San Antonio College’s First Responders Academy helps recruits prepare for careers across the state
Read full article: San Antonio College’s First Responders Academy helps recruits prepare for careers across the stateThe fair sought to help place its police and firefighting students with agencies in Bexar County and beyond.
TEA recommends conservator to oversee NEISD’s cellphone policy
Read full article: TEA recommends conservator to oversee NEISD’s cellphone policyA special investigation report released by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) on Thursday recommends that the TEA commissioner appoint a conservator to oversee the North East Independent School District’s implementation of its cell phone policy.
Pursuit ends after suspect crashes into East Central ISD bus, DPS arrests him in Walmart parking lot
Read full article: Pursuit ends after suspect crashes into East Central ISD bus, DPS arrests him in Walmart parking lotTexas Department of Public Safety (DPS) said troopers arrested a suspect wanted by multiple law enforcement agencies after he crashed into a school bus on Friday morning.
Judson ISD superintendent withdraws independent hearing request regarding termination, district says
Read full article: Judson ISD superintendent withdraws independent hearing request regarding termination, district saysMilton “Rob” Fields III, Judson Independent School District’s most recent superintendent, has withdrawn his request for an independent hearing regarding his proposed termination.
Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office releases former Steven HS football player’s cause of death
Read full article: Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office releases former Steven HS football player’s cause of deathThe Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office has released the cause of death for a 16-year-old Stevens High School football player, who collapsed during a practice earlier this year.
Universities of Wisconsin regents cite disputes over AI and other topics in president's firing
Read full article: Universities of Wisconsin regents cite disputes over AI and other topics in president's firingLeaders on the board that oversees the Universities of Wisconsin say that the fired president of the system was slow to address pressing issues like artificial intelligence and feared upsetting policymakers, faculty and staff.
Cadets recount how ROTC leader and members subdued gunman who targeted them at Old Dominion
Read full article: Cadets recount how ROTC leader and members subdued gunman who targeted them at Old DominionArmy ROTC cadets who subdued the gunman attacking their classroom at Virginia's Old Dominion University last month are recounting dramatic details publicly for the first time.
Amid teacher shortages, San Antonio programs let HS students start educator career track early
Read full article: Amid teacher shortages, San Antonio programs let HS students start educator career track earlyThere is a nationwide shortage of teachers, and here in Texas, it is no secret. One solution is creating programs for students in middle and high school who may want to become teachers, offering them a direct path to that career.
Minnesota districts ask judge to restore limits on immigration enforcement near schools
Read full article: Minnesota districts ask judge to restore limits on immigration enforcement near schoolsTwo Minnesota school districts and the state’s main teachers union have asked a federal judge to block a Trump administration change in policy that gave immigration authorities a freer hand to conduct enforcement actions in and near schools.
Fired Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman tells AP he was 'blindsided' by his ouster
Read full article: Fired Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman tells AP he was 'blindsided' by his ousterFired Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman tells The Associated Press in his first interview since the ouster that he was “blindsided” by the move but has no hard feelings and is unlikely to sue.
Some Texans concerned about proposed changes to state social studies curriculum
Read full article: Some Texans concerned about proposed changes to state social studies curriculumConcerned Texans gave public comments Tuesday in Austin about planned changes to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for social studies for elementary, middle and high school students.
Officer improperly canceled visa of Harvard scholar charged with frog embryo smuggling, judge rules
Read full article: Officer improperly canceled visa of Harvard scholar charged with frog embryo smuggling, judge rulesA U.S. judge says a customs officer improperly canceled the visa of a Russian-born scientist and Harvard University researcher charged with smuggling frog embryos in the U.S. In a ruling Tuesday, the judge said Customs and Border Protection officers have limited authority to cancel visas and can't do so for suspected smuggling of biological samples.
Universities of Wisconsin board votes to fire system president after he refused to quit
Read full article: Universities of Wisconsin board votes to fire system president after he refused to quitOfficials at the Universities of Wisconsin have fired the system’s president after he refused their offer to quietly resign and said they never gave a clear reason why he should.
SeaWorld San Antonio extends free admission to preschoolers, teachers through end of 2026 season
Read full article: SeaWorld San Antonio extends free admission to preschoolers, teachers through end of 2026 seasonYoung students and teachers alike will have the opportunity to enjoy SeaWorld San Antonio free of charge through the end of 2026.
Trump administration terminates agreements to protect transgender students in several schools
Read full article: Trump administration terminates agreements to protect transgender students in several schoolsThe Education Department says it has terminated agreements that previous administrations reached with five school districts and a college aimed at upholding rights and protections for transgender students.
UT San Antonio celebrates opening of tech-focused downtown student hub
Read full article: UT San Antonio celebrates opening of tech-focused downtown student hubUT San Antonio celebrated the grand opening of a new downtown student hub focused on career development, technology, industry collaboration and other efforts.
Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges to show they aren’t considering race in admissions
Read full article: Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges to show they aren’t considering race in admissionsA federal judge has halted efforts by the Trump administration to collect data that proves higher education institutions aren’t considering race in admissions.
Moms for Liberty wanted a seat on the school board. Trump gave them a voice in the White House
Read full article: Moms for Liberty wanted a seat on the school board. Trump gave them a voice in the White HouseMoms for Liberty made a name for itself at the local level, fighting to win control of school boards as it battled “woke indoctrination” in the classroom.
President Trump signs order intended to stabilize college sports, threatens lost federal funding
Read full article: President Trump signs order intended to stabilize college sports, threatens lost federal fundingPresident Trump has signed an executive order aimed at fixing college sports that would give federal agencies authority to cut funding at schools that don’t comply with mandates covering transfers, eligibility and pay-for-play in the rapidly changing industry.
12-year-old was arrested in death of a classmate who was hit in the head by a metal water bottle
Read full article: 12-year-old was arrested in death of a classmate who was hit in the head by a metal water bottleAuthorities have arrested a 12-year-old on suspicion of murder in the death of a Los Angeles middle school student.
More than 30,000 San Antonio-area students applied for school vouchers in program’s first year
Read full article: More than 30,000 San Antonio-area students applied for school vouchers in program’s first yearIn Region 20, which encompasses students in the San Antonio area, there were 30,815 applications submitted.
Medina Valley taps Corpus Christi-area district leader as lone superintendent finalist
Read full article: Medina Valley taps Corpus Christi-area district leader as lone superintendent finalistThe Medina Valley Independent School District Board of Trustees named Calallen ISD Superintendent Emily Lorenz as its lone finalist to lead the district.
Exclusive: Universities of Wisconsin leaders looking to oust system president who refuses to quit
Read full article: Exclusive: Universities of Wisconsin leaders looking to oust system president who refuses to quitThe president of the multicampus Universities of Wisconsin has said in letters obtained by The Associated Press that he has been told to resign or he will be fired.
Activist Mahmoud Khalil wants ex-Justice Department official off panel of judges weighing his appeal
Read full article: Activist Mahmoud Khalil wants ex-Justice Department official off panel of judges weighing his appealLawyers for Mahmoud Khalil, the former Columbia University graduate student fighting deportation, have asked Judge Emil Bove to step aside from an appellate panel that could weigh in on his case because of Bove’s previous role as a top Justice Department official involved in investigating student protesters.
Universities pressured to strip names of Epstein associates from campus buildings
Read full article: Universities pressured to strip names of Epstein associates from campus buildingsProtests are growing at U.S. universities where buildings are named for associates of the late sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein.
T-Squared: We’re relaunching our Texas Public Schools Explorer to better serve parents and teachers
Read full article: T-Squared: We’re relaunching our Texas Public Schools Explorer to better serve parents and teachersToday, we are unveiling our most ambitious update yet to The Texas Tribune’s schools explorer, with more information and added context to help Texans interpret information about our schools.
Explore our newly redesigned Texas Public Schools Explorer with expanded data
Read full article: Explore our newly redesigned Texas Public Schools Explorer with expanded dataThe explorer now shows long-term trends, school funding data, and newly released Texas Academic Performance Reports, among other updates.
Judge says Penn must turn over information about Jewish employees in US discrimination probe
Read full article: Judge says Penn must turn over information about Jewish employees in US discrimination probeA federal judge has ordered the University of Pennsylvania to hand over records about Jewish employees on campus to a federal agency as part of an investigation into antisemitic discrimination.
A college instructor turns to typewriters to curb AI-written work and teach life lessons
Read full article: A college instructor turns to typewriters to curb AI-written work and teach life lessonsOnce a semester, a Cornell University instructor requires her students to complete an in-class assignment using typewriters — an exercise to help them understand what writing, thinking and classrooms were like before everything turned digital.
A 'World Cup' for immigrant girls uses the joy of sport to counter ICE fears
Read full article: A 'World Cup' for immigrant girls uses the joy of sport to counter ICE fearsA Portland soccer tournament brought girls from immigrant and refugee families together to push back against fear tied to federal immigration enforcement.
Trump administration sues Minnesota over transgender athletes in girls sports
Read full article: Trump administration sues Minnesota over transgender athletes in girls sportsThe Trump administration has carried out on a threat to sue the state of Minnesota and its school athletics governing body for allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls sports.
Scholarship program aims to keep Tejano music alive, help students attend college
Read full article: Scholarship program aims to keep Tejano music alive, help students attend collegeTejano music remains a cornerstone of culture in San Antonio and across South Central Texas, but some supporters worry the genre is fading. A new nonprofit, the Tejano Next Gen Fund, is working to reverse the trend by mentoring young musicians and encouraging them to pair their talent with a college education.
San Antonio-area educators receive $1K each as finalists for H-E-B education awards
Read full article: San Antonio-area educators receive $1K each as finalists for H-E-B education awardsH-E-B surprised numerous San Antonio area school districts over the week with thousands of dollars to celebrate their extra efforts towards students in the classrooms.
Universal City band teacher accused of child indecency, grooming may have other victims, police say
Read full article: Universal City band teacher accused of child indecency, grooming may have other victims, police sayAccording to court records, a Bexar County judge set Stephen Strawn's combined bond on Thursday at $125,000 on child indecency and grooming charges. Jail records indicate Strawn has since bonded out of custody.
Student loan borrowers in SAVE plans must soon make payments, after two years of limbo
Read full article: Student loan borrowers in SAVE plans must soon make payments, after two years of limboMore than 7 million student loan borrowers who've been enrolled in a Biden-era repayment plan will receive notices with instructions to seek a new plan to repay their debt.
A 14-year-old running for governor is the first teen to get on Vermont's general election ballot
Read full article: A 14-year-old running for governor is the first teen to get on Vermont's general election ballotAnother teen is running for governor of Vermont, and this time, he'll be on the general election ballot.
Affidavit: Universal City band teacher arrested on child indecency, grooming charges
Read full article: Affidavit: Universal City band teacher arrested on child indecency, grooming chargesA band teacher at First Baptist Academy in Universal City was arrested on child indecency and grooming charges involving a 13-year-old student, according to an arrest affidavit.
Having a conversation and creating best practices for your child's social media use
Read full article: Having a conversation and creating best practices for your child's social media useEarlier this week a jury in California this found both Meta and YouTube liable for mental health harms to kids using their services.
Education Department headquarters will relocate as part of Trump's dismantling
Read full article: Education Department headquarters will relocate as part of Trump's dismantlingThe Education Department will relocate from its Washington headquarters as part of the Trump administration’s dismantling of the agency, officials said Thursday.
Trump administration opens investigations into race in admissions at 3 medical schools
Read full article: Trump administration opens investigations into race in admissions at 3 medical schoolsThe Trump administration has opened investigations into how race is considered in admissions at three medical schools, ratcheting up its pressure campaign against colleges and universities.
A soothing study session: Students cram in Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw as musicians play
Read full article: A soothing study session: Students cram in Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw as musicians playAmsterdam’s Concertgebouw turns its famous main hall into a quiet study space, with live classical music playing as students work.
‘Her legacy can live on’: New scholarship honors San Antonio teen after cancer death
Read full article: ‘Her legacy can live on’: New scholarship honors San Antonio teen after cancer deathA San Antonio family is honoring their daughter’s life and legacy by creating a scholarship in her name after she died from cancer at 18.
Ken Paxton won’t represent Comptroller Kelly Hancock in school voucher suit amid grudge match
Read full article: Ken Paxton won’t represent Comptroller Kelly Hancock in school voucher suit amid grudge matchIn a Thursday letter, Paxton said Hancock jeopardized the state’s defense in the case by leaking a separate letter he sent to the AG’s office on Tuesday.
Edgewood ISD board approves partnership with charter school network
Read full article: Edgewood ISD board approves partnership with charter school networkThird Future Schools will partner with the Edgewood Independent School District to operate Brentwood Middle School after the district’s school board approved the vote on Tuesday evening.
‘The PTSD will never go away’: Teachers discuss classroom violence, answer viewer questions
Read full article: ‘The PTSD will never go away’: Teachers discuss classroom violence, answer viewer questionsAs part of our conversation about classroom safety, KSAT Investigates brought together a panel of three teachers who have experienced violence from students firsthand.
From Colorado to Texas: How strategy, legislation and training aim to tackle classroom violence
Read full article: From Colorado to Texas: How strategy, legislation and training aim to tackle classroom violenceKSAT Investigates is searching for solutions to classroom violence — examining what works, pressing lawmakers for answers and tracking efforts to better protect teachers.
Mr. Fred loved his students. His widow wants to know what led up to the push that took his life.
Read full article: Mr. Fred loved his students. His widow wants to know what led up to the push that took his life.Two years after a Brandeis High School instructional aide died, KSAT Investigates is learning more details about what led up to his death. A fight to keep records sealed is preventing his widow from getting answers about what led up her her husband’s death.
‘I can’t physically do it anymore’: Data shows nearly 8,000 student-caused injuries reported by Bexar County educators
Read full article: ‘I can’t physically do it anymore’: Data shows nearly 8,000 student-caused injuries reported by Bexar County educatorsTeachers across Bexar County say getting hurt by students is part of the job. Data reviewed by KSAT Investigates shows it’s happening in nearly every school district, even as many incidents go unreported.
From chaos to fear: How classroom violence is affecting students and teachers
Read full article: From chaos to fear: How classroom violence is affecting students and teachersViolence in the classroom is not only injuring teachers and support staff. Educators tell KSAT Investigates it’s disrupting learning and making it difficult to retain and recruit help.
Diana R. Fuentes, veteran investigative journalist, dies after more than 35 years in field
Read full article: Diana R. Fuentes, veteran investigative journalist, dies after more than 35 years in fieldDiana R. Fuentes, the executive director of Investigative Reporters & Editors, has died, according to the nonprofit organization.
Trump administration sues Harvard, saying it violated civil rights law and seeking to recover funds
Read full article: Trump administration sues Harvard, saying it violated civil rights law and seeking to recover fundsThe Justice Department has filed a new lawsuit against Harvard University, accusing it of failing to address antisemitism on campus.
Treasury Department begins taking over student loans as the Education Department gets dismantled
Read full article: Treasury Department begins taking over student loans as the Education Department gets dismantledThe U.S. Education Department is handing off a portion of its student loan portfolio to the Treasury Department.
‘Panic and stress’: SAISD Rhodes Middle School families upset with closure proposal
Read full article: ‘Panic and stress’: SAISD Rhodes Middle School families upset with closure proposalParents in the district told KSAT they feel overlooked as the district makes decisions for the future of their students.
Shaq O'Neal offering to pay for the funeral of Georgia girl, 12, who died after a fight
Read full article: Shaq O'Neal offering to pay for the funeral of Georgia girl, 12, who died after a fightShaquille O'Neal is offering to pay for the funeral of a 12-year-old Georgia girl who died days after she collapsed following a fight after school.
SAISD proposes closing Rhodes Middle School as part of Third Future Schools partnership
Read full article: SAISD proposes closing Rhodes Middle School as part of Third Future Schools partnershipThe San Antonio Independent School District is proposing to close Rhodes Middle School at the end of the current school year, a move that would bring the district’s total campus closures to 26 since 2016.
WWE wrestler, influencer Logan Paul surprises 2 Holy Cross seniors with $10K each for college
Read full article: WWE wrestler, influencer Logan Paul surprises 2 Holy Cross seniors with $10K each for collegeLogan Paul, an influencer and WWE wrestler, made a surprise visit to Holy Cross High School on Monday.
A $50 million push hopes to make child care a top issue in the midterm elections
Read full article: A $50 million push hopes to make child care a top issue in the midterm electionsAn advocacy group is providing support to candidates who want to expand support for child and elder care in the midterm elections.
KSAT Investigates: Dangerous Lessons
Read full article: KSAT Investigates: Dangerous LessonsKSAT Investigates' special, "Dangerous Lessons," digs into a problem unfolding in classrooms: students hurting educators. Reporter Daniela Ibarra spoke with educators, families, and elected leaders about the impact of student violence and what can be done to improve safety for everyone.
Students remain at Scobee Middle School after campus loses power, Southwest ISD says
Read full article: Students remain at Scobee Middle School after campus loses power, Southwest ISD saysA Southwest Independent School District (SWISD) spokesperson said students are safe ”on campus” at Francis Scobee Middle School after the school lost power on Monday morning.
‘It’s frustrating’: IEP delays threaten $30K in school voucher funds for families
Read full article: ‘It’s frustrating’: IEP delays threaten $30K in school voucher funds for familiesAs the deadline approaches to apply for school vouchers, families are struggling to receive the benefits reserved for those with disabilities.
Justice Department charges man accused of selling gun to Old Dominion University shooter
Read full article: Justice Department charges man accused of selling gun to Old Dominion University shooterA man has been charged with selling a stolen gun to Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, a former member of the Army National Guard who used it to kill one person and wound two others at Old Dominion University.
Administration, staff cuts approaching for Judson ISD to manage budget deficit
Read full article: Administration, staff cuts approaching for Judson ISD to manage budget deficitJudson Independent School District Vice President Amanda Poteet addressed a burning question in the district amid school closures.
Local nonprofit outfits teens for prom free of charge, but they need your help
Read full article: Local nonprofit outfits teens for prom free of charge, but they need your helpFor more than a decade, one local nonprofit has supplied teenagers with dresses, suits, shoes, purses and accessories for prom.
ROTC students at Old Dominion University subdued and killed shooter who left 1 dead, 2 hurt
Read full article: ROTC students at Old Dominion University subdued and killed shooter who left 1 dead, 2 hurtThe FBI says ROTC students subdued and killed a gunman who yelled “Allahu Akbar” before opening fire in a classroom at Virginia's Old Dominion University.
Ohio State names provost as its new president after predecessor's abrupt resignation
Read full article: Ohio State names provost as its new president after predecessor's abrupt resignationOhio State has moved past the abrupt resignation of the university’s president by elevating its chief academic officer into the role.
Nearly 20,000 students in San Antonio applied for school vouchers
Read full article: Nearly 20,000 students in San Antonio applied for school vouchersMore than 163,000 applications for Texas Education Freedom Accounts are in for students across the state. San Antonio students represent 19,422 of the total applicants so far.
A 12-year-old Georgia girl dies days after collapsing following a fight near a school bus stop
Read full article: A 12-year-old Georgia girl dies days after collapsing following a fight near a school bus stopPolice are investigating the death of a 12-year-old girl who was hospitalized after a fistfight near a school bus stop in her neighborhood.
States sue the Trump administration to challenge policy requiring colleges to collect race data
Read full article: States sue the Trump administration to challenge policy requiring colleges to collect race dataA coalition of 17 state Democratic attorneys general has filed a lawsuit challenging a Trump administration policy that requires higher education institutions to collect data showing they aren't considering race in admissions.
Los Angeles school superintendent denies wrongdoing and asks for his job back during federal probe
Read full article: Los Angeles school superintendent denies wrongdoing and asks for his job back during federal probeThe superintendent of Los Angeles public schools who’s on paid leave during a federal investigation, denies any wrongdoing and asks to be reinstated as head of the nation’s second-largest district.
Judge to decide if Penn must produce records in probe of antisemitism at Ivy League school
Read full article: Judge to decide if Penn must produce records in probe of antisemitism at Ivy League schoolA federal judge is weighing whether the government can force the University of Pennsylvania to hand over detailed employee information in an antisemitism investigation.
Retired San Antonio teachers injured by students discuss issues, solutions for classroom violence
Read full article: Retired San Antonio teachers injured by students discuss issues, solutions for classroom violenceRetired educators tell KSAT Investigates that better training and support are needed to address violence against teachers in the classroom.
Young kids missed the pandemic's school disruptions. Their reading scores are still behind
Read full article: Young kids missed the pandemic's school disruptions. Their reading scores are still behindYoung students are still struggling to bounce back academically from the pandemic, even though many were babies at the time.
Rocksprings High School student dies in accident near campus’ track and field area, authorities say
Read full article: Rocksprings High School student dies in accident near campus’ track and field area, authorities sayA Rocksprings High School student died Sunday while helping move a telephone pole to the campus’ track and field area.
Northside ISD faces $35 million deficit, but does not anticipate layoffs
Read full article: Northside ISD faces $35 million deficit, but does not anticipate layoffsNorthside Independent School District is facing a $35 million budget deficit. But, that’s down significantly from when it once neared $108 million.
‘This was not an easy decision’: SAISD superintendent announces retirement
Read full article: ‘This was not an easy decision’: SAISD superintendent announces retirementSan Antonio Independent School District (SAISD) Superintendent Jaime Aquino will retire early next year after 40 years in public education, he announced Friday.
Families turn to states for civil rights support as Trump dismantles the Education Department
Read full article: Families turn to states for civil rights support as Trump dismantles the Education DepartmentAs the Trump administration dismantles the Education Department, the agency is pulling back on its role policing discrimination in America’s schools.
Teacher raises, no funding increase contribute to $37 million deficit, Judson ISD trustee says
Read full article: Teacher raises, no funding increase contribute to $37 million deficit, Judson ISD trustee saysFour schools in the Judson Independent School District will close at the end of the 2025-2026 school year. The closures include three elementary schools and one middle school.
SAISD, San Antonio Food Bank team up to feed 800 families ahead of spring break
Read full article: SAISD, San Antonio Food Bank team up to feed 800 families ahead of spring breakThe San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD) teamed up with the San Antonio Food Bank to help families stock up on groceries ahead of spring break.
Navigating conversations with children about war, conflict and other traumatic events
Read full article: Navigating conversations with children about war, conflict and other traumatic eventsExperts say adults can help children cope with the latest conflict in the Middle East by making time for conversations, validating their feelings and limiting exposure to frightening or inaccurate information.
Uvalde CISD appoints Harlandale ISD executive as new interim superintendent
Read full article: Uvalde CISD appoints Harlandale ISD executive as new interim superintendentThe Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District officially announced its newest interim superintendent during a Monday evening school board meeting.
Georgia dad is the latest parent to be convicted when a child is accused of gun violence
Read full article: Georgia dad is the latest parent to be convicted when a child is accused of gun violenceA jury in Georgia quickly convicted a man who gave his son a gun linked to the fatal shooting of two students and two teachers.
San Antonio students demand change from state leaders on teen dating violence prevention services
Read full article: San Antonio students demand change from state leaders on teen dating violence prevention servicesThe San Antonio Youth Advisory Council met with top state leaders, seeking their endorsement and expressing concern about a new state law.
Major historical documents start journey across US as part of nation's 250th anniversary celebration
Read full article: Major historical documents start journey across US as part of nation's 250th anniversary celebrationSome of the United States’ most important historical documents are beginning a first-of-its kind journey as part of the country’s 250th anniversary commemoration.
College students compete in 101st Battle of Flowers Oratorical Contest
Read full article: College students compete in 101st Battle of Flowers Oratorical ContestCollege students competed in the 2026 Battle of Flowers oratorical contest Friday, delivering 12-minute memorized speeches without notes, teleprompters or other visual aids.
Pentagon to cut ties with Columbia, Yale, Brown and others Hegseth accuses of 'wokeness'
Read full article: Pentagon to cut ties with Columbia, Yale, Brown and others Hegseth accuses of 'wokeness'The Pentagon will forbid members of the military from attending Columbia, Yale, Brown and other universities starting next school year amid a campaign to cut ties with institutions that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called “factories of anti-American resentment.”.
State Rep. says “nefarious activity” happening at Judson ISD school board meetings
Read full article: State Rep. says “nefarious activity” happening at Judson ISD school board meetingsJudson ISD superintendent shakeups and school closures prompted State Rep. Barbara Gervin-Hawkins to attend the meeting.