Year after year, publishing poetry has become a cherished tradition for Mrs. Manisha Winchell's second-grade classroom at Harmony Science Academy-Cedar Park. Sixteen of her students recently received national recognition after their work was selected for publication...

  Hundreds of private schools and education providers across Texas are signing on to the new Texas Education Freedom Accounts program, signaling strong interest ahead of its first year. Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced that about 600 private...

  An Austin early childhood education program is being recognized for going above and beyond for local families. H-E-B has named the Goodwill Exploration Center in Austin a finalist in the 2026 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards, an annual program that honors...

Give Back Together: Celebrate National Blood Donor Month with We Are Blood January marks National Blood Donor Month, a time to recognize the life-saving contributions of blood and platelet donors across the country. Central Texas families are encouraged to participate...

    University of Texas football legend and former Kansas City Chiefs Pro Bowler Derrick Johnson is connecting with families through his debut children’s book, Super DJ Saves Field Day, a story rooted in empowerment, education, and self-belief. Inspired by...

    In November, families and outdoor enthusiasts gathered in Zilker Park to celebrate the grand opening of the Violet Crown Trail Mile Zero Trailhead and Education Pavilion. Hosted by Hill Country Conservancy, the Austin Parks and Recreation Department, and...

  Each December, Austin families are invited to participate in the Gingerbread History Heroes program, a hands-on holiday tradition that combines creativity with a celebration of Texas history. Children and adults can decorate ornaments inspired by notable Texas...

  This Thanksgiving, Operation Turkey invites Austin families to volunteer together in delivering meals and care to those in need across the city. With events in northwest Austin, downtown, and south Austin, the volunteer-driven nonprofit offers flexible...

  Celebrity couples Sergio and Angela Garcia and Chris Harrison and Lauren Zima are joining forces for FORE Kids ATX, a two-day gala and golf fundraiser supporting grieving children in Texas. Held Nov. 6–7 at Omni Barton Creek, the event will benefit Experience...

The Texas Book Festival celebrates its 30th anniversary with a weekend of literary events in downtown Austin, Nov. 8 and 9. Free and open to the public, the festival will feature more than 300 authors and over 200 events in and around the Texas State Capitol. Founded...

Austin Parks Foundation's (APF) biannual It's My Park Day (IMPD) returns Saturday, November 1, with volunteer registration now open. For over 20 years, this citywide event has brought Austinites together to enhance local parks, trails and greenbelts. Volunteers can...

  The Heller Awards for Young Artists (HAYA) will take the stage at Bass Concert Hall for the first time in May 2026, marking a significant milestone for the program. Beginning with the 2025-26 season, Texas Performing Arts (TPA) will host the annual awards...