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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...
San Antonio Youth Commission Invites High Schoolers to Apply and Shape City's Future
San Antonio's future shines brighter today with the announcement that the City is looking for high schoolers to join its San Antonio Youth Commission (SAYC). Their mandate is to represent the concerns and aspirations of local youth, influencing policy decisions and making sure their voices are not just heard, but also heeded. The commission meets monthly, from September to May, committing to mold a more inclusive and responsive city governance.
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 Schools Face Budget Crisis Amid State Funding Failures
San Antonio school districts, like those across Texas, are bearing the burden of the state legislature’s failure to pass a comprehensive education funding bill in the last session. As a result, they are being forced to cut programs and reduce positions to maintain operating costs and offer small raises to a limited pool of staff.
Former Madison High School football coach Jim Streety officially retires
SAN ANTONIO – In 2014, Jim Streety ended his high school coaching career as one of the winningest football coaches in Texas history. Streety amassed 537 wins at Madison and New Braunfels across four decades. From there, Streety’s legacy in public education only grew stronger when he went on...
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.
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