Every day children show up to school tired and hungry. Im not talking about homeless or abused children. But kids from loving homes near the San Antonio Schools whose parents dont understand the impact of nutrition and a good nights sleep on a students ability to focus and learn. Good nutrition is a necessity of life. A healthy diet enables the body to work more efficiently, improves mental health, and makes learning possible. A person who does not eat well tends to be mo…
San Antonio Schools Evaluate Texas Tomorrow Plan
Students in San Antonio Schools in 2008 will have college savings options that havent existed since 2003. The Texas Tomorrow II plan is a revamped version of the original state savings program that many residents in San Antonio Schools blasted as useless before it was ended in 2003.
San Antonio Schools Show Charter Success
Parents with children attending San Antonio Schools are becoming very familiar with charter schools. The city of San Antonio is so large that it contains 16 separate public school districts. Among these the San Antonio Independent Schools District (SAISD) is investing heavily in charter schools. 12 of this San Antonio Schools district buildings currently house internal charter schools.
Mentors And Partners In The San Antonio Schools
Public education is having a difficult time. The San Antonio Schools and districts nationwide are struggling to meet No Child Left Behind (NCLB) mandates and stricter state standards. One effect it has is that districts like the San Antonio Schools are being forced to raise their standards. Another effect is that time and funds are being routed to purchasing standardized tests, test preparation, and additional staff to meet newer requirements. None of these results is strictl…
San Antonio Independent School District Gears Up for College
San Antonio Schools held two college fairs as part of its GEAR UP program to help the class of 2012 get ready for college. Current Sixth Grade students and their families attended college fairs at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Participants learned about basic college requirements, entrance examinations, and how to find financial aid. To add a little local flavor to the occasion, school cheerleaders and mariachis performed and refreshments were served.