Texas parents and caregivers can now visit the TXSchools.gov MealFinder Map to find locations near them where local school systems are offering free school meals—both breakfast and lunch—for pick-up while school buildings are closed because of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Launched by the Texas Education Agency (TEA), in partnership with the Office… read more
Letter to Parents and Partners – March 17, 2020
Dear UT Charter School Parents, Partners and Community: Given the rapidly evolving situation with COVID-19, The University of Texas Charter School System will extend the suspension of normal district operations through Friday, April 3rd in an effort support our nation’s need to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, or… read more
School Closure – Extended Spring Break
In response to the developing and rapidly-changing situation and in consideration of maximizing ways to further prevent the risk of exposure to COVID-19, all UT-UCS schools will follow the guidance set forth by the larger ISD in their area. Currently, the guidance is: UT-UCS campuses in these districts: Austin, Bastrop,… read more
Winter 2020 Newsletter
Catch up on all of the news from The University of Texas Charter School District in our Winter 2020 Newsletter. Lea las noticias del Distrito Escolar Charter de la Universidad de Texas en nuestro boletín de enero de 2020. Click here to download the newsletter in English. Haga clic aquí… read more
Fall 2019 District Newsletter
Catch up on all of the news from The University of Texas Charter School District in our Fall 2019 Newsletter. Lea las noticias del Distrito Escolar Charter de la Universidad de Texas en nuestro boletín de otoño de 2019. Click here to download the newsletter in English. Haga clic aquí… read more
Meet UT-UCS Teacher of the Year: Candace Berrier
Long before entering college, Candace Berrier knew that her heart was in teaching. By the time she reached high school, she discovered her path in special education while working with at-risk youth. “I choose to work in special education because I believe in teaching students in the way that they… read more
Teaching to the Whole Child is More than a Philosophy at UT-UCS
Each year the University of Texas Charter School (UT-UCS) educates approximately 3,000 students with a focus on the whole child. The success of the school, which received an “A” rating from the Texas Educational Agency, is remarkable given the serious challenges its students face every day. “Our students don’t have… read more
Teacher Spotlight: Angela Lara, Shriner’s Hospital for Children
During her first year as a graduate student at The University of Texas at Austin, Angela Lara struggled to adjust to the pace and rigor of college life on a sprawling campus so far from home in Guadalajara, Mexico. “I went through very difficult times when I wanted… read more
Settlement Home Charter School Helps Young Women Prepare for Bright Futures Ahead
At Settlement Home, students always start and end their classroom sessions on a good note. “The teachers provide a very welcoming environment,” says Tonya King, associate principal of the UT-University Charter School (UT-UCS) located within the facility. “They give students the opportunity to share one good thing about their day… read more
Staff Spotlight: Abram Cruz, Desktop Support Specialist
On any given workday, Abram Cruz is on the move. When he’s not at UT Elementary School helping teachers and staff with their technology needs, he’s busy providing IT services at one of the many UT-University Charter School (UT-UCS) campuses. The best part of the job, he says, is watching… read more
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