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FAQ update: What is a charter school?

I recently updated my FAQ page. Here is an excerpt: "What is a charter school?" A charter school is a public school. It’s authorized directly by the state, not by a local school district. Students can cross district boundaries to attend the charter school of their...

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CSCOPE: What do parents need to know?

My primary mission is to help San Antonio parents find quality schools for their children. But sometimes I touch on another hot topic in education, such as standardized testing (earlier post) or the textbook wars (earlier post). The latest battleground in the culture...

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Service: A remembrance of my grandfather

Last weekend, my family and I traveled to California for a memorial service for my grandfather, who died in April at age 91. He lived a large, full life, and I try to learn from his example. We remembered his gifts of service. In addition to running a busy medical...

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