San Antonio Independent School District is facing a major change in the size of the student population it serves. The district currently enrolls about 42,548 students across 83 campuses, but officials expect that number could fall to approximately 33,000 … Read the rest
Author: Savannah Kennedy
Texas Board of Education Approves New Bible Reading List and Social Studies Curriculum
Texas public schools are preparing for one of the most significant curriculum changes in years after the State Board of Education approved a required literary works list that includes Bible stories and adopted a sweeping rewrite of social studies standards.… Read the rest
Houston’s Fall Sports Calendar Shows What Accessible Youth Development Can Look Like In Texas
Texas youth sports can become expensive quickly once families add registration fees, equipment, transportation, tournament travel, private instruction, and seasonal commitments. Houston’s public recreation system offers a different model in fall 2026: create multiple entry points, keep several programs free, … Read the rest
Austin ISD Faces Potential State Takeover After Two Schools Receive Fifth F Rating
Austin Independent School District is facing the possibility of state intervention after Burnet Middle School and Webb Middle School each received their fifth consecutive F rating under the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 accountability system. The ratings triggered a state intervention … Read the rest
San Antonio’s Northside ISD Faces Heat-Related Classroom Concerns as Temperatures Top 100°F
As San Antonio begins the 2026–27 school year, Northside Independent School District (NISD) is addressing reports of air-conditioning problems at several campuses while the region experiences another stretch of triple-digit temperatures. The issue has drawn attention because classroom conditions can … Read the rest
Laredo ISD Starts 2026–27 With “Breaking Barriers” Student Success Push
Laredo Independent School District has opened the 2026–27 school year with a new districtwide theme, “Breaking Barriers,” placing student success, academic progress and community collaboration at the center of its priorities. Superintendent Guillermo Pro and Laredo ISD Board President Goyo … Read the rest
Fostering Academic Confidence through Athletics
Playing sports is key in building a student’s confidence in learning. A study from the University of Kansas shows that over 97% of student athletes graduate high school. This is much higher than students who don’t play sports.
Also, athletes … Read the rest
Kalshi’s Illinois Lawsuit Shows Why Prediction Markets Are Becoming The Next Sports Betting Regulation Fight
The line between financial markets and sports betting is becoming increasingly difficult for regulators to define, and a lawsuit involving Kalshi and the state of Illinois has put that question at the center of a growing national dispute. On June … Read the rest
Laredo Chamber Foundation Expands Youth Leadership Programs to Build Future Community Leaders
Strong communities are built by investing in the next generation of leaders. Across Texas, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and business groups are working together to provide students with opportunities that extend beyond the classroom, helping them develop leadership skills, civic … Read the rest
How The Texas 7-On-7 State Tournament Turns College Station Into A Youth Football Development Hub
The Texas 7-on-7 State Tournament is more than a summer football stop in College Station. For Texas youth athletes, coaches, parents, and school communities, the event creates a concentrated development environment where passing-game timing, communication, travel routines, leadership, and competitive … Read the rest