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.
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.
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.
npr.orgSouth 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.
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.
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
news.yahoo.comNervous 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.
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
washingtonpost.comSaturday 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.
bigbendsentinel.comPuente 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.
cbsnews.comSchool'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.
cbsnews.comTexas 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.
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.
cbsnews.comPre-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.
sacurrent.comOLLU 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
lakefrontollu.comCoronavirus 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.”
chicagotribune.comSchools 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.
therivardreport.com'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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