Jaime Aquino Archives - San Antonio Report

Dozens of teachers, cafeteria workers and librarians rally for pay raises during a SAISD board meeting Tuesday.

SAISD gave teachers the largest raise in years. Here’s how they’re paying for it.

by Isaac Windes April 30, 2023May 2, 2023

San Antonio ISD is eliminating jobs to accommodate the wage increases with more financial cuts expected in the future.

A panel of educational leaders speak to problems that educators are facing following mass remote-learning due to the coronavirus pandemic. From left, Leigh Munsil, editor-in-chief at the San Antonio Report, Jeanne Russell, executive director of CAST Schools, Nick Garcia, executive director of Teach for America San Antonio, Akeem Brown, executive director, Essence Preparatory Public School, Jaime Aquino, SAISD superintendent and Carolyn Castillo, deputy director for administrative and instructional services for ESC-20.

From ‘learning loss’ to ‘unfinished learning’: Experts at education forum stress putting students first

by Isaac Windes April 4, 2023April 7, 2023

Dozens of teachers, cafeteria workers and librarians advocate for pay raises before a SAISD board meeting last Tuesday.

San Antonio ISD mulling $20M raise plan for staff

by Isaac Windes March 28, 2023March 29, 2023

SAISD trustee Sarah Sorensen speaks during a rally organized by San Antonio Alliance advocating for higher wages for SAISD faculty and staff before a SAISD board meeting Tuesday.

San Antonio ISD weighs budget proposals that include raises of 2% to 9% in coming years

by Isaac Windes March 21, 2023March 22, 2023

Following a chaotic scene at Jefferson High School Tuesday, sparked by a report of a shooting, SAISD says it will improve communication with parents to mitigate future concern during a lockdown.

SAISD wants to improve communication after reported shooting panicked parents

by Raquel Torres September 22, 2022September 22, 2022

The San Antonio Independent School District named Jaime Aquino as its lone finalist for superintendent.

Get to know Jaime Aquino, SAISD’s new superintendent

by Brooke Crum August 8, 2022August 9, 2022

San Antonio Independent School Districts hosts candidates for a Teacher Career Fair on Thursday. The school district is recruiting teachers in fields such as science, math and special education.

Stipends, passion for teaching attracts candidates to SAISD job fair

by Brooke Crum July 16, 2022July 15, 2022

Amid the Texas teacher crisis, Abbott diverts billions to failed border campaign

by Robert Rivard July 10, 2022July 10, 2022

SAISD’s newly hired superintendent embraces the moment in moving speech

by Brooke Crum May 2, 2022May 2, 2022

Angelica Zuniga, Education Program Coordinator with SAWS engages with the “cloud maker” at the new Edwards Aquifer Authority Education Outreach Center housed on the grounds of Morgan’s Wonderland Camp on Wednesday.

Photos of the Week

San Antonio’s week in photos, April 11-17

by Bria Woods April 18, 2022April 17, 2022