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Crisis in the classroom: teachers are leaving and not coming back

by Robert Rivard April 28, 2022April 27, 2022

Opinion: An erosion in the public schools poses a direct threat to the health of democracy and an educated populace.

The Holdsworth Center in Austin is a new learning center for public school leaders. When their doors open in June six public school districts will join their five-year advanced learning program.

Holdsworth Center brings new level of learning to Texas public school leaders

by Robert Rivard May 6, 2021May 6, 2021

Charles Butt, Joe Straus call for state to release $18B in federal funds to schools

by Brooke Crum April 6, 2021April 6, 2021

San Antonio school officials want to know where their billions in federal stimulus funds are

by Brooke Crum April 5, 2021April 5, 2021

Last week’s winter storm forced students to miss at least another week of school, adding to learning loss that resulted from the pandemic. What are districts doing to help? Will the state release new federal relief funds to help? Photos taken of the Cosgrove family on February 27, 2021.

Winter storm set back students another week. Could federal aid help close learning gaps?

by Brooke Crum February 28, 2021March 1, 2021

Students arrive at Boerne Middle School North on the first day of school.

Polls: Most think public education needs more support from Texas Legislature

by Brooke Crum January 27, 2021January 26, 2021

State Rep. Diego Bernal, D-San Antonio) has joined his Democratic colleagues in fleeing Texas in order to block Special Session votes on restrictive voting bills in the Lone Star state.

Some San Antonio superintendents support Rep. Bernal’s call to cancel STAAR again this year

by Brooke Crum November 20, 2020November 20, 2020

Students arrive at Boerne Middle School North on the first day of school.

3 ways Texas can fulfill its promise to better fund our public schools

by Bob Popinski October 29, 2020October 29, 2020

Rivard Report Editor and Publisher Robert Rivard (center) moderated a panel that included San Antonio ISD Superintendent Pedro Martinez and Pre-K 4 SA CEO Sarah Baray, among others, to discuss how schools will reopen in the fall.

4 Big Questions Schools Need to Address Before Reopening this Fall

by Emily Donaldson May 27, 2020May 27, 2020

Outgoing Councilman Rey Saldaña (D4) accepts the role as Via Metropolitan Transit Board chair.

Rey Saldaña Leaving San Antonio to Lead National Education Nonprofit

by Iris Dimmick February 18, 2020February 19, 2020