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NYOS Charter School in Austin appoints new superintendent
NYOS Charter School is a free, public charter school located in North Austin. (Courtesy NYOS Charter School) Not Your Ordinary School, or NYOS Charter School, officials announced the appointment of Mechiel Rozas as superintendent in June. The overview. Rozas has served as both a teacher and a principal, and holds...
TEA announces Generation 29 charter school decisions
Jul. 2—AUSTIN — The Texas Education Agency (TEA) announced Tuesday the State Board of Education (SBOE) vote following Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath's recommendation to grant Generation 29 charters. Pending contract approval and the reconciliation of any final contingencies, the following four Generation 29 charter school applicants are slated to begin serving Texas public school ...
University of Texas at Austin Embraces New Era in SEC With Fanfare and Culture
The University of Texas at Austin basked in celebratory hues on Sunday, as it geared up for a landmark shift to the Southeastern Conference (SEC), festivities abound with fans, students, and families soaking in the university spirit and the promise of elevated competition as cited by CBS Austin. The conference known for its credo "It Just Means More" found a new echo across the UT campus, encapsulated in a day-long jamboree that saw vendor tents peppering the sidewalks and the embodiment of college allegiance, the Texas Longhorns mascot Hook ‘Em, inflating crowds with fervor.
ACC Round Rock campus to reopen July 2
ROUND ROCK, Texas - Austin Community College's Round Rock campus will be reopening on Tuesday, July 2. The campus was closed due to a chilled water leak impacting the cooling system. Building 8000 remains closed, and all classes housed in that building will be temporarily moved to Building 1000. No...
SBOE clears pathway for 4 new charter schools, recognizes outstanding educators and students
Jul. 1—AUSTIN — The Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) took no action against recommendations made by Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath, opening the door for four new charter school operators at its regularly scheduled meeting June 25 — 28. Subject to clearing contractual contingencies, the following applicants will open new charter schools and begin serving Texas public school ...
Student’s life-altering middle school injury led to Lone Star EMMY, prepared him for documentary filmmaking
When sports-loving 13-year-old Kyle Ward needed to remove a tumor from his femur bone to prevent bone cancer, his world changed. By the end of five years of physical therapy, Ward directed a documentary short film about his experience. The film therapeutically helped develop his documentarian style and won him a Lone Star EMMY in his first semester at UT last fall.
UT junior wins grand prize award with Biodesign pill, promotes sustainability, creativity
Imagine a world where humans eat a probiotic pill that allows for the digestion of plastic waste, promoting a greener future. The caveat to this pill lies in its composition – worm feces. Yet, the pill won biochemistry junior Anya Koehne the grand prize for her project, “Consume Our...
Research Article (preprint): “The Global Landscape of Academic Guidelines For Generative AI and Large Language Models”
The UPDATED preprint (ver. 2) was recently shared on arXiv. The integration of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) and Large Language Models (LLMs) in academia has spurred a global discourse on their potential pedagogical benefits and ethical considerations. Positive reactions highlight some potential, such as collaborative creativity, increased access to education, and empowerment of trainers and trainees. However, negative reactions raise concerns about ethical complexities, balancing innovation and academic integrity, unequal access, and misinformation risks. Through a systematic survey and text-mining-based analysis of global and national directives, insights from independent research, and eighty university-level guidelines, this study provides a nuanced understanding of the opportunities and challenges posed by GAI and LLMs in education. It emphasizes the importance of balanced approaches that harness the benefits of these technologies while addressing ethical considerations and ensuring equitable access and educational outcomes. The paper concludes with recommendations for fostering responsible innovation and ethical practices to guide the integration of GAI and LLMs in academia.
UT students develop fidget tools for young professionals
Public relations sophomore Anna Buendia and Simi Thakur, an advertising and health society senior, did not know crossing paths on a ski trip with Absolute Texas, a UT spirit organization, would result in a thriving business partnership. Although they had never met before, Buendia got a concussion and Thakur decided...
HBCU baseball player selected for MLB fellowship
The program aims to build a launching pad for students from diverse backgrounds looking to gain experience in a Major League Baseball front office. The post HBCU baseball player selected for MLB fellowship appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
ACC celebrates new state agency pilot program for technology apprenticeships
The collaboration between ACC and DIR closely aligns with House Bill 584, which took effect Sep 2023. (Courtesy Austin Community College) Austin Community College and the Texas Department of Information Resources are partnering to create a new technology and cybersecurity apprenticeship program for students. ACC Highland Campus hosted a formal signing ceremony on June 28 to launch the new program.
TACC Celebrates 2nd Group of Susan Fratkin Scholarship Recipients
July 1, 2024 — In May, selected Code@TACC alumni gathered with their families and TACC staff to celebrate the second group of Susan Fratkin Scholarship recipients. Eight students received $500 scholarships to be used for higher education expenses. “The Fratkin Scholarship banquet gives us a dedicated time to celebrate...
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