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Critics of the materials the Texas Education Agency created have said they include Bible stories that are not age-appropriate and veer into proselytizing. Supporters say biblical narratives have literary and historical value.
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The building, which last housed the Steve Hicks School of Social Work, got a State Antiquities Landmark in July. The university wants to build a $70 million football training facility in its place.
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The organization helps Latina girls finish high school and get to college. It also teaches mothers how to better support their daughters.
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Ten local districts teamed up for a news conference Friday to discuss how they’re responding to the recent rise in violent threats. School leaders are asking families to help their children understand the impact of making threats. Austin ISD said it received 30 threats last week alone.
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Supporters say kids need to understand the Bible to understand American literature. But opponents say kids are too young for this type of instruction and the materials could alienate students who aren't Christian.
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Currently, Texas students who rank in the top 6% of their high school graduating class are automatically admitted to UT's flagship university. Students applying for the fall 2026 semester will need to be in the top 5%.
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The University Interscholastic League, or UIL, recently updated its heat safety recommendations and protocols for outdoor school activities.
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Disability Rights Texas filed a federal lawsuit against the school district in 2021 over its failure to conduct special education evaluations within the legally required timeframe. The Austin ISD school board voted to approve the settlement last month.
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More than half of families with school-aged children faced food insecurity over the last year. Parents also said concerns over whether they can afford nutritious food for their households is taking a toll on their mental health.
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The student, Ammer Qaddumi, alleges the university violated his First Amendment rights.
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The new policy says universities should remain neutral on “issues of the day” while allowing students, faculty and staff to express their ideas.
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The fall semester begins Monday for the first group of students participating in the college's free tuition program. More than 4,800 local high school graduates are taking advantage of it.