Set for School: Hays CISD Superintendent talks about what's new this school year, keeping up with growing enrollment
This week, for several Central Texas school districts, it is back to school. That Includes Hays CISD.
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Some Austin ISD families lose in-school help for finding food, counseling, tutoring
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 Texas schools faced closure in recent years. Many were not failing
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....
University of Michigan to drop letter grades for some freshmen in 2027
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.
South Carolina student gunned down at Gaffney bus stop
A 17-year-old South Carolina student was shot and killed Wednesday morning near a school bus stop.
Will there be a TEA takeover in Austin ISD? A-F ratings expected soon
Each year the scores are released to show how the district and schools are performing.
Suspect in custody after shooting at Georgia high school
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....
Del Valle ISD superintendent talks new high school delays on first day of school
Del Valle ISD said they're prepared to welcome thousands of students back into their schools.
Texas law expands virtual learning options
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....
TxDOT urges drivers to reduce speeds, eliminate distractions near campuses and bus stops
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 opens nominations for Excellence in Education Awards; $1 million in prizes up for grabs
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....