On December 7, 2021, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to interview Brendan Miniter, the new Superintendent and Managing Director of Great Hearts Texas. He just started in that role on December 1, 2021. Most recently, he worked at… Continue Reading
When I was a kid, test scores came by mail, and you had a moment to hold the envelope and take a deep breath before you knew the results. These days, test scores arrive in an email that starts something… Continue Reading
Sometimes, when I am pondering the debate over standardized testing in Texas, I think back about an experience I had as a college student. I majored in history, but I sought out courses from a particular professor in the Business… Continue Reading
Back when I was filling out charter school applications for my own children—oh, what I wish I knew then! Somehow I managed to muddle through. Since then, along with our team at the nonprofit and the members of the San… Continue Reading
Are you worried about your children falling behind academically during the pandemic? At the moment that I’m writing this blog post, it feels like we are at a turning point: the local public health situation is in crisis, yet we… Continue Reading
Choose to Succeed is an organization dedicated to expanding the opportunities for students in San Antonio to attend high quality charter schools. Since 2012, they have made grants and served as an advisor and ally to help successful charter schools… Continue Reading
