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EDUCATION
San Antonio ISD makes plans for closed school buildings
San Antonio ISD could turn its empty school buildings into sites for fresh food, housing, health care, job training, early childhood care and more, a new report says. Why it matters: Many of the shuttered schools are in underserved areas that lack such resources. Also, neighbors don't want abandoned buildings in their communities.
San Antonio's Alamo Heights gain valuable experience at TABC Showcase
Some of the top girls high school basketball teams from across the state came to the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches Showcase at The Legends Center in Bryan to not only compete against the best the state has to offer, but get college scouts’ eyes on them during the summer.
Reagan High teacher receives national recognition for his positive impact on students’ lives
SAN ANTONIO – Paul Fillingim, a theater teacher from Reagan High School, is one of two teachers in the country who will receive the 2024 Inspiring Teacher Award from the Jimmy Awards. The Jimmy Awards, also known as The National High School Musical Theatre Awards, is known for showcasing...
New Dean Appointments for a Dozen Women in Academia
Has been appointed dean of the College of Humanities and Fine Arts at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She has been with West Virginia University for the past five years, serving most recently as associate dean for faculty, interim director for the public administration program, and the Woodburn Professor of Women’s and Gender Studies.
UTSA Secures Athletic Director Lisa Campos With Contract Extension Through 2029
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) is doubling down on its commitment to Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics, Lisa Campos, extending her contract through 2029. Campos, who took up the post in 2017, has played a pivotal role in promoting UTSA's athletics to new heights, including the successful transition to the American Athletic Conference just last year. The UT System sanctioned this extension, acknowledging Campos' notable impact on the university's sports programs. The announcement was reported by KENS 5 yesterday.
School of Ballet San Antonio aims to teach students the art of ballet and its history
SAN ANTONIO – Ballet is a sport, a dance, and an art with a long history. The School of Ballet San Antonio aims to teach children all aspects of the dance when they attend its programs. The school opened its doors in San Antonio three years ago, but its...
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