Austin's SaulPaul has released a new album for children ages 5 to 12. "All Star Anthems" promotes social and emotional learning and features collaborations with young musicians including Alexia (age 12), Lil Mike (age 11), Jack (age 7) and groups of students from...

BookSpring recently celebrated the completion of its Summer Success reading program by partnering with Atlassian to give away new bikes at Galindo Elementary.  BookSpring’s Summer Success reading program is designed for 1st and 2nd grade students. “Summer is actually...

H-E-B is now accepting nominations for educators to apply for the 2019 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards. Each year, these awards highlight a variety of educators who go above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of their students and communities. Public...

Parents always worry about whether their children will do well in school, but a new study out of UT Austin says their kids probably were born with much of what they will need to succeed. The study, published in npj Science of Learning by researchers from UT Austin and...

Two opportunities for free museum admission are coming to Austin this September. Smithsonian Magazine will hold its nationwide Museum Day Live on Sept. 22. To download a ticket and get more information, visit smithsonianmag.com/museumday. A ticket is good for the...

Students transitioning into high school often see their grades drop, and while some shake it off, others internalize that stress. Researchers at UT Austin have concluded that how students think about themselves and their abilities could make the difference. In a paper...

The spotlight turns on an Austin-area family in the new A&E documentary “Deaf Out Loud.” The show follows three predominantly deaf families as they raise their children in a hearing world. The Garcias live near Georgetown and met when April was called to interpret...

Take advantage of these Austin-area events to stretch, run or skip your way to a healthy lifestyle. On Sept. 3, participating studios across the city will offer a Free Day of Yoga. The event kicks off with a group class at the Umlauf Sculpture Garden at 8 a.m. Visit...

Inspired both by her childhood experiences growing up in Colorado and by her role as co-chair of the YMCA’s Camp Moody capital campaign, Ellie Falcao and her family have set a goal to visit all 58 national parks. “Visiting Camp Moody for the first time was a...

The independent media expo STAPLE will take place Sept. 8 - 9 at the Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex. The event showcases over 200 artists and creators of independently-made comics, zines, art, crafts and games. Visitors can interact with artists and sit in on...

The moms of Austin entrepreneurs say it was clear their offspring were destined to be business leaders. In advance of Austin Startup Week (Oct. 1 – 5), the mothers of some local business leaders shared their insights. Sharon Cohen, mom to Mark Cohen, founder and CEO...

Started by three local women, La Mama Care (lamamacare.com) has launched a gift box company that sends nutritious snacks and supplies to support new moms after birth. “We believe there is a distinct gap between the amount of support moms get during pregnancy versus...