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Do you have a child who will be a 5th grader next year 2014-15? BASIS San Antonio is hosting an information session for prospective students at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 21, 2013, at the BASIS San Antonio campus, 8519 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX...
IDEA Public Schools is a network of high-performing public charter schools based in the Rio Grande Valley, but with a growing presence in San Antonio. IDEA Public Schools continues to earn recognition for its success in helping students graduate from high school and...
STEM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) is a hot topic these days. Teens can build interdisciplinary skills through competitions in robotics and cybersecurity, but what opportunities are there in San Antonio for younger children to get excited...
Parents, you can send your kids to charter schools and still be a good person. The same goes for parents who homeschool or send their kids to private schools. The responsible thing to do is to find the situation that works best for your child’s education, then look...
In April, when I visited Great Hearts Academies at their home base in Phoenix, Arizona (earlier post), school culture made a big impression on me. Great Hearts America CEO Dr. Daniel Scoggin and the entire management team are sincere when they say that their goal is...
"But I'm not ready for college!" That's what F.T., my six-year-old son, said out loud. But some of the high school seniors were probably thinking it to themselves. F.T. asked why we were walking to the post...
I could be writing about school leadership or curriculum at Great Hearts Texas —important topics, and I have new information to share with you that I learned at the open house on Tuesday. But I'm still a mom and I can't resist giving you a sneak peek at the future...
As mentioned in this earlier post, the Great Hearts Texas open-enrollment period begins today, October 30, 2013. Later today, the admissions tab of the Great Hearts Texas website will have a link to the online application. At last night's informational meeting, Great...
I've written before about KIPP: San Antonio's First Friday Breakfasts. The next one, on Friday, November 1, 2013 at KIPP University Prep, will be special, featuring the 1st Annual KIPP San Antonio March to College. The First Friday Breakfast will be from 7:45 a.m. to...
This morning, I updated my About page. I've copied it here to snapshot it, because I'm sure I'll be updating it again soon. San Antonio moms, dads, and kids need more good education choices. This blog is meant to help parents learn about choices, including...
The BOOtanica! Fall Festival is going on today at the San Antonio Botanical Garden. Here are some highlights from our visit: Hanging out with friends in Halloween costumes Touching snakes,...
Great Hearts Texas is holding an informational meeting from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 in the Barshop Auditorium at Temple Beth-El, 211 Belknap Place, San Antonio, Texas 78212 (map), the location of the Great Hearts Monte Vista Campus. If you...