Education

Discovery to Impact at The University of Texas at Austin has invested $250,000 from its UT Seed Fund in Nascent Materials Inc., a company that is working to commercialize technology…

Austin Independent School District (Austin ISD) leaders have spent recent weeks meeting with staff and families from campuses required to submit Turnaround Plans (TAPs) due to three consecutive unacceptable ratings…

The University of Texas at Austin has retained its position as the top public university in Texas and is ranked seventh among public universities nationally, according to the U.S. News…

The Manor Independent School District Police Department has been awarded Accreditation Status by the Texas Police Chiefs Association (TPCA) Law Enforcement Accreditation Program.

September marks Attendance Awareness Month, a national campaign aimed at highlighting the importance of regular student attendance for academic success.

A resource is now available to help families understand the factors that are influencing Austin Independent School District’s ongoing analysis of school consolidation and boundary changes.

Rex Tillerson, a former U.S. secretary of state and University of Texas at Austin alumnus, has donated $16 million to the university.

The Austin Ed Fund has distributed over $517,000 in grants through its annual Inspire the Future program, supporting 80 teacher-led projects across Austin Independent School District campuses.

The state has ended its legal inquiry into the Austin Independent School District’s alleged violation of Texas law regarding prohibited concepts, including Critical Race Theory (CRT).

Starting this fall, the Austin Independent School District will email progress reports and standard report cards directly to families.

Several events and initiatives are scheduled throughout September at Austin Independent School District (Austin ISD), offering opportunities for community engagement and support for students and staff.

Austin Independent School District (Austin ISD) Superintendent Matias Segura has issued an apology to families following a police incident that occurred Wednesday in the Barton Hills community.

Austin Independent School District (AISD) has provided an update on its accountability ratings and outlined the steps it will take in response to state requirements.

A recent study conducted by The University of Texas at Austin highlights the economic and developmental impact of student volunteerism and participation in student organizations.

U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett received the inaugural Bryker Woods Elementary School Alumni Achievement Award on August 27.

Manor Independent School District (ISD) will expand its after-school and summer programming to all campuses, using funding from Travis County’s Child Care and Out-of-School Time (OST) Special Revenue Fund.

Manor Independent School District is inviting families and community members to attend a series of meetings this fall about Bond 2025.

The William P. Clements Foundation has pledged $10 million to support the Clements Center for National Security at The University of Texas at Austin.

Austin Independent School District (Austin ISD) and Travis County are working together to offer free childcare programs at nine schools.

The Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees held its regular voting meeting on August 21, where all agenda items were approved.

The University of Texas at Austin Police Department (UTPD) has expanded its patrol operations in the West Campus neighborhood, an area where most undergraduate students reside.

The Austin Independent School District (AISD) Board of Trustees met on August 14 to discuss early literacy progress, school consolidation updates, changes in special education systems, and new state laws…

During the recent legislative session, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 1481 into law.

Texas lawmakers have passed House Bill 1481, a new law that prohibits students from using personal electronic devices on district property during school hours.