Tax-free weekend and more ways to save on school supplies

Tax-free weekend for back-to-school shopping is this weekend, so we hit the books to help you save on school supplies.

Some Central Texas school districts approve pay raises for teachers, staff

This summer, while most teachers were out on break, school board trustee members were hard at work finalizing the upcoming school year compensation plan.

Austin ISD to provide free meals to students at 74 campuses

74 Austin ISD campuses will be providing free breakfast and lunch to all students this school year thanks to a federal program.

Idaho sued by college professors over law they say criminalizes classroom abortion discussions

Six university professors and two teachers’ unions are suing Idaho over a law that they say violates their First Amendment rights by criminalizing teaching about pro-abortion viewpoints.

Del Valle ISD partners with Thinkery to bring museum exhibits to child development center

The Thinkery will be investing $1.6 million into one of the three newly opened child development centers in Del Valle ISD to create a neighborhood museum with galleries and exhibits.

Del Valle ISD classes start August 9

Sixteen campuses in Del Valle prepared to welcome students and staff on Wednesday. Classes officially start on August 9.

Some Florida school districts requiring permission slips to use students' nicknames

For example, if your child's name is Robert but likes to be called Rob, the form will need to be filled out so teachers and staff can call your child Rob.

Future uncertain for Texas teachers after legislative gridlock

After months of gridlock in the state legislature, the future is still uncertain for Texas teachers heading into the new school year. Efforts to increase funding for districts failed this spring

Conservative groups sue to block Biden plan that cancels $39B in student loans

The Education Department called the suit “a desperate attempt from right wing special interests to keep hundreds of thousands of borrowers in debt.”

Del Valle ISD's newest middle school ready for upcoming school year

Thanks to the 2019 school bond project, Del Valle ISD is going to be able to welcome the next generation of cardinals to their newly constructed middle school.

Florida bans AP Psychology course over sexual orientation, gender identity curriculum concerns: College Board

The Florida Department of Education has banned AP Psychology courses throughout the state due to sexual orientation and gender identity curriculum concerns, the College Board said in a statement Thursday.

Jarrell ISD $325M bond package aims to address expansion

Jarrell ISD's $325 million bond package, which will be voted on later this year, aims to address expansion for a school district expecting to see its enrollment double by 2030.

North Austin middle school watering schedule raises concerns amid restrictions

A North Austin resident is voicing his concerns about a nearby middle school's watering schedule amid the city's stage one drought response restrictions.