Families Empowered listened to parents, and they said that even though the start of the school year is just weeks away, many families are still searching for the right schools for their kids for this fall. Because of that feedback,… Continue Reading
We are proud to share this guest post authored by Tom Torkelson, CEO of Choose to Succeed, about the state of the charter school sector in San Antonio and how they are supporting high quality education by helping schools with… Continue Reading
We are proud to share this guest post authored by Jonathan R. Hornok and his wife Mariah, with input from fellow advocates, about why Texas should continue to support digital learning options like Great Hearts Online and SAISD’s remote education… Continue Reading
This post is adapted from a letter that LaVernia parent Kristin Branyon wrote to advocate for funding digital learning in 2021–2022 school year for her medically complex children and all families in their situation. For context, see the main post,… Continue Reading
Royal Public Schools, a new, neighborhood-based charter school, is getting its new campus ready to welcome students in August 2021. The campus is a historic building on the Southside of San Antonio, and is currently being renovated to offer 21st-century… Continue Reading
When I was a kid, test scores came by mail, and you had a moment to hold the envelope and take a deep breath before you knew the results. These days, test scores arrive in an email that starts something… Continue Reading
Akeem Brown’s purpose in founding Essence Prep is to create a school where kids can see their strengths. When Brown was in middle school in New York, he dreamed about founding a school. In the meantime, he earned degrees in… Continue Reading
We are proud to share this guest post by Anthony Gordon, founder of S.H. James Prep, about his vision for a school that gives students access to success. Photos are from the youth entrepreneurship pop-up shop hosted by S.H. James… Continue Reading
We are proud to share this guest post about open communication and digital parenting by Mandy Majors, founder of nextTalk. One morning as we were getting ready for school, my daughter asked a question I wasn’t prepared for. It was… Continue Reading
Over the past year or so, families have experienced—by necessity—new educational models, including distance learning and online school. What if we could take the best aspects of virtual school, such as flexibility and family togetherness, and provide additional support and… Continue Reading
