Superintendent Dr. Robert Sormani shared an update on Manor ISD’s budget plans amid reduced revenue expectations. The district may consider a bond election this fall due to urgent facility needs at several campuses.
Austin Independent School District has recognized its Volunteers of the Year for 2025-26 during Volunteer Appreciation Month. Each campus selected outstanding individuals who have supported their schools. The announcement highlights AISD’s diverse student body and strong academic performance.
Austin Independent School District celebrated the achievements of 153 parents graduating from its English for Me language program on Apr. 9. The initiative aims at supporting non-English-speaking families across diverse campuses through free language classes led by staff and volunteers.
Austin Independent School District leaders say they must consider deeper spending cuts after a projected increase in their annual deficit due mainly to lower property tax revenues and delayed real estate deals. Decisions made soon may impact campuses across Austin ISD’s diverse network serving over 72,000 students.
Austin ISD Superintendent Matias Segura announced significant budget deficits leading into next year. Plans include closing ten schools while seeking community input on further cuts or revenue sources.
The Manor ISD Board has approved calendars for both the upcoming and future school years. The schedules include built-in time for possible closures while reflecting input from thousands in the community.
Austin ISD’s new podcast covers leadership changes including Dr. Cherry Lee’s appointment as Assistant Superintendent of Special Education Programs. The episode also discusses technology updates impacting network stability ahead of testing season.
A new hotline supported by UT Austin’s School of Social Work aims to connect former foster youth with jobs and education resources across Texas. Staffed by peers with similar experiences, this initiative seeks both practical support and innovative solutions such as artificial intelligence.
Two University of Texas at Austin professors have been named 2025 Fellows by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). The honor recognizes Radu Marculescu’s contributions to computing systems design automation as well as Dev Niyogi’s climate hazard research.
Former Longhorns quarterback Colt McCoy will give this year’s commencement speech at The University of Texas at Austin on May 9. The ceremony will honor over ten thousand graduates across eighteen colleges.