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Texas High School Named One Of Most Expensive In America
All parents in Texas want to ensure that their children have access to the greatest education possible. Additionally, some wealthy families decide to pay for their child's education at a private institution. One Texas high school was recently listed as one of the most expensive in the US, meaning that tuition there might cost parents as much as a college education.
Del Valle ISD to offer free breakfast, lunch to all students
DEL VALLE, Texas - Del Valle ISD is offering free breakfast and lunch to all students for the upcoming school year. According to the school district, it will operate the Community Eligibility Program (CEP) at all DVISD schools under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2024-25 school year.
Summer literacy program empowers Austin students to stand up for the right to read
About 60 students gathered at the Texas Capitol on Wednesday to speak out against restrictions on which books they have access to at school and to write letters to lawmakers. “You should not ban books because it helps people read,” one student wrote. Another penned, “[It] would break my heart if you banned some of my favorite books.”
School district names Kellie Raymond, Amber Daige to campus principal posts
, , , Kellie Raymond has been named the new principal at Dripping Springs Elementary school and Amber Daige to the post of principal at Cypress Spring Elementary school in time for the new school year which begins August 13. “Creating opportunities for our leaders to grow is an important part of leading a vibrant organization like DSISD. Raymond and Daige are accomplished and innovative leaders steeped in the rich traditions of the Dripping Springs community. I know they will bring just as much vision, expertise, and success to their new roles as their previous positions in the district and I...
Back to School Extravaganza offers hope for economically challenged families
What began as a vision of giving back has grown from humble beginnings to a significant annual event, called the Back to School Extravaganza, and focuses on positively impacting the lives of hundreds of children each year in Central Texas, including those in Liberty Hill. For the last 11 years,...
Five Local University of Texas at Austin Students Participated in 2024 “Home to Texas” Summer Internship Program
The City of Eagle Pass, Texas and the University of Texas at Austin collaborated for the fourth annual “Home to Texas Summer Internship Program” during the summer of 2024 with five local students who just completed their first year of undergraduate studies at the university participating in the program, including Kelly Alvarez, Nathalia Chavarria, Clarissa Martinez, Zenaida Rodriguez, and Yanitza Reyna.
Paving the way to extremely fast, compact computer memory
For decades, scientists have been studying a group of unusual materials called multiferroics that could be useful for a range of applications including computer memory, chemical sensors and quantum computers. In a study published in Nature, researchers from The University of Texas at Austin and the Max Planck Institute for the Structure and Dynamics of Matter (MPSD) demonstrated that the layered multiferroic material nickel iodide (NiI2) may be the best candidate yet for devices that are extremely fast and compact.
Austin ISD students prepare for Summer Theatre Series performance
AUSTIN, Texas - Austin ISD theater students are getting ready to hit the stage to perform part of the Summer Theater Series performance. The district has been hosting the annual program for a decade now and every year it gets bigger and bigger. "It usually involves over 250 students representing...
New to Austin and Homeschooling?
So you’ve decided to relocate to Austin and embark on a homeschooling adventure with your children! This city offers lots of resources to support you on this exciting new path. Whether you’re a seasoned homeschooler seeking a fresh start or a complete newcomer to the world of home education, Austin has something for everyone.
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