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School targeted by burglaries

Carla Casta�o — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:55:34 GMT

Georgetown High School has been burglarized six times this year according to police. Even worse, the burglars are still on the loose and taxpayers are having to make up for the thousands of dollars lost.

Texas history books under fire

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:44:53 GMT

According to a group of education specialists, Texas history books do not adequately tell the story of Tejano and Native American groups and how they helped build the state.

Perry may face school money problems

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:22:10 GMT

As the state's top executive officer, the governor will guide the $35 billion public school system and its 4.4 million students.

Carstarphen: 'The wave of the present'

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:00:00 GMT

"It’s not in the culture of public education or large bureaucratic institutions to plan for a future that is significantly different from the present, but that’s what we have to do."

Rising violence at Manor High School

Shannon Powell — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:05:27 GMT

Three recent incidents at Manor High School have some wondering what's causing a trend of growing violence at Manor High School.

Manor HS Principal assaulted by student

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:01:35 GMT

17 year old student Chancellor Terrell Buie is charged with Assault of a Public Servant after an alleged assault on an assistant principal.

UT awaits H1N1 vaccine

David Scott — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:30:41 GMT

UT Health Services are still waiting for the H1N1 vaccine delivery, just as are health clinics across the state.

School suspends students who say "meep"

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:18:16 GMT

A Massachusetts school has a warning to students: No more "meep-ing". Any student at Danvers High School who uses the word "meep" will be suspended.

Jam Fest highlights high school bands

Kate Weidaw — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:18:18 GMT

Eight local bands and singers will take center stage at the Belmont on 6th Street Saturday night for a fundraiser.

AISD looks for public input on budget

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:07:57 GMT

The Austin Independent School District held its first "community conversation" about its budget process. The meeting comes as AISD looks for ways to deal with a projected deficit of up to $20 million.

Students walk home past sex offenders

Josh Hinkle — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:00:00 GMT

Forced to find another way home, your child's walk from school could lead them past numerous sex offenders. KXAN investigates eliminated school bus routes in central Texas and what parents are now doing to protect their children.

AISD talks budget with parents

Chrissy Mazzone — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:24:21 GMT

Parents are encouraged to attend community forums about the AISD budget crunch. The district must cut $22 million from their 2010-2011 budget.

Students promised a safe walk to school

Erin Cargile — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:32:53 GMT

After a new Austin middle school discouraged students from walking across a busy road to get to school, the Texas Department of Transportation presented a safety solution.

Questionable school safety inspections

Nanci Wilson — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:15:00 GMT

How can they inspect the schools if they're not even there?

Gun found in student's locker

Jackie Vega — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:34:08 GMT

A school administrator recovered a gun from a student's locker on Monday at Del Valle High School.

Students trapped during Ft. Hood chaos

Josh Hinkle — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:23:50 GMT

Five Marble Falls High School juniors and their Rotary Club sponsors found themselves trapped in the middle of the Ft. Hood lockdown during a job-shadowing trip. Their aspirations of military careers were certainly put to the test.

Students thank veterans for service

Kate Weidaw — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:28:23 GMT

One day after the tragedy at Fort Hood, Metz Elementary students honor veterans for their service to our country.

Voters reject school district tax hike

Erin Cargile — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:12:10 GMT

Voters rejected a two cent tax hike for the Lake Travis school district at the polls on election day. The district said their fund balance and impressive bond rating could suffer as time goes on.

New case of whooping cough in Leander

Sigfrid Rydquist — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:12:48 GMT

A second case of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, was confirmed at Vista Ridge High School in Leander. The school district confirmed the first case on October 26.

Video: Dripping Springs band wins UIL

Leslie Rhode — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:03:24 GMT

The Dripping Springs High School marching band won the state championship.

Author dispels myths around Columbine

Kimberly Reeves — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:55:08 GMT

Ten years after the Columbine High School massacre and six months after the publication of his definitive book on the subject, Columbine, author Dave Cullen still carries around copies of Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold’s journals in his backpack.

TX colleges seeing record enrollment

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:13:27 GMT

Texas colleges are seeing a nine percent jump in student enrollment compared to a year ago which some officials said is due to the recession.

Tuition refund program to change

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:17:02 GMT

Texas Comptroller Susan Combs, in a policy reversal, will urge a state oversight board next week to keep a generous refund formula for those who want to cancel their pre-paid college tuition plans.

School warns parents of suspicious duo

Blair Shiff — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:30:45 GMT

Georgetown Independent School District sent a letter home to parents warning them about a suspicious couple driving around and approaching students after they get off the school bus. The district is working with police on this matter.

Green-power rankings tout Central Texas

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:12:39 GMT

The Austin and Round Rock school districts rank first and second respectively and the Pflugerville district ranks twelfth in the country for purchasing the most renewable energy in the first ever green power rankings of schools by the U.S. EPA.

America's lying, cheating teenagers

David Scott — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:48:59 GMT

A new survey of 30,000 American high school teenagers finds alarming numbers of them who lie, cheat and steal.

College grads flocking to Austin

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:48:45 GMT

Many college graduates are choosing to live in urban, high-tech meccas, fueling a resurgence of brainiacs in California, North Carolina and Texas.

Bus riders get new backpack lights

Erin Cargile — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:40:17 GMT

With less daylight in the mornings, drivers are having a harder time spotting students waiting at the bus stop before sunrise. Eanes ISD is equipping bus riders with bright red blinking lights to clip on their backpacks to improve visibility.

UT student 'pedals' rides on campus

Jim Swift — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:40:47 GMT

A University of Texas student tries to overcome isolation on campus with a high-profile hawking of free rides to class for the adventurous, the lazy and the just plain late.

Hundreds of students fight prejudice

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:43:14 GMT

Hundreds of area eighth graders are participating in a prejudice awareness forum on Tuesday and Wednesday. The goal is to broaden students' resources to help express tolerance for others.