Round Rock ISD

Four separate bond propositions appeared on the Nov. 5 ballot, but only three were ultimately approved by voters.

About 30 educators from Austin ISD, Killeen ISD and beyond participated in an inaugural Asian American Studies Academy over the summer. They heard directly from Round Rock ISD students who took Texas' first-ever Asian American Studies class.

Dennis Weiner accused the superintendent and other staff of failing to properly notify police after an alleged sexual assault of a 5-year-old on a school bus last month. He said he had "lost trust" in the district's leadership.

Political action committees don't typically get involved in local school board races. But money and endorsements from local, state and national PACs ultimately helped determine the results of school board races in Round Rock and Leander.

Students had been pushing for the State Board of Education to adopt a new, more inclusive social studies curriculum this year. Instead, the board delayed their scheduled update until at least 2025.

More than 1,700 students signed a petition to walk out of schools Thursday, demanding district leadership provide a virtual learning option and more precautions against COVID-19.

The county commissioners previously delayed giving the funds to the school districts because of books they felt were inappropriate.

Commissioners voted to give $14 million in federal money to the other school districts, and said they would meet with RRISD and LISD leaders to discuss the issue.

Masks will be required when COVID-19 transmission is at its highest levels, and they will become optional as community spread slows.

School districts had hoped to use state funds to offer virtual learning next year. They won't be getting any.