Testimony over proposed reading lists for Texas schools
The Texas school board is taking up a list of reading materials for elementary and middle schools which includes some items from the Bible.
The Texas school board is taking up a list of reading materials for elementary and middle schools which includes some items from the Bible.
Austin 6th Street shooting: Slain UT student honored with endowment fund
A new University of Texas endowment fund honors a student killed in a mass shooting at a downtown Austin bar in March.
A new University of Texas endowment fund honors a student killed in a mass shooting at a downtown Austin bar in March.
Trump administration ends agreements to protect transgender students in several schools
The Education Department says it has terminated agreements with five school districts and a college aimed at upholding rights and protections for transgender students.
The Education Department says it has terminated agreements with five school districts and a college aimed at upholding rights and protections for transgender students.
H-E-B announces 68 finalists for statewide Excellence in Education honors
H-E-B has named 68 finalists for the 2026 Excellence in Education Awards. Texas teachers, principals, and districts will compete for $480,000 in prizes this May in Houston.
H-E-B has named 68 finalists for the 2026 Excellence in Education Awards. Texas teachers, principals, and districts will compete for $480,000 in prizes this May in Houston.
Texas women's basketball fans cheer on team in Final Four
Austinites cheered on the Texas women's basketball team as they faced UCLA on Friday, April 3.
Austinites cheered on the Texas women's basketball team as they faced UCLA on Friday, April 3.
Texas school vouchers: Many applications were for early childhood education programs
Many Texas families applied for school vouchers to fund early education for their students, data from the Texas Comptroller's office shows.
Many Texas families applied for school vouchers to fund early education for their students, data from the Texas Comptroller's office shows.
5 Comal ISD campuses given all clear after school threat investigation
Five Comal ISD campuses in the Canyon Lake High School feeder pattern were given the all-clear after a potential school threat on Thursday.
Five Comal ISD campuses in the Canyon Lake High School feeder pattern were given the all-clear after a potential school threat on Thursday.
Texas school voucher applications surge past 274,000 as initial deadline closes
The Texas Education Freedom Accounts program officially closed its initial application window yesterday, March 31, ending a high-demand rollout that saw over 274,000 students apply for limited state-funded education spots.
The Texas Education Freedom Accounts program officially closed its initial application window yesterday, March 31, ending a high-demand rollout that saw over 274,000 students apply for limited state-funded education spots.
Leander ISD accepting out-of-district applications
Leander ISD is just one district that is opening up enrollment for students who don't live in the district.
Leander ISD is just one district that is opening up enrollment for students who don't live in the district.
Deadly Hays CISD bus crash: Truck driver eligible for parole just months after sentencing
Those impacted by the deadly Hays CISD bus crash are speaking out again after learning the driver responsible could soon be released. Jerry Hernandez is eligible for parole later this month, just months after being sentenced to 18 years in prison.
Those impacted by the deadly Hays CISD bus crash are speaking out again after learning the driver responsible could soon be released. Jerry Hernandez is eligible for parole later this month, just months after being sentenced to 18 years in prison.
Leander ISD opening enrollment to out-of-district students for first time
Leander ISD is just one district that is opening up enrollment for students who don't live in the district.
Leander ISD is just one district that is opening up enrollment for students who don't live in the district.
Austin ISD plans to close Blackshear Elementary School in 2028
Blackshear Elementary School will be closing in 2028, Austin ISD announced. The decision comes as the district continues to deal with a nearly $20 million budget shortfall after proposing consolidations to help address it.
Blackshear Elementary School will be closing in 2028, Austin ISD announced. The decision comes as the district continues to deal with a nearly $20 million budget shortfall after proposing consolidations to help address it.
Bulverde school shooting: Comal ISD to wear blue to support injured teacher
Comal ISD is encouraging the community to wear blue to support a teacher injured in Monday's shooting at one of its campuses.
Comal ISD is encouraging the community to wear blue to support a teacher injured in Monday's shooting at one of its campuses.
Clery Act of 1990 shapes how universities keep students safe
Hundreds of calls for help came in from campus emergency call boxes in Central Texas last year. They are one of many ways universities work to keep students safe. It's an effort shaped by the Clery Act of 1990.
Hundreds of calls for help came in from campus emergency call boxes in Central Texas last year. They are one of many ways universities work to keep students safe. It's an effort shaped by the Clery Act of 1990.
Campus security and the Clery Act of 1990
Hundreds of calls for help came in from campus emergency call boxes in Central Texas last year. They are one of many ways universities work to keep students safe. It's an effort shaped by the Clery Act of 1990.
Hundreds of calls for help came in from campus emergency call boxes in Central Texas last year. They are one of many ways universities work to keep students safe. It's an effort shaped by the Clery Act of 1990.
Georgetown ISD outstanding student meal balances paid off after generous donation
A generous donation has helped Georgetown Independent School District students pay off outstanding meal balances.
A generous donation has helped Georgetown Independent School District students pay off outstanding meal balances.
Student loan borrowers in SAVE plan told to prepare for repayment: What to know
Millions of student loan borrowers will have to find a new repayment plan soon. The available repayment plans will mean higher monthly payments for most.
Millions of student loan borrowers will have to find a new repayment plan soon. The available repayment plans will mean higher monthly payments for most.
Austin ISD takes new approach to turn around 3 struggling middle schools
Austin ISD is taking a new approach to turning around three struggling middle schools, approving a partnership that hands over daily operations to an outside nonprofit.
Austin ISD is taking a new approach to turning around three struggling middle schools, approving a partnership that hands over daily operations to an outside nonprofit.
3 AISD schools handed over to nonprofit
Austin ISD is taking a new approach to turning around three struggling middle schools, approving a partnership that hands over daily operations to an outside nonprofit.
Austin ISD is taking a new approach to turning around three struggling middle schools, approving a partnership that hands over daily operations to an outside nonprofit.
Round Rock ISD parents frustrated with bus route cuts
Round Rock ISD parents say the decision to eliminate bus routes will force their children to walk to school along roadways they describe as dangerous.
Round Rock ISD parents say the decision to eliminate bus routes will force their children to walk to school along roadways they describe as dangerous.