The results are (mostly) in from the March 2014 primary election. Here is a summary of races that may impact education policy in Texas, Bexar County, and San Antonio. Several races are headed for a runoff election on May 27, 2014. U.S. Senate John Cornyn is the...
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March 5 edition of the San Antonio Charter Moms 2014-15 Guide to informational meetings, application deadlines, and lotteries
There is still time to apply for high-performing charter schools for the 2014-15 school year. To help you with your research, here is the March 5 edition of the San Antonio Charter Moms 2014-15 Guide. (If you're curious, here's last week's edition.) Check back again...
[Event] KIPP University Prep to host First Friday Breakfast on March 7, 2014
Would you like to learn more about KIPP: San Antonio? The next First Friday Breakfast will be at KIPP University Prep, 319 E. Mulberry Ave., San Antonio, Texas 78212 (map), on Friday, March 7, 2014, from 7:45 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. The featured speakers will be Tina DeValk...
Children's and young adult authors at the San Antonio Book Festival on April 5, 2014
The second annual San Antonio Book Festival, on April 5, 2014, will feature free activities and author showcases from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Central Library and the Southwest School of Art. I am looking forward to bringing my kids for the fun activities and to meet...
Regina Caeli Academy group forming in San Antonio to support Catholic homeschooling
Update: Classes will meet at St. George Maronite. A group of San Antonio parents are interested in opening a satellite campus of Regina Caeli Academy for the 2014-15 school year. Regina Caeli not a charter school; it's a private, independent homeschool resource that...
February 26 edition of the San Antonio Charter Moms 2014-15 Guide to informational meetings, application deadlines, and lotteries
Are you researching school choice options for your family? Here is a schedule of informational meetings, application deadlines, and lotteries—the February 26 edition of the San Antonio Charter Moms 2014-15 Guide. (If you're curious, here's last week's edition.) Check...
BASIS San Antonio North information session on March 5, 2014 at 6:30 p.m.
The next BASIS San Antonio North information session will be at 6:30 p.m. on March 5, 2014 at a new location, the Crowne Plaza San Antonio Airport, 1111 NE Loop 410, San Antonio, Texas 78209 (map). (The previous information session was at the original BASIS San...
[Alamo City Moms Blog] Briscoe Western Art Museum and Alien Worlds and Androids at the Witte Museum
This month, I have two new posts at Alamo City Moms Blog: reviews of the Briscoe Western Art Museum and the new Alien Worlds and Androids exhibit at the Witte Museum. “The Briscoe Western Art Museum: Continuing the Rodeo Spirit”, Inga Cotton, Alamo City Moms Blog,...
Senator John Cornyn addresses college-bound students at KIPP University Prep
United States Senator John Cornyn (who is running for re-election this year) visited KIPP University Prep on Friday afternoon to talk to the students. Senator Cornyn visited several classrooms, observing a lecture and watching students work together on a group...
BASIS San Antonio North information session on February 25, 2014 at 6:30 p.m.
BASIS schools offer an accelerated curriculum, and while the students are working hard, they also find ways to express their individuality and joy in learning. Learn more at the next BASIS San Antonio North information session at 6:30 p.m. on February 25, 2014 in the...
Build It! event celebrates engineering at the Witte Museum
Engineers are usually sort of introverted, right? I should know, I'm married to an engineer and have many in my family tree. But when you get them talking about something they love, there's no stopping them. That was true over the weekend at at the Witte...
February 19 edition of the San Antonio Charter Moms 2014-15 Guide to informational meetings, application deadlines, and lotteries
Looking for a schedule of informational meetings, application deadlines, and lotteries? You've come to the right place: it's the February 19 edition of the San Antonio Charter Moms 2014-15 Guide. (If you're curious, here's last week's edition.) Check back again soon...