Washington educator wins $200,000 jackpot after Teacher Appreciation Week
Each year, "Teacher Appreciation Week" is observed during the month of May — and for one preschool teacher in Washington state, her "appreciation" came in the form of some good luck from the universe.
Each year, "Teacher Appreciation Week" is observed during the month of May — and for one preschool teacher in Washington state, her "appreciation" came in the form of some good luck from the universe.
Tense standoff at UC Santa Cruz as police arrest protesters blocking campus
Police and the California Highway patrol moved in early Friday morning at UC Santa Cruz to confront pro-Palestinian protesters, arresting roughly 80 people who refused to move their encampments, which have been blocking campus entrances for weeks.
Police and the California Highway patrol moved in early Friday morning at UC Santa Cruz to confront pro-Palestinian protesters, arresting roughly 80 people who refused to move their encampments, which have been blocking campus entrances for weeks.
Louisiana may require Ten Commandments to be displayed in public schools
Louisiana could become the first state to require that the Ten Commandments be displayed in public school classrooms.
Louisiana could become the first state to require that the Ten Commandments be displayed in public school classrooms.
Kids can get free pizza this summer by reading
Pizza Hut’s summer reading program – Camp Book It – is back for its 40th year.
Pizza Hut’s summer reading program – Camp Book It – is back for its 40th year.
The Woodlands students win $50,000 for microplastics filtration system
Two high school students from The Woodlands, Texas, were awarded a $50,000 prize at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair for creating an ultrasonic filtration system to remove microplastics from water.
Two high school students from The Woodlands, Texas, were awarded a $50,000 prize at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair for creating an ultrasonic filtration system to remove microplastics from water.
Is college worth it? Here's what Americans think in new survey
Is the cost of college worth it? Americans have mixed views amid rising tuition costs and mounting student loan debt.
Is the cost of college worth it? Americans have mixed views amid rising tuition costs and mounting student loan debt.
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan wins runoff, but several GOP incumbents lose seats
House Speaker Dade Phelan was victorious in his home district Tuesday night, after a hard-fought primary runoff race against GOP challenger David Covey.
House Speaker Dade Phelan was victorious in his home district Tuesday night, after a hard-fought primary runoff race against GOP challenger David Covey.
Texas A&M wants to help build more plants to feed power grid
Texas A&M is looking to get into the power generation business.
Texas A&M is looking to get into the power generation business.
Law & Order actor Benjamin Bratt receives degree from San Francisco State
Actor and San Francisco native Benjamin Bratt, best known for his role on Law & Order, received an honorary doctorate from San Francisco State University.
Actor and San Francisco native Benjamin Bratt, best known for his role on Law & Order, received an honorary doctorate from San Francisco State University.
Maps of school teacher salary averages for 2024
Adjusted for inflation, teachers are reportedly making 5% less than they did 10 years ago. Here’s how average teacher salaries measure up to each state’s minimum living wage threshold.
Adjusted for inflation, teachers are reportedly making 5% less than they did 10 years ago. Here’s how average teacher salaries measure up to each state’s minimum living wage threshold.
Del Valle ISD graduating senior shares journey from Central America to Central Texas
Four years ago, Andrea Tablada came to the United States from Central America, now she's graduating in the top ten percent of her class in Central Texas.
Four years ago, Andrea Tablada came to the United States from Central America, now she's graduating in the top ten percent of her class in Central Texas.
Liberty Hill senior denied request to wear tribal regalia at graduation
Liberty Hill ISD will say farewell to the class of 2024 on Friday. But, ahead of graduation, one of those students says the district denied her request to wear Native American regalia to the ceremony.
Liberty Hill ISD will say farewell to the class of 2024 on Friday. But, ahead of graduation, one of those students says the district denied her request to wear Native American regalia to the ceremony.
Ron Clark Academy cadet goes from viral video to acclaimed alumni
The young Ron Clark Academy cadet who went viral celebrating the announcement his class would go see "Black Panther" now has another reason to celebrate.
The young Ron Clark Academy cadet who went viral celebrating the announcement his class would go see "Black Panther" now has another reason to celebrate.
Texans concerned about economy, immigration: poll
According to a new Texas Lyceum poll, anxiety about inflation and the national economy are the top issues in Texas.
According to a new Texas Lyceum poll, anxiety about inflation and the national economy are the top issues in Texas.
IDEA Public Schools to offer free meals for all kids this summer
Any child aged 18 and younger, regardless of enrollment, can get a free breakfast and lunch in the cafeteria of any IDEA campus.
Any child aged 18 and younger, regardless of enrollment, can get a free breakfast and lunch in the cafeteria of any IDEA campus.
Manor ISD to implement mental health days for staff
Starting next school year, Manor ISD will be the first school district in Central Texas to implement mental health days for its staff
Starting next school year, Manor ISD will be the first school district in Central Texas to implement mental health days for its staff
Student loans canceled for another 160K borrowers, Biden administration says
More student loan forgiveness was announced on Wednesday, totaling $7.7 billion, according to the White House.
More student loan forgiveness was announced on Wednesday, totaling $7.7 billion, according to the White House.
Some Bastrop ISD seniors being investigated for end-of-year prank
Students at one Bastrop ISD high school took their senior prank too far this year. Now, the class of 2024 is being investigated for vandalism.
Students at one Bastrop ISD high school took their senior prank too far this year. Now, the class of 2024 is being investigated for vandalism.
Del Valle ISD teachers, staff to see 3% raise for next school year
The salary increases will be part of a budget proposal considered by the Del Valle ISD Board at its June regular meeting.
The salary increases will be part of a budget proposal considered by the Del Valle ISD Board at its June regular meeting.
Georgetown ISD teachers to see 3.5% raise with new compensation plan
The new compensation plan will take effect at the start of each employee’s contract in July, says Georgetown ISD.
The new compensation plan will take effect at the start of each employee’s contract in July, says Georgetown ISD.