The School of Science and Technology (SST) is a network of charter schools that offers a curriculum focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), on campuses that have a close-knit and spirited culture. On November 1, 2023, SST will begin accepting...
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Guide to Enrolling in NEISD Magnet Schools for 2024–25
North East ISD offers magnet programs to help students prepare for careers in fields from cybersecurity to engineering, agriscience, international studies, and the performing arts. Starting October 1, 2023, NEISD magnet schools began accepting applications for...
Guide to Enrolling in Prelude Preparatory School in San Antonio for 2024–25
Prelude Preparatory School, known as Prelude Prep, is a charter school on the Southside of San Antonio that gives students a foundation to succeed in school, live purposeful lives, and become leaders in their communities. Prelude Prep is currently accepting...
Guide to Enrolling at Heritage Academy in San Antonio for 2023–24
Heritage Academy is a network of open enrollment charter schools that offer enhanced educational opportunities to all students. Heritage Academy is currently accepting applications for enrollment for the current school year, and soon will hold open enrollment for the...
Guide to Enrolling at Anne Frank Inspire Academy in San Antonio for 2024–25
Anne Frank Inspire Academy is a network of open enrollment charter schools where students can belong, find joy, and be great. On November 1, 2023, Anne Frank Inspire Academy will begin accepting enrollment applications for the 2024–25 school year. Open enrollment will...
Support Schools and Education at The Big Give San Antonio 2023
The people of San Antonio have generous hearts, especially when it comes to education. The Big Give is an annual event presented by The Nonprofit Council to connect donors with nonprofits in South Central Texas. Big Give 2023 will begin on Wednesday, September 20,...
Guide to Enrolling at New Frontiers Public Schools Early College High Schools for 2024–25
At its early college high school programs, New Frontiers Public Schools offers students the opportunity to attend high school and begin their college journey at the same time. On October 1, 2023, New Frontiers will begin accepting applications for enrollment for the...
Guide to Enrolling in Royal Public Schools in San Antonio for 2024–25
Royal Public Schools is a charter school on the Southside of San Antonio that offers a STREAMS-360 learning model, a whole-child approach to education that integrates Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts, Math, and Social-Emotional Learning through...
Learning Models: From STEM to Classical Education and More
Across the San Antonio region, there are schools of choice that offer many different learning models. Here are descriptions of the main types plus some local examples. Child-Centered Learning Child-centered education includes a variety of progressive education...
Guide to Enrolling at Valor Education San Antonio in 2024–25
Valor Education is a Texas-based charter school network offering students a full human education rooted in the classical liberal arts tradition, from the Great Books to fine arts to advanced math and science. They are expanding to San Antonio. On September 18, 2023,...
Guide to Enrolling in IDEA Public Schools in San Antonio for 2024–25
IDEA Public Schools is one of the largest and most visible charter school networks in the San Antonio area. On September 1, 2023, IDEA Public Schools campuses began accepting applications for enrollment for the 2024–25 school year. The lottery will be on February 18,...
School Models: Charter School, Private School, Traditional Public School, and More
When you are searching for the right school for your child, what types of school models and learning environments will you find? In this guide, we will compare these school models: traditional public schools, magnet schools, in-district charter schools, public charter...