by sachartermoms | May 13, 2013 | Latest News
The Texas House of Representatives is expected to vote on SB2, the charter school bill, this week—probably Wednesday. (Here’s an earlier post about SB2 making it out of the House Committee on Public Education.) This bill is important because, among other things,...
by sachartermoms | May 12, 2013 | Latest News
The May 11 school board elections added two new faces to the San Antonio ISD Board of Trustees. District 1: Steve Lecholop (campaign website) replaces trustee Rubén Cuero, who did not seek re-election. District 3: Incumbent Debra Guerrero (Facebook) will return. Her...
by sachartermoms | May 11, 2013 | Latest News
Early voting totals for contested school board races in Bexar County: Harlandale ISD Place 1: Juan Mancha (166) has a small lead over Joshua J. Cerna (142) Place 3: Erma V. Casarez (236) is leading over Esequiel “Zeke” Mendoza (52) and Susie Estrada...
by sachartermoms | May 10, 2013 | Latest News
A child’s future should not be hindered or dictated by economic status, place of residence or personal aspiration that does not conform with a one-size-fits-all curriculum and poor performing schools that never seem to change. Every parent and student should...
by sachartermoms | May 9, 2013 | Latest News
The Landa Gardens Conservancy is hosting a free performance by the Magik Theatre of Dr. Seuss’s “The Cat in the Hat” at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 11 on the grounds of the Landa Library in Monte Vista. Read a review of the show: “Magik opens 2013...
by sachartermoms | May 8, 2013 | Latest News
My other post this morning is about committee votes and other details as SB2, the charter school bill, moves through the legislative process. Bottom line, though, for Charter Moms and Charter Dads is raising the cap on the number of charter schools that can be...