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Texas policy institutes launch plan to address metro area growth challenges
By Austin Journal | Feb 5, 2025
A coalition of Texas policy institutes has introduced the Texas Metropolitan Blueprint, a five-year plan aimed at addressing challenges related to the state's rapid population growth.
Manor ISD seeks input on academic calendars for next two school years
By Austin Journal | Feb 1, 2025
Manor Independent School District (ISD) is seeking community feedback on the proposed academic calendars for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years.
Austin ISD seeks public input on magnet school transportation amid budget challenges
By Austin Journal | Jan 31, 2025
Austin Independent School District (ISD) is seeking solutions to continue providing transportation services for magnet schools amid financial difficulties.
Austin ISD welcomes new trustees; appoints new officers amid strategic advancements
By Austin Journal | Jan 31, 2025
The Austin Independent School District (ISD) Board of Trustees has announced changes in its composition, welcoming new trustees and appointing new board officers.
Manor ISD announces Class of 2025 graduation plans
By Austin Journal | Jan 31, 2025
Manor Independent School District has announced that the graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2025 will be held at the H-E-B Center.
Austin ISD approves partnership with Goodwill Central Texas; monitors key legislative developments
By Austin Journal | Jan 31, 2025
The Board of Trustees has approved a partnership to lease the Pease School building for an early childhood education center, set to operate for at least 10 years.
Manor ISD exits Texas Education Agency monitoring after meeting requirements
By Austin Journal | Jan 30, 2025
Manor Independent School District (ISD) has successfully met all necessary criteria to be removed from monitoring by the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
H-E-B recognizes two Austin ISD teachers as education award finalists
By Austin Journal | Jan 30, 2025
Educators from Austin ISD have been recognized as finalists in the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards, a program that honors exceptional school professionals.
Austin ISD student scores surpass state and national averages
By Austin Journal | Jan 29, 2025
Austin ISD students have demonstrated a notable return to pre-pandemic academic performance levels, according to the latest results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP).
Manor ISD appoints Jay Huffty as new police lieutenant
By Austin Journal | Jan 29, 2025
Jay Huffty has been appointed as the new Police Lieutenant for Manor Independent School District (ISD).
Eanes ISD announces cost-saving measures amid budget shortfall
By Austin Journal | Jan 28, 2025
After months of deliberation and community engagement, the Eanes ISD Board of Trustees has decided to close Valley View Elementary starting with the 2025-26 school year.
Bryker Woods becomes first elementary IB school in Austin ISD
By Austin Journal | Jan 24, 2025
Bryker Woods Elementary School has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first elementary school in Austin Independent School District (ISD) to be recognized as an International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Program Campus.
University of Texas plans major reduction in campus water use
By Austin Journal | Jan 23, 2025
The University of Texas at Austin is set to significantly reduce its water consumption with the development of the UT WaterHub, a 9,600-square-foot facility on campus.
Austin ISD addresses immigration concerns amid national discussions
By Austin Journal | Jan 23, 2025
Providing a safe and inclusive learning environment is a key responsibility for Austin ISD, according to Superintendent Matias Segura.
UT names architecture library after pioneering alumnus John S. Chase
By Austin Journal | Jan 23, 2025
Two days after the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Sweatt v. Painter, which integrated American higher education, John Chase enrolled at the University of Texas School of Architecture in 1950.
Austin ISD announces 2025 Campus Teachers and Teachers of Promise
By Austin Journal | Jan 23, 2025
The Austin Independent School District (Austin ISD) has announced its 2025 Campus Teachers of the Year and Teachers of Promise.
New food pantry opens at Galindo Elementary School
By Austin Journal | Jan 17, 2025
On Tuesday, Austin ISD marked the opening of a new food pantry at Galindo Elementary School.
Austin ISD elects new board officers and swears in trustee
By Austin Journal | Jan 17, 2025
Austin ISD District 5 Trustee Lynn Boswell has been elected as the President of the Board of Trustees following a vote for new officers to serve for the next two years.
Austin ISD board reviews scorecard updates and elects new officers
By Austin Journal | Jan 17, 2025
The Board of Trustees held their monthly Information Session this week, focusing on three key Scorecard updates.
Lorne Michaels donates 'SNL' archives to UT Austin's Harry Ransom Center
By Austin Journal | Jan 15, 2025
Lorne Michaels, the creator and executive producer of "Saturday Night Live," has donated his archive to the Harry Ransom Center at The University of Texas at Austin.