Austin in Action
Summer Discovery, the global leader in pre-college programs for nearly six decades, offers students in grades 9-12 an unrivaled summer experience at the University of Texas at Austin with access to world-class academics, interactive enrichment courses, socialization...
Austin in Action
Constructed in 1974, Oak Hill’s campus was designed with an open-concept floor plan, meaning it was built without doors or full walls between many of the classrooms. This design style was popular in the 1970s but is not well-suited for today’s learning. Oak...
Austin in Action
Refugees from Ukraine, Afghanistan, Congo, Rwanda and Burundi Offer Hand-Made Goods, Traditional Foods at TownLake YMCA Mother’s Day Bazaar Saturday May 11, from 10am – 2pm | One hundred percent of proceeds will directly support refugees Event highlights refugee...
Education
School uniforms have typically been the purview of private schools, but they are being adopted by U.S. public schools in increasing numbers. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, approximately 20 percent of all American public schools now...
Family Matters
Q My 13-year-old son Sam recently told me that he is feeling lonely. Before the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic, Sam had friends that he interacted with in person every day. Then suddenly their in-person interactions were shut off and gradually he and his...
Then and Now
Then Austin was already keeping it weird back when a little natural foods store opened its doors on North Lamar back in 1980. Founded by John Mackey and Renee Lawson Hardy, this natural grocer served health-conscious consumers in a supermarket atmosphere. The original...
Feature Articles
Drive down I-35 or Mopac and you’ll see that Austin is growing and changing fast. According to the Business Journal, the Austin metro area (which includes suburbs like Round Rock and Georgetown) was the fastest-growing area in the country between 2020-22. With all the...
Lifelines
I admit it. I am a distracted, impatient driver when stuck in traffic and stopped at red lights. Sometimes I even forget I am still in my car. My kids know it, too, as they often remind me to “stop checking your phone, the light just turned green!” It is time...
KidZone
Have you ever noticed how butterflies have the same pattern on both sides of their wings? That’s symmetry in action. With these easy steps, you and your child can discover the fun of making symmetry art. Materials you’ll need: Paper or newspaper Scissors...
Austin in Action
Alexandra G., a dedicated member of Girl Scouts of Central Texas, has been honored with the prestigious gold award for her outstanding contributions to environmental education and sustainability. Alexandra recognized a critical need for environmental education among...
