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
The Little Longhorns spent the month of October learning about how to prevent bullying by learning to recognize bullying and gaining the skills to stop it. Coach Z spent time teaching about kindness and showing students how to choose to be kind, even if it is not the easiest thing… read more
It’s after 3:00 p.m. at UT Elementary School, and kids are excitedly running around the play yard letting off steam from a busy day as they wait for their parents. But a few kids troop into the library in pairs, happy to drop off their backpacks, grab a quick snack,… read more
Over the past two years, UT Elementary offered volleyball as a limited, afterschool enrichment session to tutoring students. The program’s popularity inspired Pre-K teacher Norma Robinson to create a program open to all 4th and 5th grade girls, aiming to provide them with the benefits of team sports and physical… read more
