On March 5, the University of Texas at Austin hosts Explore UT, a free, day long event that invites Texans of all ages to experience robust research experiences, hands-on demonstrations and experiments. Explore UT seeks to broaden the horizons of students and motivate...

Pancake lovers nationwide can enjoy a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes in celebration of IHOP’s National Pancake Day on March 8. Now in its 11th year, IHOP restaurants will give away millions of free pancakes from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and ask guests to leave behind...

Do you know a young hero? The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes celebrates inspiring, public-spirited young people from diverse backgrounds all across North America. Established in 2001 by author T.A. Barron, the Barron Prize annually honors 25 outstanding young...

Austin area children and their families are invited to show off their best moves at Dance Party! on Feb. 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., hosted by child care provider Kiddie Academy at their Cedar Park and Pflugerville locations. During the event, attendees will learn a...

Need help teaching economics to your children? Check out this new set of free resources from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. It includes a series of questions and answers to go along with well-known books aimed at kids ages 3 to 10. The result is an easy and...

Kelli Kelley, founder and executive director of Austin-based Hand to Hold, has been selected by Kimberly-Clark to serve as a member of its recently-launched Huggies Nursing Advisory Council. Hand to Hold is an organization that provides support for parents with...

The most dangerous times of year for children with asthma are soon after their schools reopen after a break, and a new study from UT Austin finds that cold viruses are largely to blame. Health experts have observed that children with asthma tend to have the worst...

The Catholic Textbook Project is conducting a history essay contest for Catholic school and homeschool students in grades 5 through 12. The submission deadline is March 23. Six student winners will be awarded cash prizes ranging from $100 to $200. In addition, a $400...

Keep Austin Beautiful is seeking volunteers for its community cleanup programs held Saturday, Feb. 13, at a variety of Austin-area locations. Its biggest event is a shoreline cleanup of Lady Bird Lake. Other events include a cleanup of Boggy Creek and a restoration of...

On Tuesday, Feb. 16, in recognition of National Teen Dating Violence Awareness & Prevention Month, young performers will present an evening of dance and spoken word. This annual event brings together teen artists and activists from around the Austin area to speak...

  The Individualized Education Program (IEP) annual meeting—known in Texas as the Annual Review and Dismissal meeting—can be a challenging and emotional meeting for both the parents and teachers of children requiring special education. To help parents, teachers...

BookSpring’s 2016 Read-A-Thon is driving kids batty about literacy. “Batty about Books” is the theme for the annual BookSpring Read-A-Thon, January 25-February 5. This year’s Read-A-Thon, sponsored by KXAN News and the Austin American-Statesman, promises to shine a...