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Gilbert Garcia reported from the Texas House District 117 campaign forums about differences on public education issues between incumbent John V. Garza (a Republican) and challenger Philip Cortez (a Democrat). "Class Dismissed at Garza-Cortez Forums", Gilbert...
On a cooler, cloudy Saturday morning, my kids and I visited the San Antonio Zoo in Brackenridge Park. So much going on: African children's choir concerts, San Antonio Bat Fest activities (we did the crafts), Halloween decorations. Next...
IDEA Public Schools, a charter school system from the Rio Grande Valley, opened IDEA Carver Academy within SAISD boundaries this year and plans to launch 19 more schools by 2017. “With IDEA coming to San Antonio, there's a possibility that SAISD won't even exist on...
The Texas Charter Schools Association published my guest blog post yesterday. "Start a blog to advocate for charter schools", Inga Munsinger Cotton, Charting Success, October 11, 2012; en Español.
Great Hearts Academies Annual Magazine, Volume 5, Fall 2012, is now available online. Learn more about their success in building a network of great books schools in Arizona, and imagine what they could do in San Antonio. Remember: Great Hearts is hosting an...
"I set out to say that I am grateful for my education." "Day Six of Thanks", Jessica Sliman, Gin and Juiceboxes, October 8, 2012. Using her experience as an educator as a jumping off point, Jessica goes on to give a personal and moving review of Waiting for...
SA Ready is open for business. According to the website: SA Ready is a free platform that gives teachers access to high quality lesson plans and teaching resources. Developed in partnership between Generation TX San Antonio and Educational Policy Improvement Center...
Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst recently appointed Senator Dan Patrick (who led those August hearings) as the new chairman of the Education Committee. You can get a sense of what this means just by looking at the headlines: "New school voucher fight looms", Gary...
H-E-B Sparkling Water: The unofficial beverage of San Antonio moms on the playground. As seen on Monte Vista moms at Landa. Followed closely by SAWS tap water in a Camelbak.
Parents are highly motivated to find the right schools for their kids, but they need help to find reliable, useful information. The Houston Chronicle proclaims with pride that Houston is a leading city for school choice. But: The problem? Facing all those choices can...
The Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce and the League of Women Voters – Kerrville Area are hosting a debate tonight, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Schreiner University student center, featuring State Board of Education District 5 candidates Ken Mercer (incumbent,...
Mary Riner Siddall, who helped bring BASIS to Washington, D.C., reflects on the movie "Won't Back Down", and her own experience: Just like in the film, those of us fighting for this change had to overcome resistance early in the process. Plenty of skeptics, who...