by sachartermoms | May 24, 2013 | Latest News
UPDATE: There’s a flash flood warning in effect for San Antonio this morning. We are not planning to attend the Landa Gardens event after all. Stay safe, friends! The Landa Gardens Conservancy is hosting a free family event with children’s storyteller Miss...
by sachartermoms | May 23, 2013 | Latest News
As discussed in this earlier post, the charter school bill—SB2—passed the Texas House of Representatives last week. The House version is different from the Senate version, so now the bill will go to a conference committee to work out a compromise within a matter of...
by sachartermoms | May 22, 2013 | Latest News
I couldn’t make it to the BASIS San Antonio information session last night (details in this earlier post) but my mom, Kim Munsinger, went and took some pictures for me. Thanks, mom! Tiffany O’Neill and Nick Fleege spoke to a packed room of parents and...
by sachartermoms | May 22, 2013 | Latest News
As explained in this earlier post, SB1718 would have established a statewide Achievement School District to oversee the most troubled schools in Texas. Unfortunately, the bill failed in the House on a point of order filed by Rep. Armando Walle (D-Houston). (Sen. Royce...
by sachartermoms | May 21, 2013 | Latest News
Expanding on this earlier post, here is more coverage of charter school bill SB2 passing the Texas House of Representatives last week. The vote was 114-23 on the third reading.”Senate Bill 2 passes Texas House”, Tracy Young, Texas Charter Schools...
by sachartermoms | May 20, 2013 | Latest News
What is the legislature doing this session to improve education? This blog has covered SB2, the charter school bill, which passed the House last week (earlier post), and HB2976, the parent trigger bill (earlier post). Another policy that would improve Texas schools:...
