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Early Matters San Antonio's Larson on pre-K partnership with school districts: 'We can help ensure that all children in our community have the foundation they need to succeed'

By John Suayan | May 19, 2023

A San Antonio nonprofit organization has teamed up with several public school districts to offer pre-kindergarten programs at no charge to families, per reports from San Antonio-based media outlets.

North East district health official on Stop the Bleeding training: 'Early intervention is crucial'

By John Suayan | May 19, 2023

A San Antonio-area public school district hosted a class on Wednesday that taught staff members how to respond to emergencies in which bleeding is involved.

'[It’ll] be a very difficult time for many, especially our children': Uvalde leaders request privacy for community ahead of Robb anniversary

By John Suayan | May 18, 2023

With the one-year anniversary of the horrific events at Robb Elementary School in just days, Uvalde municipal and county leaders have appealed for privacy.

Medina Valley superintendent: 'The passage of this bond allows us to move forward in addressing the needs of our fast-growing school district'

By John Suayan | May 10, 2023

This time around, a proposed bond package for the Medina Valley Independent School District (MVISD) succeeded at the ballot box.

'An honor and a blessing': Judson trustees name interim superintendent Fields sole finalist for post

By John Suayan | May 4, 2023

Interim Judson Independent School District (JISD) Superintendent Dr. Milton “Rob” Fields II is a step away from landing the position on a permanent basis.

Medina Valley superintendent on 2023 bond package: 'We wanted to put something out there most of our community would be in favor of'

By John Suayan | Apr 27, 2023

While growth is perceived as a good thing, one public school district outside of San Antonio seeks to address its own through a bond election.

'There's choice now': Veteran educator touts benefits of charter schools

By John Suayan | Apr 26, 2023

Amid the criticism heaped on charter schools, one veteran educator in San Antonio is touting their positives, according to a report from Spectrum News.

Newly retired Natalia superintendent: 'New leadership and a new perspective will build on our legacy of success'

By John Suayan | Apr 19, 2023

A San Antonio-area public school district recently completed a voluntary retirement agreement for its now-former superintendent, per a report from San Antonio ABC affiliate KSAT.

Eighmy: 'An investment in UTSA is an investment in San Antonio and the state of Texas'

By John Suayan | Apr 18, 2023

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) generated $2.5 billion for the San Antonio economy in fiscal year (FY) 2021, per a press release issued by the institution.

Uvalde school district unveils schematics for Robb replacement: 'There’s plenty of natural light, the colors are calming'

By John Suayan | Apr 13, 2023

The board of trustees of the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District (UCISD) will consider the approval of the schematics for the replacement of Robb Elementary School at its meeting on Monday, per a report from Austin NBC affiliate KXAN that was run by Houston CW affiliate KIAH.

Uvalde interim superintendent on Robb anniversary closures: 'We have profound respect for the one-year mark'

By John Suayan | Apr 12, 2023

The Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District (UCISD) announced on Monday that classes will be cancelled and campuses and facilities closed from May 23 to 25 in observance of the one-year anniversary of the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School, per a report from San Antonio CBS affiliate KENS.

Teacher on nonprofit's efforts to fight burnout: 'I do think it takes other people on the outside saying, 'Don't give up''

By John Suayan | Apr 5, 2023

A San Antonio teacher is working to save fellow educators from suffering burnout, according to a report from San Antonio NBC affiliate WOAI.

South San Antonio Independent School District on 'difficult decision' to close three campuses: 'The focus of our district continues to be providing all students with the best academic opportunities'

By John Suayan | Mar 28, 2023

A San Antonio-area public school district has decided to shutter three of its campuses, per reports from San Antonio-based media outlets.

Craft on new role as Northside Independent School District superintendent: 'We've been looking forward to this day and it's going to be a great experience'

By John Suayan | Mar 27, 2023

The San Antonio area’s largest public school district has named an administrator from Central Texas as its next leader, per reports from San Antonio-based media outlets.

Rice University researcher: 'Parents focus on sending their child to the same type of school they attended'

By John Suayan | Mar 22, 2023

Researchers at Rice University in Houston published a study that reveals the influence parents’ school experiences have on where they place their children, according to an institution-issued press release.

'Really unfortunate' Houston Independent School District takeover by state elicits reactions from leaders

By John Suayan | Mar 21, 2023

The State of Texas’ decision to take control of the Houston Independent School District (HISD) elicited reactions from several leaders, including Gov. Greg Abbott and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Houston-based media outlets reported.

East Texas superintendent on four-day school week: 'We were looking for a creative way to entice retention and recruitment of teachers'

By John Suayan | Mar 14, 2023

The next academic year will see several public school districts hold classes for four days a week instead of five, per a report from Austin NBC affiliate KXAN.

Abbott: 'Parents deserve the freedom to choose the best education pathway for their child'

By John Suayan | Mar 8, 2023

Gov. Greg Abbott visited a Bryan Christian private school on Tuesday where he reaffirmed his support for parental rights when it comes to their children’s education, per a press release issued by the Office of the Texas Governor.

Creighton on school choice: 'It’s, without a doubt, caught a grassfire of support and I think it’s just different than before'