San Antonio ISD has a wide range of choice schools, serving grades pre-K through 12, and offering diverse education models such as dual language, project-based learning, Montessori, International Baccalaureate, and career-focused programs. SAISD still has seats available in selected schools and grades, and soon SAISD Choice Schools will began accepting applications for enrollment for the 2023–24 school year. Open enrollment will continue until early 2023. We have put together a guide to help you learn more about SAISD registration at Choice Schools and take steps to enroll your child for the next school year.
About SAISD
Founded in 1899, SAISD is the third largest school district in Bexar County, and the 13th largest in Texas. The district boundaries include San Antonio’s central business district, world-renowned tourism hubs, upscale historic neighborhoods, and areas of multigenerational poverty. Over the decades, SAISD enrollment has ebbed and flowed based on redlining, suburban white flight, the growth of charter schools, and gentrification, but under new leadership had stabilized by 2019.
Superintendent Jaime Aquino became SAISD’s top leader on May 3, 2022. Aquino seems poised to continue the System of Great Schools model, a strategy launched by Pedro Martinez, who served as superintendent from 2015 to 2021. The theory is that a traditional public school district can evolve into a 21st century education system by adopting some of the best practices of charter schools, such as offering families a variety of educational models, giving more autonomy to campus-level school leaders, and closing the least effective schools in the portfolio. These strategies give traditional public school districts the opportunity to effectively compete with charter schools for student enrollment, and they have the long-term effect of raising the overall quality of public education in a community.
SAISD’s Office of Innovation has worked deliberately to ensure that families of all socioeconomic levels had equitable access to choice schools. They study census tracts for factors such as income level, educational attainment, single-parent households, and home ownership. The team at the Office of Access and Enrollment Services ensures that some seats at choice schools are reserved for students from the most underprivileged census blocks, with a goal of creating diverse-by-design schools.
To read more about SAISD in the news, we recommend that you click on the articles linked at the bottom of this post, and visit SAISD’s newsroom. Also, we invite you to join the San Antonio Charter Moms discussion group on Facebook and ask questions; the group includes current SAISD families who can comment with answers based on their own experiences.
SAISD Choice Schools
In 2023–24, San Antonio ISD will operate nearly 90 schools, of which 43 are choice schools or have a choice/magnet program. Aside from YWLA Secondary, magnet programs in this district are not selective, meaning they require no additional screening or testing to enroll. On their most recent district report card, SAISD earned a B, rising two points and upholding their 2019 score, which had been a significant improvement over past scores. The list below includes links to the most recent school report card for each campus.
- Advanced Learning Academy (ALA): 621 W. Euclid Ave., San Antonio, TX 78212 (map) for grades PK4–3; 210-738-9760; 637 N. Main Ave., San Antonio, TX 78205 (map) for grades 4–12; 210-738-9763; school report card—rated B; part of the CAST Schools network
- Ball Elementary—dual language, project-based learning: 343 Koehler Ct., San Antonio, TX 78223 (map); 210-438-6845; grades PK3–8; school report card—rated B
- Barkley-Ruiz Elementary—project-based learning: 1111 S. Navidad St., San Antonio, TX 78207 (map); 210-978-7940; grades PK3–6; school report card—rated B
- Bonham Academy—dual language, fine arts, STEAM: 925 S. St. Mary’s St., San Antonio, TX 78205 (map); 210-228-3300; grades K–8; school report card—rated D
- Bowden Academy—dual language, project-based learning: 515 Willow St., San Antonio, TX 78202 (map); 210-738-9770; Head Start and grades K–8; school report card—rated B
- Brackenridge High School—Media & Film Institute and Early College High School: 400 Eagleland Dr., San Antonio, TX 78210 (map); 210-228-1200; grades 9–12; school report card—rated B
- Briscoe Elementary—International Baccalaureate and dual language: 2015 S. Flores St., San Antonio, TX 78204 (map); 210-228-3305; grades PK3–5; school report card—rated B
- Burbank High School—International Baccalaureate: 1002 Edwards St., San Antonio, TX 78204 (map); 210-228-1210; grades 9–12; school report card—rated B
- Cameron Elementary—critical thinking: 3635 Belgium Ln., San Antonio, TX 78219 (map); 210-978-7960; grades PK3–5; school report card—rated B
- CAST Med High School: 2601 Louis Bauer Dr., San Antonio, TX 78235 (map); grades 9–12; school report card—rated B; part of the CAST Schools network
- CAST Tech High School: 637 N. Main Ave., San Antonio, TX 78205 (map); 210-554-2700; grades 9–12; school report card—rated B; part of the CAST Schools network
- Cotton Academy—dual language, critical thinking: 1616 Blanco Rd., San Antonio, TX 78212 (map); 210-738-9780; grades PK3–8; school report card—rated A
- Davis Middle School—STEM: 4702 E. Houston St., San Antonio, TX 78220 (map); 210-978-7920; grades 6–8; school report card—not rated
- Democracy Prep at the Stewart Campus: 1950 Rigsby Ave., San Antonio, TX 78210 (map); 210-438-6875; grades PK3–8; school report card—rated B
- Edison High School—Health Professions, Fire Science, Business P-TECH: 701 Santa Monica Dr., San Antonio, TX 78212 (map); 210-738-9720; grades 9–12; school report card—rated C
- Fenwick Academy—International Baccalaureate, fine arts: 1930 Waverly Ave., San Antonio, TX 78228 (map); 210-438-6540; grades PK3–8; school report card—rated C
- Fox Tech High School—Health Professions Magnet, Judge Andy Mireles Law Magnet, Nursing H-TECH: 637 N. Main Ave., San Antonio, TX 78205 (map); 210-738-9730; grades 9–12; school report card—rated B
- Gates Elementary—literacy: 510 Morningview Dr., San Antonio, TX 78220 (map); 210-738-9780; grades PK–6; school report card—rated B
- Gonzales Early Childhood Education Center: 518 E. Magnolia Ave., San Antonio, TX 78212 (map); 210-438-6830; grades PK3–PK4; school report card—rated B (paired with Franklin Elementary)
- Graebner Community School—family/community engagement, dual language: 530 Hoover Ave., San Antonio, TX 78225 (map); 210-228-3320; grades PK–5; school report card—rated C
- Harris Middle School—International Baccalaureate: 325 Pruitt Ave., San Antonio, TX 78204 (map); 210-228-1220; grades 6–8; school report card—rated B
- Hawthorne Academy—civic education, fine arts: 115 W. Josephine St., San Antonio, TX 78212 (map); 210-738-9795; grades K–8; school report card—rated C
- Highlands High School—P-TECH: 3118 Elgin Ave., San Antonio, TX 78210 (map); 210-438-6800; grades 9–12; school report card—rated B
- Sam Houston High School—Cyber P-TECH USA: 4635 E. Houston St., San Antonio, TX 78220 (map); 210-978-7900; grades 9–12; school report card—rated B
- Huppertz Elementary—International Baccalaureate: 247 Bangor Dr., San Antonio, TX 78228 (map); 210-438-6580; Head Start and grades K–5; school report card—rated C
- Irving Dual Language Academy: 1300 Delgado St., San Antonio, TX 78207 (map); 210-738-9740; grades PK3–8; school report card—not rated
- Jefferson High School—International Baccalaureate: 723 Donaldson Ave., San Antonio, TX 78201 (map); 210-438-6570; grades 9–12; school report card—rated B
- Martin Luther King Academy for Arts Integration: 3501 M.L. King Dr., San Antonio, TX 78220 (map); 210-978-7935; grades K–8; school report card—rated C
- Lamar Elementary—project-based learning, social-emotional learning, dual language, extended school year: 201 Parland Pl., San Antonio, TX 78209 (map); 210-738-9800; grades PK3–6; school report card—rated B
- Lanier High School—Automotive Technology Magnet, Construction Science P-TECH: 1514 W. César E. Chávez Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78207 (map); 210-978-7910; grades 9–12; school report card—rated C
- Phoenix Middle College at St. Philip’s College Southwest Campus: 800 Quintana Rd., San Antonio, TX 78211 (map); 210-486-7132; grades 11–12; school report card (Navarro Academy)—rated A on alternative standards
- Poe STEM Dual Language Middle School: 814 Aransas Ave., San Antonio, TX 78210 (map); 210-228-1235; grades 6–8; school report card—not rated
- Rhodes Middle School—Media and Technology: 3000 Tampico St., San Antonio, TX 78207 (map); 210-978-7925; grades 6–8; school report card—not rated
- Rodriguez Montessori Elementary—Montessori, dual language: 3626 W. César E. Chávez Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78207 (map); 210-554-2660; grades PK3–3 in 2022–23, expanding to PK3–5; school report card—rated B (paired with Margil Elementary)
- St. Philip’s College Early College High School: 1801 Martin Luther King Dr., San Antonio, TX 78203 (map); 210-486-2406; grades 9–12; school report card—rated A
- Steele Montessori Academy: 722 Haggin St., San Antonio, TX 78210 (map); 210-438-6870; grades PK3–7 in 2023–24, expanding to PK3–8; school report card—rated C
- Travis Early College High School: 1915 N. Main Ave., San Antonio, TX 78212 (map); 210-738-9830; grades 9–12; school report card—rated A
- Twain Dual Language Academy: 2411 San Pedro Ave., San Antonio, TX 78212 (map); 210-738-9745; grades PK3–8; school report card—rated A
- Woodlawn Academy—International Baccalaureate: 1717 W. Magnolia Ave., San Antonio, TX 78201 (map); 210-438-6560; grades K–8; school report card—rated C
- Woodlawn Hills Elementary—International Baccalaureate and dual language: 110 W. Quill Dr., San Antonio, TX 78228 (map); 210-438-6565; grades PK3–5; school report card—rated B
- Young Men’s Leadership Academy (YMLA)—single-gender campus: 415 Gabriel St., San Antonio, TX 78202 (map); 210-354-9652; grades 4–12; school report card—rated B
- Young Women’s Leadership Academy (YWLA Secondary)—single-gender campus: 2123 W. Huisache Ave., San Antonio, TX 78201 (map); 210-438-6525; grades 6–12; school report card—rated A
- Young Women’s Leadership Academy Primary (YWLA Primary)—single-gender campus: 401 Berkshire Ave., San Antonio, TX 78210 (map); 210-438-6525; grades K–5; school report card—rated C
SAISD’s Office of Access and Enrollment Services has online resources and in-person help for families who are navigating choice schools. Here are some quick links to essential information on the web:
- On this page, find a downloadable version of the SAISD Enrollment Guide, a comprehensive view of SAISD’s choice schools as of the 2021–22 school year. Printed copies may be available by request.
- On the Resources Page, find an explanation of how the lottery works and other helpful guides, such as a one-page overview of lottery categories and priorities. On the Transportation page, see how the free bus system works, as well as current bus schedules.
- The Parents & Students page has information for SAISD parents, including school calendars, links to uniform policies, student handbooks, special education, and more. Elsewhere on the SAISD site, find a schools directory
To get in-person help on SAISD enrollment, reach out to the staff at the Office of Access and Enrollment Services at 210-554-2660 or text them at 210-309-3259. Email them at choice@saisd.net.
Download the free San Antonio Charter Schools app for an interactive map that includes these campuses and many more. You can also find campus information about choice schools in SAISD choice schools (and other networks) on our page Guide to Charter Schools in San Antonio.
SAISD Registration & Enrollment at Choice Schools
Families living outside the district who are interested in enrolling their students at SAISD can apply online or download a printable application, available by clicking the gold “Apply” button at saisdchoice.com. According to the school choice timeline, the application window for 2023–24 will open on October 31, 2022. The deadline to submit an application for lotteries is January 17, 2023; families will still be able to submit applications after this date. The first round of offers will be announced the week of January 23–27, 2023; the deadline for families to accept one of those offers will be February 10, 2023. Offers will go out to waitlisted families starting on March February 14, and those families will have two business days to accept. For schools that still have seats available, additional offers will be made from waitlists through the first weeks of the school year. Find more information at the FAQ.
SAISD is offering information sessions about choice schools and for particular programs and campuses, both in-person and virtual. Learn about upcoming events at saisdchoice.com and on social media.
We also recommend following these SAISD social media accounts:
- San Antonio ISD on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn
- Superintendent Jaime Aquino on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn
- SAISD Choice Schools & Programs on Facebook
- Advanced Learning Academy (ALA) on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
- Ball Elementary on Facebook and Twitter
- Barkley-Ruiz Elementary on Twitter
- Bonham Academy on Facebook and Twitter
- Bowden Academy on Twitter
- Brackenridge High School on Facebook and Twitter
- Briscoe Elementary on Facebook
- Burbank High School on Facebook and Twitter
- Cameron Elementary on Facebook
- CAST Schools on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn
- CAST Med High School on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
- CAST Tech High School on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
- Cotton Academy on Facebook and Twitter
- Davis Middle School on Facebook and Twitter
- Democracy Prep Public Schools on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn
- Democracy Prep at the Stewart Campus on Facebook and Instagram
- Edison High School on Twitter
- Fenwick Academy on Twitter
- Fox Tech High School on Twitter
- Gates Elementary on Facebook
- Gonzales Early Childhood Education Center on Facebook
- Graebner Community School on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
- Harris Middle School on Facebook and Twitter
- Hawthorne Academy on Facebook and Twitter
- Highlands High School on Facebook and Twitter
- Sam Houston High School on Facebook and Twitter
- Huppertz Elementary on Facebook and Twitter
- Irving Dual Language Academy on Facebook
- Jefferson High School on Facebook and Twitter
- M.L. King Academy on Facebook
- Lamar Elementary on Twitter
- Lanier High School on Facebook and Twitter
- Phoenix Middle College on Facebook and Twitter
- Poe STEM Dual Language Middle School on Facebook and Twitter
- Rhodes Middle School on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
- Rodriguez Montessori Elementary on Facebook
- Steele Montessori Academy on Facebook
- Travis Early College High School on Instagram
- Twain Dual Language Academy on Facebook and Twitter
- Woodlawn Academy on Facebook and Twitter
- Woodlawn Hills Elementary on Twitter
- Young Men’s Leadership Academy on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
- Young Women’s Leadership Academy on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
- Young Women’s Leadership Academy Primary on Facebook and Instagram
In addition, please join the San Antonio Charter Moms discussion group on Facebook to post questions and search for previous discussions about SAISD enrollment at choice schools. The group includes current SAISD families who will comment and share about their own experiences at SAISD Choice Schools.
Organizations That Lift Up SAISD
SAISD’s turnaround efforts have been under intense scrutiny for the past several years. We encourage readers to not just sit on the sidelines, but to get involved in the effort. The success of SAISD benefits the whole community, from the students and their families, to the future well-educated workforce. Here are some suggestions of ways to get involved:
- The SAISD Foundation gathers support from the community and awards grants to recognize innovation on SAISD campuses.
- Serve on a Citizens Advisory Committee to oversee SAISD bond programs.
- Get involved in SAISD school board elections, either as a candidate or an informed constituent.
- Leadership SAISD is a training program that develops leaders who are knowledgeable about education. In the summer, apply to be part of their year-long cohort.
- Participate in an education committee at a local chamber of commerce, including the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s CORE4 STEM, the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce’s Education and Workforce Council, and the South San Antonio Chamber of Commerce’s Education/Workforce Committee.
- Join a local organization like the NAACP San Antonio Branch’s ACT-SO, Tech Bloc, San Antonio Leaders and Teachers (SALT), and Mindshift ED.
San Antonio ISD has gone through a major transformation involving developing many new choice schools, expanding dual language programs, and creating diverse-by-design schools. For families, it’s a brave new world of navigating school choice, with innovative school models to explore. The education reformers, the families of SAISD students, and the entire community are hoping that, under new leadership, SAISD will continue to grow as a successful urban school district that provides high quality education equitably to all its residents.
Charter Moms Chats
Watch Karen Galván, Special Projects Coordinator in the Office of Access and Enrollment Services at San Antonio ISD, speak with Inga Cotton on Charter Moms Chats on October 11, 2022 at 4:00 PM Central live on Facebook and YouTube.
Karen Galván is the Special Projects Coordinator in the Office of Access and Enrollment Services at San Antonio ISD. SAISD has over 40 different Choice offerings open to all students both inside and outside the district, including two high schools recognized among the best performing in the nation.
Read More About SAISD & SAISD Enrollment
- “Enrollment for 2023-24 already open for San Antonio choice schools,” Tracy Idell Hamilton, San Antonio Report, September 25, 2022
- “San Antonio ISD wants the public to see its proposed new trustee districts,” Danya Perez, San Antonio Express-News, September 13, 2022
- “Uneven population increase prompts San Antonio ISD redistricting,” Raquel Torres, San Antonio Report, September 12, 2022
- “SAISD’s new Latin American educators bring their culture to dual language classrooms,” Raquel Torres, San Antonio Report, August 31, 2022
- “New school year, new chapter at SAISD,” Jaime Aquino, San Antonio Express-News, August 10, 2022
- “Get to know Jaime Aquino, SAISD’s new superintendent,” Brooke Crum, San Antonio Report, August 8, 2022
- “San Antonio ISD changes dress code policy for many of its 47,000 students,” Madalyn Mendoza, San Antonio Express-News, July 27, 2022
- “Keep doors of SAISD open to parents,” Joe Cantu and Maribel Gardea, San Antonio Express-News, May 9, 2022
- “SAISD’s newly hired superintendent embraces the moment in moving speech,” Brooke Crum, San Antonio Report, May 2, 2022
- “Jaime could be superintendent like no other,” Nancy M. Preyor-Johnson, San Antonio Express-News, April 14, 2022
- “Charter Moms Chats — YWLA Primary & Irving Dual Language, SAISD, With Andre’a Pitts & Veronica Garza,” YouTube, April 14, 2022
- “SAISD chooses a finalist with great promise,” San Antonio Express-News, April 13, 2022
- “‘Every single student:’ San Antonio ISD superintendent finalist is meeting, listening, talking,” Danya Perez, San Antonio Express-News, April 12, 2022
- “Charter Moms Chats — YMLA And Sam Houston P-TECH In SAISD, With Derrick Brown And Kaye Robinson,” YouTube, April 12, 2022
- “Meet Jaime Aquino, SAISD’s sole finalist for superintendent,” San Antonio Express-News, April 11, 2022
- “San Antonio ISD board picks Jaime Aquino, veteran administrator, as superintendent finalist,” Danya Perez, San Antonio Express-News, April 11, 2022
- “Former bilingual teacher and immigrant selected as sole finalist for superintendent of San Antonio ISD,” Camille Phillips, Texas Public Radio, April 11, 2022
- “San Antonio ISD names superintendent finalist,” Brooke Crum, San Antonio Report, April 11, 2022
- “Here’s how these San Antonio ISD high schools got their names,” Timothy Fanning, San Antonio Express-News, April 8, 2022
- “San Antonio ISD’s biggest elementary school might be the next campus to partner with UTSA,” Danya Perez, San Antonio Express-News, March 28, 2022
- “San Antonio ISD, on the hunt for new superintendent, is listening first,” Danya Perez, San Antonio Express-News, January 31, 2022
- “Charter Moms Chats — Enrolling In SAISD Choice Schools, With Karen Galván,” YouTube, November 16, 2021
- “San Antonio ISD data shows extent of learning loss during pandemic,” Brooke Crum, San Antonio Report, October 18, 2021
- “Refresh, review, revisit: SAISD’s strong path forward,” Robert A. Jaklich, San Antonio Express-News, October 17, 2021
- “As San Antonio ISD’s new leader sets out his pinky-promises, the kindergartners are on board,” Danya Perez, San Antonio Express-News, September 30, 2021
- “SAISD welcomes interim superintendent, expects to hire new leader by spring,” Brooke Crum, San Antonio Report, September 30, 2021
- “In a bilingual city like San Antonio, dual language education is key,” Olivia Hernández and Esmeralda Alday, San Antonio Report, September 27, 2021
- “Former Harlandale Superintendent Will Be San Antonio ISD’s Interim Leader,” Camille Phillips, Texas Public Radio, September 21, 2021
- “San Antonio ISD board goes outside the district for an interim superintendent,” Brooke Crum, San Antonio Report, September 21, 2021
- “SAISD board says goodbye to Superintendent Pedro Martinez,” Brooke Crum, San Antonio Report, September 21, 2021
- “San Antonio ISD chief Pedro Martinez will leave to run Chicago Public Schools,” Danya Perez, Malak Silmi, and Henry Krausse, San Antonio Express-News, September 15, 2021
- “SAISD’s Pedro Martinez named Chicago Public Schools CEO,” Brooke Crum, San Antonio Report, September 15, 2021
- “San Antonio ISD Superintendent Pedro Martinez Accepts Offer To Lead Chicago Public Schools,” Camille Phillips, Texas Public Radio, September 15, 2021
- “A belated thank you to the SAISD trustee who found Pedro,” Robert Rivard, San Antonio Report, August 27, 2021
- “SAISD transformation under Pedro Martinez is no secret nationwide,” Robert Rivard, San Antonio Report, August 26, 2021
- “San Antonio ISD Superintendent Pedro Martinez a finalist for Chicago Public Schools CEO job,” Brooke Crum, San Antonio Report, August 23, 2021
- “San Antonio school districts OK millions in pay raises, bonuses for 2021–22 school year,” Brooke Crum, San Antonio Report, August 10, 2021
- “Excitement and smiles behind the masks: San Antonio ISD welcomes students back to campus,” Brooke Crum, San Antonio Report, August 9, 2021
- “Ballet folklorico returns to SAISD, mariachi programs expand to more schools,” Nicholas Frank, San Antonio Report, August 6, 2021
- “SAISD cooks sharpen skills at Culinary Institute of America,” Andres Picon, San Antonio Express-News, July 22, 2021
- “San Antonio ISD sees ‘disproportionate’ effect of pandemic in student STAAR scores,” Brooke Crum, San Antonio Report, June 30, 2021
- “San Antonio ISD Relaxes Dress Code For Middle School, High School,” Camille Phillips, Texas Public Radio, June 22, 2021
- “SAISD board OKs $487M budget, plus $78M in federal aid funds,” Brooke Crum, San Antonio Report, June 22, 2021
- “Christina Martinez replaces Radle as San Antonio ISD board president,” Brooke Crum, San Antonio Report, June 21, 2021
- “Radle resigns as San Antonio ISD board president, suggests Christina Martinez as replacement,” Brooke Crum, San Antonio Report, June 7, 2021
- “SAISD joins state program that pays top teachers more,” Brooke Crum, San Antonio Report, May 27, 2021
- “New SAISD trustees differ in visions for school board, district,” Brooke Crum, San Antonio Report, May 10, 2021
- “9 Out Of 10 Bexar County School Board Incumbents Retain Seats; Comal ISD Board President Ousted,” Camille Phillips, Texas Public Radio, May 2, 2021
- “2 of 3 incumbents win re-election to SAISD board; Ozuna and Sorensen to join them,” Andres Picon, San Antonio Express-News, May 1, 2021
- “SAISD trustee ousted by union-backed candidate as other incumbents hold seats,” Brooke Crum, San Antonio Report, May 1, 2021
- “SAISD students can graduate early with new night virtual school,” Brooke Crum, San Antonio Report, April 5, 2021
- “Dariela Galindo, Sophomore at Travis Early College High School in SAISD,” Dariela Galindo, San Antonio Charter Moms, March 2, 2021
- “SAISD students want more say in decisions related to pandemic, discipline, and student rights,” Brooke Crum, San Antonio Report, January 20, 2021
- “Teacher Tales: Jefferson High School International Baccalaureate World School in San Antonio ISD,” Ralf Halderman and Chris Stanley, San Antonio Charter Moms, November 18, 2020
- “Charter Moms Chats — San Antonio ISD Choice Schools, With Tricia Baumer,” YouTube, November 17, 2020
- “San Antonio school leaders’ concern: COVID-induced decline in enrollment will take funding down with it,” Krista Torralva and Andres Picon, San Antonio Express-News, November 13, 2020
- “Alamo Colleges now managing San Antonio ISD early college high schools,” Andres Picon and Krista Torralva, San Antonio Express-News, November 5, 2020
- “Democrats Flip D5 State Board Of Education Seat, And Everything Else You Need To Know About San Antonio’s Education Election Results,” Camille Phillips, Texas Public Radio, November 4, 2020
- “San Antonio ISD bond, the largest ever, approved,” Silvia Foster-Frau, San Antonio Express-News, November 3, 2020
- “San Antonio ISD passes $1.3 billion bond, largest in city history,” JJ Velasquez and Jackie Wang, San Antonio Report, November 3, 2020
- “San Antonio ISD dual-language academy’s playground gets colorful upgrade,” Laura Garcia, San Antonio Express-News, November 2, 2020
- “These Three Principals Are Opening New Schools This Fall. If That Sounds Challenging, You’re Right,” Bekah McNeel, 74 Million, August 12, 2020
- “Counting on state’s funding promise, San Antonio ISD approves budget,” Alia Malik, San Antonio Express-News, June 23, 2020
- “San Antonio ISD to open a construction and architecture academy with a college component,” Alia Malik, San Antonio Express-News, June 5, 2020
- “SAISD’s Fox Tech Will Open New Program Next Fall to Graduate RNs,” Emily Donaldson, San Antonio Report, December 17, 2019
- “The Turnaround,” Alia Malik, San Antonio Express-News, December 15, 2019
- “San Antonio’s First Dual Language Montessori School is Coming to the West Side,” Bekah McNeel, Hall Monitor, November 19, 2019
- “San Antonio ISD Enrollment ‘More Stable’ After Years of Decline,” Emily Donaldson, San Antonio Report, October 8, 2019
- “Partnerships are changing San Antonio ISD,” Alia Malik, San Antonio Express-News, October 4, 2019
- “TEA report card has SAISD leading broad improvement of San Antonio-area schools,” Liz Teitz and Krista Torralva, San Antonio Express-News, August 15, 2019
- “The Charter Effect: San Antonio ISD Embraces School Choice To Attract Families,” Camille Phillips, Texas Public Radio, July 2, 2019
- “As Downtown Development Spreads, Displacement and Gentrification are Set to Roll Over San Antonio’s West Side,” Ben Olivo, Sanford Nowlin, and Gaige Davila, San Antonio Current, May 21, 2019
- “SAISD Trustee Elections: Stay the Course or Put on the Brakes?” Bridie Chaudoir, San Antonio Charter Moms, April 24, 2019
- “SAISD Planning New Fox Tech Program to Graduate RNs,” Emily Donaldson, San Antonio Report, April 15, 2019
- “Portrait of a Turnaround Principal,” Bekah McNeel, Edutopia, May 16, 2019
- “Meet Doug Dawson, the Guy You Should Have Already Met,” Bekah McNeel, San Antonio Charter Moms, April 20, 2019
- “SAISD Approves New Generation of Autonomous Schools,” Bekah McNeel, San Antonio Charter Moms, March 30, 2019
- “San Antonio ISD Superintendent Doubles Down On Criticism, Highlights ‘Turnaround’ Schools,” Camille Phillips, Texas Public Radio, February 13, 2019
- “Sam Houston High School to House New Cybersecurity School in 2019,” Emily Donaldson, San Antonio Report, November 12, 2018
- “78207: America’s Most Radical School Integration Experiment,” Beth Hawkins, 74 Million, September 25, 2018
- “The Architect: How One Texas Innovation Officer Is Rethinking School Integration,” Beth Hawkins, 74 Million, September 25, 2018
- “SAISD Will Triple Its Dual Language Programs in 2018–19,” Emily Donaldson, San Antonio Report, July 23, 2018
- “Mohammed Choudhury On Empowered Educators, Controlled Choice And The Third Way For Urban Districts,” Emily Langhorne, Forbes, June 22, 2018
- “San Antonio ISD Celebrates Addition Of International Baccalaureate Program,” Camille Phillips, Texas Public Radio, June 11, 2018
- “Commentary: Texas Has Ambitious Plans to Transform Urban Schools,” David Osborne and Emily Langhorne, US News & World Report, April 13, 2018
- “Integrating Schools in San Antonio: Start With One. An Interview with Mohammed Choudhury,” Alice Opalka and Georgia Heyward, CRPE, February 23, 2018
- “21st Century Education System: A Discussion in San Antonio with David Osborne on Reinventing America’s Schools,” Inga Cotton, San Antonio Charter Moms, December 5, 2017
- “SAISD Plans to Tackle Poverty One School at a Time,” Bekah McNeel, San Antonio Report, October 11, 2017
- “New Departments Herald Changes, Innovation for SAISD,” Bekah McNeel, San Antonio Report, July 31, 2017
- “SAISD Partners with Special Ed Charter to Create Brewer Academy,” Bekah McNeel, San Antonio Report, May 15, 2017