Becky Fogel
Education ReporterBecky Fogel is the education reporter for KUT. Previously, she was a statewide newscaster based at KUT and then the editor and producer of newscasts for The Texas Newsroom, a partnership between KUT, KERA, HPM, TPR, and NPR.
She's also been a production assistant for "Science Friday." She got her start in radio as a reporter at KWBU in Waco.
You can email her at [email protected].
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The budget includes roughly $1.6 billion for the district’s general fund, which is used to pay for things like salaries, school maintenance, transportation and utility bills. More than $715 million of that will also be used for Austin ISD’s recapture payment. -
The school board decided Thursday to approve turnaround plans for Burnet, Dobie and Webb middle schools to avoid state intervention. But the Texas Education Agency will have the final say. -
The Republican leader cited concerns about federal funding for the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer program. The decision is a setback for struggling families and anti-hunger advocates. -
The publicly elected Board of Trustees said the sudden end of the Texas Dream Act “bypassed the standard legislative process meant to ensure fairness and transparency, and prevented sufficient notice or consideration.� Tens of thousands of students have been impacted. -
High schoolers, meanwhile, saw declines on the English exams but gains in Algebra I. Math scores for students in all grades remain below pre-pandemic levels. -
Superintendent Matias Segura announced Wednesday the reorganization of the district's central office affected more than 170 employees. -
A Texas law made college more affordable for undocumented students. What happens now that it's gone?Current and former students say being able to pay in-state tuition rates made college more accessible. The state ended the law last week. -
A 2001 law has allowed undocumented students in Texas who meet certain criteria to pay in-state tuition at public colleges and universities. Austin-area colleges are still figuring out what the policy change means for students. -
A 2023 CDC report found youth mental health has worsened in the last 10 years. One of the campuses getting a mental health center is Martin Middle School in East Austin. -
Austin ISD is collecting feedback as it prepares to evaluate schools for potential closure. The district says it must consolidate schools to address declining enrollment and its roughly $100 million deficit.
