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Alternative Learning Environment substitute finds future adoptive daughter in classroom
Read full article: Alternative Learning Environment substitute finds future adoptive daughter in classroomA full-time Alternative Learning Environment substitute at Northside ISD has spent the last three years working to become a full-time certified teacher, but on her journey to reach that goal, she had no idea she would also make a daughter out of a student she once taught.
San Antonio teacher nearly struck by gunfire while working part-time as ride-share driver
Read full article: San Antonio teacher nearly struck by gunfire while working part-time as ride-share driverTeresa Razo, a San Antonio teacher, regrets breaking her rule of not working past 9 p.m. as a ride-share driver after finding herself in a dangerous situation.
Boerne ISD Teacher nominated for Lori Tullos Barta Outstanding Educator Award
Read full article: Boerne ISD Teacher nominated for Lori Tullos Barta Outstanding Educator AwardA Cibolo Creek Elementary School Kindergarten Teacher has been nominated for the 2023 Lori Tullos Barta Outstanding Educator Award by The Down Syndrome Association of Central Texas.
Champion High School teacher resigns after admitting to inappropriate communications with students, district says
Read full article: Champion High School teacher resigns after admitting to inappropriate communications with students, district saysA Boerne-Samuel V. Champion High School teacher resigned over the weekend after admitting she had inappropriate communications with students, Boerne Independent School District officials said.
MacArthur HS teacher arrested for having improper relationship with student, police say
Read full article: MacArthur HS teacher arrested for having improper relationship with student, police sayA MacArthur High School teacher was arrested after San Antonio police said she sexually assaulted one of her teenage students.
First-year teacher shares school safety concerns after Uvalde tragedy
Read full article: First-year teacher shares school safety concerns after Uvalde tragedyEducators entering the classroom for the first time this fall are looking forward to helping students succeed but have strong safety concerns amid recent mass shootings.
Clemens High School teacher, licensed peace officer resigns amid sexual assault investigation
Read full article: Clemens High School teacher, licensed peace officer resigns amid sexual assault investigationThe teacher was placed on administrative leave by the Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District on Feb. 28 and he submitted his letter of resignation on April 14.
We asked about your most memorable teachers: These responses are so pure
Read full article: We asked about your most memorable teachers: These responses are so pureTuesday marks National Teacher Appreciation Day, so leading up to the big occasion, we had to ask: Who was your favorite teacher, growing up? What made that person so special and memorable?
5-year-old Florida student facing assault charge after attacking teacher, police say
Read full article: 5-year-old Florida student facing assault charge after attacking teacher, police sayA Florida teacher was hospitalized and a five-year-old student could be facing charges after police say the child attacked her.
San Antonio teacher who had school supplies stolen thanks community for donations
Read full article: San Antonio teacher who had school supplies stolen thanks community for donationsA local third grade teacher who had school supplies stolen from her front porch is sending a big thank you to the community for stepping in with generous donations.
Central Texas teacher arrested after allegedly striking high school student, district says
Read full article: Central Texas teacher arrested after allegedly striking high school student, district saysA teacher at a Central Texas high school has been arrested for allegedly striking a student, school authorities.
We asked you to tell us about your pandemic pregnancies. Your responses are heart-wrenching, haunting and touching.
Read full article: We asked you to tell us about your pandemic pregnancies. Your responses are heart-wrenching, haunting and touching.Last summer, we asked: “Are you or your partner pregnant -- or have you delivered in the past few months?” ... “We want to hear from you.”
‘She was just really loved’: Daughter of San Antonio teacher killed wants mother remembered for life she lived
Read full article: ‘She was just really loved’: Daughter of San Antonio teacher killed wants mother remembered for life she livedThe daughter of a Northside ISD teacher killed in July wants her mother to be remembered for the life she lived, not the tragedy surrounding her death.
We asked about your favorite teachers: These responses will touch your soul
Read full article: We asked about your favorite teachers: These responses will touch your soulTuesday marks National Teacher Appreciation Day, so leading up to the big occasion, we had to ask: Who was your favorite teacher, growing up? What made that person so special and memorable?
Family of teacher’s assistant killed in hit-and-run crash desperate for answers, pleads for help from community
Read full article: Family of teacher’s assistant killed in hit-and-run crash desperate for answers, pleads for help from communitySAN ANTONIO – The family of a teacher’s assistant who was killed in a hit-and-run crash is pleading with the community to come forward with information that could lead to an arrest. “She was going to get something to eat with her friend,” said Jenille Hernandez, Guel’s sister. “She was very dedicated to what she was doing,” Frank Hernandez said. “She took her school work very seriously.”“She wanted to influence little kids and help them to stay positive in life always,” Jenille Hernandez said. “Everybody makes mistakes, but we also have to own up to those mistakes,” Frank Hernandez said.
Suspect in killing of protesters listed in ‘hero’ assignment at Texas school
Read full article: Suspect in killing of protesters listed in ‘hero’ assignment at Texas schoolDALLAS – A Dallas school district is investigating a high school English teacher who asked students to write about a modern-day hero and listed the 17-year-old accused of killing two people during Wisconsin protests as one possible option. The writing assignment also listed Joseph Rosenbaum, one of the protesters Rittenhouse is accused of killing; along with Mahatma Gandhi, César Chávez, Malcolm X and George Floyd. The Dallas Independent School District did not release the name of the W. T. White High School teacher who assigned the report. The teacher whose name was listed on the assignment did not immediately return KTVT-TV's request for comment. In a statement, the district said: “An unapproved assignment posted in Google Classroom yesterday has been brought to our attention.
1,150 NISD employees applied to work remotely this school year, nearly a quarter were denied
Read full article: 1,150 NISD employees applied to work remotely this school year, nearly a quarter were deniedSAN ANTONIO – Nearly a quarter of all employees at San Antonio’s largest school district who applied to work remotely this school year amid COVID-19 concerns were denied, according to district figures provided to the KSAT 12 Defenders. Northside Independent School District officials defended the large number of denials, claiming they took “great care” in giving employees the chance to seek medical waivers for the 2020-2021 school year. Out of 1,150 employees who submitted applications to work remotely, 278, or 24% of them, were denied, NISD records show. Have a great weekend.”The Harlan High School teacher said she was troubled by Principal Robert Harris' email. They’re part of the community,” said Cummins, who represents staff at multiple school districts including North East ISD, but not NISD.
NISD teacher gets creative to fill seats in her classroom while virtual learning
Read full article: NISD teacher gets creative to fill seats in her classroom while virtual learningNISD teacher gets creative to fill seats in her classroom while virtual learningPublished: September 3, 2020, 12:32 pmIn an effort to make sure students are logging in and learning, a freshman teacher at the Northside Independent School District’s Construction Careers Academy got creative and invited some familiar faces to fill the seats of her empty classroom.
Classroom Confessionals: ‘My son started school today, he was excited and so was I'
Read full article: Classroom Confessionals: ‘My son started school today, he was excited and so was I'We as a nation should wait for a vaccine because what good is school going to do my girls if they’re dead? AnonymousMy son started school today, he was excited and so was I. I’m not worried about any of this. If teachers are not going to teach them, I need a school voucher to pay for the school my son is going to now. Sending kids back to school is not a matter of if they will get COVID-19 it’s a matter of when. In Georgia they were first to open schools, kids already confirmed outbreak in schools.
Teachers can get free donuts and coffee at Krispy Kreme next week
Read full article: Teachers can get free donuts and coffee at Krispy Kreme next weekSAN ANTONIO – Krispy Kreme is offering a sweet deal to teachers next week for Educator Appreciation Week. Starting Monday, August 10 through Friday, August 14 teachers who show their ID will receive one free original glazed doughnut and one cup of brewed coffee. Additionally, anyone who purchases a dozen doughnuts on Tuesday will receive a second dozen for free, known as the “Straight ‘A’ Dozen.”The “Straight ‘A’ Dozen” includes nine original glazed donuts and three creme-filled doughnuts topped with chocolate icing and sprinkles. Guests can order the “Straight ‘A’ Dozen” in stores on Tuesday or online here. Start your order and add one “Straight ‘A’ Dozen” and one dozen of your choice to your cart.
Classroom Confessionals: ‘My daughter desperately wants to return to campus'
Read full article: Classroom Confessionals: ‘My daughter desperately wants to return to campus'My daughter desperately wants to return to campus, as do most kids. AnonymousHonestly, since jr school, my kids have done all their school work at home anyway in the form of homework! I have been in close contact with the Pediatrician who cannot recommend the children return at this time. ConnieMy mom is a middle school teacher and I have a son in elementary. AnonymousAs a high school teacher who also shares your concerns, if forced back to school, I will resign.
Steele High School special education teacher accused of inappropriate contact with student arrested, police say
Read full article: Steele High School special education teacher accused of inappropriate contact with student arrested, police sayCIBOLO, Texas – A Steele High School special education teacher was arrested Thursday afternoon by Cibolo police in a case involving inappropriate contact with a student, officials said. The tipster told officials the incident involving the student and the teacher was caught on surveillance video, according to police. Judson ISD teacher arrested for aggravated sex assault of 8-year-old girl, police sayPolice said they arrested Villarreal around 2:30 p.m. Thursday. The district sent the following statement in an email to parents:"This afternoon, Steele High School special education teacher Alfred Villarreal was arrested for Indecency with a Child. After school hours on February 25, our administrative team became aware of potentially inappropriate physical contact with a student.
Kerrville teacher arrested for 'invasive visual recording’ of a student
Read full article: Kerrville teacher arrested for 'invasive visual recording’ of a studentKERRVILLE – A Kerrville teacher was arrested and charged with invasive visual recording, after allegedly taking improper photographs of one of his students, according to Kerrville Police. Jimmy Lee McElhaney, 36, was arrested Dec. 27 in Palmer, a community south of Dallas. Police said the investigation started after someone reported that McElhaney took improper photographs of a student during class at Grace Academy. McElhaney is currently out of jail on bond, which was set at $60,000. Kerrville police said the investigation is “still active" and said they’re investigating whether there are more victims.