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KSAT 12 6 O'Clock News

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Comal Co. Sheriff’s Office’s new program aims to protect elementary schools

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.

Submit your children’s back-to-school photos to KSAT

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

Manufacturers providing schools with additional security tools to protect students

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

School resource officers to be placed at every Boerne ISD campus this fall

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 hosts back-to-school student immunization clinics

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

Proposed cost of new Fredericksburg middle school increases to $77 million

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

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Nikolas Cruz on trial facing death penalty for 2018 Parkland school shooting

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

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Southwest ISD police push for integrated active shooter training for responding agencies during emergency calls

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.

Texas shooting: Uvalde report finds 'systemic failures' by authorities

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

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In light of Uvalde school shooting, private school enrollment skyrockets

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

Shawnee Chief Ben Barnes Speaks On Indigenous Boarding School Imprint

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

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Man stabs manager at Cibolo restaurant then flees to elementary school campus, police say

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.

Historic commission approves plans for 10-story hotel in La Villita

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

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DONNIE JOHNSTON: Bible school (and Kool-Aid) highlight of religious upbringings

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

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The ‘When Will It End?’ Wave

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.

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Harlandale ISD to end school year early following Uvalde elementary school shooting

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.

East Central ISD prepares seniors with all they need to know about financial aid

Student loan borrowers have at least a few more months of relief now that payments are paused through Aug. 31.

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Heartstopper: Teen LGBTQ+ Netflix drama pushing the envelope

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

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Michigan kindergartner brings ready-made margaritas to snack time, shares with classmates, reports say

Parents of children at a Michigan school are outraged after a child brought a bottle of ready-to-drink Jose Cuervo margaritas and shared it with several of her Kindergarten classmates during snack time, according to a report from Local 4 News in Detroit.

SEND review: Children to receive earlier support in new government plans

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

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War in Ukraine: Anti-war opinions can cost Russians their jobs

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

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5-year-old Florida student facing assault charge after attacking teacher, police say

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

‘My Brilliant Friend’ is brilliant television

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.

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Comal ISD delays school for two hours amid winter weather

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

Northside ISD approves temporary indoor mask mandate amid rise in COVID-19 cases

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

Student Loans Worsen Racial Inequalities In America

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

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Have you seen them? Police look for suspects who damaged Judson ISD property

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

San Antonio school districts lay out COVID-19 policies as cases continue to surge

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.

San Antonio teacher who had school supplies stolen thanks community for donations

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.

Covid: Mask refusals in England's secondary schools causing concern

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

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School Enrollment Dips — Where Are All The Students? : Consider This from NPR : NPR

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.

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Houston parents say cupcakes brought for kids’ birthday party at school contained marijuana

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.

'Dreams of pursuing my education now feel futile'

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

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High school seniors return to classrooms in Vietnam capital

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

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South San ISD board members call for special meeting following comments heard on open mic

Three South San ISD board of trustees have requested a special meeting to discuss comments captured by an open mic following the end of a regular meeting and just before the start of a closed meeting on November 17th.

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Kids may be struggling with in-person learning after going virtual due to pandemic

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.

New Braunfels ISD hopes for success in multi-million dollar bond vote

New Braunfels ISD, one of the fastest-growing districts in the area, is hoping voters see the need and vote yes in a proposed bond.

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Business owners want stronger police presence after shooting across street from West Side school

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.

Schools are banning ‘Squid Game’ Halloween costumes as kids mimic the chilling show at recess: ‘It is inappropriate’

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

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Comal ISD hopes multi-million dollar propositions pass for improvements, teachers’ pay

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-author Eddie Jaku dies in Sydney aged 101

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

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Nevada first-grader goes viral for refusing to remove face mask for school photos

A first-grader in Nevada is going viral after refusing to take off his face mask during school photos because his mother told him not to, according to a report from The Washington Post.

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WPTV: Florida High School Prepares Teens For Jobs

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

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High school football: Seasoned Riverbend has little trouble with fresh-to-the-field Chancellor

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.

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HS football: Rbend-Chancellor ... FOR PRINT ONLY

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.

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NYC employees return to offices

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)

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Comal County's COVID death toll climbs by 2; local hospitals still stressed

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

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Sabinal ISD to close secondary campus amid rise in COVID-19 cases, quarantined staff

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.

Texas school temporarily closes after two teachers die from COVID-19 in a week

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

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Thousands of San Antonio students have not returned to classrooms this semester, school officials say

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

Some Indonesian students return to schools, at a distance

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.

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Leakey ISD announces temporary closure due to ‘ongoing community struggle’ with COVID-19

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

San Antonio health professionals debunk 3 myths about COVID-19 and kids

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.

New Braunfels ISD breaks ground on new elementary school

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

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Child psychologist raises awareness about red flags in adult, student relationships

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.

San Antonio-area school districts reveal COVID-19 quarantine plans

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.

Student at the International School of the Americas gets State Board of Education’s Student Heroes Award

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.

Addressing Anti-Asian Hatred In Schools As The School Year Begins

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

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USDA waiver provides free meals for San Antonio area school districts

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.

Some Bexar County school districts not requiring masks amid mask mandate

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

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UT Health San Antonio’s nursing school applications doubled despite growing nursing shortage

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

Tech May Be Key In Helping Schools Safely Reopen

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

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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 looking forward to the most this fall?

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With the new school year starting, what do you think students are 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?

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East Side church holding weekend school supply giveaway

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

Nervous about the return to school? Here’s how you can help keep your child’s mind at ease.

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 confirms $547,000 ransomware payment in taxpayer funds

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.

Pre-K 4 SA to test staff, children for COVID-19 when they return to school

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.

Inspirational Messages for Students and Teachers

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.

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WPTV: Teachers Prepare For Unique Challenges This School Year

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

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Classroom Confessionals: Share your thoughts about returning to school

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.

Top U.S. doctors say kids need masks and social distancing in schools this fall

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

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North East ISD to offer free meals for all students in 2021-22 school year

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

These San Antonio-area school districts are hiring right now

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

San Antonio nonprofit eases stress of school search for house-hunting parents

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.

Teachers, students struggle with online classes in Chile

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

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Private school students can't reenroll after parents’ criticism of liberal teaching: Report

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.

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North East ISD will only have in-person learning this fall, district says

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.

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Afghan refugee found by motorway becomes architect

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

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Summer of KidsPost is here! Take KidsPost along on your adventures this summer.

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

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School protests force U-turn after sick pupil banned from wearing cap

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

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Saturday School to begin for students making up absences – The Big Bend Sentinel

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.

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Family outraged after son endured six months of bullying at Floresville school

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

Puente de Cuentos: Building a bridge between languages

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

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.

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School's solar panel savings give every teacher up to $15,000 raises

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.

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Texas teachers’ unions say Abbott’s mask mandate reversal could have ‘disastrous consequences’

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.

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School's food bank provides students life lessons

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.

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Parental support is critical when it comes to math achievement, study says

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.

Could online schools be the future of education?

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

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.

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Pre-K 4 SA closes East Education Center after 4 staffers and a student test positive for COVID-19

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.

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OLLU Launches New School

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

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Coronavirus in Illinois updates: 1,477 new known COVID-19 cases and 7 more deaths reported as state passes 5 million tests and Chicago releases outdoor dining guidelines for fall and winter

“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.”

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Schools will need to make these changes to protect students from coronavirus, expert says

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."

Modern Tower Hotel in Historic La Villita Gains HDRC Approval

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.

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'Hopes dashed': Chicago teachers strike to enter fourth school day

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.

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