26K+ people impacted by data breach at Alamo Heights ISD, Texas attorney general says
Read full article: 26K+ people impacted by data breach at Alamo Heights ISD, Texas attorney general saysMore than 26,000 people were impacted by a data breach at Alamo Heights Independent School District, according to data security reports from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office.
‘We could not just pass another unfunded mandate’: state Sen. Menéndez discusses school seatbelt requirement
Read full article: ‘We could not just pass another unfunded mandate’: state Sen. Menéndez discusses school seatbelt requirementTexas lawmakers approved a statewide requirement for all public school buses be equipped with three-point seat belts by Sept. 1, 2029.
SAISD superintendent finalist once suspended by TEA for cheating scandal in El Paso
Read full article: SAISD superintendent finalist once suspended by TEA for cheating scandal in El PasoAt least one San Antonio Independent School District board member drew concerns about its lone finalist for superintendent on Wednesday during a special board meeting.
San Antonio ISD board names lone finalist for superintendent, district says
Read full article: San Antonio ISD board names lone finalist for superintendent, district saysThe San Antonio Independent School District Board of Trustees voted Dr. Adrian Bustillos as the district’s lone finalist for superintendent, according to a news release.
Little Joe announces legacy show, scholarship foundation aimed at helping future generations
Read full article: Little Joe announces legacy show, scholarship foundation aimed at helping future generationsLittle Joe, also known as the “King of the Brown Sound,” is focused not only on celebrating his career but also on creating opportunities for future generations.
SAISD deputy superintendent leaving district for position in Georgia
Read full article: SAISD deputy superintendent leaving district for position in GeorgiaSan Antonio Independent School District Deputy Superintendent Dr. Shawn Bird has been named Chief Academic Officer in the Division of Teaching and Learning at Gwinnett County Public Schools outside Atlanta, Georgia.
Judson ISD Board President Monica Ryan calls TEA investigation allegations ‘absolutely inaccurate’
Read full article: Judson ISD Board President Monica Ryan calls TEA investigation allegations ‘absolutely inaccurate’The Texas Education Agency launched an investigation into the Judson Independent School District school board in early June.
Judson ISD school board appoints interim superintendent, its fifth leader in six months
Read full article: Judson ISD school board appoints interim superintendent, its fifth leader in six monthsThe Judson Independent School District board voted 6-1 to appoint Ann Dixon as the next interim superintendent, making her the fifth person to lead the district in six months.
Our Lady of the Lake University launches three-year bachelor’s degree program
Read full article: Our Lady of the Lake University launches three-year bachelor’s degree programOur Lady of the Lake University is launching a three-year bachelor’s degree program designed to help students graduate sooner, enter the workforce faster and spend less on tuition.
Judson ISD under investigation by state for alleged threats, failure to report child abuse
Read full article: Judson ISD under investigation by state for alleged threats, failure to report child abuseState leaders are investigating whether Judson Independent School District leaders violated Texas law, amid several allegations against Board President Monica Ryan and former Superintendent Milton “Rob” Fields III.
Which Bible passages are in Texas’ proposed student reading list? Here’s what the selections reveal.
Read full article: Which Bible passages are in Texas’ proposed student reading list? Here’s what the selections reveal.The chosen readings, to be voted on soon by the State Board of Education, draw heavily from Christian perspectives.
Families of kids with disabilities warn Education Department changes could break a flawed system
Read full article: Families of kids with disabilities warn Education Department changes could break a flawed systemParents of kids with disabilities say they have waited months for the Education Department to address complaints of bullying or discrimination.
TEA closes investigation into SAISD superintendent, says allegations were ‘unsubstantiated’
Read full article: TEA closes investigation into SAISD superintendent, says allegations were ‘unsubstantiated’The Texas Education Agency is no longer investigating San Antonio Independent School District’s outgoing superintendent after he was accused of failing to report educator misconduct, according to a letter from the agency shared with KSAT Investigates.
TEA: SAISD superintendent under investigation, accused of failing to report misconduct
Read full article: TEA: SAISD superintendent under investigation, accused of failing to report misconductThe Texas Education Agency confirmed it is investigating the educator certificate of San Antonio ISD’s outgoing superintendent after he was accused of failing to report educator misconduct.
Texas students show gains on 2026 STAAR tests; Here’s how San Antonio’s largest districts compare
Read full article: Texas students show gains on 2026 STAAR tests; Here’s how San Antonio’s largest districts compareThe Texas Education Agency released spring 2026 STAAR results Tuesday for students in third through eighth grade, showing gains in math and social studies while reading results remained largely steady statewide.
Judson ISD interim superintendent to resign after four months on job
Read full article: Judson ISD interim superintendent to resign after four months on jobThe Judson Independent School District will have to look for a fifth person to lead the district since the start of the year, after the interim superintendent announced his resignation, according to an email obtained by KSAT Investigates on Tuesday.
Trump ramps up Education Department's dismantling with changes on special education and civil rights
Read full article: Trump ramps up Education Department's dismantling with changes on special education and civil rightsPresident Donald Trump’s administration is further dismantling the Department of Education, moving oversight of special education and civil rights to other agencies.
San Antonio student Easton Galindo wins NASA LCATS patch design contest
Read full article: San Antonio student Easton Galindo wins NASA LCATS patch design contestEaston Galindo, a talented San Antonio student, was recently honored after winning the patch design contest for the Lunar Caves Analog Test Sites (LCATS) program.
North East ISD names Anthony Jarrett as new superintendent after months as interim leader
Read full article: North East ISD names Anthony Jarrett as new superintendent after months as interim leaderThe North East Independent School District Board of Trustees named Interim Superintendent Anthony Jarrett as the district’s new superintendent during a special board meeting Monday.
Kenya holds a memorial service for 16 victims of last month's girls school fire
Read full article: Kenya holds a memorial service for 16 victims of last month's girls school fireHundreds of mourners gathered in Kenya’s central town of Gilgil for a memorial service to honor the lives of 16 students who died in a school fire last month that police said was caused by arson.
Disaster drills helped prevent more deaths when powerful quake hit the southern Philippines
Read full article: Disaster drills helped prevent more deaths when powerful quake hit the southern PhilippinesPhilippine officials say that years of disaster-preparedness drills helped prevent a larger casualty toll when one of the strongest earthquakes in 50 years struck the south and left 55 people dead with 31 others still missing.
How high school students at San Antonio’s 3 largest districts performed in 2026 STAAR tests
Read full article: How high school students at San Antonio’s 3 largest districts performed in 2026 STAAR testsThe Texas Education Agency released high school students’ results Wednesday from the annual State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) end-of-course exams.
Feds charge 8 pro-Palestinian activists with conspiring to intimidate U of Michigan officials
Read full article: Feds charge 8 pro-Palestinian activists with conspiring to intimidate U of Michigan officialsFederal prosecutors have unsealed an indictment against eight pro-Palestinian activists accused of conspiring to run a criminal intimidation campaign against University of Michigan officials while trying to force the school to cut financial ties to Israel.
Texas Education Agency launches dashboard tracking educator misconduct reports
Read full article: Texas Education Agency launches dashboard tracking educator misconduct reportsThe Texas Education Agency (TEA) has implemented an initial launch of its Educator Misconduct Dashboard, which lays out the numbers of reports being submitted to the agency from all the public and charter schools in the state of Texas.
San Antonio ISD’s six-figure travel tab: Hawaii, conferences and a district in deficit
Read full article: San Antonio ISD’s six-figure travel tab: Hawaii, conferences and a district in deficitKSAT Investigates found San Antonio ISD's superintendent, executive cabinet and school board members spent more than $121,000 on travel since 2024, even as the district faces a $46 million budget shortfall and program cuts.
Ex-Randolph High School head volleyball coach no longer joining Bastrop ISD, district says
Read full article: Ex-Randolph High School head volleyball coach no longer joining Bastrop ISD, district saysDays after Randolph High School’s former volleyball coach was arrested in East Texas on a Bexar County warrant, her new employer at Bastrop ISD said she was no longer joining the district.
Trump officials went after dozens of colleges. Now they're rewriting the rules for all of academia
Read full article: Trump officials went after dozens of colleges. Now they're rewriting the rules for all of academiaPresident 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 trustees OK $100M settlement with hundreds of former students abused by doctor
Read full article: Ohio State trustees OK $100M settlement with hundreds of former students abused by doctorOhio 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.
TEA won’t hire conservator to oversee North East ISD’s cellphone policy, district says
Read full article: TEA won’t hire conservator to oversee North East ISD’s cellphone policy, district saysThe Texas Education Agency (TEA) rescinded its recommendation to appoint a TEA conservator to oversee North East Independent School District’s cellphone policy Tuesday.
5 takeaways from The New York Times' investigation into Texas school police
Read full article: 5 takeaways from The New York Times' investigation into Texas school policeThousands 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 policía escolar de Texas roció con gas pimienta, golpeó y dio descargas eléctricas a varios alumnos
Read full article: La policía escolar de Texas roció con gas pimienta, golpeó y dio descargas eléctricas a varios alumnosLa 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.
Kids get their phones back as NEISD wraps up school year, cellphone crackdown expands this fall
Read full article: Kids get their phones back as NEISD wraps up school year, cellphone crackdown expands this fallFor students in one of San Antonio’s largest school districts, the arrival of summer vacation means the return of cellphones outside class.
Eight students are suspected of arson after a deadly fire at a girls school in Kenya
Read full article: Eight students are suspected of arson after a deadly fire at a girls school in KenyaAuthorities 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 bounces back, battles nerves and dominates spell-off to win the National Spelling Bee
Read full article: Shrey Parikh bounces back, battles nerves and dominates spell-off to win the National Spelling BeeShrey Parikh has won the Scripps National Spelling Bee, beating Ishaan Gupta in a lightning-round tiebreaker.
Ex-La Pryor ISD superintendent arrested on child injury charge, Zavala County Sheriff’s Office says
Read full article: Ex-La Pryor ISD superintendent arrested on child injury charge, Zavala County Sheriff’s Office saysFormer 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 National Spelling Bee contenders pursue mastery. For a few, it's more about memorization
Read full article: Many National Spelling Bee contenders pursue mastery. For a few, it's more about memorizationMany kids who've won the Scripps National Spelling Bee have taken a comprehensive approach to their preparation.
Introducing Argus, a robot with 20 legs and eyes built to move and see in any direction instantly
Read full article: Introducing Argus, a robot with 20 legs and eyes built to move and see in any direction instantlyRobots that look like dogs or people try to replicate symmetrical shapes found in nature.
LEGO Foundation donates $97 million to bring play-based learning to children impacted by conflicts
Read full article: LEGO Foundation donates $97 million to bring play-based learning to children impacted by conflictsThe 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 elementary school principal resigns after arrest, district says
Read full article: North East ISD elementary school principal resigns after arrest, district saysNorth 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.
Venue gets mixed reviews as National Spelling Bee returns to DC ahead of White House UFC event
Read full article: Venue gets mixed reviews as National Spelling Bee returns to DC ahead of White House UFC eventThe Scripps National Spelling Bee has moved from suburban Maryland to downtown Washington, and not all spellers and their families appreciate the change.
Scott Remer, the only full-time spelling bee coach, charges $180 an hour. Champs say he's worth it
Read full article: Scott Remer, the only full-time spelling bee coach, charges $180 an hour. Champs say he's worth itScott Remer is the country's only full-time, professional coach for kids competing in the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil wants Supreme Court to weigh in on deportation fight
Read full article: Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil wants Supreme Court to weigh in on deportation fightFormer 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.
Tractors, ATVs and golf carts, oh my: Michigan seniors arrive at school in style on Tractor Day
Read full article: Tractors, ATVs and golf carts, oh my: Michigan seniors arrive at school in style on Tractor DayDozens of soon-to-be graduates of a Michigan high school eschewed their cars and trucks and arrived in tractors, ATVs, golf carts and more.
Veteran family denied school voucher funding over tax form requirement
Read full article: Veteran family denied school voucher funding over tax form requirementTasha 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.
Judge dismisses charges against ex-administrator accused after student shot teacher
Read full article: Judge dismisses charges against ex-administrator accused after student shot teacherA judge dismissed all charges against a former school administrator accused of ignoring warnings about a 6-year-old with a gun.
Jefferson High School Lasso Director Ana Leal Named KSAT’s Educator of the Month
Read full article: Jefferson High School Lasso Director Ana Leal Named KSAT’s Educator of the MonthThe 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.
San Antonio veteran, retired principal spreads positivity through spinal cord injury recovery
Read full article: San Antonio veteran, retired principal spreads positivity through spinal cord injury recoveryA retired Army veteran went from working as a mentor and substitute principal to having his healthy life turned upside down.
Harvard faculty votes to make it more difficult for undergrads to earn A's
Read full article: Harvard faculty votes to make it more difficult for undergrads to earn A'sHarvard 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.
Lawsuit accuses Massachusetts schools of segregating students of color in low-opportunity districts
Read full article: Lawsuit accuses Massachusetts schools of segregating students of color in low-opportunity districtsA 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.
‘That’s how broke the school district is’: Crystal City ISD has less than $500, interim superintendent says
Read full article: ‘That’s how broke the school district is’: Crystal City ISD has less than $500, interim superintendent saysCrystal City ISD Interim Superintendent Richard Grill told families Tuesday evening the district has less than $500 in its bank account.
School official did nothing after being told about a 6-year-old student with a gun, prosecutor says
Read full article: School official did nothing after being told about a 6-year-old student with a gun, prosecutor saysOpening statements have been given in the trial of a former assistant principal in Virginia who faces criminal charges from a 2023 school shooting.
North East ISD names lone finalist for superintendent
Read full article: North East ISD names lone finalist for superintendentThe 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.
Trial begins for former Virginia assistant principal after 6-year-old student shot teacher
Read full article: Trial begins for former Virginia assistant principal after 6-year-old student shot teacherA former Virginia assistant principal is on trial, accused of ignoring warnings that a student brought a loaded gun to an elementary school.
Community college student from Michigan to be 1st woman to represent US at world welding competition
Read full article: Community college student from Michigan to be 1st woman to represent US at world welding competitionA 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 South Texas students head to Majestic Theatre for Joci Awards ceremony
Read full article: Hundreds of South Texas students head to Majestic Theatre for Joci Awards ceremonyHundreds 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 laying off 25% of staff amid financial crisis
Read full article: Crystal City ISD laying off 25% of staff amid financial crisisCrystal 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.
From gaming to engineering: How a San Antonio esports program preps students for high-demand careers
Read full article: From gaming to engineering: How a San Antonio esports program preps students for high-demand careersStudents from San Antonio-area school districts are set to compete in the Forge Scholastic eSports Championship at the Boeing Center at Tech Port.
What is the Teacher Incentive Allotment? Texas program gaining momentum across school districts
Read full article: What is the Teacher Incentive Allotment? Texas program gaining momentum across school districtsA 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.
Justice Department accuses Yale medical school of illegally using race in admissions
Read full article: Justice Department accuses Yale medical school of illegally using race in admissionsThe Justice Department is accusing Yale University of illegally considering race in its medical school admissions.
Princess of Wales' Italy visit highlights progressive preschool approach that shuns standardization
Read full article: Princess of Wales' Italy visit highlights progressive preschool approach that shuns standardizationThe Princess of Wales’ visit to Italy highlights the Reggio Approach, an educational model that values a child’s curiosity and potential.
More than half of TEFA recipients already enrolled in private or homeschool, data shows
Read full article: More than half of TEFA recipients already enrolled in private or homeschool, data showsFamilies have started to receive their notices on whether or not they were accepted into the Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) program.
Some parents don't want their kids to use tech at school. But districts are pushing back
Read full article: Some parents don't want their kids to use tech at school. But districts are pushing backParents across the country who are worried about excessive screen time in schools are lobbying educators to go back to pencils and paper.
A Philadelphia golf course seeks to reclaim its status as a force for opportunity and inclusion
Read full article: A Philadelphia golf course seeks to reclaim its status as a force for opportunity and inclusionThe 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.
Deal reached with hackers to delete data stolen from the Canvas educational platform
Read full article: Deal reached with hackers to delete data stolen from the Canvas educational platformInstructure, the company behind the online learning system Canvas, has reached a deal with hackers to delete data stolen in a cyberattack.
Lawsuit blames ChatGPT maker OpenAI for bot helping plan a mass shooting
Read full article: Lawsuit blames ChatGPT maker OpenAI for bot helping plan a mass shootingThe 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.
Pediatrics group issues new guidance on recess for the first time in 13 years
Read full article: Pediatrics group issues new guidance on recess for the first time in 13 yearsFor 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 not renewing Teach for America contracts, said it won’t increase teacher vacancies
Read full article: SAISD not renewing Teach for America contracts, said it won’t increase teacher vacanciesSAISD 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.
Canvas system is online after a cyberattack disrupted thousands of schools
Read full article: Canvas system is online after a cyberattack disrupted thousands of schoolsA 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.
Canvas outage hits San Antonio and Texas universities, districts as cyberattack impacts finals week
Read full article: Canvas outage hits San Antonio and Texas universities, districts as cyberattack impacts finals weekMore 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.
Federal government certifies SAISD program that prepares HS students for teaching careers
Read full article: Federal government certifies SAISD program that prepares HS students for teaching careersAs 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.
Amid $46M deficit, SAISD superintendent continues district-funded cross-country travel
Read full article: Amid $46M deficit, SAISD superintendent continues district-funded cross-country travelRecords 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.
‘Another mandate without funding’: New Texas law could cost school districts millions
Read full article: ‘Another mandate without funding’: New Texas law could cost school districts millionsSenate 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 withdraws invite to a graduation speaker over his criticism of Israel
Read full article: Rutgers University withdraws invite to a graduation speaker over his criticism of IsraelRutgers University has canceled a planned graduation speech by business leader Rami Elghandour after students raised concerns about his criticism of Israel on social media.
ADL reports a sharp drop in US antisemitic incidents in 2025, driven by a steep fall on campuses
Read full article: ADL reports a sharp drop in US antisemitic incidents in 2025, driven by a steep fall on campusesThe 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.
Dear Readers: Yes, pen pal programs still exist in a digital world
Read full article: Dear Readers: Yes, pen pal programs still exist in a digital worldA 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.
Families, experiments collide at UT San Antonio’s free Viva Science SA event
Read full article: Families, experiments collide at UT San Antonio’s free Viva Science SA eventThe 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.