UT Elementary School continues to serve as a model for school-based social work, offering one of the most sought-after Master of Social Work (MSW) internship placements in Texas. The program owes its strength and reputation to the leadership of Andrea Menchaca, LMSW, and the foundational work of Kathy Armenta, LCSW,… read more
During February, third, fourth, and fifth-grade students immersed themselves in a transdisciplinary stop-motion animation project that combined the STEAM and Music programs—fondly known as the Stusic Stop Motion Films. Throughout this exciting experience, students explored various roles in the film industry, including story directors, set directors, cinematographers, music directors, and… read more
UT Elementary had a truly out-of-this-world experience on March 24th as they hosted an incredible Space Day, welcomed NASA, the Texas Space Commission, Lockheed Martin, and the UT College of Education for a day of hands-on, STEM-focused exploration. From Pre-K to 5th grade, students engaged in activities to ignite their… read more
Imagine being able to choose the ending of a brand-new, unreleased book… at age ten! That’s exactly what the students at UT Elementary experienced when they had the opportunity to provide feedback and choose the ending of Joshua Otti’s new book, “Base Ten is Best. Binary is Better.” Joshua Otti,… read more
University of Texas alum Jeff Barker (B.A. Journalism, ‘15), grew up in Los Angeles as a big USC fan. Nevertheless, he had deep ties to the Longhorn Nation—both little and big. His grandparents Dan and Penny Burck have been an integral part of UT Elementary since it opened. As chancellor… read more
Despite chilly weather on January 9th, 2024, UT Elementary was brimming with energy as students presented the results of their investigations during the annual Science Fair! This tradition at UT Elementary is designed to foster the love of scientific phenomena and curiosity for students, families, and community members alike. Research… read more
When the University of Texas first applied to have an elementary charter school over 20 years ago, the original charter stated that all students as early as Kindergarten would learn Spanish as a second language at the school. The program has evolved from a part-time teacher role to a full-time… read more
Christina Kim, a senior at the University of Texas College of Education, has been honing her teaching skills with Nicole Hershey’s 5th grade class at UT Elementary. This partnership is particularly special as Nicole Hershey herself is a Longhorn who also completed her student teaching at UT Elementary. Known for… read more
When Ronnie Volkening, affectionately known as ‘Mr. Ronnie’, steps onto the UT Elementary campus to read to students each week, he is met with cheers, smiles and some of the biggest little hugs you have ever seen. “The students show great enthusiasm as soon as they see me entering the… read more
On November 22, 2024, the UT Charter School system hosted an online training for parents. Our training was for both parents of students with diagnosed dyslexia but also for parents who want to learn more about dyslexia; its signs and what services are available to children with reading difficulties. The… read more
