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La Vernia ISD CTE

La Vernia CTE Students Get Experience with Elementary Kids

La Vernia high school students in Child Guidance practice real-world techniques in La Vernia Elementary schools. Child guidance students have been planning and facilitating lessons on various subjects during their internships. The assignment was to design a developmentally appropriate learning center for the students they have been interning with for several weeks. Students were able …

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Are charter schools private schools?

Are charter schools private schools?

Charter schools are free due to public, taxpayer dollars that are taken from traditional public schools when a child enrolls in the charter school. Unlike a traditional public school, charter schools are also funded by private companies, individuals, and interests. They are managed by a private entity vs a community elected board where the public has input. And their boards are appointed vs elected. This means that charter board members can have a financial interest in the success of the schools.

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La Vernia ISD Students Prepare to be Future Teachers

La Vernia ISD Students Prepare to be Future Teachers La Vernia High School CTE students get hands-on experience in the classroom Public school not only provides the knowledge students need to succeed, but it can also give students the opportunity to acquire real-world experience. Through the Career and Technical Education (CTE) program at LA Vernia …

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La Vernia Debate Students Earn Scholarships

La Vernia ISD Students Earn Scholarships High school students who compete at the UIL State tournament in either academics or speech and debate are eligible to apply for scholarships. Debate Students Receive TILF Awards Three La Vernia graduates have earned Texas Interscholastic League Foundation (TILF) scholarships! Justin Goosman (left) has received a $500 per semester …

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Public Education in San Antonio Book by Bobby Blount

Public Education in San Antonio Book by Bobby Blount and Bexar County School Boards Coalition

School districts managing the challenges of a pandemic and highlights, data, statistics, and history of public education in the San Antonio area. By Bobby Blount and Bexar County School Boards Coalition.

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Teacher Appreciation Week Honors Educators

Teacher Appreciation Week celebrates our amazing and resilient educators! “There is no other time in history when our teachers have deserved more recognition and support than they do right now. And right now, we have an opportunity to give back to them and to elevate this most important profession.” – Kevin Brown, Texas Association of …

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Bexar County School Board Letter

Bexar County School Boards Coalition Letter to Governor Abbott on School Openings During COVID 19

San Antonio Area’s School Board Trustees Release a Letter to Governor Abbott Regarding School Openings An excerpt below: As Trustees, we realize that our communities are literally entrusting us with the lives of their students, teachers, district staff, and families. As of today, the Boards of Trustees in our area believe that the current State …

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School Closures in San Antonio

Keeping Things Running and Optimistic During Closures

Our San Antonio- area public school districts have been working quickly and diligently to get students the tools they need to access online learning.  School staff and community volunteers have come together to make sure kids are safely receiving learning packets, devices, and technical support.  Teachers and administrators are keeping students’ spirits high by posting …

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