Recap: House Subcommittee Hearing on Public Education Funding
Pictured: Donna Howard (Austin American-Statesman photo, Jay Janner)
AUSTIN, TX – The House Appropriations Subcommittee (S/C) on Article III held a meeting Wednesday, February 20th...
Texas Legislators Heed Gov. Abbott's Call to Fund All-day Pre-K
Fully funded all-day pre-kindergarten is now a reality in Texas.
Two-years after Governor Greg Abbott called for a high-quality pre-K program in Texas, state...
University of Texas Students Address Sexual Misconduct Disclosure
As colleges and universities across the state prepare to implement a new law regarding sexual misconduct reporting, students at The University of Texas at Austin are pushing to enforce tougher policies against faculty violators.
Texas Universities Tighten Budgets, Plan for Fall Classes
As of right now, Texas universities are planning on being open for the fall semester. However, they will be dealing with budget problems brought...
“It’s Insane That This Is Not Even Up to Me”: International Students at Texas...
When University of Texas at Austin senior Stephanie Flores-Reyes checked her fall courseschedule earlier this week, she was shocked to see all five of...
Barbers Hill ISD Upholds Racist Hair Policy
The school board of Barbers Hill ISD voted unanimously last week to uphold a dress code policy that has affected their small Black student...
State Sets Deadlines for School Districts to Submit COVID-19 Case Counts
The Texas Education Agency has set a Sept. 8 deadline for Texas school districts to submit their initial reports on positive COVID-19 cases in...
Austin ISD Gears Up for Rapid COVID-19 Testing as Early as Next Week
Rapid COVID-19 tests will be available for staffers and students who have coronavirus symptoms at Austin ISD — possibly as early as next week.
This...
Is Texas Serious About Addressing Learning Loss?
Of the many problems for schools caused by the coronavirus pandemic, chief among them may be the loss of learning that students have experienced...
Williamson County Commissioners Exclude Leander ISD, Round Rock ISD from Coronavirus Relief Funds
The Williamson County Commissioners Court voted 4-1 for a motion to exclude Leander and Round Rock ISD from receiving coronavirus relief funds on December...
