A new study led by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin has identified a new species of ancient crocodile ancestor, shedding light on the evolutionary history of these creatures. The research, published in The Anatomical Record, focuses on…
Austin ISD Pride Week is a time to highlight the district’s commitment to creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all. Promoting an attitude of acceptance supports a positive…
AUSTIN, Texas — Eight faculty members at The University of Texas at Austin have been named recipients of the President’s Associates Teaching Excellence Awards for the 2023-2024 academic year. The…
AUSTIN, Texas — A recent study conducted by scientists at The University of Texas at Austin has shed light on the development of self-recognition in babies, revealing touch as a…
Austin ISD is gearing up to celebrate Pride Week as a way to underscore the district’s dedication to fostering a safe and inclusive environment for all individuals. The week-long festivities,…
The Salvation Army’s Austin Area Command is urging volunteers to assist in tutoring children at The Rathgeber Center for Families and The Austin Shelter for Women and Children. Volunteers will…
Austin ISD has announced the launch of the #BeTheChange Attendance Campaign in collaboration with SaulPaul, aimed at encouraging all students to promote regular school attendance among their peers.According to the…
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Aaron Kinsey, a resident of Midland, as the new chair of the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE). The Office of the Texas Governor announced…
Glenn Hegar, the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, has issued a reminder that the deadline for the Texas Match the Promise Foundation℠ scholarship awards is fast approaching. In partnership with…
Governor Greg Abbott recently addressed the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s (THECB) Higher EDge 2023 leadership conference in Austin. During his speech, the Republican governor celebrated the significant achievements of…
The University of Texas at Austin (UT) has announced that Sebastian De Beurs, a Dutch immigrant and 2019 Presidential Scholar graduate with bachelor’s degrees in Plan II Honors and Government,…
The University of Texas (UT) Longhorns football team has secured a place in their last Big XII Conference championship game, by trouncing the Texas Tech University (TTU) Red Raiders at…
Gov. Greg Abbott has expanded the agenda for the third special session of the 88th Texas Legislature to include additional school finance, such as teacher pay raises, school safety, and…
Concordia University Texas has announced a new tuition plan called “The Right Call Initiative” for the 2024-25 academic year. This initiative will reduce tuition costs by nearly 40%, bringing the…
The University of Texas at Austin (UT) has established the Open Source Program Office, a central hub for open source initiatives in research and education, to enhance their societal and…
University Federal Credit Union (UFCU) has announced its collaboration with Texas Ex and New York artist Isabella Hollis in creating a vibrant mural at Texas One Stop, highlighting the essence…
The University of Texas at Austin and Infleqtion, a global quantum technologies company, have joined forces to establish a center of excellence for quantum manufacturing called qNexus. The goal of…
Three university chancellors recently discussed the effects of the new anti-DEI law in Texas, specifically as it pertains to the hiring process. According to an article from September 24, some…
Middle school students in Austin were recently visited by Million Bazillion Live as a part of their financial literacy tour. Middle schoolers at O. Henry Middle School and John P.…
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has announced a temporary delay in the release of the 2023 A-F accountability ratings for districts and campuses. Originally scheduled for September 28th, the delay…
Eun-Ok Im has been chosen as the new dean of the School of Nursing at the University of Texas at Austin.
Upon officially assuming her new role as the University of Texas at Austin’s (UT) police chief on Wednesday, Eve Stephens said she’s “honored and privileged” to be tasked with protecting…
Lori Davidson, a parent and mother from Joshua, Texas, spoke to the Austin Journal this week about her position on school choice and experience with her children’s education.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis recently signed a bill to block the use of public tax dollars to fund “ideological agendas” specifically Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs and initiatives.
Commentator Glenn Beck tweeted about 24 Republicans in the Texas House who recently voted against any funds for school choice.
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