Kate McGee
Kate is the education reporter at KUT, covering the Austin Independent School District, public, and higher education in Texas. She got her public radio start at Fordham University's WFUV. Her voice has been heard on the East and West coasts as a reporter and producer for WNYC and KUNR in Reno, Nevada. She has also appeared on NPR's Morning Edition, All Things Considered, The Takeaway and more. In her spare time, Kate enjoys discovering new music, traveling and trying local beers.
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This week, NPR Ed is digging into the story behind high school graduation rates across the country. NPR partnered with 14 public radio stations...
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The agricultural commissioner wants to roll back a decade-old ban on soda machines and deep fryers in schools. He says it's not about giving kids a treat but about giving school districts the choice.
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The military handed out nearly 50 awards Friday at Fort Hood in Texas. They were for the dozens of people who survived a deadly shooting rampage on the Army post in 2009. The Purple Hearts and Defense of Freedom medals came after years of lobbying.
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Saturday marks the one-year anniversary of the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. The shooting left 20 students and six...
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The UT Board of Regents is expected to discuss the employment of University of Texas at Austin President Bill Powers during its executive session today....
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Following a national trend digitizing high school equivalency tests, Texas will only offer the GED test online come January. The State Board of...
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As investigators look into what caused the massive explosion at a fertilizer factory in the Texas town of West, those displaced by the tragedy are coming together.
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Nevada recently green-lighted a project to harvest crayfish in Lake Tahoe. It's the first time since the 1930s that commercial fishing has been allowed in the lake. The venture is small, but the hope is that it will keep the lake clear of algae — and provide a local dish for area visitors.