The second-largest school district in San Antonio is facing the possibility of a Texas Education Agency (TEA) sanctions or a takeover for noncompliance with a new state law banning cell phones in schools.
Some San Antonio-area school districts are adjusting plans to attend a Fort Worth cheerleading competition this weekend amid impending freezing temperatures across the state.
Parents scrambled to pick up their children from Royal Ridge Elementary School after someone phoned in a threat about a planned shooting. Police said the threat turned out to be a hoax.
A San Antonio-area doctor tells us that an average healthy kid can get sick up to six times during the winter months, because viruses tend to thrive in colder weather.
A major change could be coming for Northeast Independent School District students and their cellphones, but it hasn’t happened yet.
Texas students begin their second semester with a phone ban in place this January. The conversation sparked a debate over whether students should be allowed to have access to their phone at all during the school day.
KSAT and Firstmark Credit Union surprised Katy McLemore, a second-grade teacher at Windcrest Elementary in the North East Independent School District, with the KSAT Educator of the Month Award for December.
The Texas Education Agency notified the North East Independent School District that it now has until Jan. 31 to alter its cellphone policy or face intervention or sanctions from the state.
A 10-year-old boy riding a bicycle was struck by a vehicle on Monday morning in front of East Terrell Hills Elementary School, according to officials.
Voters in the North East Independent School District approved three of five bond propositions Tuesday, funding a portion of the $495 million bond package aimed at upgrading district facilities.
From propositions worth millions of dollars to school board trustee positions on the line, several San Antonio-area school districts are asking voters to weigh in on the Nov. 4 election.
Conflict between students in schools is inevitable and keeping it non-violent is crucial. That’s why a Bexar County program is teaching the kids how to de-escalate situations themselves.
District 6 Councilman Ric Galvan has proposed an immediate traffic study to address concerns along Marbach Road after the death of a John Jay High School student, according to a news release.
A LEE High School student is facing criminal charges after a gun was found in their backpack, according to a North East Independent School District official.
What started in 2012 as a high school driving safety club has evolved into a state-level campaign, as Johnson High School students continue to raise awareness and take their fight against distracted driving to the Texas State Capitol.
Nearly 460 school zone violations last school year have sparked concerns along a busy stretch of road on San Antonio’s far north side, where local advocates are pushing for stricter distracted driving laws.
North East ISD met on Monday to discuss their cellphone ban policy that was approved in August and is currently under investigation by the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
The North East Independent School District (NEISD) is among the first districts in the San Antonio area to provide detailed guidance for staff on one of the most controversial bills passed in the latest legislative session.
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) announced the release of accountability ratings for school districts across Texas, which includes San Antonio-area schools.
North East Independent School District’s early college program is going into its second year with at least 300 students excited for the back-to-school season.
North East Independent School District nutrition staff shared the importance of both flavor and nutrition with school districts attending the School Nutrition Association’s Annual Conference.
The NEISD student apologized to the judge during a hearing on Wednesday.
Results released by the Texas Education Agency on Tuesday show State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) scores have seen improvements this year, even as San Antonio-area districts struggled with math.
The Texas Education Agency released scores showing how Texas high schoolers performed on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness end-of-course exams.
An 11-year-old boy accused of bringing a gun and dozens of rounds of ammunition to Harris Middle School in May will remain in custody, a juvenile court judge ruled Wednesday.
A North East Independence School District Great Graduate’s passion for his grandfather’s health created a passion for him to serve his country through dental medicine.
A San Antonio woman passionate about teaching special education with the North East Independent School District had to retire early after being diagnosed with a chronic disease.
Lamarcus Willis, 16, was fatally shot just steps from his home after texting his mother about someone he thought was suspicious being on his school bus.
The halls of Montgomery Elementary were bursting with color, music, and student creativity as the school held its annual Fiesta Shoebox Parade. This year, the festivities were extra special.
The robotics club at Walzem Elementary School is teaching kids coding, engineering and technology skills that will prepare them for future careers.
KSAT exclusive video shows an altercation between two students and a special education teacher at an NEISD school in October 2024.
North East Independent School District’s decision to close three schools at the end of the school year has left parents concerned and uncertain about their children’s futures.
The closures, which will impact Driscoll Middle School, Wilshire Elementary School, and Clear Spring Elementary School, have left parents concerned and uncertain about the future of their children’s education.
Some parents are raising concerns about the safety of undocumented students in schools after the Trump administration’s executive order that has allowed federal agents access to school campuses.
A local school district and first responder are reminding parents about the importance of educating their children on when, why and how to call for help in emergencies.
Northside ISD and Judson ISD confirmed to KSAT that their respective internet and phone services were back online on Wednesday morning.
North East Independent School District officials have announced three meetings that will take place next month to discuss the district’s consolidation plans.
Starting Monday, students suspected of being in possession of a prohibited item who run away from administrators and do not comply to a lawful search could be sent to the North East Alternative Center.
A Northeast Independent School District parent is taking legal action after her child said his teacher slammed him to the ground.
Students fighting at school is nothing new, but the fights are becoming more publicized and more dangerous. With social media at students’ fingertips, the secrecy around fighting in San Antonio-area schools is becoming nonexistent.
Here’s more about the Roosevelt High School mascot and Teddy Roosevelt’s historical connections in San Antonio.
A 14-year-old boy armed with a gun tried to steal a man’s car before he took off on foot, jumped a fence into the grounds of an NEISD elementary school before he was arrested, police and school officials said.
An athletic trainer at Legacy of Educational Excellence (LEE) High School said she resigned this summer after district administrators failed to protect her from the school’s head football coach.
Long time driver and NEISD trainer Phil Purvis put KSAT’s RJ Marquez’s driving skills to the test to see firsthand what it’s like behind the wheel of a school bus.
Hundreds of North East ISD school busses are hitting the streets Monday as students head back to class. Behind the wheel of one of those buses is the reigning State Bus Roadeo champion.
Data released Friday showed Texas students’ math and science scores on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness continue to slip since the pandemic.
Roosevelt High School didn’t have to go very far in its search for a new head football coach and athletic director as they already had the man for the job on staff.
A San Antonio teacher and coach was arrested for an improper relationship with a student, according to San Antonio police.
A school board candidate in next month’s election for North East Independent School District was captured on camera last year cursing at an Uber driver and telling San Antonio police the incident is why people drive drunk, footage obtained by KSAT Investigates shows.
Nikki Murray is the special education inclusion teacher at Tuscany Heights Elementary at in North East ISD and she is KSAT 12’s Educator of the Month.
The Northeast Independent School District (NEISD) has partnered with Shattered Dreams, an initiative dedicated to educating students about the perils of impaired driving through hard-hitting, realistic demonstrations.
The UIL will announce its reclassification and realignment for the 2024-2026 school years on Thursday morning. The district alignments and reconfigured every two years based on every member school’s enrollment figures.
Daniela Franco, 23, a teacher’s assistant at Johnson High School resigned in lieu of termination last month and is now wanted on a felony child grooming warrant after North East Independent School District police said she sent nude photos and lewd videos of herself to a teenage student at the school.
One of the finalists for the vacant spot on North East Independent School District’s board of trustees is accused of spitting on an Uber driver and repeatedly kicking the door of his vehicle earlier this year, San Antonio police records obtained by KSAT Investigates confirm.
Nearly $28,000 in damages is what the Churchill High School band says it is dealing with after playing in the rain this weekend.
The board has been attempting to fill its Single Member District 2 seat since Trustee Terri Williams passed away in early August.
A candidate to fill the vacant spot on North East Independent School District’s board of trustees was sued by the district last year amid allegations she failed to pay property taxes in 2019 and 2020, court records obtained this week by KSAT Investigates show.
Friday night football action will start a bit later for San Antonio’s two largest school districts.
Northeast ISD is taking the next step to help students interested in cybersecurity get some real work experience. The district opened 10 summer internship positions to students in the Institute of CyberSecurity & Innovation Magnet Program.
A Madison High School program is designed to help students learn different skills and earn scholarships by raising animals.
A San Antonio area school district has just made history as the second district to ever formally sign a Space Act Agreement with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
A Johnson High School senior in the North East Independent School District has been selected as one of KSAT12′s Great Graduates for 2023.
A substitute teacher at a North East ISD middle school was arrested Friday after bringing a gun on campus and conducting rogue "active shooter training."
Culinary program students at L.E.E. High School are focusing on cooking, baking, safety and sanitation practices.
Roan Forest Elementary School Music Teacher Matthew Trevino is one of just 30 music teachers across the country to receive the award.
San Antonio’s Dawson Wayne sat down for an exclusive interview with KSAT days before “American Idol” fans will get to see his performance in Hawaii and will have a chance to send him to the next round.
A letter went home to parents of students at Eisenhower Middle School Monday after a student reported that a man tricked her into getting into his car and then asked for a sexual favor.
A board trustee with the North East Independent School District is accused of repeatedly hitting her teenage stepson, withholding food from him and calling the child “her slave,” court filings obtained by KSAT Investigates show.
The North East Independent School District is expanding mental health services for students and families.
North East Independent School District police officers repeatedly threw marijuana and other THC products confiscated from students into school dumpsters and trash cans, a months-long probe by KSAT Investigates found.