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School districts managing the challenges of a pandemic and highlights, data, statistics, and history of public education in the San Antonio area. By Bobby Blount and Bexar County School Boards Coalition.
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April is the Month of the Military Child as we pay tribute to military families and their children for their daily sacrifices, commitment, and courage. Every April 15th is Purple Up! For Military Kids Day, and our public schools show support for military kids by encouraging everyone to wear purple. Why purple? Purple symbolizes the …
Military Child Month Honors Students and Families Read More »
‘TIS THE SEASON FOR COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTEERISM IN OUR SCHOOLS During the holiday season, our public schools are more involved than ever in donating time and resources to charitable causes. The sense of community is more meaningful than ever, and local volunteers have given their hearts to so many amazing projects. These school communities served …
CELEBRATING INCLUSIVE SCHOOLS WEEK WITH LITERATURE DECEMBER 7-11 Inclusive Schools Week celebrates the progress of schools to provide supportive education to a diverse student population. Inclusion in schools protects those students with disabilities, gender differences, socio-economic challenges, and cultural diversity. Inclusive Schools Week also provides the opportunity for educators, students, and families to address what …
San Antonio Area’s School Board Trustees Release a Letter to Governor Abbott Regarding School Openings An excerpt below: As Trustees, we realize that our communities are literally entrusting us with the lives of their students, teachers, district staff, and families. As of today, the Boards of Trustees in our area believe that the current State …
WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER. These words ring true, and they will be remembered as our Covid-19-era mantra. Thankfully we are able to share our daily struggles on social media and see that just like ourselves, everyone else is figuring this out as they go. Everyone is adjusting to kids being home all day, …
Struggle, Adjust, Balance: Parenting in the Pandemic Read More »
April is the Month of the Military Child and a designated time to celebrate our brave and resilient military children! Since 1986, we have shown appreciation for the sacrifices that military children and their families make by wearing purple on Purple Up day. Purple is a combination of the colors of all military branches- Army green, …
Social Distancing Doesn’t Stop Military Child Month Honors Read More »
“Diversity is not about how we differ. Diversity is about embracing one another’s uniqueness.” —Ola Joseph Since 1976, February has been known as Black History, or African-American History Month. Our San Antonio-area public schools spend a considerable amount of time during the month of February celebrating and honoring historical figures and events that have shaped …
District Roundup: San Antonio Schools Celebrate African-American History Read More »
FALSE: Unlike traditional public schools, charter schools are not required to accept all students because they can set their own terms. For example, they can set enrollment caps. FALSE: Charter school students are required to take standardized tests. Are charter schools private schools? Charter schools are a form of public schools. Charter schools are also private …
The Stacey Student 2 Student group in Lackland ISD hosted a school-wide service project in November and December. The group sold wreaths at school and to their families, and then they attended the traditional wreath-laying ceremony honoring fallen troops at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. The students and families learned that after laying the …
Lackland ISD Students Honor Fallen Troops at Ft. Sam Houston Read More »
Lackland ISD Superintendent Colonel Burnie Roper retired from the Army in December after 35 years of military service. Lackland ISD JROTC led students and staff with a sendoff to his final weekend of service in celebration for his work and dedication to serving our country. Dr. Roper began his education career in 1991 as …
Lackland ISD Superintendent Retires After 35 Years of Military Service Read More »
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