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This college became the first in the US to have an on-campus mortuary
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (KABB) – A college in Texas is breaking new ground as it becomes the first school in the country to house a fully functioning mortuary. The mortuary science program at San Antonio College has been around since 1961. The program allows students the hands-on experience of...
Junior Deputies Academy graduates celebrated near San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The first group of Junior Deputies graduated on June 21, marking a successful completion of the academy.The next session of the Junior Deputy Academy will be held at Smithson Valley Middle School from July 15 to July 19, according to the press release. Parents are encouraged to register their children for this educational and fun program."Congratulations to all the amazing kids who participated and made this academy a huge success," stated source Spaces are still available for the upcoming session, providing another opportunity for children to join and benefit from the program.
San Antonio's SAISD Targets Improved STAAR Scores with Curriculum Standardization Plan Delayed
In a renewed effort to tackle underperformance in standardized testing, the San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD) is embarking on curriculum standardization, a strategy that aims to level the academic playing field across its schools. However, as reported by the San Antonio Report, this initiative is not slated for the upcoming 2024-25 school year due to logistical challenges and concerns about potential disruption to educators.
University of Texas at San Antonio Appoints Founding Director of Arts Program
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) has appointed Emilie Amrein as the Founding Director of UTSA Arts and the Associate Dean for Community Engagement in the College of Liberal and Fine Arts (COLFA). Established in 2022, UTSA Arts is dedicated to community arts education, presenting performances, exhibitions, and...
Port San Antonio internship program empowers future tech professionals
SAN ANTONIO – The Port San Antonio internship program is offering high school students a unique opportunity to explore potential careers in industries vital to the local community. This summer, the students from Edgewood ISD and South San ISD interning at Port San Antonio are visiting various companies on...
HBCU baseball player selected for MLB fellowship
The program aims to build a launching pad for students from diverse backgrounds looking to gain experience in a Major League Baseball front office. The post HBCU baseball player selected for MLB fellowship appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
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