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Women earn almost half the PhD’s awarded in this country, but they account for only about 12 percent of patented inventions, according to the latest statistics from the U.S. Patent Office.

After months of maintenance, the San Antonio Public Library’s Westfall Branch is welcoming community members back.

There is a new addition to San Antonio Public Library cardholders’ available resources.

The East Central Independent School District is expecting to double their population by 2030 and so for now, they are trying to prepare for their future families and students with a $240 million bond.

There is no recess at the Kekere Freedom School. Its roots are based on liberation and wisdom through play.

From binge drinking, to smoking pot, to popping your parents pain meds, one in eight teenagers admitted to using drugs last year.

The pandemic is being blamed for an increase in babies and toddlers missing their talking and reading milestones. It’s not because of the isolation or the masks that covered everyone’s face, it’s because their parents have been too busy working from home to devote enough time to them.

Purposeful parenting involves setting long-term goals for your kids and then parenting intentionally to help them achieve those goals.

Are you looking for something fun to do at home that has a little bit of science behind it?

A new program aims at improving math performance for children of color.

Are you looking for something fun to do at home that has a little bit of science behind it?

Several San Antonio Independent School District schools are using new 3D printers to create exciting STEM opportunities for their students.

A local nonprofit offering free technology classes to older adults is back in person after having to go online due to COVID-19.

Are you looking for something fun to do at home that has a little bit of science behind it?

Are you looking for something fun to do at home that has a little bit of science behind it?

Are you looking for something fun to do at home that has a little bit of science behind it?

Actor-comedian George Lopez is launching a new series — of books.

Are you looking for something fun to do at home that has a little bit of science behind it?

Some school districts plan to continue the practice instituted during the coronavirus pandemic of showing leniency in accepting late work and assigning grades to curb a rise in failing students.

Are you looking for something fun to do at home that has a little bit of science behind it?

Are you looking for something fun to do at home that has a little bit of science behind it?

Are you looking for something fun to do at home that has a little bit of science behind it?

Are you looking for something fun to do at home that has a little bit of science behind it?

Are you looking for something fun to do at home that has a little bit of science behind it?

Are you looking for something fun to do at home that has a little bit of science behind it?

Are you looking for something fun to do at home that has a little bit of science behind it?

Are you looking for something fun to do at home that has a little bit of science behind it?

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.

Are you looking for something fun to do at home that has a little bit of science behind it?

Are you looking for something fun to do at home that has a little bit of science behind it?

Are you looking for something fun to do at home that has a little bit of science behind it?

Are you looking for something fun to do at home that has a little bit of science behind it?

Are you looking for something fun to do at home that has a little bit of science behind it?

Celebrate National Vanilla Ice Cream Day on July 23rd with this fun activity

Are you looking for something fun to do at home that has a little bit of science behind it?

Are you looking for something fun to do at home that has a little bit of science behind it?

The pandemic has made it difficult for teachers to create successful learning environments.

Are you looking for something fun to do at home that has a little bit of science behind it?

A new program for families has school mental health professionals support parents by developing strategies to capitalize on the positive qualities of immigrant families and interacting at home.

New research shows mistakes may actually be the key to learning.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) --- In 2019, more than 716,000 preschool-age children were receiving special education services. Yet only 38% received these services at the early childhood program they attended.

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The puppeteer behind a new Black 'Sesame Workshop' character is a 22-year-old University of Texas at San Antonio graduate.

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Students in the North East Independent School District and all around San Antonio are taking part in Earth Day activities as a way to celebrate the day and learn about the importance of the environment.

Are you looking for something fun to do at home that has a little bit of science behind it?

According to the poll, 73% of likely voters with children under 19 either “strongly agreed” or “somewhat agreed” with a continued classroom face mask policy. Another 25% said they disagreed with mandating masks in classrooms.

Are you looking for something fun to do at home that has a little bit of science behind it? Well, check out this cool demonstration that shows Peeps marshmallow candy reacting to different liquids and a heat source in an Easter-themed experiment mashup! Be sure to check out GMSA@9 on Wednesdays when Meteorologist Kaiti Blake does the demonstration and explains the science behind it. Parents and guardians: upload a video of your child performing the science experiment by clicking here. AdPeep PaloozaHere’s what you’ll need:For the Launcher:Peeps candyContainers with lids, like mason jarsWaterRubbing alcoholClub SodaVinegarMicrowave-safe dishRelated Content:

AdThe first Southside Book Fair is coming up on May 16 and it will bring together local and other Texas authors who will be autographing and selling their books. There will also be a kid’s writing contest to encourage kids to write and share their stories. Local girl featured in DoSeum exhibit that celebrates creative advantage of DyslexiaDo you know of a classroom or school that is doing amazing work and deserves to be featured in KSAT Kids? AdVideo: ‘Parenting in a Pandemic’ livestream special - VOD - clipped versionFirst Southside Book Fair coming May 2021 and its free! The first Southside Book Fair will be held on May 16, 2021 at Brooster’s Backyard Ice House from noon to 4 p.m.Children reading a book.

Schools and camps across the county are making plans to help kids catch up academically this summer after a year or more of remote learning for many of them. Several governors, including in California, Kansas and Virginia, are pushing for more summer learning. Many cities, meanwhile, are talking about beefing up their summer school programs, including Los Angeles, Hartford, Connecticut and Atlanta — the latter of which considered making summer school compulsory before settling for strongly recommending that kids who are struggling take part. The new $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package should help, as it allocates $122 billion in aid to K-12 public schools, including $30 billion specifically for summer school, after-school and other enrichment programs. The influx of money and increase in summer offerings has come as a relief to parents of kids who struggled with remote learning during the coronavirus pandemic.

Are you looking for something fun to do at home that has a little bit of science behind it? Well, check out this cool demonstration that celebrates St. Patrick’s Day by making your own “shamrock launcher.” You can have some fun, while also learning about different types of energy! Be sure to check out GMSA@9 on Wednesdays when Meteorologist Kaiti Blake does the demonstration and explains the science behind it. Parents and guardians: upload a video of your child performing the science experiment by clicking here. AdShamrock Launcher 🍀Here’s what you’ll need:For the Launcher:empty paper towel rolla penciltwo rubber bandstapescissorshole punchFor the Shamrocks:small cotton balls OR green pom pomspip cleanerhot glue gunRelated Content:

SAN ANTONIO – Last week, we had another great Kaiti’s Science Lab experiment, and this one may have been a fan favorite. The cool demonstration teaches kids about the phases of the moon by using cookies to display varying amounts of creme filling. You can actually eat the experiment when you’re done. KSAT anchor Stephanie Serna’s daughter, Rooney, tried out the edible learning experience herself as she was already learning about it in school. Turns out, Rooney had a blast — both learning and eating.

CHICAGO – It’s a crisis hidden in plain sight, as about 20 percent of people in the United States cannot read at all and 50 percent of adults can’t read to pass an eighth-grade level. “People who can’t read have all kinds of troubles in life that you might not even think of,” Joanne Telser-Frere, Director of Program Development at Literacy Chicago told Ivanhoe. That’s why Joanne is part of Literacy Chicago, an organization whose mission it is to empower adults through reading. “People often need someone to tell them they can do it, because their whole life they’ve been told they can’t,” Joanne said. Literacy Chicago classes are free to students.

Hello parents, teachers and students! Are you ready for spring break? I know I am, and I bet you all will be excited when that bell rings later today. You’ve all earned some well-deserved time off.

Are you looking for something fun to do at home that has a little bit of science behind it? Well, check out this cool demonstration that will teach the phases of the moon using cookies displayed by varying amounts of creme filling. Be sure to check out GMSA@9 on Wednesdays when Meteorologist Kaiti Blake does the demonstration and explains the science behind it. Parents and guardians: upload a video of your child performing the science experiment by clicking here. AdOreo Moon PhasesHere’s what you’ll need:Oreo or other sandwich cookiesPlastic knifeRelated Content:

It was quite the sight seeing San Antonio shut down to due to the severe winter storm. In this week’s KSAT Kids’ spotlight, we highlight 15-year-old Meadow Quigley, a sophomore at Construction Careers Academy, who knew exactly what to do when her family’s pipes burst during the winter storm. And for those students still seeking additional schooling help, the San Antonio Public Library continues to offer resources to help with their lessons. San Antonio high school student uses skills learned in classroom to fix pipes at homeDo you know of a classroom or school that is doing amazing work and deserves to be featured in KSAT Kids? AdKid ActivitiesVideos, photos show how San Antonio spent Snow Day 2021While the winter storm has resulted in power outages and dangerous conditions, locals made the best of it by enjoying a rare opportunity to play in the snow.

FILE - In this Jan. 11, 2021 file photo, pre-kindergarten teacher Sarah McCarthy works with a student at Dawes Elementary in Chicago. AdIn this week’s KSAT Kids’ spotlight, we highlight a 7-year-old San Antonio girl who is creating “Blessing Bags” to help those dealing with homelessness. AdFor those students still seeking additional schooling help, the San Antonio Public Library continues to offer resources to help with their lessons. Kid ActivitiesKSAT Kids Home Science: Dancing hearts experimentAre you looking for something fun to do at home that has a little bit of science behind it? AdKSAT Kids: Check out a behind the scenes look at KSAT12Cuteness Alert: Watch video of new baby penguin hatching at SeaWorld San AntonioSeaWorld San Antonio has welcomed a new baby chinstrap penguin.

Are you looking for something fun to do at home that has a little bit of science behind it? The website said the up and down movement of the gas bubbles bursting makes it appear as though the hearts are wriggling and dancing. Be sure to check out GMSA@9 on Wednesdays when Meteorologist Kaiti Blake does the demonstration and explains the science behind it. Parents and guardians: upload a video of your child performing the science experiment by clicking here. AdDancing Heart ExperimentHere’s what you’ll need:Conversation Hearts candyAlka Seltzer tabletsclear cup or glasswaterRelated Content:

KSAT Kids got an inside look, and you can read about it or watch a video here. AdFor those students still seeking additional schooling help, the San Antonio Public Library continues to offer resources to help with their lessons. A San Antonio based teacher is making moves on TikTok to help students retain math equations and keep them logging in to her virtual class. (KSAT)Do you know of a classroom or school that is doing amazing work and deserves to be featured in KSAT Kids? Witte Museum unveils first traveling exhibit of 2021 ‘The Machine Inside: Biomechanics’Want to help make San Antonio more earth-friendly?

Today is a somber day as we remember the anniversary of the NASA Challenger explosion that occurred back in 1986. Six astronauts, including San Antonio resident Dick Scobee, also perished in the explosion that happened just 73 seconds after liftoff. For those students still seeking additional schooling help, the San Antonio Public Library continues to offer resources to help with their lessons. (KSAT)Do you know of a classroom or school that is doing amazing work and deserves to be featured in KSAT Kids? AdKid ActivitiesKSAT Kids Home Science: Walking Water experimentAre you looking for something fun to do at home that has a little bit of science behind it?

Are you looking for something fun to do at home that has a little bit of science behind it? Well, check out this cool demonstration that will show kids how to make “water walk”. So how does the water travel from one cup to the other? Be sure to check out GMSA@9 on Wednesdays when Meteorologist Kaiti Blake does the demonstration and explains the science behind it. AdWalking WaterHere’s what you’ll need:waterfood coloringclear cups or glassespaper towelsRelated Content:

In honor of the inauguration, we have a quiz to test your knowledge about the ceremonies. In this week’s KSAT Kids’ spotlight, we highlight high school sophomore Reagan Bolt, who won a $4,000 scholarship after entering artwork to the 2021 San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Western Art Contest. For students still seeking additional schooling help, the San Antonio Public Library continues to offer resources to help with their lessons. (KSAT)Do you know of a classroom or school that is doing amazing work and deserves to be featured in KSAT Kids? To celebrate or even learn more about the history of presidential inauguration ceremonies, try your hand at this quiz.

Are you looking for something fun to do at home that has a little bit of science behind it? Well, watch this demonstration that shows a classic example of an acid-base reaction. According to the website, the baking soda (a base) and the lemon juice (an acid) combine to release carbon dioxide gas. Be sure to check out GMSA@9 on Wednesdays when Meteorologist Kaiti Blake does the demonstration and explains the science behind it. Lemon ChemistryHere’s what you’ll need:lemonsbaking sodadish soapclear cup or glassmeasuring spoonsRelated Content:

In this week’s KSAT Kids’ kid spotlight, we focus on 11-year-old Yesenia Morin, who won a citywide Martin Luther King Jr. art contest. Guide Dogs of Texas, a nonprofit guide dog provider that breeds, raises, trains and matches guide dogs to owners across the state is now looking for volunteers. For students still seeking additional schooling help, the San Antonio Public Library continues to offer resources to help with their lessons. All rights reserved)Volunteers needed in San Antonio to help raise, train guide dogs for nonprofit organizationGuide Dogs of Texas, a nonprofit guide dog provider, has worked to train and provide guide dogs to visually impaired Texans. Holiday lights on San Antonio River Walk (San Antonio River Walk Association)Related Links

SAN ANTONIO – Editor’s note: This story was published through a partnership between the STEMToyExpert.com and KSAT. Are you looking for something fun to do at home that has a little bit of science behind it? Well, check out this awesome at-home demonstration that allows kids to get artistic and learn about science. Science enthusiasts and educators at the STEMToyExpert.com put this together. Make Ivory Soap BoatsQuestions to ask beforehand:Why are we able to carve soap so easily?

1929: Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, the U.S. first lady from 1961 until 1963 as the wife of President John F. Kennedy, is born Jacqueline Lee Bouvier in Southampton, New York. Five years after President Kennedy's assassination, she married Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis and they remained married until his death in 1975. A fashion icon also known for her contributions to the arts and preservation of historic architecture, she had a career as a book editor during the last two decades of her life before her death on May 19, 1994. (Library of Congress, LC-USZ62-21796)

Today is Wednesday, Jan. 13, the 13th day of 2021. Jan. 13, 1794, President George Washington approved a measure adding two stars and two stripes to the American flag, following the admission of Vermont and Kentucky to the Union. Rock musician Trevor Rabin is 67. Rock musician James Lomenzo (Megadeth) is 62. Rock singer Graham “Suggs” McPherson (Madness) is 60.

The Urban Education Institute at the University of Texas at San Antonio recently gathered data to learn how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected teaching and learning. In this week’s KSAT Kids’ kid spotlight, we highlight a four-year-old who holds two records in the India Book of Records. San Antonio girl holds two records for astonishing memoryDo you know of a classroom or school that is doing amazing work and deserves to be featured in KSAT Kids? KSAT Kids Home Science: Egg in a bottle experiment7 uplifting KSAT Kids stories from 2020Some amazing things have happened in our area during these most trying of times and many of them have been done by kids. It’s a 4-year-old’s birthday party on the South Side of San Antonio.

Are you looking for something fun to do at home that has a little bit of science behind it? Well, watch this demonstration as an egg magically fits inside a bottle, all while learning about air pressure. Be sure to check out GMSA@9 on Wednesdays when Meteorologist Kaiti Blake does the demonstrations and explains the science behind it. To view the video, click on the player above. Egg in a bottle ExperimentHere’s what you’ll need:Peeled hard boiled eggs1 quart glass bottle with a mouth smaller than an eggPaperMatches or lighterWARNING: This does require an open flame, so parents should be involved.

SAN ANTONIO – The Urban Education Institute at the University of Texas at San Antonio conducted a survey to learn how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted students, parents, and teachers in our area. Those are just some of the findings from a survey that UTSA’s Urban Education Institute found across eight school districts. The researchers surveyed about 250 high school students, 900 parents with children of all ages and 550 teachers from different grade levels. Villarreal said the Urban Education Institute is partnering with local school districts to use the data to improve policies and lessons amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “I’m very concerned about how this pandemic will impact our students first but also our teachers,” Villarreal said.

On Dec. 18, 1865, the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, abolishing slavery, was declared in effect by Secretary of State William H. Seward. In 1917, Congress passed the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibiting “the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors” and sent it to the states for ratification. In 1915, President Woodrow Wilson, whose first wife, Ellen, had died the year before, married Edith Bolling Galt, a widow, at her Washington home. Prohibition came into force at midnight on Jan. 16, 1920, and wouldn't end until the 1933 ratification of the 21st Amendment, which repealed the 18th Amendment. In 1957, the Shippingport Atomic Power Station in Pennsylvania, the first nuclear facility to generate electricity in the United States, went on line.

Earlier this morning, KSAT Kids released its 7 best San Antonio-area kid-related stories of 2020. In this week’s KSAT Kids’ employee spotlight, we highlight a NEISD bus driver who has gone above and beyond the call of duty. And for students still seeking additional schooling help, the San Antonio Public Library continues to offer resources to help with their lessons. (KSAT)Do you know of a classroom or school that is doing amazing work and deserves to be featured in KSAT Kids? KSAT Kids Home Science: What happens when you stick a pencil through a bag of water?

Bush, Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney and Mexican President Carlos Salinas de Gortari signed the North American Free Trade Agreement in separate ceremonies. Rock musician Mike Mills (R.E.M.) Country singer Tracy Byrd is 54. Country musician Duane Propes is 54. Rock musician Taylor York (Paramore) is 31.

SAN ANTONIO – This was a year unlike any other. To read more about all the fun and exciting things that are going on in and out of the classroom, head to KSAT’s kid-friendly zone, KSAT Kids. A 7-year-old boy in San Antonio has spent his time in quarantine helping other children learn math by way of a YouTube channel. A new book is catching the attention of Selena fans, especially those in the San Antonio area. When asked if the findings has convinced her to follow her mom’s advice, Sohn said, “Yeah, unfortunately.”Do you know someone who would benefit from KSAT Kids?

It was 75 years ago that Hitler launched his last desperate attack to turn the tide for Germany in World War II. At first, German forces drove so deep through the front line in Belgium and Luxembourg that the month-long fighting came to be known as The Battle of the Bulge. When the Germans asked one American commander to surrender, the famous reply came: Nuts!" By Christmas, American troops had turned the tables on the Germans. Veterans are heading and on Monday, Dec. 16, 2019 when they will mix with royalty and dignitaries to mark perhaps the greatest battle in U.S. military history.

Now, social scientists are studying kids’ environment and their caregivers to see what difference the adults have on kids’ early academic skills. The findings suggested that kids received the most stimulation from their childcare providers, followed by mom and then dad. Cabrera said dads’ activities with two-year-olds were associated with higher scores for kids’ reading and math at age four and five. Researchers say the findings support the idea that kids benefit when multiple caregivers provide cognitive stimulation. “You know, maybe you’re reading the newspaper out loud, maybe you’re reading the comics, maybe you’re singing,” continued Cabrera.

Today is Tuesday, Dec. 15, the 350th day of 2020. Today’s Highlight in History:On Dec. 15, 1791, the Bill of Rights, the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, went into effect following ratification by Virginia. Cars and trucks lie crushed beneath the fallen ramp of the Ohio Silver Bridge which fell Dec. 15, 1967 with an estimated 75 cars and trucks on the span. Rock musician Dave Clark (The Dave Clark Five) is 78. Rock musician Alana Haim is 29.

San Antonio Metro Health took a big step on Tuesday and issued a directive advising against in-person instruction due to rising COVID-19 positivity rates in our area. She has since used her platform to donate some of her proceeds to the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio. And for students still seeking additional schooling help, the San Antonio Public Library continues to offer resources to help with their lessons. Enjoy ‘Nutcracker: Under the Stars’ live performance from the comfort of your vehicleWalk through Starry Safari at the annual San Antonio Zoo LightsThe San Antonio Zoo is bringing back the annual Zoo Lights holiday celebration and this year it also includes LEGO brick sculptures. Walk through Starry Safari at the annual San Antonio Zoo LightsRelated Links

In 1950, Ralph J. Bunche was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, the first Black American to receive the award. (AP Photo/Dennis Cook) (AP1987)In 1994, Yasser Arafat, Shimon Peres and Yitzhak Rabin received the Nobel Peace Prize, pledging to pursue their mission of healing the anguished Middle East. In 2009, President Barack Obama accepted the Nobel Peace Prize with a humble acknowledgment of his scant accomplishments and a robust defense of the U.S. at war. Rock musician Scot Alexander (Dishwalla) is 49. Rock musician Meg White (The White Stripes) is 46.

ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) --- The COVID-19 pandemic has costs millions of Americans their jobs. But could the grim financial situation lead to more college admissions? But a recent analysis shows a dire financial environment could prompt a boost in college enrollment. If you’re considering college enrollment, see if you’re eligible for financial aid. Statistics show unemployment rates right now during the COVID-19 downturn are lower among workers with higher levels of education.

As the coronavirus pandemic rages on, many kids are learning from home and not all of them have the supplies they need for success. Enter Bob Braun, a San Antonio resident who wanted to give back, along with local nonprofit Communities In Schools. Mr. Braun wanted to help families of students who don’t have a space to concentrate on their studies. Montgomery Elementary School students received desks from Bob Braun and Communities In Schools on Dec. 9, 2020. Though a new set of challenges are brought on by the pandemic, 50 area students now have a place of their own to work at home.

Prince Charles and Princess Diana divorced in 1996 after Diana accused him of having an affair with Camilla Parker Bowles. Rock musician Nick Seymour (Crowded House) is 62. Rock musician Brian Bell (Weezer) is 52. Rock musician Tre Cool (Green Day) is 48. Rock singer Imogen Heap is 43.

SAN ANTONIO – A mother in San Antonio is weighing the COVID-19 risks of sending her son back to in-person learning at Northside ISD after struggling with online schooling. Last month, Northside ISD revealed that its failure rate was close to double compared to the previous year’s first grading period. Northside ISD parent Katrina Ashworth said her two children have been learning online this year due to COVID-19 concerns. For her 9-year-old son, learning at home has been a significant challenge. Northside ISD campus staff members monitor student engagement and performance and are setting up systems to support struggling students.

SAN ANTONIO – A Boerne Middle School North eighth grader was selected as the district’s 2020 holiday card winner on Friday, a press release from the Boerne Independent School District said. This year's card was designed by Boerne Middle School North Eighth Grader Eryn Beck. (Boerne ISD)The submissions were narrowed down to 12 finalists from 11 schools, with Boerne Middle School North having two finalists. “All of us at Boerne Middle School North are very excited and happy for Eryn, as well as our second finalist Keala Richards,” Daniel Owen, Boerne Middle School North Principal, said. Boerne ISD’s 2020 Holiday Card Finalists:

Today is Friday, Dec. 4, the 339th day of 2020. On Dec. 4, 1783, Gen. George Washington bade farewell to his Continental Army officers at Fraunces Tavern in New York. In 1965, the United States launched Gemini 7 with Air Force Lt. Col. Frank Borman and Navy Cmdr. In 1918, President Woodrow Wilson left Washington on a trip to France to attend the Versailles Peace Conference. In 1992, President George H.W.

Greg Abbott to recognize teachers and school staff as front-line workers so they can be among the first groups of Texans eligible for the coronavirus vaccine. On Wednesday, Abbott said Texas could receive enough coronavirus vaccine doses to immunize up to 1.4 million Texans beginning mid-December, as long as U.S. health officials approve coronavirus vaccine candidates from drugmakers Pfizer and Moderna. Abbott did not respond to a request for comment about whether teachers and school staff will be prioritized for the vaccine. Given Texas’ strict labor laws teachers who did not want to return had little leverage other than quitting. In October Abbott announced eight Texas schools would get rapid coronavirus tests as part of pilot program.

And now, on to the next holiday, as we’re only 22 days away from Christmas! Click below to leave a question or share something the pandemic has taught you about parenting. And for students still seeking additional schooling help, the San Antonio Public Library continues to offer resources to help with their lessons. Young girl released from hospital, fulfills dream of riding in medical helicopterDo you know a classroom or school that is doing amazing work and deserves to be featured in KSAT Kids? Student activitiesKSAT Kids Home Science: Candy Cane ArtAre you looking for something fun to do at home that has a little bit of science behind it?

Today is Thursday, Dec. 3, the 338th day of 2020. On Dec. 3, 1828, Andrew Jackson was elected president of the United States by the Electoral College. In 1964, police arrested some 800 students at the University of California at Berkeley, one day after the students stormed the administration building and staged a massive sit-in. In 1833, Oberlin College in Ohio — the first truly coeducational school of higher learning in the United States — began holding classes. Herman Badillo, a Bronx politician who was the first person born in Puerto Rico to become a U.S. congressman, died at age 85.

Today is Wednesday, Dec. 2, the 337th day of 2020. Today’s Highlight in History:On Dec. 2, 1804, Napoleon crowned himself Emperor of the French. On this date:In 1816, the first savings bank in the United States, the Philadelphia Savings Fund Society, opened for business. In 1942, an artificially created, self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction was demonstrated for the first time at the University of Chicago. Rock singer Jimi (cq) HaHa (Jimmie’s Chicken Shack) is 52.

Are you looking for something fun to do at home that has a little bit of science behind it? Well, check out this cool demonstration that helps learn about phase changes while also having some fun with a classic holiday candy! Be sure to check out GMSA@9 on Wednesdays when Meteorologist Kaiti Blake does the demonstrations and explains the science behind it. To view the video, click on the player above. Candy Cane ArtHere’s what you’ll need:candy canesan oven/toaster ovenbaking sheetparchment paperRelated Content:

Today is Tuesday, Dec. 1, the 336th day of 2020. In 1965, an airlift of refugees from Cuba to the United States began in which thousands of Cubans were allowed to leave their homeland. In 1969, the U.S. government held its first draft lottery since World War II. In 1989, Soviet President Mikhail S. Gorbachev met with Pope John Paul II at the Vatican. In 1990, British and French workers digging the Channel Tunnel between their countries finally met after knocking out a passage in a service tunnel.

Today is Monday, Nov. 30, the 335th day of 2020. (Library of Congress, LC-USW33-019093-C)In 1900, Irish writer Oscar Wilde died in Paris at age 46. Rock musician Roger Glover (Deep Purple) is 75. Rock musician John Ashton (The Psychedelic Furs) is 63. Rock musician Mike Stone is 51.

Today is Thursday, Nov. 26, the 331st day of 2020. On Nov. 26, 1789, Americans observed a day of thanksgiving set aside by President George Washington to mark the adoption of the Constitution of the United States. In 1917, the National Hockey League was founded in Montreal, succeeding the National Hockey Association. In 1950, China entered the Korean War, launching a counteroffensive against soldiers from the United Nations, the U.S. and South Korea. Washington Redskins star safety Sean Taylor, 24, was mortally wounded during a botched armed robbery at his home in Palmetto Bay, Florida.

Today is Monday, Nov. 23, the 328th day of 2020. On Nov. 23, 1963, President Lyndon B. Johnson proclaimed Nov. 25 a day of national mourning following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. In 2000, in a setback for Al Gore, the Florida Supreme Court refused to order Miami-Dade County officials to resume hand-counting its election-day ballots. Meanwhile, Gore’s lawyers argued in a brief filed with the U.S. Supreme Court that the high court should stay out of the Florida election controversy. (Milosevic died in March 2006 while his trial was in progress.)

Today is Friday, Nov. 20, the 325th day of 2020. The Nuremberg war crimes trial opened in Germany on Nov. 20, 1945. In 1984, pop star Michael Jackson was inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame with the unveiling of his star in front of a horde of screaming fans. In 2003, Michael Jackson was booked on suspicion of child molestation in Santa Barbara, Calif. (Jackson was later acquitted at trial.) Pop musician Michael Clifford (5 Seconds to Summer) is 25.

Thanksgiving break is right around the corner and there’s just a little bit of class left before everyone takes off for the holidays. In this week’s KSAT Kids’ teacher spotlight, we highlight Adrian Reyna, a teacher of nine years at Longfellow Middle School, who was recognized recently for his exceptional leadership in the educational field. Adrian Reyna, Longfellow Middle School History teacher with SAISD. (KSAT)Do you know a classroom or school that is doing amazing work and deserves to be featured in KSAT Kids? KSAT Kids Home Science: Coffee Filter TurkeysDisney on Ice is coming to the Alamodome todayWatch Moana and the whole Disney crew ice skate to your favorite Disney songs at the Alamodome Thursday through Sunday.

Today is Thursday, Nov. 19, the 324th day of 2020. Today’s Highlight in History:On Nov. 19, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln dedicated a national cemetery at the site of the Civil War battlefield of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania. 1919: The Treaty of Versailles is signed in Paris, bringing fighting to an end in between Germany and the Allies of World War I exactly five years after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. (Public domain)In 1942, during World War II, Russian forces launched their winter offensive against the Germans along the Don front. Actor Reid Scott is 43.

Are you looking for something fun to do at home that has a little bit of science behind it? Well, check out this demonstration that helps learn about solubility while making a fun Thanksgiving craft! Be sure to check out GMSA@9 on Wednesdays when Meteorologist Kaiti Blake does the demonstrations and explains the science behind it. To view the video, click on the player above. Coffee Filter TurkeysHere’s what you’ll need:coffee filtersclothespinsmarkerswater & mister/spray bottleconstruction papergoogly eyesglue gun & stickspaint for your turkey (optional)Related Content:

Today is Wednesday, Nov. 18, the 323rd day of 2020. There are 43 days left in the year. In 1963, the Bell System introduced the first commercial touch-tone telephone system in Carnegie and Greensburg, Pennsylvania. 1958: Cartoonist Bill Watterson, best known as the creator of the comic strip "Calvin and Hobbes," is born in Washington, D.C. Rock singer Tim DeLaughter is 55.

Today is Tuesday, Nov. 17, the 322nd day of 2020. On Nov. 17, 1869, the Suez Canal opened in Egypt. In 1889, the Union Pacific Railroad Co. began direct, daily railroad service between Chicago and Portland, Oregon, as well as Chicago and San Francisco. In 1969, the first round of Strategic Arms Limitation Talks between the United States and the Soviet Union opened in Helsinki, Finland. In 1970, the Soviet Union landed an unmanned, remote-controlled vehicle on the moon, the Lunokhod 1.