Registration is now open for Austin Nature and Science Center (ANSC) homeschool lessons for 4-17 year-olds.  Youth STEAM-focused programs for kids ages 4-12 instill an appreciation of the natural world and offer an opportunity to collaborate with peers. In Science...

In response to the pandemic and the changes in communities and schools, Girls Empowerment Network created a one-of-a-kind resource for families and educators by adapting its unique in-school curriculum provide activities directly to girls in 3rd-8th grade.   The...

Much of Austin Museum Day 2020 will be celebrated virtually, but several area museums have recently reopened for in-person visits. New protocols have been put in place to promote social distancing. Many have reduced their open days and hours, require advanced...

  Rocket League, League of Legends Begin Play October 3 (AUSTIN) – After the COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation of much of its spring and fall programming, the YMCA of Austin is starting a new “esports” league. The Y has partnered with GGLeagues to offer...

By creating conditions akin to the center of the Earth inside a laboratory chamber, researchers have improved the estimate of the age of the Earth’s solid inner core, putting it at 1 billion to 1.3 billion years old. The results place the core at the younger end of an...

At the end of April, Jennifer Fang, a 15-year-old girl at Saint Michael’s Catholic Academy, decided to create a charity based brand called nutssosweet. Amidst the ongoing pandemic, she recognized the economic hardships endured by Americans and wished to help the local...

AISD will continue to provide free, local Farm Fresh Boxes from The Common Market Texas through October 7, 2020 at specific AISD curbside meal sites.   The boxes feature locally grown produce, such as peppers, melons, squash, carrots, and other seasonal staples....

Construction has begun on Austin High School, giving the oldest high school in Austin a long-overdue renovation and expansion. The addition will incorporate 22,000 square feet to support their dance and athletic programs. 31,829 square feet of the renovations will be...

Currently, 40 million Americans are struggling with food insecurity and have limited access to resources. Many of those affected are also experiencing unstable living conditions and homelessness. That’s why we created a guide for those who are looking to give back to...

Austin Public Health (APH) is urging the community to be aware of mosquito-borne diseases this summer. Already by mid-August, our Environmental and Vector Control Program has identified 14 positive pools of West Nile Virus in Travis County and our Epidemiology and...

Uncertain times in education can be stressful on both students and parents. A brand- new study space at home will help boost learning and help build confidence for the new school year, no matter the size of the space. Together parents and students can create optimal...

Stepping Stone School’s flexible school-age learning program, first instituted in the spring when elementary schools were closed, has already proven a safe option for parents who are unavailable to oversee their children’s online learning. With upgraded environments...