Despite public pushback, Texas social studies overhaul moves to next phase
The framework for the next generation of Texas' public school social studies curriculum has been approved to move forward as the state works to establish a new baseline for that area of education.
The framework for the next generation of Texas' public school social studies curriculum has been approved to move forward as the state works to establish a new baseline for that area of education.
Application process for school choice program starts soon
The billion dollar school choice program for Texas students launches next week. The program called “Education Freedom Accounts” will start accepting applications on Wednesday, Feb. 4.
The billion dollar school choice program for Texas students launches next week. The program called “Education Freedom Accounts” will start accepting applications on Wednesday, Feb. 4.
Texas education board delays vote on reading list including Bible passages
The list, as it was presented by the Texas Education Agency this month, would mandate all public schools teach passages of the Bible in classrooms.
The list, as it was presented by the Texas Education Agency this month, would mandate all public schools teach passages of the Bible in classrooms.
Austin ISD parents concerned about classrooms with no heat
Some Austin ISD parents are concerned after receiving notices that their child’s classroom doesn’t have heat. A doctor said that is unsafe.
Some Austin ISD parents are concerned after receiving notices that their child’s classroom doesn’t have heat. A doctor said that is unsafe.
Texas school choice program launches soon
The billion dollar school choice program for Texas students launches next week. The program called "Education Freedom Accounts" will start accepting applications on Wednesday.
The billion dollar school choice program for Texas students launches next week. The program called "Education Freedom Accounts" will start accepting applications on Wednesday.
AISD parents worried about classrooms with no heat
Some Austin ISD parents are concerned after receiving notices that their child’s classroom doesn’t have heat. A doctor said that is unsafe.
Some Austin ISD parents are concerned after receiving notices that their child’s classroom doesn’t have heat. A doctor said that is unsafe.
Texas State University PD swears in new therapy dogs
Texas State University has two new therapy dogs, who were sworn in as part of the university police force.
Texas State University has two new therapy dogs, who were sworn in as part of the university police force.
Therapy dogs sworn in at TXST
Texas State University has two new therapy dogs, who were sworn in as part of the university police force.
Texas State University has two new therapy dogs, who were sworn in as part of the university police force.
Yale to offer free tuition to families making less than $200K a year
Yale announced it will offer free tuition to families making less than $200,000 and waive all expenses for those making under $100,000.
Yale announced it will offer free tuition to families making less than $200,000 and waive all expenses for those making under $100,000.
Austin weather: School closures, delays due to road conditions: FULL LIST
Some Central Texas school districts have adjusted their operations for Wednesday, Jan. 28, due to road conditions.
Some Central Texas school districts have adjusted their operations for Wednesday, Jan. 28, due to road conditions.
Gov. Greg Abbott orders immediate H-1B visa freeze for Texas state agencies, universities
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered an immediate freeze on new H-1B visa petitions by state agencies and public institutions of higher education, citing concerns about abuse of the federal visa program and the need to prioritize jobs for Texas workers.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered an immediate freeze on new H-1B visa petitions by state agencies and public institutions of higher education, citing concerns about abuse of the federal visa program and the need to prioritize jobs for Texas workers.
Austin weather: School closures, delays due to icy conditions: FULL LIST
Some Central Texas school districts, colleges and universities have adjusted their operations for Tuesday, Jan. 27, due to icy road conditions.
Some Central Texas school districts, colleges and universities have adjusted their operations for Tuesday, Jan. 27, due to icy road conditions.
Austin weather: School closures, delays for Monday, Jan. 26: FULL LIST
School districts across Central Texas are canceling classes for Monday, Jan. 26 due to the Arctic blast and its impacts.
School districts across Central Texas are canceling classes for Monday, Jan. 26 due to the Arctic blast and its impacts.
UT WBB begin another tough stretch in SEC play
The UT women's basketball team is completely healthy for the first time this year. As for playing their best ball come March, they look to the upcoming stretch of games to get them there
The UT women's basketball team is completely healthy for the first time this year. As for playing their best ball come March, they look to the upcoming stretch of games to get them there
UT baseball opens the season in three weeks
The Longhorns baseball team is picked third nationally by D1 baseball.
The Longhorns baseball team is picked third nationally by D1 baseball.
Austin winter storm: School districts cancel weekend sports, activities
With an arctic blast heading towards Central Texas, some school districts are making plans regarding weekend activities.
With an arctic blast heading towards Central Texas, some school districts are making plans regarding weekend activities.
Texas may become first state to mandate Bible readings in public schools
An upcoming vote by a Texas board will decide whether public school children across the state will be required to read sections of the Christian Bible.
An upcoming vote by a Texas board will decide whether public school children across the state will be required to read sections of the Christian Bible.
TXST football makes changes ahead of Pac-12 transition
The Texas State football team is fresh off its third straight bowl win, but the Bobcats are far from satisfied!
The Texas State football team is fresh off its third straight bowl win, but the Bobcats are far from satisfied!
Texas to launch school voucher program: Houston leads as applications open soon
Texas opens applications for its $1B Education Freedom Accounts on Feb. 4. With over 300 Houston schools participating, the city becomes the epicenter of a heated debate over school vouchers and public school funding.
Texas opens applications for its $1B Education Freedom Accounts on Feb. 4. With over 300 Houston schools participating, the city becomes the epicenter of a heated debate over school vouchers and public school funding.
Student loans: Trump administration delays plan to withhold pay for borrowers in default
An announcement from the Education Department on Friday said involuntary collections on federal student loans will remain on hold as the agency finalizes new repayment plans.
An announcement from the Education Department on Friday said involuntary collections on federal student loans will remain on hold as the agency finalizes new repayment plans.