AISD Board of Trustees discusses possible TEA conservatorship of special ed programs

At a meeting Monday night, the Austin ISD Board heard from the community and outlined the challenges the district has faced in recent years to provide proper special education services.

No guaranteed raises for Texas teachers in House budget proposal

The proposed budget does not include a guaranteed pay raise for teachers, other than what is tied to an increase in dollars allotted to student learning.

Austin ISD calls special meeting to discuss TEA conservatorship

In a statement, the Austin ISD Board of Trustees says that the conservatorship would not be a takeover, unlike what is happening in Houston.

Texas Education Agency moves to appoint conservator for Austin ISD

The Texas Education Agency on Friday said it will move to appoint a conservator to oversee the Austin Independent School District, citing the district’s failings in serving students receiving special education.

Austin ISD Board votes to extend interim superintendent's contract through June 2024

The Austin ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously to extend the contract with Interim Superintendent Matias Segura through June 2024 while they search for the next superintendent.

Lake Travis ISD plans rezoning phase for 2023-24 school year

Lake Travis ISD and the City of Lakeway have been working closely together on building the school district's eighth elementary school for months.

Nashville Covenant shooting highlights security at private schools

Around the U.S., private schools generally do not face as many requirements as public schools for developing security plans.

Texas officially introduces Rodney Terry as UT men's basketball head coach

After 30-plus years of coaching, which includes two stops at Texas as an assistant, Rodney Terry finally gets the opportunity he said he's been preparing for his whole life.

Austin ISD delays superintendent search; school board to hold special meeting March 30

The Austin ISD Board of Trustees is calling a special meeting for Thursday, March 30, to discuss the possibility of slowing down our search for our district’s next superintendent.

UT researchers name ancient beaver fossil after Buc-ee's

A new species of ancient beaver has been named after Buc-ee's, the popular Texas-based gas station known for its cartoon beaver mascot.

Is the David porn? Come see, Italians tell Florida parents

The move came after an image of Michelangelo's masterpiece was shown to a sixth-grade class, prompting the school's board to pressure its principal to resign.

Florida principal resigns after complaints on 'David' statue nudity

A Florida charter school principal has been forced to resign after a parent complained sixth graders were exposed to pornography during a lesson on Renaissance art that included Michelangelo’s “David" sculpture.