National School Choice Week = San Antonio Charter Moms’ Flagship School Discovery Day & Free DoSeum Admission
San Antonio Charter Moms (SACM) hosts National School Choice Week, San Antonio’s largest charter-choice school fair bringing together representatives from more than 40 campuses and organizations for one extraordinary day of family fun!
San Antonio Charter Moms is pleased to host the upcoming School Discovery Day at the DoSeum on January 25, 2025, held in conjunction with National School Choice Week (January 26–February 1) and the flagship event in San Antonio Charter Mom’s annual, free School Discovery Days series. The weeklong, national celebration highlights the diverse educational options available via schools of choice and the many benefits they may provide. Considered the leading local school search authority, San Antonio Charter Moms (SACM) provides easy access to extensive, unbiased school resources such as online discussion groups, articles, live videos, enrollment guides, podcasts, and a school finder app. Perhaps the most anticipated and impactful of all, their in-person School Discovery Days bring dozens of local schools of choice together in kid-friendly locations throughout the city so families can easily learn more about their educational options. Guests attending 2025’s flagship event will not only be able to meet with over 40 schools and organizations but will also have exclusive access to The DoSeum’s 68,000 square feet of wow-worthy, interactive galleries designed to cultivate curiosity, ignite learning, and discover the power of play!
The entire DoSeum will be reserved for School Discovery Day attendees from 9 AM until noon. Upon checking in, each family will receive a free tote bag (while supplies last) with goodies and information and have the opportunity to participate in a scavenger hunt. SACM team members will be on hand to answer questions about the event and general school search topics. Representatives from participating schools will be present throughout the DoSeum to meet interested parents and prospective students, provide enrollment information, and answer questions. School models at the event will include public charter schools, in-district charter schools, magnet schools, private schools, preschools, and homeschooling. Families will also be able to investigate many learning models represented by various participating schools, including child-centered learning, classical education, STEM, dual language, college and career readiness, culturally responsive schools, functional needs schools, and credit recovery schools. AIM Educate, a San Antonio-based company providing special education therapies and evaluations, will be onsite help families understand the private evaluation process and diagnostic options. Futuro San Antonio will connect with families to help them become strong education advocates.
Of course, at a setting like the DoSeum, play goes hand-in-hand with education, and there will be plenty of fun to be had for School Discovery Day attendees of all ages! Guests who participate in the scavenger hunt and interact with lots of schools can enter a raffle to win a prize. In addition to up to three hours of exploring the DoSeum, other entertainment options include live sets by the young DJs from The AM Project, a mobile petting zoo from Once in a Wild, and demonstrations by FIRST in Texas robotics teams.
About the DoSeum Flagship Event
Attending families must pre-register for this free, limited-capacity event by signing up every attendee over the age of one, unregistered guests will not be admitted. This popular event typically sees high demand, so prompt pre-registration is advised — once 1,000 guests have signed up, registration will be closed. Guests should plan to arrive on the early side, as SACM will stop admitting guests at 11:30 and all School Discovery Day Attendees must leave the DoSeum by 12 PM. The raffle drawing will be held at 11:40 AM. Families can see the list of participating schools, learn more about the fun activities planned for the day, and find free onsite parking information by visiting https://sachartermoms.com/
SCHOOL DISCOVERY DAY AT THE DOSEUM (Flagship Event | National School Choice Week)
When: Saturday, January 25, 2025, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Where: The DoSeum (Theatre Entrance), 2800 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209
What: School Discovery Day at the DoSeum is the largest school fair of its kind aimed at helping families explore local charter schools and schools of choice. The event is free and open to the public with proof of online pre-registration. Guests will have the chance to meet with representatives from over 40 local schools while also gaining complimentary access to all the DoSeum galleries. The event takes place at the peak of open enrollment season for local charter and choice schools and serves as a kickoff to National School Choice Week, January 26–February 1.
And stay tuned for this upcoming event:
SCHOOL DISCOVERY DAY AT HEMISFAIR
When: Saturday, March 1, 2025, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: Yanaguana Garden at Hemisfair, 434 S. Alamo St., San Antonio, TX 78205
What: Families visiting School Discovery Day at Hemisfair can meet with more than 20 top schools as they enjoy the fantastic amenities of Yanaguana Garden, including a splash pad, sand play area, table games, swings, climbing structures, picnic area, restaurants, and more. Guests are encouraged to register online here.
About San Antonio Charter Moms
San Antonio Charter Moms (SACM) began as a blog in 2012 when Founder Inga Cotton was inspired to help San Antonio families more easily learn about high-quality school options. The blog has evolved into a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that shares fair information about all types of schools, be they charter, private, or public. For more information, visit sachartermoms.com or follow them on Facebook, their Facebook Discussion Group, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn.
