Austin ISD discusses timeline to meet TEA governance implementation
FOX 7 Austin is learning how the state will oversee Austin ISD's special education programs. The district has faced a backlog of student evaluations in recent years, forcing the TEA to step in.
FOX 7 Austin is learning how the state will oversee Austin ISD's special education programs. The district has faced a backlog of student evaluations in recent years, forcing the TEA to step in.
Liberty Hill students choosing future mascot, school colors for new high school
Liberty Hill ISD asked a group of student leaders to work with architects and the upcoming high school principal to narrow down a list of mascots and school color options for the school board.
Liberty Hill ISD asked a group of student leaders to work with architects and the upcoming high school principal to narrow down a list of mascots and school color options for the school board.
Texas State Athletics announces new NIL partnership
Texas State has a new multi-sport partnership that is its biggest name, image, and likeness deal to date.
Texas State has a new multi-sport partnership that is its biggest name, image, and likeness deal to date.
Teacher raises proposition in Round Rock ISD gains attention ahead of election
The first day of early voting is less than two weeks out, and a proposition for Round Rock ISD already has the attention of voters.
The first day of early voting is less than two weeks out, and a proposition for Round Rock ISD already has the attention of voters.
T-shirt project by Hutto teacher praised by school board
The Hutto ISD school board declared Wednesdays as Workforce Wednesdays in the district after a middle school teacher started a tradition of wearing T-shirts to promote trade jobs.
The Hutto ISD school board declared Wednesdays as Workforce Wednesdays in the district after a middle school teacher started a tradition of wearing T-shirts to promote trade jobs.
High school ACT test scores drop to 30-year low
The average scores in reading, science and math all were below benchmarks the ACT says students must reach to have a high probability of success in college courses.
The average scores in reading, science and math all were below benchmarks the ACT says students must reach to have a high probability of success in college courses.
School choice bill clears Texas Senate Committee
The school choice bill moved to the Senate with 10 votes and is expected to clear the Senate later on another partisan vote. A much tougher debate is waiting on the House side.
The school choice bill moved to the Senate with 10 votes and is expected to clear the Senate later on another partisan vote. A much tougher debate is waiting on the House side.
Biden's second attempt at student loan debt cancellation moves forward with debate over plan's details
Fourteen people chosen by the Biden administration will meet Tuesday for the first of three hearings on student loan relief.
Fourteen people chosen by the Biden administration will meet Tuesday for the first of three hearings on student loan relief.
Gov. Abbott's top issue for third Special Session is school choice legislation
The top issue for the Special Session is Governor Abbott’s call for school choice legislation. Abbott is specifically asking state lawmakers to authorize what’s called education savings accounts.
The top issue for the Special Session is Governor Abbott’s call for school choice legislation. Abbott is specifically asking state lawmakers to authorize what’s called education savings accounts.
Sex education in schools takes hit as state laws become stricter
Many states are shifting their approach to sex education in K-12 schools with stricter regulations on when and what students learn about their bodies. It's a move that has further complicated and polarized sex education.
Many states are shifting their approach to sex education in K-12 schools with stricter regulations on when and what students learn about their bodies. It's a move that has further complicated and polarized sex education.
Political drama kicks off third Special Session
The third Special Session of the 88th Texas Legislature started Monday, Oct. 9 with a lot of political drama already underway.
The third Special Session of the 88th Texas Legislature started Monday, Oct. 9 with a lot of political drama already underway.
Schools' pandemic spending boosted tech, but evidence lacks showing student benefit
School systems spent tens of millions of dollars in pandemic money on education technology, including apps, games and tutoring websites. Schools, however, have little or no evidence the programs helped students.
School systems spent tens of millions of dollars in pandemic money on education technology, including apps, games and tutoring websites. Schools, however, have little or no evidence the programs helped students.
Public education advocates rally against school vouchers at Capitol
Texas parents and students gathered at the Capitol today to rally against school vouchers.
Texas parents and students gathered at the Capitol today to rally against school vouchers.
This Week in Texas Politics: Gov. Abbott calls for third special session
All eyes will be on Gov. Abbott's third Special Session in the Texas legislature next week as lawmakers return to Austin. Hear our political panel's thoughts on everything that went down in This Week in Texas Politics.
All eyes will be on Gov. Abbott's third Special Session in the Texas legislature next week as lawmakers return to Austin. Hear our political panel's thoughts on everything that went down in This Week in Texas Politics.
Leander ISD joins TEA lawsuit with other districts; leadership reacts
Leander ISD is joining other Texas school districts in a lawsuit against the Texas Education Agency on accountability ratings.
Leander ISD is joining other Texas school districts in a lawsuit against the Texas Education Agency on accountability ratings.
Hays CISD student dies from possible fentanyl overdose
The Hays County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a 15-year-old Hays CISD student as a possible fentanyl overdose.
The Hays County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a 15-year-old Hays CISD student as a possible fentanyl overdose.
Gov. Abbott announces third Special Session to take place Oct. 9
Governor Greg Abbott announced the third Special Session to take place Monday, Oct. 9.
Governor Greg Abbott announced the third Special Session to take place Monday, Oct. 9.
UT Austin, Air Force collaborate to make space research safer
America is seeing a resurgence of interest in space. Now, UT Austin researchers are partnering with the Air Force to make space safer.
America is seeing a resurgence of interest in space. Now, UT Austin researchers are partnering with the Air Force to make space safer.
World Teachers' Day freebies: Dunkin' giving free coffee to educators
World Teachers’ Day was created in 1994 to celebrate educators and all their contributions.
World Teachers’ Day was created in 1994 to celebrate educators and all their contributions.
Hutto High School brings back mentoring program
Hutto High School has restarted is mentoring program. The group meets up weekly, and have open conversations.
Hutto High School has restarted is mentoring program. The group meets up weekly, and have open conversations.