Austin ISD has struggled to address a backlog of special education evaluations, leaving many students without critical services. And, just as the district began rolling out a plan to make things better, the Texas Education Agency announced plans for state oversight.
A Texas Republican says banning college polling places is about safety. Students don’t buy it.
State Rep. Carrie Isaac filed legislation in February that would ban counties from putting voting centers on college campuses. Students and voting rights groups say it will disenfranchise young people.
A golden retriever helps students in WilCo learn how to manage their emotions. Her name is Luna.
The Georgetown Independent School District helps run a school for kids in Williamson County juvenile justice programs. Luna helps improve student and staff mental health.
Austin ISD has a big bond on the ballot. Here’s how it would impact schools if voters approve it.
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees has put the largest bond in district history on the ballot this election season. The 2022 package is divided into three propositions that focus on renovating schools, investing in technology and upgrading shared athletic facilities.
‘They are not naive about the reality’: New Texas teachers enter a field in crisis
Tens of thousands of teachers in Texas have left the profession in the last year. The UT College of Education is trying to prepare and retain teachers as they face a range of challenges, from low pay to a lack of support in the classroom.
‘In the line of fire’: Central Texas teachers share safety concerns as students head back to school
Teachers are returning to classrooms next week, less than three months after a gunman killed 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde. KUT asked three teachers in Central Texas to share how they’re feeling about school safety.
ACC employees are struggling with the cost of living. The college says it’s doing what it can.
The Austin Community College Board of Trustees meets August 1 to vote on the 2022-2023 budget. It includes a compensation package that seeks to give employees significant raises but some say the proposal does not go far enough. KUT’s Becky Fogel has the story.