CAST Schools (The Centers for Applied Science and Technology) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a network of five tuition-free, industry-led, career-themed high schools in San Antonio, one middle school, and one pre–K through 12th grade academy. CAST...
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Angelica Adnan Provides Dyslexic Intervention at Lighthouse Public Schools
We are proud to share this Teacher Tales guest post by Angelica Adnan, 504 Coordinator and Provider of Dyslexic Intervention (PDI) at Lighthouse Public Schools, sharing her perspective about growing as an educator and helping her students excel at reading. I currently...
Rise School San Antonio Will Serve Students Like Isabelle, Daughter of Carter English
We are proud to feature this guest post by Carter English, father of Isabelle, a child with Down syndrome, about his quest to establish Rise School San Antonio, an early childhood program to help children with developmental delays succeed in a school setting. On...
Pre-K Charter School Options and Resources in San Antonio
San Antonio families know about the benefits of enrolling their children in high quality early childhood education programs, but the cost of preschool can be intimidating. Fortunately, there are a number of San Antonio charter schools that offer pre-K. For families...
How Many Charter Schools Are There in San Antonio?
The other day, a local education reporter asked me a really good question. Once Celebrate Dyslexia Schools and Triumph Public High School San Antonio open in August 2024, how many charter schools will there be in San Antonio? The answer could be as high as 213,...
Corinne Cunningham Shares a Parent Perspective About Compass Rose Ingenuity
We are proud to share this Parent Perspectives guest post by Corinne Cunningham, whose daughter attends Compass Rose Ingenuity, sharing what she appreciates about the school, its teachers, and its surroundings. I have been a proud Compass Rose parent for years. My...
Guide to Enrolling at The Gathering Place for the 2024–25 School Year
The Gathering Place is a charter school on the northwest side of San Antonio that develops innovators through real-world, hands-on learning. On December 15, 2023, The Gathering Place began accepting enrollment applications for the 2024–25 school year. Open enrollment...
Guide to Enrolling at Premier High Schools in San Antonio
Premier High Schools offer an innovative program that helps students reach their goal of earning a high school diploma, in spite of obstacles that may have made it seem out of reach. They are accepting applications for enrollment on an ongoing basis. We have put...
Fusion Academy San Antonio: A Unique Learning Community
We are proud to share this guest post by Lynique Charles, Head of School at Fusion Academy San Antonio, discussing the benefits of their one-on-one learning model. At Fusion Academy San Antonio, our mission and vision drive our commitment to providing a...
Guide to Enrolling at Henry Ford Academy—Alameda School for Art + Design
Henry Ford Academy—Alameda School for Art + Design is a public charter high school, located in downtown San Antonio, that is focused on arts education. Every student receives individualized attention, and the school is a caring place, but it's also located on a...
Guide to Enrolling at Lighthouse Public Schools for 2024–25
Lighthouse Public Schools is a place for students to reach their maximum potential in a safe, rewarding environment. Lighthouse Public Schools is accepting applications for enrollment for students in grades PK3–12. We have put together a guide to help you learn more...
Guide to Enrolling in George Gervin Academy
George Gervin Academy is a network of open enrollment charter schools where students can grow and achieve academic excellence through passionate teamwork and accountability. George Gervin Academy schools are taking applications for enrollment for the current school...