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.

An interim superintendent has been named for the North East Independent School District after current superintendent, Dr. Sean Maika, formally resigned last month.

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).

A San Antonio area choir booster club is keeping the mum tradition affordable while raising money for students.

A San Antonio mom’s TikTok video alerting parents about a contagious infection circulating in schools is gaining attention.

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.

The North East Independent School District’s (NEISD) board of trustees voted on Monday night to call for a bond election on Nov. 4.

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.

State and San Antonio-area lawmakers have strengthened laws and ordinances to keep vaping products out of teenagers' and children's hands.

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.

In February, the North East Independent School District announced three of its campuses would be consolidated.

Roan Forest Elementary School teacher Matthew Trevino has gotten a lot of recognition for his music program.

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.

The North East Independent School District trustees voted Monday to consolidate three of its campuses in an effort to combat declining enrollment.

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.

Briza Villegas knew she wanted to return to school to get her GED someday, but she had to wait until her children were all in school.

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.

This month, we’re honoring Command Sergeant Major Ansley Harris, an Army instructor at Roosevelt High School, for the Junior ROTC Rough Rider Battalion program.

The district made the announcement during a presentation Monday night.

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.

Texas lawmakers passed a bill in 2022 that would require school districts to have more oversight on the reading materials in public schools.

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.

The new school year begins with school districts across the country, including those in and around Bexar County, still plagued with a bus driver shortage.

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.

The North East Independent School District will start the school year with a new Emergency Response Team to bolster school safety.

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 handful of nearby school districts announced free meals for children 18 and younger.

The North East Independent School District is continuing its Summer Food Service Program, which provides free meals to children 18 and younger.

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.

Making learning fun is a priority for our recipient of KSAT’s Educator of the Month for January.

Maria ‘Tonie’ Schwab, 56, died at a hospital after an accident just steps away from the House of Blues

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.

Vaping law causing surge in disciplinary cases for NEISD

A MacArthur High School student is facing “serious disciplinary consequences” after bringing a BB gun to school.

A new law cracking down on vaping in schools is presenting a challenge for San Antonio’s largest school districts.

Friday night football action will start a bit later for San Antonio’s two largest school districts.

The school year begins next week for North East ISD and they are looking for more bus drivers to help get kids to and from school.

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.

List shows start dates for San Antonio-area school districts for the 2023-2024 academic year.

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.

A Johnson High School senior is celebrating a full-ride scholarship to Cornell University.

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 eliminated Sunday night as fans’ votes determined the Top 20.

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.

San Antonio’s Dawson Wayne advanced to the Top 26.

San Antonio’s Dawson Wayne advanced to the showstoppers 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.

San Antonio’s Dawson Wayne advanced to the duet round.

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.

A small fire was started in a third-floor hallway of the Rough Rider Building.

American Idol judges gave a golden ticket to Dawson Rice who’s using the stage name Dawson Wayne on the television singing competition.

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.

North East Independent School District students visited a unique outdoor museum at Bradley Middle School on Texas Independence Day and experienced Texas history through hands-on learning.

A Roosevelt High School student was arrested Friday after a gun was found in his possession, North East ISD officials said.

Fans of “American Idol” can expect to see a San Antonio face in this new season.

A $7 million-plus facility has allowed North East ISD students to get hands-on cybersecurity experience.

A top-10 showdown kicks off the 2022 high school football playoffs as New Braunfels takes on Reagan at Comalander Stadium Friday night, and you will be able to watch the game live over the air on KSAT 12 and online at KSAT.com.

Steele's impressive victory over New Braunfels headlined a pivotal Week 7 of KSAT 12's Big Game Coverage for the high school football season that brought clarity to district races across greater San Antonio area.

The midpoint of the 2022 high school football season featured one of the greatest comebacks yet, as Brandeis erased a 17-point deficit to stun Johnson and remain undefeated in District 28-6A.