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Singer-songwriter Owen Duggan to perform at Landa Gardens this Saturday morning

Posted on May 17, 2013 by

The Landa Gardens Conservancy is hosting a free performance by singer-songwriter  Owen Duggan (pictured above) at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 18 at the Valero Pavilion on the grounds of the Landa Library in Monte Vista. T-shirts and signed copies of Duggan’s new … Continue reading →

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Magik Theatre performance of “The Cat in the Hat” at Landa Gardens this Saturday morning

Posted on May 9, 2013 by

The Landa Gardens Conservancy is hosting a free performance by the Magik Theatre of Dr. Seuss’s “The Cat in the Hat” at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 11 on the grounds of the Landa Library in Monte Vista. Read a review … Continue reading →

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BASIS San Antonio information meeting on Tuesday, May 21 in the Medical Center area

Posted on May 6, 2013 by

The next BASIS San Antonio information session will be at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at the La Quinta, 4431 Horizon Hill Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78229, in the Medical Center area. The campus at the corner of Floyd Curl Drive and Hamilton Wolfe Road … Continue reading →

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House Public Education Committee hearing on April 30 to consider HB 2976 parent trigger bill

Posted on April 29, 2013 by

There is still time to call Reps. Mike Villarreal and Justin Rodriguez to express your support for HB 2976, the parent trigger bill. Here’s my earlier post with tips on how to call, including phone numbers and a script. And, even better, Colleen Pence at San … Continue reading →

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Event: First Friday Breakfast May 3 at KIPP Aspire Academy

Posted on April 26, 2013 by

The next First Friday Breakfast will be at KIPP Aspire Academy middle school (grades 5-8) from 7:45 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on May 3, 2013. Enjoy a student-led tour, eat breakfast tacos and drink coffee, and hear from KIPP: San Antonio leaders and teachers. RSVP to this … Continue reading →

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Saturday mornings in May: Family events at Landa Gardens in Monte Vista

Posted on April 23, 2013 by

The Landa Gardens Conservancy is hosting a series of free events for families on Saturday mornings in May on the grounds of the Landa Library in Monte Vista. Saturday, May 4th at 10 a.m.: Folklorico Mestízo Saturday, May 11th at 10 a.m.: Magik … Continue reading →

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Anne Frank Inspire Academy opening on Northwest Side in Fall 2013; info sessions

Posted on April 22, 2013 by

I haven’t done my due diligence yet, but I’m intrigued by what I’m hearing about Anne Frank Inspire Academy, a new school in the John H. Wood Jr. Public Charter District. “New school a major change for charter district”, Lindsay Kastner, San … Continue reading →

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Dates & events for San Antonio high-performing charter schools

Posted on April 15, 2013 by

Learn more about high-quality, free public charter schools in San Antonio by attending an information session or a demonstration lesson. Also, take note of application deadlines and lottery dates. April 29, 2013: KIPP: San Antonio middle school application deadline April 30, 2013: KIPP: … Continue reading →

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San Antonio high-performing charter schools: information sessions, demonstration lessons, and more

Posted on April 10, 2013 by

Learn more about high-quality, free public charter schools in San Antonio by attending an information session or a demonstration lesson. Also, take note of application deadlines and lottery dates. April 14, 2013: BASIS San Antonio information session at 1:00 p.m. at the La … Continue reading →

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BASIS San Antonio information meetings on Tuesday, April 9 and Sunday, April 14

Posted on April 7, 2013 by

BASIS San Antonio has two new information sessions scheduled: Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, April 14, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. Both meetings will be at the La Quinta, 4431 Horizon Hill Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78229, in the Medical Center area. … Continue reading →

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