At a dual enrollment school, students can earn their high school diploma while also attending community college and earning college credit. Dariela Galindo, a senior at Travis Early College High School, joins us to share her experience in the supportive environment at San Antonio College and update us since her last interview when she was a sophomore.

Our brains are far more changeable than many of us realize. Once we understand the seven cognitive skills and undergo a cognitive skills assessment, we can take advantage of neuroplasticity to strengthen our brains and expand our potential. Gina Cruz, Owner/Director of LearningRx San Antonio Northeast, joins us to explain about cognitive skills and the benefits of brain training for clients from 4 years old to 99+.

When it comes to choosing a school for your child, good parent communication and operations are essential. What are some key factors for parents and caregivers to consider when evaluating a school's communication and operations? Nick Stamboulis, Head of Sales for Cariina, a suite of integrated software solutions that helps school administrators to manage their internal operations, joins us to offer advice and perspective.

The Keystone School offers a challenging program for grades PK3–12 and a caring, diverse environment that brings out the most in each each individual and prepares students to compete among the best in the world. Rose Parham is raising two girls who are students at Keystone—Katelyn, age 9, and Madelyn, age 7—and joins us to share a parent's perspective. Also joining: Andrea Banks, Director of Enrollment Management at Keystone.

"Body and soul; I am marvelously made!” That verse from Psalm 139:14 is the guiding force of Marvelously Made—The School for Young Children. Located in Helotes, Texas, this small, child-led Christian school was founded 13 years ago by Jennifer McCarville. She says that she saw a need for children to be educated in a way that honors how they are designed to learn. McCarville joins us to share about their school culture and offer advice for families who want to enroll.

How can high-quality preschools address the aftermath of the pandemic, such as children who have absorbed their parents' anxiety, on top of their longstanding mission of school readiness? Mary Field, a board member at the International School of San Antonio, joins us to dive into the research about early childhood education—it's surprisingly mixed—and ponders how high-quality programs, like the ones across San Antonio that she has recently visited, can scale to meet the needs of families who are still coping with post-pandemic stress.

Parents are concerned about a growing culture of school violence. Through advocacy, what can parents do to get involved and promote school safety? John Martin, co-founder and co-CEO of SAFEtech, joins us to share insights about statewide school safety initiatives and how to identify schools that have a culture of school safety and are prepared for emergencies.

You may know The DoSeum as San Antonio’s premiere children’s museum, home to an impressive menu of interactive exhibits, events, camps, and classes designed to stimulate young minds. What you may not know is that it is home to the Little DOers Preschool, which continues the museum’s objective of combining interactive fun with hands-on learning. Kathy Jones, Director of Little DOers Preschool, joins us to share about their school culture and offer advice for families who want to enroll.

“Mighty oaks from little acorns grow.” That’s the philosophy behind The Acorn—A School for Young Children. With a focus on developmental, child-led education, The Acorn School fosters a life-long love of learning by meeting children where they are and helping them build a foundation for success both in and out of the classroom. Wendy Starnes, Director of The Acorn—A School for Young Children, and Rich Lange, a Co-founder of The Acorn—A School for Young Children, join us to share about their school culture and offer advice for families who want to enroll.

Democracy Prep at the Stewart Campus, in partnership with San Antonio ISD, is a neighborhood school located southeast of downtown that also welcomes students from across San Antonio. Virginia Boyce, Executive Director and Principal of Democracy Prep at the Stewart Campus, and Michelle Herrera, Director of Operations of Democracy Prep at the Stewart Campus, join us to discuss how DPSC offers a well-rounded college preparatory program that is delivered by a caring team of educators with proven success in increasing student achievement and helping scholars reach their full potential.