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Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District
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Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District (UCISD) is a public K-12 school district and political subdivision of the State of Texas, headquartered in Uvalde and serving approximately 4,000 students across Uvalde, Real, and Zavala counties — a service area covering 1,093 square miles. The district operates eight campuses: Uvalde Dual Language Academy (PK-6th), Dalton Elementary (PK-2nd), Batesville School (PK-8th), Legacy Elementary at Flores (3rd-5th), Morales Junior High School (6th-8th), Uvalde High School (9th-12th), Uvalde Early College High School (9th-12th), and Crossroads Academy/DAEP for alternative and disciplinary education. The district traces its origins to 1856 when the first school in Uvalde was established; the current entity was formed in 1973 through consolidation of Batesville School with Uvalde ISD. Governance is provided by a seven-member elected Board of Trustees, with administrative leadership currently held by Interim Superintendent Dr. Juan Hinojosa and Interim CFO Norma De La Fuente.

The district's core academic program is built around a dual language (English/Spanish) immersion track running Pre-K through 5th grade, an Early College High School allowing students to earn college credit, a Gifted and Talented program, career and technical education, athletics, fine arts, and special education. Specialized programming includes the ACE Afterschool Program (STEM clubs, fine arts, leadership, homework support), the CHDI School-Based Health Center (medical assessments and prescriptions delivered on campus in partnership with Community Health Development Inc.), and Hazel Health virtual mental and physical health services delivered at no cost to families. Counseling and behavioral health are reinforced through partnerships with Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine (TCHATT), Communities in Schools (embedded staff on every campus), and the Rithm App daily student check-in tool, with STOPit providing anonymous safety reporting. The McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Program supports students without fixed housing. Technology infrastructure is procured rather than developed in-house and consists of Canvas LMS (2nd-12th grade), Seesaw LMS (PK-1st grade), Skyward Student Information System with Family Access and New Student Online Enrollment portals, Follett Destiny library catalog, TexQuest research databases, ClassLink SSO, and district-operated communication channels including Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, YouTube (Coyote Pride), and the district website.

UCISD is funded through Texas Education Agency state allocation, local property taxes, and federal grants rather than through commercial revenue. Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten are provided at no cost to families who meet residency and eligibility requirements, with full-day free Pre-K for eligible 4-year-olds and free full-day kindergarten for all 5-year-olds. The district does not publicly disclose financial figures; recent capital inflows include a $370,000 in-kind donation from Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation (May 2026) under its Fountains for Youth initiative to install filtered bottle filling stations across five schools. Operating constraints include a 2025 ransomware attack that closed schools for several days before recovery via backup systems without ransom payment, and an active superintendent search indicating leadership transition. Enrollment channels operate via in-person campus registration and the new Skyward NSOE online portal, with no commercial go-to-market motion.

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Uvalde CISD is a Texas public K-12 school district serving approximately 4,000 students across eight campuses in Uvalde, Real, and Zavala counties, offering dual language immersion, early college, and school-based health and behavioral services.

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public school education, K-12 education services, bilingual education programs, dual language instruction, after-school enrichment programs
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1District Student Services Administration (Special Ed, Counseling, Health)
CodeEDADABAJPrimaryYes
NAICS code2 codes
  • Elementary and Secondary Schools611110
  • Educational Support Services611710
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  • Services-Educational Services8200
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K-12 Public Education
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Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District (UCISD) is a public PK-12 school district operating eight campuses across Uvalde, Real, and Zavala counties in Texas, delivering tuition-free educational instruction to approximately 4,000 students. Beyond standard academics, the district offers a bilingual Dual Language Academy (PK-6), an Early College High School, Gifted & Talented programming, the ACE Afterschool enrichment program, on-campus health services through CHDI, virtual medical and mental health via Hazel Health, family-student counseling, and McKinney-Vento homeless education supports.

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Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District (UCISD) is a public school district providing comprehensive K-12 education across 8 campuses. The district operates five elementary schools (Uvalde Dual Language Academy PK-6th, Dalton Elementary PK-2nd, Batesville School PK-8th, Legacy Elementary 3rd-5th), one junior high (Morales Jr. High 6th-8th), one high school (Uvalde High School 9th-12th), one early college high school (Uvalde Early College High School 9th-12th), and one alternative education program (Crossroads Academy/DAEP). The district complements its core academic offerings with specialized programs including the ACE Afterschool Program, Dual Language bilingual education program, Gifted & Talented program, CHDI School-Based Health Center, Hazel Health virtual health services, and Family & Student Support Services including McKinney-Vento homeless education assistance. Technology platforms used include Canvas LMS (2nd-12th), Seesaw LMS (PK-1st), Skyward student information system, Follett Destiny library catalog, STOPit safety reporting app, and ClassLink single sign-on.

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1Uvalde Dual Language Academy (PK-6th)
CategorySchool/Campus
Partnership8 partners
Strategic tierMinorTypeOthersAnnounced on2026-05-26
Description

Zurn Elkay donated $370,000 worth of filtered bottle filling stations, filtration conversion kits, and five years of filters to be installed across five UCISD schools as part of the Fountains for Youth initiative, providing cleaner and safer drinking water to approximately 4,000 students, faculty, staff and community members.

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School-Based Health Center located at Crossroads Academy Campus providing medical services to students including health assessments, treatment recommendations, prescriptions, and care coordination with CHDI physicians and healthcare providers.

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Virtual health services partnership providing all students access to licensed therapists and medical providers at no cost to families, including scheduled therapy appointments and on-demand medical access for physical health needs.

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Division of UT Health System partnership allowing students without access to counseling or psychiatric services to receive these services via iPad, phone, or computer through telemedicine.

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Partnership providing additional behavioral health support for UCISD students with CIS staff embedded on campuses throughout the district.

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H-E-B Campus Pantry partnership providing food assistance resources to students and families in the community.

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Youth mentorship partnership providing mentoring services to students in the district.

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Youth development organization partnership providing after-school programs and activities for students.

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High-performing suburban Texas public school district frequently used as a peer benchmark for governance, technology adoption, and operational best practices. Comparable as a Texas K-12 public district context but serves a fundamentally different demographic and funding profile than UCISD.

TypeRegional player
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Texas public K-12 district operating a multi-campus structure with PK-12 programming and integrated student services. Comparable as a Texas public district with comparable number of campuses and similar programmatic scope, though serving a higher-income suburban Houston-area demographic.

TypeDirect peer
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Large South Texas border-region public school district with extensive dual language and bilingual education infrastructure serving a near-majority low-income Hispanic population. Comparable to UCISD by Texas public K-12 district status and heavy emphasis on bilingual instruction; differentiated by much larger enrollment.

TypeRegional player
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Texas public K-12 district in Laredo serving a predominantly Hispanic student body with established dual language and migrant education programs. Comparable as a Texas public district with deep bilingual program offerings and similar rural/small-city Texas context to UCISD.

TypeBroad incumbent
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One of the largest public school districts in Texas, operating the full PK-12 stack including dual language, magnet programs, and student support services at urban scale. Comparable as a Texas public K-12 operator with structured student services and bilingual programs, but operates at vastly larger scale than UCISD.

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Rio Grande Valley Texas public school district with comprehensive PK-12 offerings including dual language, CTE, and early college pathways. Comparable to UCISD in Texas public K-12 status, bilingual program emphasis, and rural/small-city service area characteristics.

TypeDirect peer
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Mid-size South Texas public school district serving predominantly Hispanic, economically disadvantaged students in a San Antonio-adjacent geography. Comparable to UCISD in rural/regional character, demographics, and bilingual program delivery model, though smaller in scale.

TypeBroad incumbent
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Largest Texas public school district with extensive PK-12 programming including bilingual/dual language, college prep, and student services. Comparable as a Texas public K-12 district with comprehensive student support offerings, but at metropolitan scale orders of magnitude beyond UCISD's footprint.

TypeRegional player
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Large urban Texas public school district serving a heavily Hispanic student population with extensive bilingual education programs. Comparable as a Texas public K-12 district operating dual language instruction, but operates at much larger scale (~45,000 students) and in a denser metro geography.

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Uvalde Cisd

K-12 Public Educationucisd.net

Uvalde CISD is a Texas public K-12 school district serving approximately 4,000 students across eight campuses in Uvalde, Real, and Zavala counties, offering dual language immersion, early college, and school-based health and behavioral services.

What Uvalde Cisd does

Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District (UCISD) is a public K-12 school district and political subdivision of the State of Texas, headquartered in Uvalde and serving approximately 4,000 students across Uvalde, Real, and Zavala counties — a service area covering 1,093 square miles. The district operates eight campuses: Uvalde Dual Language Academy (PK-6th), Dalton Elementary (PK-2nd), Batesville School (PK-8th), Legacy Elementary at Flores (3rd-5th), Morales Junior High School (6th-8th), Uvalde High School (9th-12th), Uvalde Early College High School (9th-12th), and Crossroads Academy/DAEP for alternative and disciplinary education. The district traces its origins to 1856 when the first school in Uvalde was established; the current entity was formed in 1973 through consolidation of Batesville School with Uvalde ISD. Governance is provided by a seven-member elected Board of Trustees, with administrative leadership currently held by Interim Superintendent Dr. Juan Hinojosa and Interim CFO Norma De La Fuente.

The district's core academic program is built around a dual language (English/Spanish) immersion track running Pre-K through 5th grade, an Early College High School allowing students to earn college credit, a Gifted and Talented program, career and technical education, athletics, fine arts, and special education. Specialized programming includes the ACE Afterschool Program (STEM clubs, fine arts, leadership, homework support), the CHDI School-Based Health Center (medical assessments and prescriptions delivered on campus in partnership with Community Health Development Inc.), and Hazel Health virtual mental and physical health services delivered at no cost to families. Counseling and behavioral health are reinforced through partnerships with Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine (TCHATT), Communities in Schools (embedded staff on every campus), and the Rithm App daily student check-in tool, with STOPit providing anonymous safety reporting. The McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Program supports students without fixed housing. Technology infrastructure is procured rather than developed in-house and consists of Canvas LMS (2nd-12th grade), Seesaw LMS (PK-1st grade), Skyward Student Information System with Family Access and New Student Online Enrollment portals, Follett Destiny library catalog, TexQuest research databases, ClassLink SSO, and district-operated communication channels including Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, YouTube (Coyote Pride), and the district website.

UCISD is funded through Texas Education Agency state allocation, local property taxes, and federal grants rather than through commercial revenue. Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten are provided at no cost to families who meet residency and eligibility requirements, with full-day free Pre-K for eligible 4-year-olds and free full-day kindergarten for all 5-year-olds. The district does not publicly disclose financial figures; recent capital inflows include a $370,000 in-kind donation from Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation (May 2026) under its Fountains for Youth initiative to install filtered bottle filling stations across five schools. Operating constraints include a 2025 ransomware attack that closed schools for several days before recovery via backup systems without ransom payment, and an active superintendent search indicating leadership transition. Enrollment channels operate via in-person campus registration and the new Skyward NSOE online portal, with no commercial go-to-market motion.

Uvalde Cisd firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Uvalde Cisd
Legal name
Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District
Website
https://ucisd.net
Company type
Private
Founded year
1856
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
501–1,000 employees
Short description
Uvalde CISD is a Texas public K-12 school district serving approximately 4,000 students across eight campuses in Uvalde, Real, and Zavala counties, offering dual language immersion, early college, and school-based health and behavioral services.
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Uvalde Cisd industry classification

Industry
Product category
K-12 Public Education
NAICS
Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (611710)
SIC
Services-Educational Services (8200)
akta.pro primary industry
District Student Services Administration (Special Ed, Counseling, Health) (EDADABAJ)

Keywords

  • Public school education
  • K-12 education services
  • Bilingual education programs
  • Dual language instruction
  • After-school enrichment programs

Where Uvalde Cisd is headquartered

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Uvalde
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United States
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North America

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B2C
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Services
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Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Uvalde Cisd product offering

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Core offering

Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District (UCISD) is a public PK-12 school district operating eight campuses across Uvalde, Real, and Zavala counties in Texas, delivering tuition-free educational instruction to approximately 4,000 students. Beyond standard academics, the district offers a bilingual Dual Language Academy (PK-6), an Early College High School, Gifted & Talented programming, the ACE Afterschool enrichment program, on-campus health services through CHDI, virtual medical and mental health via Hazel Health, family-student counseling, and McKinney-Vento homeless education supports.

Product overview

Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District (UCISD) is a public school district providing comprehensive K-12 education across 8 campuses. The district operates five elementary schools (Uvalde Dual Language Academy PK-6th, Dalton Elementary PK-2nd, Batesville School PK-8th, Legacy Elementary 3rd-5th), one junior high (Morales Jr. High 6th-8th), one high school (Uvalde High School 9th-12th), one early college high school (Uvalde Early College High School 9th-12th), and one alternative education program (Crossroads Academy/DAEP). The district complements its core academic offerings with specialized programs including the ACE Afterschool Program, Dual Language bilingual education program, Gifted & Talented program, CHDI School-Based Health Center, Hazel Health virtual health services, and Family & Student Support Services including McKinney-Vento homeless education assistance. Technology platforms used include Canvas LMS (2nd-12th), Seesaw LMS (PK-1st), Skyward student information system, Follett Destiny library catalog, STOPit safety reporting app, and ClassLink single sign-on.

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  • Uvalde Dual Language Academy (PK-6th)

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Uvalde Cisd partnerships and signals

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Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

  • Zurn Elkay Water Solutions CorporationminorOthers · 26 May 2026Zurn Elkay donated $370,000 worth of filtered bottle filling stations, filtration conversion kits, and five years of filters to be installed across five UCISD schools as part of the Fountains for Youth initiative, providing cleaner and safer drinking water to approximately 4,000 students, faculty, staff and community members.
  • Community Health Development Inc. (CHDI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool-Based Health Center located at Crossroads Academy Campus providing medical services to students including health assessments, treatment recommendations, prescriptions, and care coordination with CHDI physicians and healthcare providers.
  • Hazel HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVirtual health services partnership providing all students access to licensed therapists and medical providers at no cost to families, including scheduled therapy appointments and on-demand medical access for physical health needs.
  • Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine (TCHATT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDivision of UT Health System partnership allowing students without access to counseling or psychiatric services to receive these services via iPad, phone, or computer through telemedicine.
  • Communities in Schools (CIS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing additional behavioral health support for UCISD students with CIS staff embedded on campuses throughout the district.
  • H-E-BminorOthersH-E-B Campus Pantry partnership providing food assistance resources to students and families in the community.
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of South TexasminorOthersYouth mentorship partnership providing mentoring services to students in the district.
  • Boys and Girls Club of UvaldeminorOthersYouth development organization partnership providing after-school programs and activities for students.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Uvalde Cisd competitors and assessment

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Others

  • Eanes Independent School District: High-performing suburban Texas public school district frequently used as a peer benchmark for governance, technology adoption, and operational best practices. Comparable as a Texas K-12 public district context but serves a fundamentally different demographic and funding profile than UCISD.

Regional players

  • Pearland Independent School District: Texas public K-12 district operating a multi-campus structure with PK-12 programming and integrated student services. Comparable as a Texas public district with comparable number of campuses and similar programmatic scope, though serving a higher-income suburban Houston-area demographic.
  • United Independent School District (Laredo): Texas public K-12 district in Laredo serving a predominantly Hispanic student body with established dual language and migrant education programs. Comparable as a Texas public district with deep bilingual program offerings and similar rural/small-city Texas context to UCISD.
  • San Antonio ISD: Large urban Texas public school district serving a heavily Hispanic student population with extensive bilingual education programs. Comparable as a Texas public K-12 district operating dual language instruction, but operates at much larger scale (~45,000 students) and in a denser metro geography.

Direct peers

  • La Joya ISD: Large South Texas border-region public school district with extensive dual language and bilingual education infrastructure serving a near-majority low-income Hispanic population. Comparable to UCISD by Texas public K-12 district status and heavy emphasis on bilingual instruction; differentiated by much larger enrollment.
  • Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District: Rio Grande Valley Texas public school district with comprehensive PK-12 offerings including dual language, CTE, and early college pathways. Comparable to UCISD in Texas public K-12 status, bilingual program emphasis, and rural/small-city service area characteristics.
  • Edgewood ISD (Texas): Mid-size South Texas public school district serving predominantly Hispanic, economically disadvantaged students in a San Antonio-adjacent geography. Comparable to UCISD in rural/regional character, demographics, and bilingual program delivery model, though smaller in scale.

Broad incumbents

  • Dallas Independent School District: One of the largest public school districts in Texas, operating the full PK-12 stack including dual language, magnet programs, and student support services at urban scale. Comparable as a Texas public K-12 operator with structured student services and bilingual programs, but operates at vastly larger scale than UCISD.
  • Houston Independent School District: Largest Texas public school district with extensive PK-12 programming including bilingual/dual language, college prep, and student services. Comparable as a Texas public K-12 district with comprehensive student support offerings, but at metropolitan scale orders of magnitude beyond UCISD's footprint.

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Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

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Frequently asked questions about Uvalde Cisd

What does Uvalde Cisd do?

Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District (UCISD) is a public PK-12 school district operating eight campuses across Uvalde, Real, and Zavala counties in Texas, delivering tuition-free educational instruction to approximately 4,000 students. Beyond standard academics, the district offers a bilingual Dual Language Academy (PK-6), an Early College High School, Gifted & Talented programming, the ACE Afterschool enrichment program, on-campus health services through CHDI, virtual medical and mental health via Hazel Health, family-student counseling, and McKinney-Vento homeless education supports.

Is Uvalde Cisd a public or private company?

Uvalde Cisd is a private company. It is classified as state government owned and is currently operating.

When was Uvalde Cisd founded?

Uvalde Cisd was founded in 1856. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.

Where is Uvalde Cisd based?

Uvalde Cisd is headquartered in Uvalde, United States, in the North America region.

Who are Uvalde Cisd's main competitors?

Eanes Independent School District is listed as an others. Regional players are Pearland Independent School District, United Independent School District (Laredo) and San Antonio ISD. Direct peers are La Joya ISD, Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District and Edgewood ISD (Texas). Broad incumbents are Dallas Independent School District and Houston Independent School District.

Does Uvalde Cisd have an API?

No public API is recorded for Uvalde Cisd.

What industry is Uvalde Cisd in?

Uvalde Cisd's product category is K-12 Public Education. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDADABAJ, District Student Services Administration (Special Ed, Counseling, Health). Its NAICS code is 611110 and its SIC code is 8200.

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Stock TitanZurn Elkay gives $370K water filters to UvaldeZurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation announced a $370,000 donation to Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District, consisting of filtered bottle filling stations, filtration conversion kits and five years of filters to be installed across five UCISD schools. The donation, part of Zurn Elkay's Fountains for Youth initiative, will provide cleaner and safer drinking water to the district's approximately 4,000 students, faculty, staff and community members by replacing unfiltered drinking fountains and retrofitting classroom and cafeteria faucets.'}Business Wire BlogUvalde CISD and Zurn Elkay Announce Donation for Cleaner, Healthier, Safer Drinking WaterZurn Elkay donated 36 Elkay Pro Filtration stations, 19 ezH2O stations, 73 conversion kits, and five years of filters to Uvalde CISD, valued at $370,000. The units will be installed across five schools this summer, replacing unfiltered fountains with filtered bottle filling stations. The donation is part of Zurn Elkay's Fountains for Youth initiative.Cybersecurity DiveRansomware attacks against education sector slow worldwideRansomware attacks on educational institutions worldwide totaled 251 in 2025, with 94 confirmed by targeted organizations and 3.96 million records breached among confirmed attacks, according to a Comparitech report. While total ransomware attacks across all sectors surged 32%, the education sector bucked the trend with a slight 2% rise and a notable 33% drop in average ransom demands from $694,000 to $464,000. The U.S. recorded the highest number of education-related attacks at 130, though this represented a 9% decline from 2024, with a specific incident at Texas' Uvalde CISD requiring schools to close for several days before systems were restored using backups without paying ransom.AxiosUvalde school district cancels classes this week after ransomwareThe Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District in Texas canceled classes for nearly an entire week after a ransomware attack severely affected its systems controlling phones, AC, cameras, visitor management, and other infrastructure. The district has enlisted the FBI, its cyber insurance provider, and other agencies to investigate the attack and determine whether sensitive information was compromised. School closures due to ransomware attacks have become more common, particularly at the start of academic years, as districts face increasing cyber threats.ABC7 Los AngelesUvalde school district to release trove of records about the Robb Elementary massacreUvalde Consolidated Independent School District will release records related to the 2022 Robb Elementary massacre after a three-year legal battle. The documents include 911 calls, evidence logs, and security footage, and the school district fired police chief Pete Arrondondo, who faces 10 counts of child endangerment.AxiosUvalde families settle with cityNineteen families of Robb Elementary victims settled with the city of Uvalde and filed a lawsuit against the Texas Department of Public Safety and school district. The city will pay $2 million from insurance, and the suit includes 92 DPS officers and school officials. The families also seek accountability for police failures.AxiosUvalde families reach settlement 2 years after school shootingNineteen families of Robb Elementary victims settled with the city of Uvalde for $2 million and filed a lawsuit against the Texas Department of Public Safety and the school district. The settlement includes a fitness-for-duty standard for police and a permanent memorial. The suit names 92 DPS officers and two school officials.Business Insider'Indecision, dysfunction, and harm': Uvalde shooting victims file $27 billion class action suit against police, school and citySurvivors and families of the Uvalde, Texas school shooting have filed a $27 billion class action lawsuit against the local school district, police department, and city. The legal complaint alleges that law enforcement failed to follow active shooter protocols, resulting in a delay of over an hour before neutralizing the gunman. This suit seeks damages for the emotional and psychological injuries suffered by those impacted by the incident that killed 19 children and two adults.Business InsiderUvalde schools suspended its entire police force, citing 'recent developments' after months of criticism about how cops handled the mass shooting that left 19 children and 2 teachers deadUvalde school district suspended its entire police force after months of criticism over handling the May 24 shooting that killed 21 people. The move follows a probe by the Texas Police Chiefs Association and private investigators, with two officers placed on leave and one retiring. The district will work with the probe and hire a new chief.Business InsiderFired Uvalde police chief says he's been targeted by victims' grieving families because there's no one left to blameUvalde school district police chief Pete Arredondo was fired for his handling of the Robb Elementary mass shooting, which killed 19 children and two teachers. His attorney argued the firing targets grieving families seeking blame after the shooter's death, and the chief's hearing was scheduled for Wednesday.