District Releases LBJ Students Early Over Utilities
United ISD dismisses students from the Lyndon B. Johnson High School main campus early after utility line issues.
Laredo Education News
Coverage of education in Laredo focuses on institutional policy, learning outcomes, testing standards and funding. Reporting captures how these shifts impact the classroom environment and the administration of local learning.
Administration
Live Poll
Should local elected officials prioritize board meetings over attending candidate forums during their term?
Laredo School Trustee Departs Meeting for Forum
A United Independent School District official left a board workshop early to attend an event for Laredo school candidates.
Secondary Education
United South Middle School Teacher Shares Carving Tips
Art educator Monika Sanchez demonstrates creative pumpkin carving techniques on local television.
Primary Education
St. Augustine Elementary Teacher Honored in Laredo
Janelle Vela-Pineda has been recognized as the school's Teacher of the Month following a parent nomination.
Special Education
Live Poll
Does visible safety signage for student groups increase inclusivity in your community?
Laredo ISD Installed Safety Signs at Local School
The district added high-visibility crosswalk signs to improve safety for students at Cigarroa High School.
Financial Aid
Live Poll
Do government grant programs provide enough support for local students to complete their degrees?
Laredo Students Received $700 Million in Grant Aid
Higher education funding provided significant financial support to local students through 2025.
More in Education
Day to day, that means monitoring public hearings, test score releases, enrollment trends and changes to the curriculum. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. Differences in funding between various parts of the city often drive the most intense debates. Demographic shifts and the demand for specialized technical training are the two factors that consistently reshape the local landscape.