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School Discovery Day at The DoSeum to Feature Scavenger Hunt, 30+ Local Schools

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Monday, January 15, 2024

SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As the choice school enrollment season arrives for the 2024-2025 academic year, a School Discovery Day at The DoSeum will connect families with more than 30 school options. Hosted by San Antonio Charter Moms, the event will feature free admittance to the DoSeum, a scavenger hunt, and firsthand support for families navigating their school choices.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As the choice school enrollment season arrives for the 2024-2025 academic year, a School Discovery Day at The DoSeum will connect families with more than 30 school options.
  • Hosted by San Antonio Charter Moms, the event will feature free admittance to the DoSeum, a scavenger hunt, and firsthand support for families navigating their school choices.
  • During the event, The DoSeum's theater space will be packed with school booths for families to explore, from technology-themed schools to classical options.
  • The School Discovery Day at The DoSeum is the flagship event in a series of Discovery Days that San Antonio Charter Moms is hosting this school year to connect families with local schools.

San Antonio area school superintendents donate blood in honor of Uvalde

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

San Antonio, Texas, May 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inspired by 10-year-old Uvalde survivor Mayah Zamora and the 1-year anniversary of the school shooting, superintendents and top administrators from San Antonio and surrounding areas gathered to donate blood at South Texas Blood & Tissue on Tuesday.

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  • San Antonio, Texas, May 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inspired by 10-year-old Uvalde survivor Mayah Zamora and the 1-year anniversary of the school shooting, superintendents and top administrators from San Antonio and surrounding areas gathered to donate blood at South Texas Blood & Tissue on Tuesday.
  • “It was just an honor and a pleasure to meet Mayah and her family,” said Kenneth Thompson, Deputy Superintendent of San Antonio Independent School District.
  • School blood drives supply more than 20% of the blood South Texas Blood & Tissue collects each year.
  • In addition to donating, the school leaders also wanted to encourage those eligible and their school communities to donate.

First Generation Investors Announces Partnerships with San Antonio Independent School District and Accelerated Learning Solutions

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

First Generation Investors (“FGI”), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides high school students in underserved communities with the knowledge and skills to thrive in the investment economy, today announced partnerships with the San Antonio Independent School District (“SAISD”) and Accelerated Learning Solutions (“ALS”), a full-service school management company that helps provide students a non-traditional pathway to graduation and post-secondary success.

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  • First Generation Investors (“FGI”), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides high school students in underserved communities with the knowledge and skills to thrive in the investment economy, today announced partnerships with the San Antonio Independent School District (“SAISD”) and Accelerated Learning Solutions (“ALS”), a full-service school management company that helps provide students a non-traditional pathway to graduation and post-secondary success.
  • Likewise, SAISD will launch its first FGI course this spring with students at Edison High School.
  • Edison High School operates a School of Business as part of its Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) program.
  • “With this new model, we expect to be able to better sustain active participation from students and volunteers nationwide.”

C-Bond Systems’ Patriot Glass Solutions Division is Awarded a $137,000 Security Window Film Project by San Antonio Independent School District

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

HOUSTON, Jan. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- C-Bond Systems (the “Company” or “C-Bond”) (OTC: CBNT), a nanotechnology solutions company, today announced that its Patriot Glass Solutions division was awarded a $137,000 security window film project by the San Antonio Independent School District (“SAISD”).

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  • HOUSTON, Jan. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- C-Bond Systems (the “Company” or “C-Bond”) (OTC: CBNT), a nanotechnology solutions company, today announced that its Patriot Glass Solutions division was awarded a $137,000 security window film project by the San Antonio Independent School District (“SAISD”).
  • San Antonio-based Patriot Glass Solutions offers two security film products: C-Bond Secure , which includes a patented, liquid, glass strengthening primer and window film mounting solution used in conjunction with security film to deter forced entry; and C-Bond BRS , a ballistic-resistant film system that includes C-Bond’s glass strengthening technology and multiple layers of security film to help stop bullets from penetrating glass.
  • This award from SAISD comes on the heels of the Texas Education Agency’s (“TEA”) proposed requirements to install security window film at all Texas schools.
  • Patriot Glass Solutions is led by President Michael Wanke, who is the operator of the Company’s majority held A1 Glass Coating subsidiary, also based in San Antonio.

School Discovery Day at The DoSeum to Feature Scavenger Hunt, More than Two Dozen Schools

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Friday, January 13, 2023

SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- San Antonio school options range from microschools to classical schools to science schools, and everything in between. To support families in exploring their choices and navigating applications, San Antonio Charter Moms is hosting a day of music, fun, and learning at The DoSeum this National School Choice Week.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- San Antonio school options range from microschools to classical schools to science schools, and everything in between.
  • By visiting different school booths at the event, families can fill up their scavenger hunt sheet and earn tickets toward a gift card raffle.
  • The School Discovery Day at The DoSeum on Saturday, Jan. 21 is the largest in a series of six Discovery Days that San Antonio Charter Moms is hosting this school year to connect families with local schools.
  • In addition to the San Antonio School Discovery Day, Texans are celebrating with large school fairs in Fort Worth and Houston.

S-I-C Partnership Schools Exceed Student Growth Goals

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Thursday, June 23, 2022

SAN ANTONIO, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- School Innovation Collaborative (S-I-C), a network of in-district charter schools, saw significant increases in reading achievement and student growth during the 2021-20221 school year.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- School Innovation Collaborative (S-I-C), a network of in-district charter schools, saw significant increases in reading achievement and student growth during the 2021-20221 school year.
  • Each of the four network campuses (Bowden Academy, Cameron Elementary, Gates Elementary, and Lamar Elementary) exceeded pre-pandemic academic achievement in reading and more than 80% of all students met their annual growth goals.
  • To make this happen, campuses set ambitious goals, implemented new curriculum, revised student supports, and continually monitored student progress.
  • The result was double digit increases to reading achievement with 81% of students meeting growth goals in reading and math.

San Antonio ISD Moves to Projectmates to Accelerate Project Timelines and Manage $1.3 Billion Bond Program

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Thursday, June 2, 2022

Using software created for GCs only covers the construction phase of a project, whereas Projectmates allows Owners to capture critical project information right from the start, in the planning phase.

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  • Using software created for GCs only covers the construction phase of a project, whereas Projectmates allows Owners to capture critical project information right from the start, in the planning phase.
  • This is extremely beneficial for school districts when it comes to capital planning and managing large bond programs.
  • This allows project owners to proactively manage projects instead of managing project data entry in various non-connected platforms.
  • Meaning SAISD team members can quickly find, manage and collaborate on the latest project information, reducing on-site errors and costly rework.

San Antonio Schools Tap Master Scheduling Platform to Develop Schedules Tailored to Individual Student Needs

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Thursday, May 3, 2018

SAN ANTONIO, May 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD) announced today that it will implement Abl Master Scheduler--an innovative platform that enables greater customization of the school scheduling process, allowing principals to ensure schedules are aligned with student needs.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, May 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD) announced today that it will implement Abl Master Scheduler--an innovative platform that enables greater customization of the school scheduling process, allowing principals to ensure schedules are aligned with student needs.
  • The master schedule determines course offerings, student placements, teacher preparation and collaboration periods, and the delivery of specialized supports and programming.
  • This spring, she has collaborated with school leaders and educators to ensure effective roll-out and training for the master scheduling tool.
  • A former principal herself, Filsinger understands the master schedule is essential to success, especially in schools serving high-need students.