When Monica Tijerina re-enrolled in Texas A&M University-San Antonio last fall, she quickly realized childcare for her young daughter, London, would be one of the hardest parts of her college… Read more »
News Clips
The National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments (NCSSLE) tracks trends and developments in issues related to school climate and conditions for learning through online media sites, blogs, syndication and aggregation services, and other news resources from local, regional, and national media outlets. Browse this ongoing collection of posts to learn about what’s happening in communities near you and across the nation.
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Displaying 147 News Clips.April 2024
Trying to figure out life after high school is not always the easiest, especially when there's no roadmap around to give some guidance on the next best step.
March 2024
UTEP students shared how they felt about their safety on campus with many expressing that they had a sense of security within the campus. UTEP offers several safety precautions for students, there… Read more »
The University of Texas at El Paso and The University of Texas System will use information from a survey of freshmen and seniors to enhance opportunities for students that promote their success in… Read more »
February 2024
The crisis in Texas follows a trend seen across the country, where rising demand isn’t matched by an increase in funding.
There has been an increase in violence surrounding college campuses over the last few days, sparking several campuses to review their emergency plan and how students and staff members could report… Read more »
An initiative at Alamo Colleges District provides step-by-step information for students looking to transfer to a four-year institution, reducing time to transfer and ensuring all credits apply… Read more »
Texas A&M University at Kingsville will roll out a program from the Institute for Evidence-Based Change to promote belonging among rural and diverse learners through university-wide… Read more »
Like many states, Texas is seeking to increase the share of adults with postsecondary degrees and credentials. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB)’s Building a Talent Strong… Read more »
November 2023
Since 2006, an upward trend in overdose deaths has threatened Austinites’ public safety.
KPRC 2 reached out to several Houston-area colleges and universities to find out the resources they provide to students who are experiencing domestic violence and abuse in their… Read more »
Kennedale ISD is among several school districts in Texas to receive funding from the U.S. Department of Justice’s School Violence Prevention Program to improve school safety, such as upgrading… Read more »
The Houston private school is cancelling campuswide public parties through spring break. And the Night of Decadence event featuring scantily clad students is being placed on probation, meaning it… Read more »
October 2023
At the University of Texas, free speech is upheld and celebrated. During its annual free speech week, the university hosted events with professors and national officials last week to discuss the… Read more »
Austin Community College will offer free food, housing services, and family support as part of an effort to strengthen student services.
College students across the country struggle to afford and secure consistent access to quality food, though food insecurity on college campuses is often underreported and overlooked.
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel A. Cardona announced the recipients of the Terrel H. Bell Award for Outstanding School Leadership for 2023. All nine school leaders from the 2023 cohort of … Read more »
Located in a corner of West Texas that borders New Mexico and Mexico, the University of Texas at El Paso is one of the nation’s leading Hispanic-Serving Institutions. Eighty-four percent of UTEP’s… Read more »
PEARLAND, Texas — Nationwide, about 14% of public schools say that bullying is a problem that happens weekly, even daily, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Pearland… Read more »
August 2023
New research from Texas A&M University School of Public Health suggests that college students who “pregame,” or participate in tailgating and similar activities before athletic events, are… Read more »