President Donald Trump's administration put dozens of college campuses under investigation last year and cut federal funding unless they came in line with his Republican agenda.
Ohio State University has agreed to pay approximately $100 million to settle hundreds of legal claims from former student athletes who said they were sexually abused decades ago by a doctor at the university.
The Crystal City Independent School District is in a budget crisis that puts it at risk of closure or consolidation.
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) rescinded its recommendation to appoint a TEA conservator to oversee North East Independent School District’s cellphone policy Tuesday.
Thousands of students in Texas who have had physical encounters with school police officers in recent years. Many of these interactions have occurred since state lawmakers passed legislation in 2023 requiring an officer on each public school campus.
La presencia constante de agentes ha transformado la manera en que muchas escuelas públicas gestionan la disciplina, sometiendo a los alumnos a tácticas policiales de mano dura por comportamientos que antes solo los habrían llevado a la oficina del director, según descubrieron The New York Times y The San Antonio Express-News.
For students in one of San Antonio’s largest school districts, the arrival of summer vacation means the return of cellphones outside class.
Authorities in Kenya say eight female students have been arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire destroyed a dormitory at a boarding school, killing 16 children and injuring dozens of others.
Shrey Parikh has won the Scripps National Spelling Bee, beating Ishaan Gupta in a lightning-round tiebreaker.
Former La Pryor Independent School District superintendent William Arevalo, who was placed on paid leave pending an investigation into an alleged assault, was arrested, according to the Zavala County Sheriff’s Office.
Many kids who've won the Scripps National Spelling Bee have taken a comprehensive approach to their preparation.
Robots that look like dogs or people try to replicate symmetrical shapes found in nature.
The LEGO Foundation has committed $97 million to expand the International Rescue Committee's programs that use play to aid learning and recovery for children in conflict zones.
North East ISD principal Amy Reasons Copes has resigned after being arrested on an assault-family violence charge, district officials confirmed in a message sent to parents Tuesday.
The Scripps National Spelling Bee has moved from suburban Maryland to downtown Washington, and not all spellers and their families appreciate the change.
Scott Remer is the country's only full-time, professional coach for kids competing in the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Former Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil's lawyers say they'll ask the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene after a federal appeals court declined to reconsider a decision that put the government a step closer to deporting him.
Dozens of soon-to-be graduates of a Michigan high school eschewed their cars and trucks and arrived in tractors, ATVs, golf carts and more.
Tasha Barreda applied for school vouchers for her 13-year-old daughter, Emma, but was denied because she didn't provide the state with a tax form she doesn't complete because of her veteran status.
A judge dismissed all charges against a former school administrator accused of ignoring warnings about a 6-year-old with a gun.
The legendary Lassos at Thomas Jefferson High School have long been recognized across San Antonio for their iconic rope-twirling performances. Now, the director helping carry that legacy forward is being recognized for her impact both inside and outside the classroom.
A retired Army veteran went from working as a mentor and substitute principal to having his healthy life turned upside down.
Harvard University faculty have voted to limit the number of A grades awarded to undergraduates, approving one of the most sweeping efforts by a major university to curb grade inflation.
A lawsuit filed on behalf of students and community organizations in Massachusetts argues the state is illegally maintaining schools that are racially segregated, concentrating Black and Latino students in high-poverty districts with fewer opportunities.
Crystal City ISD Interim Superintendent Richard Grill told families Tuesday evening the district has less than $500 in its bank account.
Opening statements have been given in the trial of a former assistant principal in Virginia who faces criminal charges from a 2023 school shooting.
The North East Independent School District Board of Trustees named Interim Superintendent Anthony Jarrett as the lone finalist for superintendent during a special board meeting Monday.
A former Virginia assistant principal is on trial, accused of ignoring warnings that a student brought a loaded gun to an elementary school.
A Michigan community college student will be the first female welder to represent the United States at a worldwide competition described as the Olympics of the skilled trades.
Hundreds of students from across South Texas are heading to the Majestic Theatre this weekend for the annual Joci Awards, a performing arts education and scholarship program benefiting more than 4,000 high school students.
Crystal City ISD is laying off 72 employees as part of the district’s plan to prevent “imminent financial collapse,” according to a letter posted by the district.
Students from San Antonio-area school districts are set to compete in the Forge Scholastic eSports Championship at the Boeing Center at Tech Port.
A state program designed to increase teacher pay and reward classroom performance is gaining momentum across Texas school districts, with education leaders saying demand for implementation support is rising sharply.
The Justice Department is accusing Yale University of illegally considering race in its medical school admissions.
The Princess of Wales’ visit to Italy highlights the Reggio Approach, an educational model that values a child’s curiosity and potential.
Families have started to receive their notices on whether or not they were accepted into the Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) program.
Parents across the country who are worried about excessive screen time in schools are lobbying educators to go back to pencils and paper.
The Philadelphia region is rich in golf history, yet the area's greatest contribution to the game may have come from public course in West Philadelphia.
Instructure, the company behind the online learning system Canvas, has reached a deal with hackers to delete data stolen in a cyberattack.
The widow of a man killed in a mass shooting at Florida State University is suing ChatGPT maker OpenAI, blaming the artificial intelligence chatbot for contributing to the tragedy.
For the first time in more than a decade, a leading pediatricians group has put out new guidance about recess, saying it’s crucial for good health and good grades and should be part of the school day for students of all ages.
SAISD currently has 25 full-time teachers through Teach for America, whose contracts will end at the end of the school year and will not be renewed.
A key online learning system used by thousands of schools and universities is back after a cyberattack knocked it offline, creating chaos as students tried to study for finals.
More than 8,000 colleges and universities across the nation, including several in the San Antonio area, are dealing with a cybersecurity breach on the digital classroom hub Canvas as finals loom.
As teacher shortages persist across Texas, the U.S. Department of Labor is certifying a San Antonio Independent School District program that prepares high school students for teaching careers.
Records obtained by KSAT Investigates show San Antonio ISD Superintendent Jaime Aquino continued taking district-funded cross-country trips as the district faced a $46 million budget deficit, school cuts and growing financial scrutiny.
Senate Bill 546 requires all Texas school districts to install three-point seatbelts on buses. However, many districts have buses both with and without this requirement, and the state is not paying for the upgrades.
Rutgers University has canceled a planned graduation speech by business leader Rami Elghandour after students raised concerns about his criticism of Israel on social media.
The number of antisemitic incidents in the United States tallied by the Anti-Defamation League declined by 33% in 2025 — the first drop in five years — due in large part to what the ADL said was a dramatic decrease of incidents on college campuses.
A recent trip to New Zealand to visit her pen pal of 40 years made an Associated Press reporter from New Hampshire wonder about the history of programs that bring strangers together to write letters.
The University of Texas at San Antonio transformed its campus into a hands-on science playground Saturday as Viva Science SA brought experiments and families together.
Educators are eligible for freebies beginning this week as South Central Texas celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week.
Voters decide races and key measures in North East ISD, Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD and four other San Antonio-area districts.
Voters in the Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District are preparing to weigh in on a $295 million bond proposal that would fund safety, infrastructure and technology upgrades across the district.
A woman who drove a Land Rover into a tea party at a London primary school, killing two 8-year-old girls, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving.
A Tacoma high school student has been booked on five counts of first-degree assault after four students and an adult security guard were injured in a stabbing at the school.
A half-dozen San Antonio-area school districts have business to take before their constituents on Saturday, May 2. Most of that business involves the election of school board trustees.
MacArthur High School teacher Steve Davidson was surprised with the KSAT Educator of the Month award this week as he prepares to close out his final chapter in the classroom.
A staff member within the Southwest Independent School District has been placed on administrative leave after an “incident” with a student, according to the district.
A group formed in the aftermath of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting has traveled the country trying to prevent such violence from happening.
Judson Independent School District trustee Jose Macias Jr. is not allowed on district campuses or at district events for a minimum of five months after being censured at a recent board meeting.
The North East Independent School District Board of Trustees voted Monday night to comply with the Texas Education Agency’s guidance on student cell phone use, approving modifications to its existing policy following a state investigation.
Texas State University said it has changed its policies after one of its students used a library 3D printer to create parts for prop rifles for a cosplay project last December.
All across the United States, students who are blind or visually impaired rely on San Antonio’s Braille Services Center for equal access to education materials.
The rise of artificial intelligence is prompting college students to second-guess their career paths.
A former Llano Independent School District substitute teacher was arrested for allegedly having an improper relationship with a student, according to the sheriff’s office.
A Virginia university has approved funding for a memorial for dozens of people, most of African descent, whose bodies were taken from their graves for use by medical students and then dumped in a forgotten well.
A Judson Independent School District trustee was censured on Thursday, just days after the district’s superintendent was terminated.
In his first public statement since being terminated by the Judson Independent School District, former Superintendent Milton “Rob” Fields III said the reasons for his termination were “fabricated” by the district’s board of trustees.
Court rulings are bolstering mandates to display the Ten Commandments in public schools in the U.S. as supporters push to expand the role of religion in classrooms.
More kids than ever are attending state-funded preschool in the U.S., 1.8 million of them the last school year.
Multiple people were hospitalized after home explosions on April 21 in a North Side neighborhood, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
Judson Independent School District’s Board of Trustees says it terminated Superintendent Milton “Rob” Fields III on Tuesday, effective immediately.
A U.S. appeals court says Texas can require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms.
A renowned Texas journalist, the Education Writers Association president joins us as we expand our team covering Texas schools and universities.
Parents in the Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District community are upset after they say three campuses had last-minute bus cancellations during Monday’s heavy rain.
Billionaires Michael and Susan Dell are donating $750 million to the University of Texas at Austin.
A high school history teacher in Pennsylvania who helps students look inward to find their strengths and outward to find community has been named the 2026 National Teacher of the Year.
More than 4,100 marching band students from 39 high schools across San Antonio and surrounding districts took part in the 2026 Battle of Flowers Band Festival, showcasing performances that filled the city with music, Fiesta spirit and school pride.
Southsider has announced a new partnership with the San Antonio Independent School District Foundation to expand access to scholarships for underserved youth across the city.