Governor Greg Abbott outlined several emergency items in his annual State of the State address, including education, investments in Texas's water and energy supply and property tax relief among other issues.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott outlined several emergency items in his annual State of the State address, including education, investments in Texas's water and energy supply and property tax relief among other issues.
Texas' battle over school choice continues | Texas: The Issue Is
A Texas Senate committee has pushed forward Senate Bill 2, a new attempt at school choice in Texas. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski spoke with advocates for school choice and small government about what's being pitched.
A Texas Senate committee has pushed forward Senate Bill 2, a new attempt at school choice in Texas. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski spoke with advocates for school choice and small government about what's being pitched.
Georgetown ISD parents demand apology from district after bus incident
Parents are frustrated after Georgetown ISD students were not allowed to leave the school bus because the driver thought he smelled marijuana.
Parents are frustrated after Georgetown ISD students were not allowed to leave the school bus because the driver thought he smelled marijuana.
Trump's executive orders, Texas school choice: 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.
Nation’s Report Card reveals reading scores continue to decline: ‘A heartbreaking reality’
In 2024, the percentage of eighth-graders reading below the basic level was the largest in the assessment’s history, and the percentage of fourth-graders who scored below basic was the largest in 20 years.
In 2024, the percentage of eighth-graders reading below the basic level was the largest in the assessment’s history, and the percentage of fourth-graders who scored below basic was the largest in 20 years.
Rescheduled Austin MLK festival to take place Saturday
Austin's rescheduled MLK festival is set for Saturday at Huston-Tillotson University
Austin's rescheduled MLK festival is set for Saturday at Huston-Tillotson University
Texas State students help AG's office cold case unit through new internship
FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen caught up with the first interns to take part in the internship to help the Texas Attorney General's Office with cold cases.
FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen caught up with the first interns to take part in the internship to help the Texas Attorney General's Office with cold cases.
Trump signs executive order aiming to cut federal funding for ‘woke’ schools
President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at cutting federal funding for schools that promote what he calls "radical, anti-American ideologies."
President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at cutting federal funding for schools that promote what he calls "radical, anti-American ideologies."
Georgia teen admits to making bomb threat against Georgetown High School: police
Police said a 16-year-old boy living in Georgia admitted to making a bomb threat against Georgetown High School.
Police said a 16-year-old boy living in Georgia admitted to making a bomb threat against Georgetown High School.
All-gender bathroom at Denver high school under federal investigation
The U.S. Department of Education is investigating a high school in Denver after the school district reportedly allowed an all-gender restroom in the school.
The U.S. Department of Education is investigating a high school in Denver after the school district reportedly allowed an all-gender restroom in the school.
Gorzycki Middle School receives Bright Green Future grant
he office of sustainability received 135 applications from 60 schools. Projects were selected from every Austin city council district, representing schools in Austin ISD, Leander ISD, Del Valle ISD, and several private schools.
he office of sustainability received 135 applications from 60 schools. Projects were selected from every Austin city council district, representing schools in Austin ISD, Leander ISD, Del Valle ISD, and several private schools.