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Jubilee Academies is a network of charter schools across South Texas that helps students grow their minds and bodies. Erlinda Valderas, Ph.D., Principal at Jubilee Westwood, and Grace Muniz, Associate Superintendent at Jubilee Academies, join us to talk about their San Antonio campuses, their school culture—including athletics and extracurriculars—and how they are getting students ready for college and careers.

Great Hearts Texas offers a classical education at tuition-free, public charter schools. Monet Lessner, Executive Director of Special Student Services at Great Hearts Texas, and April Hufty, Senior Director of Enrollment and Engagement at Great Hearts Texas, will join us to talk about how students benefit from the Great Hearts curriculum and a school culture grounded in a traditional set of virtues. They will also offer advice for families who want to learn more about the schools in the San Antonio area and apply to enroll their students at Great Hearts.

East Central ISD Schools of Choice offer unique learning opportunities to prepare students to thrive in a dynamic economy. Amanda Holman, Ed.D., Director of College, Career, and Military Readiness at East Central ISD, joins us to discuss the specialized learning models at ECISD Schools of Choice and offer advice to families about how to apply for enrollment.

Somerset Academy of Texas is a network of charter schools in San Antonio that share a vision of lifting students up to be global learners. Join us for a discussion with a panel of Somerset Academy school leaders: Cory Oliver, Deputy Superintendent at Somerset Academy of Texas, Lily Collins, Principal at Somerset Academy Lone Star, Bonnie Salas, Principal at Somerset Academy Brooks, and TaLisa Wilson, Principal at Brooks Academy Oaks. They will share about the unique focus of the curriculum at each of their campuses, and explain how families can gather more information and enroll their students at Somerset Academy of Texas.

KIPP Texas—San Antonio is a network of charter schools dedicated to championing equity and chasing excellence. Guadalupe Diaz, Regional Superintendent at KIPP Texas—San Antonio, joins us to talk about growth—including at the new KIPP Somos campus on Callaghan—and offer tips for families to enroll their students at KIPP Texas—San Antonio.

Acton Academy North San Antonio is a microschool that opened in September on the Northwest San Antonio. At Acton Academy, children become curious and independent learners. Stephen and Ashley Foster are the parents of Robert, an eight-year-old student at Acton Academy North San Antonio, and they will join us to share their perspectives about how their son is experiencing freedom and joy in his learning environment.

The School of Science and Technology (SST) is a network of public charter schools with a focus on STEM education and support for character development. Maksat Altiyev, Regional Executive Director for San Antonio and Corpus Christi, and Elizabeth James, Chief Academic Officer, join us to share about SST's academic programs, career pathways, and enrichment programs, and to help families understand how to enroll their students at SST campuses in the San Antonio region.

Prelude Preparatory School is a charter school on the Southside of San Antonio that gives its students a foundation to succeed in school, live purposeful lives, and become leaders in their communities. Lauren Lewis, Founder and Superintendent, and Laura Rangel, Head of School, join us to cast a vision of what students experience in the classrooms and playgrounds at Prelude Prep. They will also share advice for families who want to learn more about the school and enroll their children.

Anne Frank Inspire Academy is a place where students can belong, find joy, and be great. Expert facilitators guide students on an inquiry-based learning process that makes their educational experience relevant, fun, and challenging. Justin Johnston, Assistant Superintendent at Anne Frank Inspire Academy, and Stephanie Bryant, Principal at Anne Frank Inspire Academy—NW Military, join us to explain how they are working to reimagine and transform global learning, and how families can enroll their students at the Bandera Rd. campus and the NW Military campus.

New Frontiers Public Schools offers early college programs to high school students who want to earn college credits through Alamo Colleges. Jeff Flores, Principal at Imelda Davis Early College High School, and Kathy Rodriguez, Vice President of the board of New Frontiers Public Schools, join us to discuss the benefits of early college high school programs and how families can get their students enrolled.

Royal Public Schools offers an innovative education model for students in grades K–6 on the Southside of San Antonio. Soner Tarim, Ph.D., CEO of Royal Public Schools, and Gabby Patton, Principal, join us to share about the how the school is supporting students with rigorous curriculum and instruction, as well as social and emotional learning. They will also share tips for parents and caregivers about how to visit the school for a tour and enroll their students.

Across the San Antonio region, there are schools of choice that offer many different learning models. Inga Cotton, Founder and Executive Director of San Antonio Charter Moms, compares these learning models: child-centered learning, classical education, college and career readiness, functional needs schools, credit recovery schools, culturally responsive schools, dual language education, single-gender schools, and STEM schools. She also gives examples of schools of choice, including open enrollment public charter schools, in-district charter schools, and magnet schools, that fit these different learning models. sachartermoms chartermomschats schoolsearch schoolchoice sanantonio education

Valor Education is a Texas-based network of schools that nourish the human desire for wisdom, virtue, friendship, and community. Valor San Antonio opened in August 2023 as a tuition-free, public charter school on the Northwest Side of San Antonio. Dr. Mark Discher, Headmaster of Valor San Antonio, Stephen Gordon, Superintendent of Valor Education, and Erin Fonner, Director of Marketing and Communications for Valor Education, join us to discuss their hopes for the new San Antonio campus and share how families can learn more information and enroll their students.

IDEA Public Schools is a network of tuition-free, public charter schools with 15 campuses across San Antonio, and more schools in regions across Texas and the U.S. Their mission is to prepare all students for college. Ernesto Cantu, Chief Schools Officer for IDEA Public Schools, joins us for a discussion of how IDEA Public Schools ensures that nearly 100 percent of its graduates attend college and share information for parents and caregivers who want to enroll their children at IDEA Public Schools in San Antonio.

TriPoint Academy is designed to serve students with different needs by involving them in projects and helping them experience the interconnectedness of the world. This tuition-free, public microschool opened this month and is still enrolling students in grades 3–8 for the 2023–24 school year. Megan Correia, Director of Academics at School Innovation Collaborative, joins us to discuss her design process for creating TriPoint Academy and share about the school's recent launch.

Mater Academy San Antonio is a proposed charter school with a student-focused culture, preparing students for college and career pathways. Bonnie Salas, Board Chair of Mater Academy San Antonio, as well as Shannine Sadesky, Daniel Diaz, and Courtney Oliver, who are part of the Mater Academy San Antonio application team, join us to share about successful Mater Academy schools in Florida, Nevada, and beyond. Also, families will learn about upcoming information sessions and opportunities to support Mater Academy San Antonio in the Gen 29 charter application process.

What is the right timeline for doing a school search? How early can you start, and what can you do if you get a late start? Inga Cotton, Founder and Executive Director of San Antonio Charter Moms, breaks it down in stages, explaining what steps to do in the year leading up to your child's first day at their new school. Our goal is to help you know what to expect in the school search process and show you tools to guide you towards enrolling your children in high-quality schools that are the right fit for their needs.

When families decide to start homeschooling, they often feel overwhelmed and don't know where to start. Pathways Home Education provides comprehensive support so that students can succeed in a homeschool environment. Maricela Luna, Executive Director of Pathways Home Education, and her colleagues Marilyn Danae, President, and Chelsea Polanco, Community Outreach, join us to discuss how the emotional and mental distress of the pandemic inspired some families to shift to homeschooling, and how Pathways Home Education helps families look at all their options and lay a foundation for post-secondary success.

TriPoint Academy is designed to serve students with different needs by involving them in projects and helping them experience the interconnectedness of the world. Megan Correia, Director of Academics at School Innovation Collaborative, joins us to discuss how she designed TriPoint Academy based on her observations as a parent of three unique learners and as a teacher who finds creative solutions to met students' needs. This new, tuition-free, partnership school will open in San Antonio in July 2023 and is currently accepting applications for enrollment.

University Presbyterian Children's Center (UPCC) has two outdoor classrooms where children are taught academic concepts through nature exploration while developing emotionally, socially, and spiritually. Cindi Catlin-Gaskins, Director of UPCC, and Sandy Stout, Assistant Director, join us discuss how they offer developmentally appropriate, nature-based learning for young children.