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.
UT Austin announces program aimed to clean up, improve safety in West Campus
The West Campus Ambassador pilot program will include two teams made up of nearly 20 people specializing in safety and cleaning.
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
Back-to-school shopping to cost Americans more than ever amid inflation spike
Back-to-school shopping is expected to cost Americans a record amount this year, as shoppers face high inflation across the country.
Barbershop in Austin gives free haircuts, supplies to kids for new school year
Austin's Most Wanted Barbershop helped Southeast Austin kids get back-to-school ready with its annual bash.
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.
Hutto ISD community meets bus drivers ahead of first day of school
Hutto ISD invited the community to the transportation facility Thursday afternoon to meet their bus drivers.
Texas A&M University reaches $1 million settlement in journalism program hiring controversy
Dr. Kathleen McElroy has reached a $1 million settlement with Texas A&M University over the improper handling of her hiring process for the journalism program.
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.
Former Boston principal used nearly $40K of school funds to finance vacations to Barbados: FBI
Federal prosecutors allege Naia Wilson used the money for trips in 2016 and 2018.
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.
UT Longhorns kick off preseason camp August 2
The UT Football team is about to ramp things up, as they kick off preseason camp Wednesday, August 2.
Del Valle ISD spends nearly $1.1M to add additional officers on campuses
Del Valle ISD followed the guidelines for the school year by adding nine additional officers to the district's police department at a cost of nearly $1.1 million, including training and equipment.
LeBron James-backed I Promise School delivers 'discouraging' student test results: report
The I Promise School opened in 2018 as a part of the Akron Public Schools system. But, multiple years have gone by since the school's fall class of eighth-grade students produced passing scores for Ohio's math test.