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The McNeels Chose a School

The McNeels Chose a School

Feb 19 was a dramatic day in San Antonio ISD. …

Union questionnaire for board candidates spotlights specific tensions in SAISD.

Just the other day I asked a member of the …

The McNeels Choose a School, part seven: My very favorite school.

So, there’s a dark horse contender in our school search. …

What Got Cut: Johanna’s and Stephanie’s stories

Late last year I got the chance to report on …

More metal detectors and less STAAR seemed like a good idea at the time

The 2019 legislative session is off and running, with new …

For those who teach undocumented students, Julissa Arce has some advice.

Teachers in high-poverty schools know that students don’t leave their …

The McNeels Choose a School, part six: What’s going to happen at Hawthorne? And why?

Applications are in for our three choice schools. It was …

The McNeels Choose a School, Part Five: What’s in a neighborhood?

When applying for SAISD’s choice programs, parents may choose three …

To my kids, on the seashore

The beauty and energy of being four, and being certain …

Review: One Movie, One Book, One Vacation, One Humanitarian Crisis

Since it’s summer, it seems appropriate to recommend movies, books, …

Ode to Tom Wolfe, a delayed tribute

I was 19 years old when I read “Radical Chic,” …

Bathhouses of Hot Springs: Buckstaff

Recently Lewis and I took the family to Hot Springs …

Texas School Finance Commission: You get the teacher you pay for

When Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath was Dallas ISD Trustee …

Texas School Finance Commission: Rough Equity

The Texas School Finance Commission meets for the third time …

Rumblings continue in the battle over SAISD-charter partnership

“Whose schools?” “Our schools!” “Whose schools?” “Our schools!” That was …

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