Parents often take school tours when they are searching for schools that will be the right fit for their children. What qualities should they be looking for? Oscar Ortiz Duarte, author and school leader, identifies three signs of a good school culture. He offers tips for making the most of school tours and suggests questions that parents can ask to get past the first impression and into the meaningful details.

Founders Classical Academy Virtual offers a classical education curriculum, with a focus on civics and U.S. History, in a full-time online school. Shannon M. Nason, Ph.D., Regional Director for Founders Classical Academies, and Founders Classical Academy Virtual teachers Jennifer Moore and Linnea Johnstone, join us to discuss how Founders Classical Academy Virtual uses tried-and-true methods to offer students a well-rounded education in a virtual setting.

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran School is a community of parents, staff, and children working together to foster Christ-like qualities in all they pursue. Jennifer Semanko, Pre-K Lead Teacher at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran School, joins us to share about how she joined the school community at Shepherd, what are her favorite traditions, and how families can learn more about the school.

Great Hearts Online—Texas offers classical education as a free, public, full-time online school. Emilie Sullivan, Interim Headmaster at Great Hearts Online—Texas, joins us to share with students and families what they can expect from a Great Hearts education in a virtual setting, how the school has evolved since its launch in January 2021, and how families can enroll for the 2022-23 school year.

The Alamo Battalion is the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps unit here in San Antonio. The Alamo Battalion offers leadership development for teens who are seeking opportunities to challenge themselves and grow. LT Jason Heinen, USN and PO1 Seth Allen, USNSCC join us to talk about the activities of the Alamo Battalion and the benefits of joining the Sea Cadets.

Brooks Academies of Texas is a network of charter schools in San Antonio that offer a family-oriented culture. All of the schools share a vision of lifting students up to be global learners, and each Brooks campus has a unique curriculum focus. Join us for a discussion with a panel of Brooks Academy school leaders: Bonnie Salas, Principal at Brooks Academy of Science and Engineering; Barry LeMaitre, Principal at Brooks Lone Star; Monique Almazan, Upper School Leader at Brooks Collegiate Academy; TaLisa Wilson, Principal at Brooks Academy Oaks; and Christina Garza, Director of Virtual Instruction for Brooks Academies of Texas. 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 Brooks.

Incarnate Word High School offers the flexibility of in-person and online schooling, while continuing to offer a rigorous academic program with a range of class offerings and a modular schedule. Brianna Byars joins us to share her experience as a student—she is a sophomore in her second semester—and her perspective as a young person (and Class Historian) during these challenging times.

The David Molak Kindness Scholarship recognizes kindness, generosity, and compassion in seniors at Bexar County public schools, including independent school districts and charter schools. Maurine Molak and her family founded the David's Legacy Foundation in honor of their late son and brother, David Molak; she joins us to discuss the qualities honored by the scholarship and how the foundation pursues its mission to eliminate cyber and other bullying of children and teens, through education, legislation, and legal action.

Celebrate Dyslexia Schools is a proposed charter school that will serve dyslexic students in grades 4-8 on the Southwest Side of San Antonio and stand as a center of excellence in the community. Jasmin Dean, board chair of Celebrate Dyslexia Schools, and Flor Gutierrez, advisory board member, join us to discuss the under-identification of dyslexic students in our region, share the design elements of Celebrate Dyslexia Schools, and explain how the school will help dyslexic students learn that they are not alone.

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran School, located in the Medical Center area of San Antonio, offers a Christian education with competitive academics and a sense of community among teachers, students, and parents. Erin Stinson, mother of students in second, sixth, and eighth grades at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran School, joins us to share about how she found a school she loves, what are her favorite school traditions, and what she appreciates about how the school cares for students holistically.