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The Comal County Sheriff's Office started a new program in June aimed at building up their reserve deputies in order to better protect elementary schools in Comal ISD.

It’s back-to-school time for many students in San Antonio and the surrounding areas.

Manufacturers say they are ready to help schools step up their security with layers bullet proof desks and window shades.

The Boerne Independent School District is working with surrounding law enforcement agencies to put a school resource officer, or SRO, on all 12 campuses.

Comal ISD will be hosting two student immunization clinics on Monday, Aug. 8.

The revised cost to build a new middle school in Fredericksburg is now $20 million more than the city has budgeted for.

Nikolas Cruz is facing the death penalty after pleading guilty to killing 17 people and injuring 17 others in 2018.

Southwest Independent School District police officers have been receiving more active shooter drills training this summer as they prepare for a new school year. The district's chief is calling for an integrated training exercise involving agencies called to assist in an emergency.

Authorities have been heavily criticised for how they handled the attack that killed 19 children.

Private schools in San Antonio and in Uvalde are seeing a huge uptick in enrollment following the Robb Elementary shooting.

The Interior Department released a report admitting the intent of Native boarding schools was to rob Indigenous communities of their kids and land.

A man identified as Malik Turner, 20, is accused of stabbing a female employee at a Zaxby’s restaurant on Borgfeld Road and Cibolo Valley Drive.

The hotel site is located between the Marriott Plaza San Antonio hotel and the German-English School directly across from Hemisfair.

THERE are those who would say that communion wine is the official drink of the Baptist faith.

Alexa, play “Graduation (Friends Forever) by Vitamin C!

In the winter, COVID cases shot up and plummeted with unprecedented speed. But this surge is dragging on and on in some parts of the country.

In response to the tragic mass shooting of 19 students and two teachers at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Harlandale ISD leaders have decided to end the school year earlier in June.

Stars of Alice Oseman's TV adaptation discuss TikTok, bullying, inclusivity and mental health.

Critics say more urgency is needed to fix a "broken system", as a long-awaited review is published.

The BBC hears from three people whose opposition to the war cost them their employment.

A Florida teacher was hospitalized and a five-year-old student could be facing charges after police say the child attacked her.

HBO's adaptation of "My Brilliant Friend," based on Elena Ferrante's best-selling novels, continues to be one of the best series on TV.

Comal ISD announced a two-hour delay for all campuses and departments Thursday morning.

Beginning Thursday, all students, staff, and visitors will be required to wear a mask while indoors.

For a disproportionate number of Black Americans, paying back these debts often turn out to be a life-long struggle.

Universal City police and Judson ISD police need the public’s help identifying suspects they say damaged Judson ISD property.

Seven of the city’s 16 school districts, including three of the city’s largest, have laid out the COVID-19 policies each has in effect as students, teachers, and staff who’d fallen ill prepare to return to campus.

A local third grade teacher who had school supplies stolen from her front porch is sending a big thank you to the community for stepping in with generous donations.

Some pupils are not complying with the new advice, and there are worries about vulnerable students.

Public school enrollment dropped three percent nationwide during the 2020-2021 school year.NPR's education team continued to track enrollment this school year and found that while districts have gained students, a significant majority are still not back to where they were prior to the pandemic.A similar story has unfolded in Los Angeles, Chicago and at more public schools across the nation.NPR education reporter Cory Turner looked into why students are still not coming back to school and what schools are trying to do about it.Meanwhile, some of the students not enrolled in public school have started being homeschooled during the pandemic. WBHM education reporter Kyra Miles spoke to Black families in Alabama who are choosing that option in increasing numbers.In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment that will help you make sense of what's going on in your community.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

Several seventh-grade students at a Houston-area middle school became sick after eating cupcakes that were brought at a kid’s birthday party last week, parents said.

Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai hears from an Afghan student, Rohila, who is no longer able to go to school.

High school seniors are returning to their classrooms in Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital, for the first time in more than six months as the city eases coronavirus restrictions

For most kids, they’ve been back to in-person school for more than three months. And for some, that’s when parents can really see if they’re struggling.

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Business owners say they've tried to get the attention of the city and the school district about ongoing fights and drug use across the street from John Jay High School.

Principals at three New York elementary schools are cracking down on “Squid Game” play after students were imitating the violent show on the playground.

Comal Independent School District is hoping voters will approve a multi-million-dollar bond that would include building new schools and upgrading several infrastructure projects. As the second fastest growing school district in the nation, with a population of over 27,000 students, school officials say this bond package will target their concerns with growth and capacity.

Holocaust survivor Eddie Jaku, who last year published his best-selling memoir, “The Happiest Man on Earth,” has died in Sydney

The school's principal told Newsy's sister station the goal is for graduates to be "self-sustaining" right out of high school.

Chancellor finally got back on the football field Friday night, but crosstown rival Riverbend was approaching midseason form and came away with a comfortable 42–20 win.

Chancellor finally got back on the football field Friday night, but crosstown rival Riverbend was approaching midseason form and came away with a comfortable 42–20 win.

Nearly all of New York City's 300,000 employees were required to be back at their workplaces on Monday as the city ended remote work. (Sept. 13)

Comal County's COVID-19 death toll now stands at 389, as officials reported the deaths of an additional two residents Thursday, while local hospitals continue to care for a significant number

A rise in COVID-19 cases and a large number of quarantined staff in the Sabinal Independent School District has caused one of their campuses to close beginning Tuesday.

A school in Texas closed for the rest of the week on Tuesday after two teachers died from COVID-19 within a week, the Waco Tribune-Herald reports. State of play: The campus at Connally Junior High School won't open until after Labor Day for deep sanitation, after sixth-grade social studies teacher Natalia Chansler died on Aug. 28, having notified the school three days earlier that she tested positive for COVID-19.Stay on top of the latest market trends and economic insights with Axios Markets. S

The school year is just getting started, but districts say thousands of students haven’t shown up to class.

School bells have rung in parts of Indonesia’s capital for the first time in more than a year as schools shut by the coronavirus were allowed to begin reopening as cases decline.

A surge in COVID-19 cases in the community is forcing Leakey ISD to temporarily close its doors, according to district officials.

As COVID-19 surges amid a continuous mask mandate feud, parents and others are sharing why they support or don’t support masks in area schools.

The new school is slated to open in August 2023 and will replace Carl Schurz and Seele Elementary Schools.

A local child psychologist is raising awareness about the red flags both students and parents can watch regarding inappropriate relationships between children and adults; specifically, between students and teachers.

School is back in session in the San Antonio area, and as more children test positive for COVID-19, school districts are revealing their plans for those who need to quarantine.

A junior at the International School of the Americas in the North East Independent School District is being recognized for his exceptional work in the community.

New Stop AAPI Hate report shows 9,000+ incidents since the start of the pandemic. About 10% of all incidents happen in schools.

Many school districts in San Antonio and across the country have announced that free breakfast and lunch will be available for all students during the 2021-2022 school year.

While masks will be required in Bexar County schools, some districts within the county say they will not follow this order.

The health system is overwhelmed, nurses are exhausted, and the pandemic is adding to a growing nurse shortage.

One Seattle school is using a contact tracing app by Trace Innovations to keep students safe.

/With the new school year starting, what do you think students looking forward to the most this fall?

/With the new school year starting, what do you think students are looking forward to the most this fall?

An East Side church will be giving away everything from crayons to backpacks to students in need.

Some students are gearing up for the start of the school year, and some maybe feeling anxiety about what the return will look like. Experts say try to ease your children's concerns and teach them some tools on how to cope with that anxiety.

Judson ISD has finally confirmed it paid $547,045.61 to the cyberthieves who stole personal information belonging to thousands of teachers and students last June.

Early learning centers across our area are getting ready to welcome back young children amid growing concerns stemming from a rise in COVID-19 cases.

Whether you're a teacher, parent, or student, everyone could use some inspiration in this new year. Share these quotes with anyone who could use a boost going back to class.

The new school year begins as the Delta variant continues to spread across the country.

Students and faculty are getting ready for the 2021-2022 school year after a hectic academic year that saw various forms of in-person and virtual learning due to concerns about the coronavirus pandemic.

Experts say desks could also be at least three feet apart and teachers could be assigned smaller class sizes to reduce risk of infection.

North East ISD will offer free, healthy meals this school year for all students in the district, regardless of financial status.

School will be returning this fall, and school districts around the San Antonio area are looking to fill open job positions.

Felicia Martinez is a local parent who says the SA Charter Moms app has helped ease the stress of finding a good school for her children as she navigates a complex search for her family's forever home.

Marcela Garc�a teaches science classes sitting on three cushions placed on a chair in her dining room in Chile’s capital, while many of her students listen to her from their beds because they all lack sufficient space for the remote teaching brought on by the pandemic

A private school in Ohio barred some of its students from reenrolling due to the political affiliations and activism of their parents, according to a report.

San Antonio’s second largest school district is doing away with remote learning next fall due to a lack of funding from the state, according to district officials.

Salman Khan hopes to return to Afghanistan to help build schools.

Bring a newspaper page or a website printout on your travels and take a picture holding it.

Pupils wearing caps and hoodies gather outside a school in support of Ella Goodwin on Monday.

By Big Bend SentinelMARFA – Junior high and high school students in Marfa with excessive absences received notices, and reports were mailed home to parents/guardians on Tuesday. Saturday School for students needing to make up excessive absences will be held May 8, May 15 and May 22, from 8 a.m. to noon. Students must stay the full four hours to receive credit. Students can also make up hours after school in the auditorium from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. beginning this week and continuing each school day until May 27. Please call the high school office at 432-729-5500 for more information.

A local mother says her 12-year-old son has been a victim of bullying for the past six months at Floresville Middle School.

Starting school with limited or no English skills may make keeping up with reading and vocabulary challenging. However, there is an intervention program called “Bridge of Stories” that is helping build these kids’ language skills in both English and their home language. “She speaks at school, so she only speaks English, but at my house she speaks Spanish,” said parent, Ana Guerrero de Vargas. AdPreschoolers placed in a Spanish-English intervention group had better vocabulary and storytelling skills in both languages than those who did not receive the bilingual storytelling intervention. “There’s intentional overlap between the Spanish and English lesson so that we can kind of build a bridge between the two languages,” stated Spencer.

School's solar panel savings give every teacher up to $15,000 raises Renewable sources of energy such as wind and solar are generating more power in the U.S. than coal. Ben Tracy visits a rural Arkansas school district using the sun's rays in an unusual way.

School's solar panel savings give every teacher up to $15,000 raises Renewable sources of energy such as wind and solar are generating more power in the U.S. than coal. Ben Tracy visits a rural Arkansas school district using the sun's rays in an unusual way.

Ad“Abbott’s callous new orders throw our public schools, students, and teachers into chaos, because it leaves open the question of whether masks will be required in all schools. But the teachers’ unions say the mask reversal leaves school safety protocols unclear. Read the full statements issued Tuesday from the teachers unions below:Full statement from Texas State Teacher’s Association President, Ovidia Molina:Like Gov. The Texas State Teachers Association urges the governor to keep his mask mandate in place, especially in our public schools, and see that it is enforced. Recent findings by the CDC that noted low transmission rates of COVID-19 in public schools have been touted to encourage in-person learning in Texas schools.

School's food bank provides students life lessons A food bank operating like a grocery store and housed inside a school gives students lessons in respect and retail. Mireya Villarreal shares more.

How can busy parents support their kids’ math learning? A new study shows when it comes to math achievement, a parent’s support is critical. They found more maternal support led to better math skills and better school readiness. Experts say parents of any income level should engage with their kids whenever possible. Other studies find that students in the United States rank below eight other countries in reading but below 30 other countries in math.

SAN ANTONIO – Is online learning the future of education? In Texas, there’s already a handful of public online schools that are Texas Education Agency accredited campuses and provide a 100% virtual instructional program to students. One of these virtual schools is the Texas Online Preparatory School. From El Paso to all the way to Texarkana,” said Forrest Smith, head of school at Texas Online Preparatory School. Northside ISD parent Jenny Maldonado said her kids have been learning online during the pandemic.

School disrupted and families without homes after deadly Texas storm A deadly Texas storm has taken a toll on teachers, parents and students, who were already having to navigate remote learning during the pandemic. Janet Shamlian reports.

click to enlarge Instagram / Pre-K 4 SAThe Pre-K 4 SA East Education Center has closed after four staff members and one child who were at the school last week tested positive for COVID-19.School officials said they have disinfected the building, conducted contact tracing and identified those who need to quarantine. Students will transition to remote learning this week.“Out of an abundance of caution, we are closing the Pre-K 4 SA East Education center and transitioning all classes to remote learning effective Monday October 26,” Pre-K 4 SA CEO Sarah Baray said in a statement.All staff members were tested Sunday and should expect their results Monday, according to the school. Students who were in classrooms with a staff member who tested positive will be tested Monday.In addition, Metro Health will review current protocols at all Pre-K 4 SA education centers.

Our lady of the Lake University launches a new school, The Salazar-Escobedo School of Mass Communications and Theater. This was made possible with a $2.1 million gift from Verónica Salazar-Escobedo and her husband Rubén M. Escobedo. Located on the second floor of Main Building, the new school features the Verónica SalazarMedia Center, a state-of-the-art, multimedia production center. Like this: Like Loading...Related

“We’re not trying to get rid of remote learning, we’re not trying to force anyone to go into the school that can’t do that, we want our kids back in school,” she said. “There are districts all around us … where schools are offering full in-person education.”

When students finally return to school, sweeping changes will be in place to help stop the spread of coronavirus. Classes and school buses will have fewer people while some office meetings will be conducted by video conference, experts say. Children with underlying health conditions are especially vulnerable, and it's crucial that people follow rules to keep everyone safe, Altmann said. When students get sick, they'll have to be quickly ushered out of schools. All of that trauma is going to come into our schools and into our classrooms, and we really need to prepare for this."

A White Lodging partnership that goes by the name Sauto Hotel II purchased the property in August. According to tax records, the City of San Antonio sold the property to an investor, HH San Antonio, in 2016. Construction is expected to start in late 2020, said Mike Banas, a spokesman for White Lodging, and take up to two years. A hotel tower (145 feet) and mixed-use office tower (180 feet) are planned for Hemisfair property in Civic Park, a block northeast of the site. Also during the HDRC meeting, one citizen spoke angrily against both the hotel project and the Alamo Plaza redevelopment plan simultaneously, claiming the La Villita site is an Indian burial ground.

CHICAGO (Reuters) - School classes were called off for a fourth day in Chicago after the city and striking teachers in the third-largest U.S. school system failed to settle a contract dispute over issues such as class size and staffing. Since the strike began, teachers have picketed at many of the districts 500 schools and have held downtown rallies and marches. Several Democratic presidential hopefuls have voiced their support for Chicago teachers, including Elizabeth Warren who is expected to rally with teachers at a West Side elementary school on Tuesday morning. FILE PHOTO - Teachers picket near New Field Elementary School on the second day day of a teachers' strike in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., October 18, 2019. The strike comes seven years after Chicago teachers walked out for seven days over teacher evaluations and hiring practices.