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Get first look at new UT medical school

Josh Hinkle — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:22:30 GMT

Officials unveil the first renderings of the medical school. Construction begins next year, with completion expected in 2017.

AISD reviews end of year exams

Angie Beavin — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 02:46:59 GMT

School's out, but the Austin Independent School District isn't resting. Thursday a panel of district leaders talked about results from end of year exams.

AISD trying to find seats for all kids

Erin Cargile — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 22:46:01 GMT

After construction bonds failed, the Austin Independent School District needs to make room for the growing number of students moving into the district.

Perry signs curriculum overhaul law

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 20:31:38 GMT

Gov. Rick Perry has signed into law a much-watched high school curriculum overhaul that cuts the number of standardized tests students must pass to graduate from 15 to five.

Eastside Memorial to remain open

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:12:35 GMT

Students at Eastside Memorial High School will be able to return to their campus next year after commissioners approved an academic plan for the school.

Lawyers want school finance reopened

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 17:45:05 GMT

Attorneys want the judge in Texas' school finance case to reopen evidence based on public education funding and curriculum changes the state Legislature made after he ruled.

Burnet MS student arrested in acid bomb

Jackie Vega — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 15:05:09 GMT

Officials have arrested and charged a boy in connection with last week's Burnet Middle School acid bomb attempt.

Parents accept new media to teach kids

Leslie Rhode — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 21:49:53 GMT

Despite having a bit of a bad rap, technology may not always be the bad guy that takes over kids' minds and free time against their parents' wishes.

AISD approves plan to improve Eastside

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 21:50:21 GMT

The Austin Independent School Board approved a plan to help improve Eastside Memorial High School on Monday.

Child slips, runs into car near school

Jackie Vega — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 12:54:06 GMT

A 9-year-old girl slipped and fell early Monday morning, running into a car near Barrington Elementary School in North Austin.

5 students hurt in acid bomb at school

Fri, 31 May 2013 16:29:59 GMT

Five students and three adults at Burnet Middle School were injured Friday in what officials described as a hazardous materials incident.

UT astronaut mom parents from space

Jackie Vega — Fri, 31 May 2013 16:01:27 GMT

A University of Texas alumna and mother of a young son embarks on one out-of-this-world adventure -- heading to outer space.

A&M mascot Reveille VII dies at 12

Fri, 31 May 2013 13:26:27 GMT

Texas A&M University officials say Reveille VII, a retired collie mascot of the school, has died at the age of 12.

Students build ancient siege weapons

Thu, 30 May 2013 23:35:55 GMT

A group of Central Texas students were busy Thursday using 14th century technology to learn a 21st century lesson.

McCallum wrestler defying the odds

Thu, 30 May 2013 22:40:42 GMT

By the time 18-year-old Leo Rogel walks across the graduation stage, he'll have faced more than many could imagine.

Protect your kids from lice this summer

Thu, 30 May 2013 22:30:21 GMT

Many associate lice with the back-to-school season. But the truth is, that may not always be the case.

University of Texas scientists set sail

Jackie Vega — Thu, 30 May 2013 16:12:22 GMT

The University of Texas is on an exciting journey, setting sail for the Gulf of Alaska with an international team of 34 scientists aboard the scientific ocean-drilling vessel JOIDES Resolution.

Round Rock police find missing siblings

Thu, 30 May 2013 00:15:10 GMT

Round Rock police sent out an alert about 7 p.m. for two missing kids, but a second alert at 7:28 p.m. said the kids had been found safe at a friend's house.

Choir teacher making 'accidental' album

Jim Swift — Thu, 30 May 2013 00:14:10 GMT

An Anderson High School choir teacher is making his first record album, inspired by gratitude for his survival after a bizarre North Austin motorcycle crash in March of 2012.

Making healthy habits a learning game

Ignacio Garcia — Wed, 29 May 2013 22:29:07 GMT

Liz Northcutt says she's found a way to get children interested in healthy eating and regular exercise. It's a learning experience disguised as a board game.

Video games help kids in life's arcade

Sophia Beausoleil — Wed, 29 May 2013 18:45:38 GMT

As Austin’s technology industry continues to grow, Austin schools are making sure to implement a curriculum that gives students a 1-Up for the future.

Water leak delays Llano ISD school day

Jackie Vega — Tue, 28 May 2013 12:24:02 GMT

Schools in the Llano Independent School District started their day out later than usual after a water leak left buildings without water. It has since been fixed.

Guns in cars on college campuses passes

Sun, 26 May 2013 23:51:23 GMT

The Texas Legislature has approved a bill allowing students with proper licenses to keep guns in their cars on college campuses.

CSCOPE won't get a state review

Sat, 25 May 2013 01:30:22 GMT

The State Board of Education is scrapping its special panel to review a controversial curriculum system, after its creators agreed to stop offering lesson plans.

Llano grad never missed a day of school

Fri, 24 May 2013 21:54:23 GMT

Llano High School senior Ryan West just completed 12 straight years without missing a single day of school.

Llano ISD teacher accused of misconduct

Calily Bien — Thu, 23 May 2013 02:30:27 GMT

A Llano Independent School District teacher is on administrative leave as authorities investigate a complaint made by a former LISD student accusing the teacher of misconduct.

Curriculum system scraps lesson plans

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:37:02 GMT

A classroom curriculum system used by hundreds of Texas school districts will stop offering lesson plans after some conservative groups claimed it was promoting anti-American values.

List of Top 10 area high schools is out

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:56:02 GMT

The list of the Top 10 high schools throughout the Central Texas area is out, and two schools from the Austin Independent School District made the cut.

University of Texas graduates 4,200

Sat, 18 May 2013 18:23:12 GMT

The University of Texas will graduate 4,200 students today. We spoke to two of them.

Security tightens for UT commencement

David Scott — Sat, 18 May 2013 02:00:13 GMT

The University of Texas is hosting its 130th spring commencement through Saturday. But this one is different, and security will be tight.