Interest in nursing programs increases during pandemic at San Antonio high school, university
San Antonio student shares how COVID-19 impacted his family
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SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio high school and university say more students want to join nursing programs as the COVID-19 pandemic has created an increased interest in medical careers.
“We’re in the middle of our recruitment process right now, and it was surprising to me how many more students are interested in making a difference,” said Lynn Hernandez, P-tech coordinator at Fox Tech High School.
Hernandez said there has been a great interest in the nursing field.
San Antonio ISD to launch 3 more P-TECH high school programs
Jan. 19, 2021
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Mia Mojica, right, and Madison Martinez, research information during an engineering class at The Advanced Learning Academy at Fox Tech High School.Bob Owen, Staff / San Antonio Express-NewsShow MoreShow Less
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Ilian Villegas, right, and Abraham Guerrero, center, both 8th graders at The Advanced Learning Academy at Fox Tech High School, work on an engineering project.Bob Owen, Staff / San Antonio Express-NewsShow MoreShow Less
The San Antonio Independent School District is partnering with several local colleges and businesses to add industry and career preparation programs to three more high schools starting in the fall, district leaders announced Tuesday.
She definitely saved lives : Peace laureate and Dignity San Antonio co-founder leaves strong legacy
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Nickie Valdez, left, and her partner, Deb Myers, were jubilant on the day they obtained a marriage license at the Bexar County Courthouse in June 2015. Valdez, a gay rights and social justice advocate who co-founded and led Dignity San Antonio, died Dec. 25, 2020 at 80 years old.Express-News file photoShow MoreShow Less
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Nickie Valdez, center, was one of three women honored as San Antonio’s peace laureates in January 2019. The others honored were Rebecca Flores, left, a former state director of the United Farm Workers, and Patricia S. Castillo of the P.E.A.C.E. Initiative.Express News file photoShow MoreShow Less