Jun. 17th, 2013

Education Summit Highlights Importance of Communication and Parent Involvement

By Bekah McNeel

Where are the gaps in college and career readiness in San Antonio’s education system? What are your recommendations to close them? These were the questions posed at UTSA’s P-20 summit. While panelists were asked to give a formal reply, showcasing the most innovative and collaborative minds in education and business, the questions are really posed to [...]

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Kay Karcher Mijangos addresses the St. Paul's community at a service held in her honor.

Jun. 17th, 2013

St. Paul’s Episcopal Montessori School: Holistic Learning and Social Diversity

By Bekah McNeel

We are all different. That’s a simple statement, something we take for granted. However, when looking at educational systems in America, Texas, or San Antonio, we rarely see this diversity reflected in curricula. Most commonly, kids are taught as though they all learn the same way and classrooms are full of kids from the same [...]

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The Brady Bunch's dad, Mike Brady, played by actor Robert Reed (1932-1992).

Jun. 16th, 2013

Every Word Counts: Words of our Fathers

By gary s. whitford

I had a father and I am a father, and I have known a wide variety of fathers. In a lifetime of not taking things very seriously, I accept the responsibility of fatherhood, and now grandfatherhood, with due consideration. I also understand the powerful “father figure” effect when a man engages a protégé. You need [...]

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grocery store shelf

Jun. 15th, 2013

The Feed: Two Guys Aim for Downtown Grocery Stores

By Tom Trevino

Let’s pretend you’re teleported from some other place directly to the heart of downtown San Antonio. What would you find if you looked around? Friendly folks, lots of tourists, and a relatively flat geographical profile making it easy to get around on foot or on wheels – an ideal place to live. But what you [...]

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A neighbor's witty sign defines the neighborhood as "Almost Olmos Park." Photo by Georgina Morgan.

Jun. 14th, 2013

Where I Live: Almost (Olmos) Park …OR Should I Stay or Should I Go? Choosing Between Urban and Suburban

By Georgina Morgan

I’m standing over the stove cooking while my husband mows the lawn outside. For a brief moment, it appears he’s Ozzie. I’m Harriet. He works outside the home; I’m a stay-at-home mom. He brings home the proverbial bacon; I fry it up in the pan. Cleaning and household chores? Well, I’m just better at it. [...]

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