Education

The San Angelo ISD Board of Trustees on Tuesday night tabled a decision on adopting Bluebonnet Learning, a state-owned elementary curriculum that has drawn scrutiny over its religious content, instructional quality, and teacher autonomy. The board will revisit the issue at its March 10 meeting.

SAN ANGELO, TX — If voters approve the $397 million San Angelo ISD bond on May 3, 2025, many residential taxpayers may not feel the full impact. Thanks to a labyrinth of exemptions, homesteaders aged 65 and older will experience little to no change in their property taxes. On the other hand, renters are the most vulnerable to rising housing costs if the bond passes.

The Texas Senate has advanced Senate Bill 2, a measure that would establish education savings accounts to fund private school tuition, sparking opposition from educators who warn it could harm public schools and teachers’ pay.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has requested documents from two school districts to ensure that the districts are not allowing boys to compete in girls sports. 

Angelo State University's graduate nursing and education programs have each been ranked among the top programs nationally for their online degree offerings by U.S. News & World Report for its 2025 edition of "Best Online Programs."

SAN ANGELO, TX — Newly installed San Angelo Chamber of Commerce President Steve Ahlenius made a case for the San Angelo ISD’s upcoming bond during a Friday address to the Rotary Club. He argued that passing the bond is vital for the community’s future. The district is considering a $403 million construction bond, possibly split into two ballot choices: $112 million for a new Glenn Middle School and $281 million for district-wide upgrades. The final decision on the bond amount will come next school board meeting and the ballot referendum will likely be placed on the May 2025 ballot .

The San Angelo Independent School District board is looking into a nearly $403 million bond proposal to address facility upgrades, safety enhancements, and new construction across the district.

Angelo State University has partnered with the award-winning Groove Jones creative technology company to develop two new augmented reality (AR) applications designed to enhance student learning experiences in select biology and chemistry courses.

Sterling County 4-H earned top honors at the 7220 Wool Invitational Contest held on January 14 at the Albany County Fairgrounds.

Angelo State University's College of Graduate Studies and Research has been awarded a $2.89 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to expand and enhance the college's resources for student success, with a focus on unlocking opportunities for low-income and underserved student populations.

San Angelo Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Christopher Moran presented a long-term planning report to the Board of Trustees during a special meeting on January 13, addressing challenges posed by declining enrollment, aging facilities, and financial constraints.

With winter weather conditions persisting in the Concho Valley, here are the area schools that have announced delays or closures for Friday, Jan. 10, 2025: