education

WT students have more than just a new football stadium to look forward to.

Not that anyone is surprised.

As schools open their doors around the country for another year, there's a question that's being asked by students, parents and teachers. Should kids be assigned homework?

The tiny Texas town is making a big statement.

Remember those days in high school where your regular history teacher would call in sick and some anonymous substitute would just put on a VHS of Glory or Gettysburg and call it a day? It turns out that practice is still alive and well at universities across the country, with one small difference: instead of some random recent college graduate as a substitute teacher, these students will be visited by Hollywood star Matthew McConaughey.

Yesterday, a story came out about a glitch with the STAAR test that might have 39 kids retaking the test entirely. We asked the community how they feel about the STAAR test and got some interesting responses.

Amarillo is not considered the best place for young families to live.

The Hereford Independent School District is offering a special program for students who didn't finish high school.

Have you ever considered hosting a student in your home, but didn't have any idea on how to go about applying.  There is a organization in Amarillo that can help you become a host family for a international student.

If you have ever been interested in law enforcement, but never followed than dream, then the Citizen Academy could be for you.  The Randall County Sheriff's Department will be starting a new Citizen Academy in March.

About this time every year, I find myself disgruntled. My disgruntlement is always a direct result of a brand new school year and all the old feelings it stirs in me.

When it comes to earning extra money as a young person, babysitting is the way to go.  However, parents don't want to leave their children with just anybody, so if you or someone you know is thinking about starting to babysit, then this class would be perfect.