How to raise readers and expand young minds
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.
BISD accepting applications for remote learning
With the start of the 2022-2023 school year more than a month away, the Brownsville Independent School District is taking applications for remote learning. Students wishing to attend remote learning must meet the following eligibility requirements:>>Be enrolled in a school district or open enrollment charter school. The following are the steps for admission:>> Parents apply for remote learning;>> Parents with multiple children must submit one application per child;>> Application is reviewed by remote learning committee;>> The student is evaluated through TEA criteria. Students admitted to remote learning must maintain Brownsville ISD attendance requirements, academic performance, and practice appropriate online etiquette. Parents will be notified by e-mail of acceptance or denial to remote learning no later than August 5, 2022 by 5 p.m.
myrgv.comSEL BATTLE LURKS
Social-emotional learning, or SEL, addresses children’s feelings and interpersonal skills as they learn. A variety of programs integrate SEL into the curriculum to help students build self-awareness and self-management, improve responsible decision-making and develop relationship skills. Advocates say social-emotional learning can help boost students’ confidence, teach them to better manage their emotions and prevent bullying. Some educators also use SEL to help children process their feelings in an effort to reduce rising suicide rates. In Oklahoma, a state senator in February introduced a bill that would bar schools from using funds for SEL education.
myrgv.comSEL BATTLE LURKS
Social-emotional learning, or SEL, addresses children’s feelings and interpersonal skills as they learn. A variety of programs integrate SEL into the curriculum to help students build self-awareness and self-management, improve responsible decision-making and develop relationship skills. Advocates say social-emotional learning can help boost students’ confidence, teach them to better manage their emotions and prevent bullying. Some educators also use SEL to help children process their feelings in an effort to reduce rising suicide rates. In Oklahoma, a state senator in February introduced a bill that would bar schools from using funds for SEL education.
myrgv.comTSC to begin spring semester with remote learning
Texas Southmost College in Brownsville has joined other institutions of higher education and is starting spring semester 2022 with remote learning. TSC official on Friday stated that out of an abundance of caution and concern over COVID-19 trends, TSC students will begin the spring semester with remote learning on Jan. 17 and will return to campus on Jan. 31. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley also announced that it too would return to remote learning when the semester starts on Jan. 18 because of COVID=29 concerns. Students will return to campus on Jan. 28. South Texas College will also begin the spring semester with online classes this first week of the semester, which begins on Jan. 18.
myrgv.comOnline petition calls for virtual instruction at BISD
A petition on Change.org is calling on the Brownsville Independent School District to offer virtual learning as an option this school year rather than require students to attend in-person classes as mandated by the Texas Education Agency.
myrgv.comSome Black parents say remote learning gives racism reprieve
“This is the kind of area we live in, so you can imagine that you’re always going to feel protective of your children.” As schools reopen across the country, Black students have been less likely than white students to enroll in in-person learning — a trend attributed to factors including concerns about the disproportionate impact of the coronavirus on communities of color, a lack of trust that their schools are equipped to keep children safe, and the large numbers of students of color in urban districts that have been slower to reopen classrooms. “Now that they’re home, we feel safer,” said Johnson, who was keeping her two young daughters home despite options being made available for in-person learning.
news.yahoo.com3 of 4 Bexar County parents say schools should continue to enforce masks, poll says
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.
KSAT Kids Home Science: Peep Palooza
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:
KSAT Kids: CDC revises desk guidelines; ‘Parenting in a Pandemic’ recap; how to make cascarónes at home
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.
US schools prepare summer of learning to help kids catch up
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.
KSAT Kids Home Science: Making a shamrock launcher
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:
Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Here’s what happened Oct. 23 with COVID-19 in the Chicago area
Meanwhile, days after threatening to roll back restrictions on Chicago businesses if COVID-19 cases continue to spike, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday by imposed a 10 p.m. curfew on all nonessential city businesses. —Karen Ann Cullotta4:31 p.m.: On the worst day of the pandemic, the US reported 75,687 new COVID-19 cases. Remote learning has been a challenging adjustment for many students, teachers and parents since the COVID-19 pandemic started in March. —Christen A. Johnson2:01 p.m.: Chicago-area grocers stock up to ward off shortages as COVID-19 cases rise. The announcement comes as Pritzker and state health officials warned of increasing COVID-19 positivity rates and hospital admissions across the state.
chicagotribune.comOLLU Student, Maia Orme, Speaks to San Antonio Students About Online Learning
Online learning has become very popular due to COVID-19. Some students are struggling to stay focused and organized with online learning. According to E Learning Industry, there are some tips to staying focused and organized. Some tips include staying motivated, building a study plan and having a dedicated study space. OLLU student, Maia Orme, speaks to San Antonio students about their experience with online learning.
lakefrontollu.comKSAT Kids: Watch historic SpaceX launch Saturday on KSAT.com; San Antonio summer camp ideas
If you are looking for something fun to watch while you stay indoors this weekend, KSAT.com will be showing a livestream of the historic SpaceX launch on Saturday. Here are a few places in San Antonio that are opening up summer camps, with regulations based on CDC and state recommendations. For the latest KSAT Kids information, KSAT.com is now producing a weekly kids news brief where you can find all the up to date news and most recent stories. Youth leagues eager to resume practice MondayDo you know a classroom or school that is doing amazing work and deserves to be featured in KSAT Kids? Kid recipe: Graduation + Memorial Day cake pops l SA Live l KSAT 12Do you have a junior meteorologist at home?
KSAT Kids: Be a junior meteorologist!
Were looking for junior meteorologists! If the kids are bored at home, wed love to see video of them giving the weather forecast. You can email video to jhorne@ksat.com, upload it to our KSAT Connect, or post it on social media. Well start sharing some of the videos with our viewers. More educational content can found on KSAT Kids:
KSAT Kids: Ready for summer? Witte, San Antonio Zoo, youth camps to open just in time
In total, they raised $4,000 for the San Antonio Food Bank. The San Antonio Zoo and the Witte Museum have both made their dates known, but we are still waiting on theme parks such as Fiesta Texas and SeaWorld. The San Antonio Zoo is offering exclusive virtual meetings with animals, and both the San Antonio Public Library and Hemisfair have tons of digital content including sing-alongs, virtual story time, and even homework help. KSAT Kids is now producing a weekly kids news brief where you can find all the latest information. Stay at home activitiesSan Antonio Zoo introduces exclusive virtual meetings with animalsOn Tuesday, the San Antonio Zoo introduced three new exclusive virtual encounters" that could be streamed in the living room or the corporate board room.
KSAT Kids: Be a junior meteorologist!
Were looking for junior meteorologists! If the kids are bored at home, wed love to see video of them giving the weather forecast. You can email video to jhorne@ksat.com, upload it to our KSAT Connect, or post it on social media. Well start sharing some of the videos with our viewers. More educational content can found on KSAT Kids:
KSAT Kids: Be a junior meteorologist!
Were looking for junior meteorologists! If the kids are bored at home, wed love to see video of them giving the weather forecast. You can email video to jhorne@ksat.com, upload it to our KSAT Connect, or post it on social media. Well start sharing some of the videos with our viewers. More educational content can found on KSAT Kids:
KSAT Kids: Be a junior meteorologist!
Were looking for junior meteorologists! If the kids are bored at home, wed love to see video of them giving the weather forecast. You can email video to jhorne@ksat.com, upload it to our KSAT Connect, or post it on social media. Well start sharing some of the videos with our viewers. More educational content can found on KSAT Kids: