Some Texas Districts Will Start School Year Online; Some Are Undecided
The first day of school is a little over a month away. Texas schools are making decisions about reopening — decisions that have never...
University of Houston Develops Air Filter That Kills Coronavirus Instantly
With case counts heading higher and higher and the economy faltering, most Texans are probably wishing there was a way to just kill COVID-19....
Two Nurse Associations, Austin Lawmaker Call for Nurses in Texas Schools
The Texas Nurses Association, the Texas School Nurses Organization and state Rep. Donna Howard (D-Austin) reminded Texas school districts of the importance of school...
More Inclusion, Support for UT Black Students, But “Eyes of Texas” Stays
The “Eyes of Texas” will remain the school song, but numerous other changes are being made at the University of Texas in an effort...
Houston Teachers Say School Must Start Online Only
The union that represents teachers in Texas’ largest school district wants the 2020-21 school year to start with virtual instruction until the area sees...
UT Changes Policy on Sex Discrimination, Violence, Harassment
The University of Texas at Austin will have revised policies on sex discrimination in effect before the fall semester begins. Interim President Jay Hartzell...
Facing Tough Re-election, State Rep. Wants STAAR Test Delayed Another Year
Although there has yet to be a response, Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath has a new request for delaying resumption of STAAR testing for...
Texas Parents Face a Frightening Lack of Information on Coronavirus Risks in Child Care...
With reported coronavirus cases in Texas child care facilities rising quickly, parents face terrifying uncertainty as they try to decide whether to entrust their...
Abbott Announces Funding for College Financial Aid Programs
Gov. Greg Abbott announced this week that Texas will invest $57 million in federal funds to maintain the state’s need-based financial aid programs and...
“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...
