A 19-year-old man charged in connection with the shooting death of an SAISD student last year has been sentenced to 10 years of deferred adjudication.
Pershing Elementary on San Antonio’s East Side improved from an F to a B and scored 89% on the Texas Education Agency accountability ratings after years of focused work on academics and school culture.
The Young Women’s Leadership Academy is celebrating another major achievement after landing on this year’s U.S. News & World Report list of the best high schools in the country.
A Port Arthur ISD football player said he was paddled by a coach after missing school and wearing the wrong color practice pants. The district allows corporal punishment. KSAT wanted to know the rules at local districts.
San Antonio Independent School District voters will decide whether to approve a tax increase and three bond propositions aimed at funding career programs, teacher recruitment, campus renovations, safety upgrades and technology improvements.
Artificial intelligence is increasingly finding its way into classrooms, phones and courtrooms. But a recent case involving the San Antonio Independent School District is highlighting the risks of relying on AI without checking its work.
A federal free meal program used by thousands of San Antonio families is changing — and some parents may not realize their child’s school no longer qualifies for automatic coverage.
The San Antonio Independent School District board voted 6-1 Monday to adopt the Bluebonnet Learning curriculum — a state-endorsed instructional program for K-5th grade students that has sparked controversy over its ties to religious content.
A Edison High School student was assaulted Tuesday morning on her way home from a school event, Interim Principal Irene Cruz said in a letter to families.
The San Antonio Independent School District Board of Trustees voted Monday to name Adrian Bustillos to lead the district as superintendent, according to a news release.
You’d never know it on first glance, but the dress Victoria Elizalde made always gets a second look. She’s one of five finalists in the nationwide Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest put on by Duck Brand duct tape.
At least one San Antonio Independent School District board member drew concerns about its lone finalist for superintendent on Wednesday during a special board meeting.
The San Antonio Independent School District Board of Trustees voted Dr. Adrian Bustillos as the district’s lone finalist for superintendent, according to a news release.
San Antonio Independent School District Deputy Superintendent Dr. Shawn Bird has been named Chief Academic Officer in the Division of Teaching and Learning at Gwinnett County Public Schools outside Atlanta, Georgia.
The Texas Education Agency is no longer investigating San Antonio Independent School District’s outgoing superintendent after he was accused of failing to report educator misconduct, according to a letter from the agency shared with KSAT Investigates.
The Texas Education Agency confirmed it is investigating the educator certificate of San Antonio ISD’s outgoing superintendent after he was accused of failing to report educator misconduct.
The Texas Education Agency released spring 2026 STAAR results Tuesday for students in third through eighth grade, showing gains in math and social studies while reading results remained largely steady statewide.
The Texas Department of Public Safety said it is investigating a crash that killed a Castle Hills couple Friday afternoon in Fayette County.
Nueces County prosecutors this week declined to move forward with an abusive 911 charge against a San Antonio Independent School District police sergeant who, authorities said, cursed out a dispatcher and interfered with officers during a disturbance call in Port Aransas last summer.
A man who worked as a police officer for San Antonio Independent School District has lost his job and could lose his freedom as the result of an arrest last month.
Three San Antonio ISD high schools will have adjusted graduation schedules this week because of anticipated traffic related to the NBA Finals.
A viewer question about the future of the former Lamar Elementary campus led KSAT to reach out to the San Antonio Independent School District for answers.
As teacher shortages persist across Texas, the U.S. Department of Labor is certifying a San Antonio Independent School District program that prepares high school students for teaching careers.
A man was sentenced to prison on Monday in connection with the death of former San Antonio Independent School District student Simon Cuevas.
The San Antonio Independent School District Board of Trustees is inviting community members to help shape the future of the district as it begins the search for its next superintendent.
Southsider has announced a new partnership with the San Antonio Independent School District Foundation to expand access to scholarships for underserved youth across the city.
One year after 14-year-old Simon Cuevas was shot and killed while walking home from school, his mom is still searching for justice.
The San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD) on Wednesday announced the hire of Rashard Colquitt to be the new head football coach and athletic coordinator at Sam Houston High School.
Parents in the district told KSAT they feel overlooked as the district makes decisions for the future of their students.
The 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.
San Antonio Independent School District administrators laid out the district’s projected $46 million deficit to the board of trustees Monday night.
San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD) Superintendent Jaime Aquino will retire early next year after 40 years in public education, he announced Friday.
A school bus filled with books rolled up to Mark Twain Dual Language Academy this week, giving students the chance to pick out stories they can take home and keep.
The 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.
The San Antonio Independent School District is hosting an online career information session on Thursday from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. for anyone interested in teaching.
The San Antonio Independent School District hosted its State of the District on Tuesday morning to address research on certain topics.
Crime Stoppers of Houston instituted a statewide education program called the Safe School Institute with presentations on more than a dozen topics. A recent substance use presentation from the organization made a big impression at SAISD's CAST Tech High School.
Students at several high schools across San Antonio walked out of their schools Friday to protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in the country.
A San Antonio Independent School District middle school teacher was arrested after allegedly exposing himself to a 9-year-old girl in a northwest Bexar County neighborhood, according to the sheriff’s office.
The San Antonio Independent School District board unanimously voted Tuesday evening to close Carvajal Elementary School, according to a district spokesperson.
The Martin Luther King Academy is about to enter a new chapter as the historic school prepares for demolition following the 39th annual Martin Luther King Jr. March.
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.
The future of Carvajal Elementary School remains uncertain as San Antonio Independent School District trustees weighed a proposal to close the campus, a move that parents say would disrupt daily routines and force families to adapt to new schools next school year.
It’s a new year, but public schools are facing the same fiscal difficulties, with lower student enrollment and budget shortfalls.
Jason Barrera, 28, is accused of taking copper and bronze pipes from a shuttered school and selling the metal for scrap.
A 29-year-old man was arrested for allegedly stealing over $800 worth of copper from a San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD) campus, according to court documents.
Parents of Carvajal Elementary School are preparing for disruption after San Antonio Independent School District officials indicated the campus might close at the end of the school year.
On Monday, the San Antonio Independent School District board discussed a recommendation to close Carvajal Elementary School after the 2025-26 school year.
A man indicted in connection with the death of San Antonio Independent School District student Simon Cuevas had his bond amount significantly reduced on Friday.
Every school year, many charitable organizations focus on supplying students with essentials like backpacks, school supplies, haircuts and shoes. However, one need often goes unnoticed: new underwear.
San Antonio Independent School District campuses celebrated Texas Recycles Day with a fun and impactful cleanup effort.
The conversation about what to do with dozens of closed San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD) campuses continued Monday as the district released a preliminary list of groups that have expressed interest in renting some of the buildings.
Two men charged in the shooting death of San Antonio Independent School District student Simon Cuevas were indicted on lesser charges, records with the Bexar County Jail show.
Many of us grew up with a father in the household, but with the man-of-the-household duties, not many of us had the chance to be involved in our educational activities.
An 18-year-old man has been arrested on a capital murder charge in connection with the shooting death of a San Antonio Independent School District student, according to Bexar County court records.
On Friday, the United Football League announced the end of the San Antonio Brahmas. With this, the Brahmas are the latest sports team to either come to an end or leave the Alamo City.
The latest Pickup Lines segment features Dr. Lorraine Pulido, the director of communications for the San Antonio Independent School District.
Six Bexar County school districts must submit plans to the state for improving performance at poorly-rated campuses — and in some cases, immediately put them into action.
A 17-year-old is wanted on a capital murder charge in connection with the shooting death of a San Antonio Independent School District student earlier this year, San Antonio police said on Friday.
A 13-year-old boy accused of planning a mass attack at Rhodes Middle School earlier this year received two years probation in a treatment facility on Friday.
Thursday night’s Burbank-Luling football game has been canceled, according to Burbank High School and San Antonio Independent School District officials.
The San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD) said they are increasing security after an attempted abduction on Monday, according to a district statement.
Simon Cuevas’ mother wants a prison sentence for the people responsible for killing her son.
A San Antonio Independent School District graduate is headed to Harvard University, and he’s crediting a program based out of San Antonio College that he says helped him make it all possible.
An arrest has been made in connection with the shooting death of a San Antonio Independent School District student in April, according to Bexar County records.
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) announced the release of accountability ratings for school districts across Texas, which includes San Antonio-area schools.
Simon Cuevas III was gunned down last April as he left his SAISD alternative school. So far, police have not made any arrests.
Gabriel Ping is not your average teenage student. He graduated high school after just the ninth grade along with several cyber security certifications.
For Emily Hutcheson and her young children, biking isn’t just a fun family activity: it’s a way to build community and promote healthy habits.
In today’s technological world of artificial intelligence, students must embrace the benefits of the new learning tool, but also be aware of its ethics.
Luther Burbank High School will begin construction of a new athletic building early next year, according to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
A 13-year-old boy accused of planning a mass attack at Rhodes Middle School earlier this year will remain in custody, a Bexar County judge ruled on Thursday.
As San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD) students prepare to head back to school in a few days, air conditioning is finally being installed in classrooms that have long struggled with uncomfortable temperatures.
Ashley Pardo, 33, was arrested on a charge of abandoning or endangering a child with criminal negligence.
Rhodes Middle School teen remains in custody amid new details of alleged abuse and criminal past.
The San Antonio Independent School District Board of Trustees unanimously approved the sale of a critical piece of land that is expected to become the future home of the San Antonio Missions.
San Antonio ISD says behind-the-scenes work on repurposing the 13 closed school campuses has been ongoing. But this fall, the repurposing process will kick into gear.
A 13-year-old San Antonio ISD student accused of plotting a violent attack at Rhodes Middle School has now been officially charged with a third-degree felony, more than six weeks after his arrest on May 12.
