Two Austin ISD schools have received their fifth consecutive failing rating by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). The district said this could prompt some form of future intervention by the state....
Two Austin Independent School District middle schools received their fifth consecutive F ratings, opening the entire district up to a state takeover.
This week, for several Central Texas school districts, it is back to school. That Includes Hays CISD.
Some Austin families will start the new school year without a resource that has helped them find food, mental health care, academic support and other services inside their children’s schools....
More than 170 public and charter school campuses across Texas have closed — or are being considered for closure — since the 2023-24 school year, according to an analysis by the nonprofit Our Schools Our Democracy....
The University of Michigan Ann Arbor is looking out for their students' mental health. So, they’re doing away with grades for some of them.
A 17-year-old South Carolina student was shot and killed Wednesday morning near a school bus stop.
Each year the scores are released to show how the district and schools are performing.
At least one student was shot, and a suspect is now in custody following a shooting at Warner Robins High School on Wednesday, according to authorities....
A high school student football player in Arkansas found an unsettling surprise in his helmet during football practice.
Del Valle ISD said they're prepared to welcome thousands of students back into their schools.
Senate Bill 569 replaces the state's previous virtual learning framework and allows districts to offer individual virtual courses, full-time virtual and hybrid programs, and eventually full-time virtual campuses through a new authorization process....
As Central Texas students head back to the classroom this week, state transportation officials are urging drivers to eliminate distractions and reduce speed around local campuses and bus routes....
H-E-B has opened nominations for its annual H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards. This year is the 25th year of the program, and to celebrate, H-E-B will award more than $1 million in cash prizes to Texas educators and their schools....
Community college can offer a more affordable route to a degree — but some schools stand out among others. See which community colleges ranked highest in a new analysis....
A Texas lawmaker is pushing for children to start school later in the year because of the risks involving heat in August.
The effort is a part of TxDOT's "Be Safe. Drive Smart." back-to-school campaign, where the department is encouraging drivers to take extra precautions around schools....
Austin ISD has restored neighborhood bus stops for middle schoolers.
Students across Lockhart ISD will have a new or upgraded playground this school year, part of a new initiative that aims to steer kids away from tech-based school days....
Leander ISD Superintendent Chris Clark spoke with KXAN about his background in education, managing growth, long-term planning and the district's facility needs....
Seniors spent Monday painting parking spots with the designs they came up with.
Global biopharmaceutical company Bristol Myers Squibb will establish a new pharmaceutical manufacturing campus near Houston, bringing nearly 500 jobs, the governor's office says....
The Texas School for the Deaf (TSD) is honoring the life and legacy of one of its students who passed away.
The Texas Department of Public Safety provided a list of safety tips as students head back to school.
It's good to be prepared, but kids who walk to school or participate in extracurricular activities may be lugging more than their bodies can handle.
Austin ISD will restore neighborhood-level bus stops for middle school students for the 2026-27 school year after community feedback. High school transportation hubs will remain in place....
One of the largest student housing projects currently under construction in Texas has reached a milestone.
Austin ISD will provide free meals for students at dozens of schools this upcoming school year.
Austin Independent School District announces they will offer free breakfast and lunch to all students at 69 campuses for the 2026-27 school year.
August is National Immunization Awareness Month and Austin Public Health is encouraging everyone to get vaccinated and protect themselves from disease....
Texans can save on back-to-school shopping as early as Friday, as the state's annual Sales Tax Holiday returns for the weekend.
The East Braker Lane Extension project is a 0.75 mile east-west connection that now connects Dawes Place to Samsung Boulevard.
The ruling tems from a years-long class-action lawsuit over the federal borrower’s defense program.
New "mobility expectations" from UT plan to address campus safety.
Lampasas ISD is banning energy drinks and caffeine pouches on all campuses beginning with the 2026-27 school year, according to a Facebook post from the high school....
Austin ISD is making changes to student transportation this school year as the district works to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
As school districts across Central Texas make budget decisions for the 2026-27 school year, KXAN is keeping track of starting teacher salaries areawide....
Luckily, Texas' Sales Tax Holiday lines up with the back-to-school season, helping parents and guardians save some money on school supplies.
As of July 29, Texas Comptroller Don Huffines said 85,344 students confirmed participation and received funding for education savings accounts.
A study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found 20% of adolescents aged 12-17 in the U.S. experience symptoms of anxiety.
UIL officials say the agreement to hold the Texas high school basketball state championships at the Alamodome runs through the 2028 state championships....
Austin ISD is changing bus routes this school year in an effort to cut back on operating costs.
As football teams across Central Texas return to the field, coaches and athletes are preparing for more than just the competition. They're also battling the summer heat....
Support for restricting student cellphone use in schools is gaining momentum across the U.S., with a new survey showing that the majority of adults now favor banning phones during class....
Rice University announced a major expansion of its signature financial aid program, offering free tuition to students from families earning up to $200,000 annually....
A Central Texas man who has helped provide hundreds of pairs of shoes to children in need is continuing his annual back-to-school mission despite undergoing cancer treatment....
Tuskegee University is implementing a new dress code requiring students to bring a business suit and dress shoes to campus while banning bonnets, du-rags and other non-religious head coverings in classrooms and cafeterias....
A private school is opening in Oklahoma in just a matter of weeks, where kids won't be learning from teachers. The school is all driven by artificial intelligence....
Texas football landed four-star running back Landen Williams-Callis for its 2027 recruiting class. The Gatorade Texas Football Player of the Year enters his senior season just 3,828 yards shy of the state's all-time high school rushing record....
Aug. 1, 2026, marks the 60th anniversary of the University of Texas at Austin tower shooting that killed 15 people and left many more injured. KXAN caught up with Congressman Lloyd Doggett and former U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson, who were both on campus at the time of the s...
The University of Texas tower shooting, one of the worst campus shootings in American history, happened 60 years ago on Aug. 1, 1966.
KXAN is tracking dates for the first day of school across the month of August for local school districts in Central Texas to help students and parents prepare....
Some in the community argued the district acted too proactive in the face of pressure from the Texas Education Agency.
Texas community college leaders are bracing for cuts because they’re missing out on millions that the schools earned, but the state can’t afford to pay....
Colin Gray, the father of Apalachee High School mass shooter Colt Gray, appeared in a Barrow County courtroom Thursday where he was sentenced to prison for his role in the 2024 mass murder....
In this week’s episode of Student News Now on KXAN+, the Austin Independent School District said it plans to immediately close Paredes Middle School after district leaders determined that academic growth has not progressed over the past year. According to the Texas Education Agen...
A program to bring an AI-powered robot into a New York classroom has been halted, at least temporarily.
Texas senators say students should have a better understanding of what college will actually cost before they commit to a school.
Texas public universities may now use the Classic Learning Test when considering students who do not qualify for automatic admission.
A report released this week found that law enforcement officials did not inform Old Dominion University of a student’s terrorism-related criminal history before he began shooting at the Virginia campus....
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