"Learning is experience. Everything else is just information," said Albert Einstein. At Anne Frank Inspire Academy, their second annual Summer Experience will offer students opportunities for skill building, adventure, and a sense of belonging in a community. Jeffery Moss, Counselor at Anne Frank Inspire Academy, and Alissa Blanton, senior at Anne Frank Inspire Academy and program assistant at AFIA Summer Experience, join us to preview the fun and educational Summer Experience program.

Students at Essence Prep will think critically about the world around them and become leading agents of change. Jennipha "Jae" Ricks, Chief Learning Officer and Principal of Essence Prep, dispels myths about Critical Race Theory in K-12 education and explains how Essence Prep students will learn to thrive in a system that merely intended them to survive by engaging in project-based learning, learning financial literacy, and practicing entrepreneurship. Also joining: Akeem Brown, Superintendent of Essence Prep, and Damika Burton, Director of Family Engagement and Enrollment.

Young children who engage in play-based learning can still get a strong academic foundation. Adriana Becerra, founder of JOY Holistic Education, believes that childhood is a sacred stage in human life, and joins us to describe their approach for guiding students in meaningful play while still helping them meet academic standards.

The Girl Talk Club at Promesa Academy Charter School is a place where girls can talk about confidence, empowerment, and uplifting each other. Breanna Cadena, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Associate at Promesa, and Olivia Sanchez, K–3 Science Teacher at Promesa, join us to talk about how they saw themselves in their students and share about the activities and goals of the Girl Talk Club.

What are the signs that it might be time for your child to switch schools? Once you decide to make a change, what tools are available to find the right educational setting for your student? Shawn Hoffman, Director of Director of Business Development at Schola, joins us to talk about school search resources, including ScholaMatch™ and Schola's Parent Outreach Team.

Brooks Academies Virtual Instruction is a free, full-time, online school that gives students the flexibility to keep learning at home. Christina Garza, Director of Virtual Learning at Brooks Academies of Texas, joins us to describe which students are eligible for virtual instruction and how the students' schedules balance live lessons and independent work.

Oakenshield, Baggins, Reepicheep, and Pevensies—these are the four Houses at Great Hearts Western Hills. Trinette Keffer, Headmaster at Great Hearts Western Hills, shares her research about how the school's house system is helping students to find a sense of belonging, form closer bonds with faculty members, and find the motivation to be their best selves—in the classroom and on the field.

What are you planning to do with your teens this summer? Lynique Charles, Head of School at Fusion Academy San Antonio, joins us to share tips about giving teens extra support this summer, from taking a break, to getting ahead with learning—and bolstering executive functioning skills.

Alamo Arts Academy offers students the opportunity to study Digital Film Production, Digital Photography, Audio Engineering, and Graphic Design. Buddy Calvo, Creative Director for Machina Cinema Industrial, and Sarah Patterson, co-founder of Pendant, join us to discuss how Alamo Arts Academy offers TEKS-aligned curriculum and certified teachers to partner with schools to prepare students for careers in multimedia, as well as helping students access professional equipment and real-world experiences and events to practice their craft.

Imagine gathering your children and a few friends in a shared space, for rigorous education using a proven classical curriculum. This is the vision for Great Hearts Microschools: a community of families and students, connected with a common purpose. Andrew Shahan, Director of Microschools at Great Hearts Nova, joins us to describe how Great Hearts Microschools are building on the foundation of the Great Hearts Online curriculum and teachers.