Abercorn International School announces new STEM facility
Last week, Abercorn International School announced the opening of its new science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) room for elementary school-age students. "Typically, these areas of study receive more attention during the high school years or at...
Google Surprises Teachers by Funding All Classroom Requests
On September 9, Google surprised four Palm Elementary School teachers when the company announced it would fully fund their projects listed on DonorsChoose.org. “This is a great way for a company such as Google to support our schools and the innovative work our...
Girl Scouts and Samsung Launch STEM Challenge
Girl Scouts from all over Central Texas now have their eyes on becoming innovators regarding environmental engineering and water conservation. Samsung Austin Semiconductor is the underwriting sponsor for the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Challenge...
Health Department Warns of Hunting Season Health Concerns
September 1's start to hunting season in Texas has prompted the Texas Department of State Health Services to remind hunters to protect themselves from diseases that can spread from animals to humans. Two animals in Edwards County were recently confirmed with anthrax,...
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards looks for top youth volunteers
On September 2, the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards began its search for Texas' top youth volunteers of 2015. Now through November 4, students in grades 5-12 are invited to apply for Prudential Spirit of Community Awards if they have made meaningful...
Covington Middle School teacher honored for advancing philanthropy education
In August, Austin based non-profit A Legacy of Giving honored middle school teacher Shirley Hartmann with the Jane Nethercut Award for Excellence in Philanthropy Education. Hartmann launched A Legacy of Giving’s philanthropy education curriculum at Covington Middle...
Vince Young to Support Programs for Low-Income Students
Former Longhorns quarterback Vince Young, who led the team to the 2005 national championship, has returned to UT Austin to work for the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement (DDCE). On Sept. 1, Young began serving as development officer for program alumni...
CHILDREN’S HOME OFFERS PARENTING SEMINAR
Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services (PCHAS) announced it will host a Parenting Education Seminar on September 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 3003 Northland Dr. The seminar features six talks from prominent PCHAS specialists...
CDC OFFICIALS SAY VACCINE THAT PREVENTS CANCER IS UNDERUTILIZED
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officials announced that the number of girls and boys aged 13-17 years receiving human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine remains low despite a slight increase in vaccination coverage since 2012, according to data from...
AUSTIN-AREA YOUTHS AWARDED KOHL’S SCHOLARSHIPS
In July, the Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program honored nearly 200 student volunteers with $1,000 scholarships toward higher education. Two youths from the Austin area were chosen from more than 37,000 nominees nationwide for making a positive impact in their...
ROUND ROCK ISD OFFERS ONLINE TICKET PURCHASES FOR FOOTBALL GAMES
In August, the Round Rock ISD Athletics Department began for the first time selling online tickets to all varsity football home games. Users can buy tickets at rrisdtickets.com and print them at home or use an e-ticket option. Users can also purchase single...
EANES ISD NAMED TO AREA TOP 10 LIST
Eanes ISD and three of its schools were included in the top 10 ranking of schools in the Austin area by Houston-based non-profit Children at Risk. The organization’s ranking system represents a compilation of factors that indicate the degree to which a campus...
