We are proud to share this guest post by Mary Field, Academic Director at the International School of San Antonio, about why learning styles are a myth and suggesting better strategies for helping students. Completing a quiz to discover my learning style quickly...
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Leadership in STEM Education with Principal Christian K. Parra at Harmony School of Excellence
We are proud to share this guest post by Christian K. Parra about her experience as Principal at Harmony School of Excellence, a Harmony Public Schools campus in San Antonio, Texas. Where do you currently work as a school leader, and what do you like about your...
A Better Chance for Youth Futures, Inc. Raises Awareness About HBCU Opportunities
A Better Chance for Youth Futures, Inc. is a nonprofit founded by Monique S. Robinson to help kids get into college. Four years ago, Monique moved from Detroit to San Antonio, where she found that many kids are not aware of HBCUs—Historically Black Colleges and...
Peyton Price Is an Independent Learner at Alpha School
We are proud to share this guest post by Peyton Price about her experience as a student at Alpha, a private school in Austin, as part of our Student Stories series. Learn more about Alpha by scheduling an info call. Hello! My name is Peyton and I am a 10th grader at...
CAST Med High School Is Helping Kailey Cazares Reach Her Goals
We are proud to share this guest post by Kailey Cazares about her experience at CAST Med High School, an SAISD Choice School that is part of the CAST Schools network, as part of our Student Stories series. Where are you going to school now, and what do you like...
Learning on Campus at Boerne ISD
Located in Kendall County just north of Bexar County, Boerne Independent School District made a commitment last year to keep students learning on campus as much as possible. As a result, Boerne students were able to make academic progress in the classroom and win...
Compass Rose Public Schools Sets a Goal of Universal Reading Growth
At Compass Rose Public Schools, they are welcoming students back to school for the 2021–22 school year. They are working hard to support the students' learning with ambitious goals like universal reading growth, and building their mental health through relationships...
Charters 101: Parents Ask, “How Are Charter Schools Paid For?”
In education, everyone's top concern should be, "How are the children?" However, when it comes to the heat and noise of debate about education policy, the fight often boils down to money. People who oppose school choice see education funding as a finite pool, and...
Safely Learning Together: IDEA Public Schools Students Are Back in School for 2021–22
IDEA Public Schools in the San Antonio region are focused on having students back in school, safely learning together. The 2021–22 school year started on August 10, 2021, and a dialogue is underway between families who have questions about on-campus learning, Covid...
Charters 101: Parents Are Asking, “How Do I Contact My Elected Officials?”
When charter school parents have a concern about how our education system works, they ask, "How do I contact my elected officials?" When we observe an injustice, or when it seems like something is not right and we are looking for change, it's the responsibility of our...
Prelude Prep Welcomes Students for Its First School Year on San Antonio’s Southside
Prelude Prep Public School is a new charter school on the Southside of San Antonio that promises to help its students build a foundation to succeed in school, live purposeful lives, and become leaders in their communities. This month, Prelude Prep welcomes its first...
Charters 101: Charter School Parents Are Asking, “Who Represents Me?”
Charter school parents often ask, "Who represents me?" This question comes up whenever something is not right and we are looking for change, and we want to know who to ask to make things better. Our elected officials and their staff members may seem remote and...