Georgetown ISD calls for tax rate election to fund $8.4M in teacher raises
The Georgetown ISD Board has unanimously approved a resolution for a property tax rate increase. The measure could lead to a combined 6-cent tax increase.
The Georgetown ISD Board has unanimously approved a resolution for a property tax rate increase. The measure could lead to a combined 6-cent tax increase.
Georgetown ISD approves VATRE for teacher raises
Georgetown ISD staff are now one step closer to a potential pay raise, after the Board of Trustees called for an operations funding election. FOX 7 Austin's Marco Bitonel reports.
Georgetown ISD staff are now one step closer to a potential pay raise, after the Board of Trustees called for an operations funding election. FOX 7 Austin's Marco Bitonel reports.
Back to school pediatric health
As kids head back to school, they’re also getting back to recess, PE and after school sports all while dealing with the Texas heat. FOX 7 Austin's Jenna King spoke with some pediatricians from Texas Children's Hospital with what parents should know to help keep their kids healthy, hydrated and safe this school year.
As kids head back to school, they’re also getting back to recess, PE and after school sports all while dealing with the Texas heat. FOX 7 Austin's Jenna King spoke with some pediatricians from Texas Children's Hospital with what parents should know to help keep their kids healthy, hydrated and safe this school year.
Austin leaders urge drivers to be cautious as school starts for Austin ISD
City leaders are encouraging drivers to be cautious ahead of the first day of school for Austin ISD students.
City leaders are encouraging drivers to be cautious ahead of the first day of school for Austin ISD students.
Colleges defend ‘content creator’ degree programs
Several universities are launching degree programs focused on content creation and social media careers, though some critics question the long-term professional value of these specialized majors.
Several universities are launching degree programs focused on content creation and social media careers, though some critics question the long-term professional value of these specialized majors.
9 Texas colleges receive $2 million to provide free course materials
Texas is awarding over $2 million in grants to nine colleges to provide free digital textbooks for nursing, cybersecurity, and tech programs.
Texas is awarding over $2 million in grants to nine colleges to provide free digital textbooks for nursing, cybersecurity, and tech programs.
Jason Arday found dead after resigning amid plagiarism claims
Jason Arday, a British sociologist who became the University of Cambridge’s youngest Black professor in 2023, was found dead Friday at a home in south London.
Jason Arday, a British sociologist who became the University of Cambridge’s youngest Black professor in 2023, was found dead Friday at a home in south London.
TEA school ratings: Breakdown of Central Texas school districts
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) released its annual school accountability ratings Friday morning, revealing statewide gains alongside high-stakes challenges for public school districts across Central Texas.
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) released its annual school accountability ratings Friday morning, revealing statewide gains alongside high-stakes challenges for public school districts across Central Texas.
TEA releases school accountability ratings
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) released its annual school accountability ratings Friday morning, revealing statewide gains alongside high-stakes challenges for public school districts across Central Texas.
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) released its annual school accountability ratings Friday morning, revealing statewide gains alongside high-stakes challenges for public school districts across Central Texas.
FULL VIDEO: Morath speaks about Texas school rankings
Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath was in the DFW area on Friday to talk about the school rankings published by the Texas Education Agency.
Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath was in the DFW area on Friday to talk about the school rankings published by the Texas Education Agency.
Back-to-school at Coupland ISD
FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen has a look at what's going on this year at Coupland Independent School District as the school year gets underway.
FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen has a look at what's going on this year at Coupland Independent School District as the school year gets underway.
Harvard wins dismissal of Trump administration lawsuit over alleged harassment of Jewish students
A federal judge in Boston has dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit accusing Harvard University of failing to protect Jewish students from harassment and antisemitism on campus.
A federal judge in Boston has dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit accusing Harvard University of failing to protect Jewish students from harassment and antisemitism on campus.
These are Texas' best and worst schools, districts for 2026
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has released its annual report cards on public school districts, campuses and charter schools.
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has released its annual report cards on public school districts, campuses and charter schools.
AISD releases TEA campus ratings
Two Austin ISD schools have received their fifth consecutive failing rating by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). The district said this could prompt some form of future intervention by the state.
Two Austin ISD schools have received their fifth consecutive failing rating by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). The district said this could prompt some form of future intervention by the state.
Florida State University hit with federal civil rights investigation over race, sex-based scholarship programs
The Equal Protection Project's complaint targets 32 Florida State University scholarships it alleges discriminate based on race or sex via donors.
The Equal Protection Project's complaint targets 32 Florida State University scholarships it alleges discriminate based on race or sex via donors.
Hays CISD's first day of school
August 13 was the first day of school for Hays CISD. FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen was in Buda as the district welcomed students.
August 13 was the first day of school for Hays CISD. FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen was in Buda as the district welcomed students.
Houston ISD superintendent responds to teacher's viral video: 'That is why we're here'
Superintendent Mike Miles responded to a HISD teacher's emotional video, stating the teacher's concern has been a concern for years.
Superintendent Mike Miles responded to a HISD teacher's emotional video, stating the teacher's concern has been a concern for years.
2 Austin ISD middle schools receive 'F' rating for 5th consecutive time
Two Austin ISD schools have received their fifth consecutive failing rating by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). The district said this could prompt some form of future intervention by the state.
Two Austin ISD schools have received their fifth consecutive failing rating by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). The district said this could prompt some form of future intervention by the state.
University of Michigan to drop letter grades for some freshmen in 2027
The University of Michigan Ann Arbor is looking out for their students' mental health. So, they’re doing away with grades for some of them.
The University of Michigan Ann Arbor is looking out for their students' mental health. So, they’re doing away with grades for some of them.
Houston ISD teacher posts emotional video on students' reading ability
A high school teacher said on social media that his senior students struggled with a reading assignment.
A high school teacher said on social media that his senior students struggled with a reading assignment.