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Each listing in this alphabetical directory gives you a snapshot of a small, independent, alternative school in the Austin area.
This ever-expanding list spans several pages, with navigation buttons at the bottom. Clicking on the name of a school will take you to its own website. To easily find schools by geographical area, see our Alt Ed Maps page. If you know of a school that's missing from this directory, please drop a note here, and see Alt Ed Austin's criteria for "alternative" and "school." You may also be interested in our directories of other recommended schools, as well as special programs for children and adults.
Full disclosure: Alt Ed Austin founder Teri Sperry has ties with several of the schools listed on this site. Her child has attended two of them. She has friends and collaborators who direct, teach at, or are otherwise involved in others. Some programs choose to advertise from time to time on Alt Ed Austin as Sponsoring Partners. She firmly believes that all of the schools featured on this site (including the ones to which she has no personal connection and those from which she receives no advertising fees) are great choices for some kids, each for different reasons.
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Abrome→
Location: Bee Cave / West Lake Hills
10201 Aqua Azul Court
Students served: Ages 3–19 or grades Pre-K–12th
Current enrollment: Rolling admissions. Learners can start at any time because Abrome is a year-round, self-directed learning space. Maximum of 20.
Model/philosophy: Compassionate, non-coercive, and self-directed. A psychologically safe space where young people of all ages come together to create their own deep, meaningful, and enduring learning experiences that will allow them to lead remarkable lives by the age of 18. Abrome Learners may launch a company, start a social movement, create beautiful works of art, master a trade, or get into Harvard or Stanford. Abrome Learners have agency, intention, and purpose.
Special features: Emancipated Learning. A learning space free of coercion, hierarchy, and standardization: no age-based segregation, one-size-fits-all curriculum, homework, classes, testing, or grades. Instead, each Learner goes through a cyclical process of identifying their unique needs, goals, and interests, and then, through collaboration with Learning Coaches, peers, and members of their community, embarking upon a learning journey that allows them to demonstrate excellence and intellectual vitality. Elite college admissions: Almost 50 percent of past consulting clients have gained admission into Harvard or Stanford, and 75 percent have gained admission into Top 10 colleges or universities.
Schedule: 10am–4pm Monday–Friday. Early drop-off from 8:30am, late pickup until 5pm. Year-round, 210-day academic calendar. Learners are encouraged to take up to 30 days off per year for day trips, camps, internships, family vacations, etc. By the time Learners are in their teenage years, they may spend significant time engaged in self-directed learning experiences in the community during the day, in addition to at Abrome.
Tuition: A sliding-scale tuition policy allows Abrome to pursue its commitment to diversity, particularly economic, racial, and cultural diversity. Tuition ranges from $600 to $16,200 per year ($50–$1,350 per month) based on age and family income, plus fees. 30–70% sibling discounts based on number of Learners and family income.
Contact: Antonio Buehler | 989-312-3648 | antonio@abrome.com
May 16, 2016 / Teri/ /Source
Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Preschool
ACE Academy→
February 04, 2015 / Teri
Location: North Central Austin
3901 Shoal Creek Blvd
Students served: PreK–8th grade gifted learners
Current enrollment: Now enrolling for Fall 2018; maximum of 125
Model/philosophy: Mission: ACE Academy provides personalized education for gifted learners and cultivates a community of learners who relentlessly pursue inquiry with self-determination and resourcefulness. Vision: ACE students embrace complex curriculum, inspire and lead others with integrity, and confront challenges with creativity, compassion, and confidence.
Special features: ACE Academy is an independent, private school that offers gifted programming from PreK through 8th grade. Established in 2005, ACE Academy educates an underserved community of learners in Austin, Texas. A commonly accepted statistic is that gifted learners are those who score in the top 5% of IQ tests. A GT student can vary radically in specific abilities or areas (asynchronous development). Because GT children process information differently from the average student, they need a learning environment flexible enough to meet and encourage these differences. Their unique ways of thinking are assets that must be valued and encouraged, or they may be suppressed, hidden, or lost.
Schedule: 7:30am–8:10am, free morning care available for all students; 8:15am–3pm, school hours for Blue pod–Green pod (PreK–2nd grade); 8:15am–3:30pm, school day hours for 3rd–8th grade; 3pm–5:45pm, aftercare hours. Follows AISD calendar with some modifications.
Tuition: Blue Pod through Green Pod, $15,500 per year, M–F, 8:15am–3pm; Elementary and Upper School, $15,500 per year, M–F, 8:15pm to 3:30pm. Sibling Discount, $750; New Student Fee (one-time), $1,000; Enrollment Fee (annual), $750; Materials Fee (annual), $400.
Contact: Nicki Hollums, Director of Admissions | nhollums@austingifted.org | 512-206-4070
February 04, 2015 / Teri/ /Source
Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Aldea Verde Pre-School→
Location: Cedar Park
903 Royal Ln
Students served: Ages 18 months to 5 years
Current enrollment: Accepting applications for waiting list
Model/philosophy: Aldea Verde is a Spanish immersion nature preschool that loves science, colors, music, exploration, and free play. AV students rotate between math, yoga, English, Zumba, science, and estimulación temprana classes.
Special features: Preschool yoga, Montessori-inspired English class, mud pies, music, masa, face paint, butterflies, birds, and bunnies! This Spanish immersion preschool focuses on creativity, nature, exploration, and independence!
Schedule: 7:30am–5:30pm Monday–Friday, with part-time options available
Tuition: See the school's website for rates for the various part-time and full-time options.
Contact: Ana Luisa Westigard | 512-693-4990 or 512-716-9124 | info@aldeaverdeschool.com
Apple Blossom Center for Discovery→
Location: Cedar Park/Leander
1607 High Chaparral Drive
Students served: Pre-K 4 through 8th grade; currently enrolling Pre-K through 7th and planning to add grades as the students complete them
Current enrollment: 30 (maximum of 50 for 2019–2020 school year)
Model/philosophy: ABCD is based on the Finnish education model, with an emphasis on social-emotional learning and hands-on lessons. We believe every child is capable and will be successful when every family belongs to a supportive educational community. As a hub for community, creativity, and academic excellence, Apple Blossom Center for Discovery will provide children with the elements of success.
Special features: Located on 2 shaded acres; small class sizes; extended school day (8am–4pm); loads of outdoor time; project-based curriculum
Schedule: 8:30am–3:50pm; no-fee early drop-off starting at 8am (see below for extended care fees); children should be picked up by 4:15pm unless enrolled in after-school care; teachers hold office hours between 4pm and 5pm daily
Tuition:
Full-time: $12,000 per year
Part-time: $9,500 (8am–1pm daily)
Fees: $550 ($50 application and $500 registration fee)
Extras (monthly contract):
Before-school care (7:30am–8am): $150/month
After-school care (4:00pm–5:30pm): $180/month
Both before- and after-school care: $275/month
Single/Incidental Fees (no contract):
Before-school care: $10 per day
After-school care $12 per day
Late pickup fee (after 6pm): $25
Contact: Gina Bennette, Principal/Director | g.bennette@abcdaustin.org | 512-213-4944
Ascent: An Acton Academy→
Students served: Spark Studio serving ages 4–6; Elementary Studio serving ages 7–11
Current enrollment: Now enrolling for Fall 2019; maximum of 50
Model/philosophy: Ascent Academy's mission is to inspire each child and parent who enters its doors to find a calling that will change the world. Ascent follows a one-room schoolhouse model that applies the philosophy of the Hero's Journey and the Socratic method to empower young people. Combining Montessori principles with technology, Ascent has created a self-paced learning environment where children are equipped to become independent, lifelong learners.
Special features: Online adaptive software for math and language, project-based learning, Socratic discussion groups, examination of the Hero's Journey and how it applies personally to each student, no homework, service learning opportunities, and outdoor education. Ascent Academy is an Acton Academy and is part of the network of over 100 Acton schools around the world turning learning upside down.
Schedule: 8:25am–3:15pm Monday-Friday; year-round with week-long breaks every 5–6 weeks
Tuition: Spark Studio: $11,220 per year, payable in 11 monthly installments of $1,020. Elementary Studio: $9,988 per year, payable in 11 monthly installments of $908
Contact: Janita Lavani and Samantha Jansky, Owners | info@iamcurious.org | ascentacton.org
Preschool, Elementary School
Aspire Montessori School→
Location: South Austin
7202 Dee Street
Students served: Ages 6 weeks–6 years
Current enrollment: 50
Model/philosophy: Aspire is a hybrid Montessori school committed to providing quality, affordable child care in a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment. The program's goals are to teach children to relate to others with respect, to value friendships, and to believe in themselves as successful individuals. Aspire does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, creed, disability, religion, or any other basis. The Aspire community believes that diverse backgrounds enrich the lives of its children and its staff.
Special features: Amazing back yard, gardening, early arrival and aftercare, immediate updates and parent/teacher communication via Brightwheel.
Schedule: Early arrival, 7am–8:30am; full day, 8:30am–3pm; aftercare, 3pm–6pm (all but Nido);
Nido (infants)room after-school, 3pm–5:15pm
Tuition: Rates and fees vary by age and options selected; for full details, see the school's admissions page.
Contact: info@aspiremontessori.org
Austin Children's Garden→
Bouldin Creek Neighborhood
Students served: Ages 18 months–10 years. Now enrolling!
Model/philosophy: Austin Children's Garden offers a natural and creative learning environment for preschoolers and homeschoolers. The programs are guided by passionate lifelong educators who take time and pride in a thoughtful, experiential curriculum of integrated academics, social-emotional wisdom, and meaningful activities that support the growth of the whole child. ACG draws from the best in current educational research and holistic models of child development to inspire a deep-rooted love of learning and nurture the magical joy and wonder of childhood. See their blog for more details of their learning experiences!
Special features: Beautiful and warm home-based environment; fully licensed, certified teachers; small class size; flexible part-time or full-time options; large and lush educational organic gardens and bunnies; healthy cooking classes; organic/locally sourced snacks and lunches; Hola Yoga bilingual kids yoga classes; process-based art; STEAM and project-based learning; music & movement; science experiments; conscious discipline; mindfulness activities; and lots of nature-based free play!
Schedule: 12-month program with regular holiday breaks.
Monday–Friday Morning Program 8:45am –12:30pm 1, 2 ,3, 4, or 5 days per week; early dropoff 8am to 8:45am
Extended Day 12:30pm–2pm Monday–Friday
Afternoon Program 2pm–5:30pm 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 days
1 day/week: Mornings $180/month; Afternoons $155/month
2 days/week: Mornings $360/month; Afternoons $310/month
See website for more details.
Contact: Morna Harnden, Co-Director & Teacher | 512-695-3703 | austinchildrensgarden@gmail.com
Austin OneHeart School→
8601 South 1st Street
Students served: Ages 3–18
Current enrollment: Year-round academic and admissions cycle
Model/philosophy: Austin OneHeart School believes that everything and anything people do in life flows from OneHeart. Both the Lower School (ages 5–6, plus mature 4-year-olds and 3-year-olds) and the Upper School (ages 7–18) emphasize each person's connection to the planet and integrated learning. The school invites young people to explore, enjoy, and embrace the wonder and beauty of themselves and the world.
Special features: Lower School activities include gardening, storytelling, music, painting, crafts, nature exploration, and movement. Upper School activities include permaculture; social enterprise training; filmmaking; storytelling (including digital); movement; integrated learning model for math, physical, and social sciences, literature, and history; coding; foreign language; problem solving; mind-body connection; performing and visual arts; parkour; rowing; swimming; and cultural immersion (optional).
Schedule: Lower School meets Monday–Friday 9am–3 pm; and Upper School (ages 7–18) meets Monday–Friday 9:30am–3:30pm. Austin OneHeart School is on a year-round calendar; please visit the school's website for details.
Tuition: Please visit the Austin OneHeart School website for tuition details and scholarship information.
Contact: S. Kristin Kim, Founder | 737-808-3318 | Open@OneHeartSchool.org
Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Austin Thrive Preschool→
915 Maryland Dr.
(100 yards from Lanier High School, between 183 and IH-35)
Students served: Ages 6 weeks to 5 years
Current enrollment: Now enrolling; maximum of 12 children
Model/philosophy: A play-based, licensed home preschool that endeavors to see each child thrive while balancing these four aspects of early childhood education: character development, social-emotional skill building, child-initiated learning, and teacher-guided experiences
Special features: Both full-time and part-time options available; also offering preparation for the transition to public, private, or homeschool
Schedule: 8am–5:30pm Monday–Friday, year-round
Tuition: starting at $900 per month
Contact: Summer Jung, Owner/Director | 512-537-0711 | info@austinthrivepreschool.co9
Bloom Preschool→
Location: Southwest Austin
near William Cannon & Mopac
Students served: Ages 2.5–6 (older friends may join during summer session)
Model/philosophy: Bloom offers a loving, creative environment where children are free to learn through play and exploration of their world. Children spend most of their days in an outdoor classroom. As a Reggio Emilia inspired program, children's learning is built upon their interests, and projects are ongoing, inspiring, and meaningful.
Children use emotional learning to build an understanding of self and create meaningful relationships with friends.
Special features: Weekly Life-Ki-Do & Spanish music classes; daily music, gardening, free play, storytelling, art, friendship, community, project-based learning, emotional learning, comfortable home-based environment, outdoor exploration
Schedule: 8:30am–2:30pm Monday–Friday; 2-, 3-, and 5-day options available. Follows a basic AISD calendar throughout the school year and runs through the summer with 2 summer breaks.
Contact: Mary Belton | mary.bloom.preschool@gmail.com
The Butterfly Garden→
10802 Kit Carson Drive
Students served: Ages 2.5–6 years
Current enrollment: 7 students currently enrolled; maximum of 14 per day
Model/philosophy: The school offers a play-based curriculum in an all-outdoor setting with daily hikes into the woods, art, gardening, and stories under a canopy of trees.
Special features: The entire 5-hour day is spent outdoors (except during dangerous weather).
Schedule: 9am–2pm Monday–Friday, September–May. Two one-week summer camps offered in June and again in July. Extended care is available during summer camps 7:30am–6pm. Children up to the age of 11 are welcome to join The Butterfly Garden for camp.
Regular School Term
3–6-year-old class: 2 days per week, $330 per month; 3 days per week, $440 per month; 4 days per week, $550 per month; 5 days per week, $660 per month.
2-year-old class: 2 days per week, $480 per month; 3 days per week, $600 per month; 4 days per week, $710 per month; 5 days per week, $820 per month.
Ages 2.5–6: $180 per week ($165/week for students currently enrolled); extended care additional $50 per week ($40/week for students currently enrolled)
Ages 7–11: $150 per week; extended care additional $50 per week
Contact: Janine Goodwin | 512-337-2602 | Janine@TheButterflyGarden.net | Best days for a visit are Tuesdays and Thursdays.
February 04, 2015 / Teri/ Comment /Source
Copernicus STEM, Language and Arts Academy→
Location: Central Austin
4605 North IH35
Current enrollment: Now enrolling
Model/philosophy: Copernicus Academy provides quality care in a campus that is uniquely central Austin. Its mission is to engage children from a young age in creative, STEM-based activities, in a dual-language environment (Spanish), giving children the opportunity to become avid learners and successful innovators. Children are encouraged to foster their creativity and personal expression through play.
Special features: STEM curriculum; play based; arts and language (Spanish)
Schedule: 7am–6pm Monday–Friday, year-round
Tuition: Please call Copernicus Academy for tuition details.
Contact: Myrella Delgado, Administrator, or Rebeca Guerrero, Director | 512-904-9511 | CopernicusSTEMAcademy@gmail.co
Corazón Neighborhood Preschool→
Near Slaughter Lane & Manchaca Road
Students served: Ages 3.5–5
Current enrollment: Maximum of 6
Model/Philosophy: Play-based model draws inspiration from the Reggio Emilia philosophy of learning, Outdoor & Nature preschools, and Children's Yoga & Mindfulness techniques.
Special features: Small group size; home-like environment; priority on inquiry-based learning and outdoor play; integration of the Spanish language; focus on Social and Emotional Learning (SEL).
Schedule: Monday–Friday, with options to enroll 2, 3, or 5 days per week. Hours 9am–2:15 pm.
Tuition: September–May school year: 2 days per week, $360/month; 3 days per week, 550/month; 5 days per week, 790/month. Additional fees: registration & supply fee (nonrefundable, due at each enrollment): $250 per school year. Deposit equal to one month's tuition due upon enrollment (will be applied to last month of tuition).
Contact: Lulu Bautista, Owner/Lead Teacher | lulu@corazonkids.com
E.S.T.E.A.M Academy→
Location: Round Rock (also serving Georgetown, Leander, Cedar Park, Hutto, Pflugerville, and North Austin)
12 Lake Dr
Current enrollment: Now enrolling Discovery (ages 4–6), Prep (1st–2nd), Upper ES (3rd–5th), Middle School / Jr. High (6th–9th).
Model/philosophy: Parents and students alike are enjoying the benefits of individualized learning at E.S.T.E.A.M Academy's Learning Community. This is not your ordinary school, and the students are not your ordinary students! Parents and students have a say in what will be brought in and how the school moves forward. Parents also have the opportunity to be involved in the community. The perfect candidates for E.S.T.E.A.M Academy students are self-sufficient, outside-the-box, creative thinkers and risk takers who dream big and are not afraid of failure.
Special features: Learning at E.S.T.E.A.M. includes Entrepreneurship, Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, Math, Music, Movement, and more. Enrichment Clubs include Film, Robotics, Art, Mini Maker, Young Entrepreneurs, Performing Arts, Strategic Board Games, Cooking, Gardening, P.E., and Speech & Debate. After-school options include Video Game Design, Cooking Club, Group Guitar, Robotics Club, Kid/Teen Vocals, Digital Art, and eSports.
Schedule: 9am–4pm. Flexible options: 2-day, 3-day, or 5-day programs. 11-month school year with week-long breaks every 6 weeks.
Tuition: 5-day program, 9am–4pm Monday–Friday, $910 per month for 11 months. 3-day part-time program, 9am–4pm Tuesday–Thursday, $680 per month for 11 months. 2-day enrichment program, 9am–4pm Monday & Friday only, $360 per month for 9 months. After-School Project-Based Classes, 4:30pm–6:30 pm Monday–Friday, $98 per month per class. Summer camps (Educational & Maker Camps), 9am–4pm Monday–Friday, $235–385 per weekly camp.
Contact: Nicholle Walton-Durban | 310-384-3391 | esteamacademyrr@gmail.com
The Greenwood School→
Location: Southwest Austin / Oak Hill
8319 Haskel Drive
Students served: 18 months to 5 years
Model/philosophy: The Greenwood School is a magical place that children will enjoy and remember for the rest of their lives. Greenwood gives children a feeling of comfort and acceptance, the perfect state of mind for learning. Greenwood provides parents with peace of mind, fostering positive self-identity, as well as social, emotional, and mental well-being. The program's educational philosophy integrates age-appropriate approaches and is inspired by Rudolf Steiner's philosophy.
Special features: At The Greenwood School, children enjoy natural toys and open spaces, along with a creative movement room, two playrooms, and a library. Children also enjoy an acre of tree-shaded natural space with two large sandboxes and a mud box. They benefit from having regular interactions with the school pups, assisting in the care of chickens, and lending a hand tending to the gardens. Greenwood promotes self-directed play as a real expression of the child's individuality that contains meaning and purpose for them. The loving teachers at Greenwood encourage and protect the sense of wonder and gratitude that comes naturally to a child. The repeating daily and annual rhythms flow smoothly and predictably so the children feel secure and relaxed.
Schedule: Monday–Friday 7:30am–6:30pm or 7:30am–3:00pm
Tuition: $763–$1,064 per month
Contact: Tracy Schagen, Director | teachers@greenwoodschool.net | 512-394-9171
Julia's Garden Montessori School→
Bouldin neighborhood
Students served: Ages 18 months–9 years
Current enrollment: 50 students; now enrolling for Fall 2019 Elementary Program, 75 maximum
Model/philosophy: Julia's Garden is nestled on an urban farm oasis, 3/4 acres of garden property near downtown Austin. The program provides foundational learning skills to 0–9-year-olds based on the principles taught by Dr. Maria Montessori and using materials found in nature. This school is supported by a nonprofit organization that gives families more ways to become involved throughout the school year. It is marked by a strong parent community, inclusive student body, 4-day academic school week (with optional on-campus Friday programs), foreign language programs, and low student-to-teacher ratios. Curriculum for Excellence, a Montessori-based education system, serves the Taller (lower elementary program) and follows academic milestones set by Eanes ISD.
Special features: Spanish and Mandarin classes starting at age 2.5 years, part-time program options, yoga classes, AMI trained Montessori teachers, low student-to-teacher ratios, garden & music program, cooking, leadership opportunities, peace education curriculum, parent education events and classes, Friday workshops for ages 4+ (coming soon). Currently in the process of becoming accredited through the International Council for Accrediting Relationship-based Education (ICARE).
Schedule: 9-month academic calendar, with optional 10-week half-day summer school program starting at age 2. School year begins the day after Labor Day and ends the 4th week of May. Follows AISD for most school holidays. See hours and rates for various program options in Tuition section below.
Tuition & Fees:
Infant Community (toddlers through age 3): 9am–1pm Monday–Thursday (child will have lunch), $8,550; 2 days/week MW or TT (child will have lunch), $5,400; Full Day Monday–Thursday, 9am–4pm, $13,000.
Children's House (ages 3–5): Morning Program, 8:30am–12:30pm Monday–Thursday, $8,100; Full-Day Program, 8:30am–3pm Monday–Thursday, $11,575.
Taller (elementary program for ages 6–9, corresponding to grades 1st–4th): 8:45am–3:15pm Monday–Thursday plus half-day Friday field studies, $12,800.
Application Fee (non-refundable), $150; Registration/Supply Fee (non-refundable), $300; Early Elementary Supply and Travel Fee, $300; New Student Fee (one-time charge), $500; Tuition Payment Plan Fee, +3% of total tuition; Early Arrival Fee (optional) 8:30am–9am, $900 annually /$100 per month; Extended Day Clubhouse (optional) 12:30pm–3pm, $3,825 annually /$425 per month; Lunch Program (optional) 12:30pm–1:30pm, $1,800 annually / $200 per month; Yoga Program (all ages, optional) 3pm– 4pm, $2,160.00 annually / $240 per month.
Contact: Katherine Hunter | 512-790-4094 | juliasgarden@icloud.com | juliasgardenmontessori.com
La Petite Maternelle Fleur de Lys→
Location: North Austin, close to the Domain
11709 Drayton Dr.
Students served: Ages 2.5 to 5 years
Current enrollment: Now enrolling for Fall 2017 (rolling admissions); maximum of 8 students
Model/philosophy: La Petite Maternelle Fleur de Lys operates on the belief that every child deserves a wonderful start in life. Students are held to high expectations but are allowed to learn, grow, and explore at their own pace.
Special features: La Petite Maternelle Fleur de Lys is a French immersion home-based preschool that will bring a warm, multilingual, and "green" environment to your child, guided by a play-based philosophy. Your child will be immersed in three languages—French, English, and an introduction to Spanish—in a place that feels just like home.
Schedule: La Petite Maternelle Fleur de Lys follows a 9-month school calendar (September–May, 9am–2:50pm). It is open Monday–Friday, with options to enroll 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 days per week.
Tuition: Monthly tuition varies depending on your preschool needs. Monday–Friday (5 days per week): $785; Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday (4 days): $635; Monday, Wednesday, and Friday (3 days): $525; Tuesday and Thursday (2 days): $395; Wednesday only (1 day): $175. Payment options: monthly, semi-annually, or one annual payment.
Contact: Genevieve Rheault, Owner, Director, Teacher | lapetitematernellefleurdelys@gmail.com | 512-826-6403 | Please visit the program website for more details.
La Tribu Preschool→
Location: North Austin
12412 Tomanet Trail
Model/philosophy: La Tribu Preschool is a Spanish-immersion Montessori-based preschool offering a rich, Latin-style, homey environment to encourage children to feel as though the school is an extension of their home and family.
Special features: The guides are fluent, native Spanish speakers to ensure a truly immersive language environment.
Schedule: Open Monday–Friday, 8am–5:30pm, September–May; summer camp options available
Contact: Carolina Peredo, Owner & Director | 737-208-0108 | latribupreschool@gmail.com
Little Sparks→
Location: West Central Austin
Students served: 2–6 year olds / Pre-K / Kindergarten / General and Special Education
Current enrollment: 20; maximum of 24
Model/philosophy: Little Sparks is a licensed, low-ratio preschool program that embraces inclusion and diversity. Little Sparks celebrates each individual child and supports their development through natural teaching opportunities and a play-based approach to learning.
Special features: Little Sparks teachers are highly qualified and passionate educators with extensive experience and education in child development and early childhood education. Each classroom is led by a teacher with a bachelor's or master's degree in education or a related field. In order to provide individualized learning for all children, Little Sparks ensures a maximum ratio of one teacher for six children. Each classroom also has the benefit of including highly trained therapists to facilitate the inclusion of all children.
Schedule: Year-round schedule; enroll at any time when space is available. 2-, 3-, and 5-day options with part-day (8:30am–2:30pm) or full-day (8:30am–5:00pm) schedules available. Early drop-off also available.
Tuition: Competitive tuition rates. Tuition is based on part-time or full-time enrollment.
Contact: Shelly Sully, Director | 512-900-1425 | Shelly@spark-learning.com
Preschool, Specialty School
Los Amiguitos Immersion, Nature and Community School→
Location: Central/East Austin
East MLK, near Airport Blvd.
Students served: PreK3–2nd grade (3–7 years old); now enrolling PreK3–1st grade; expanding up to 2nd grade in 2019 (maximum of 25 children)
Model/philosophy: The focus of Los Amiguitos is to enhance the development of the whole child in a global world, with a focus on creativity, problem solving. socio-emotional intelligence, empowerment, critical thinking, respect and sustainability of self, others, and Nature, and becoming culturally and linguistically aware and open minded.
Special features: Immersion in Spanish (3 days/week) and in French (2 days/week); integrated and meaningful curriculum; inquiry-, project-, drama-, and nature-based learning; yoga and mindfulness; music and movement; arts; acting; gardening and nature exploration and care; hands-on learning; strong emphasis on making a difference within the community (small or large), as well as building community among children, parents, and teachers.
Schedule: 9am–2:30pm (extended day 8:30–5pm) Monday–Friday; 3-day option (Monday–Wednesday); half-day option
Tuition: $700–$825/month for 11 months, depending on program; extra for extended day
Contact: Lila Haham | lila@escuelaamiguitos.com | escuelaamiguitos.com


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The first weekend of May split the Wayne County Gem and Mineral Club into two parties. Many stayed in western New York and visited Penfield Quarry on the annual Dolomite Products open house. If you check out our club Facebook page you will find several had a successful day among nearly 200 collectors from across the northeast who visited that day. But others of us had planned our annual pilgrimage to central Pennsylvania for that weekend, travelling south with visions of wavellite and large lepidodendron tree stumps dancing in our heads.
The rest of this note discusses the other group, the group that went south! As usual our first stop on Friday morning was atop the National Limestone Quarry in Mount Pleasant Mills in search of sprays and balls of yellow-green wavellite (see photo on page 1). And as usual it was everywhere. Although quality pieces were scarce, there will most likely be a lot of folks finding wavellite in their GemFest $1 grab bags!
Next, we headed into the Mt. Pleasant Mills Quarry for calcite, but had been told not to dally there as the picking was really good over at the other National Limestone Quarry in Middleburg. And so it was. In mid-afternoon, owner Eric Stahl took us directly to an area that had been blasted just days before where large vugs filled with glistening calcite was just loose for the taking. He watched while we gleefully removed the bounty from the vugs (see photo atop next column). You are likely to see some of this on display at GemFest also.


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Cambridge es un pueblo ubicado en el condado de Lamoille en el estado estadounidense de Vermont. En el año 2010 tenía una población de 3.659 habitantes y una densidad poblacional de 22,19 personas por km².

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Cambridge se encuentra ubicado en las coordenadas .

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Según la Oficina del Censo en 2000 los ingresos medios por hogar en la localidad eran de $44,950 y los ingresos medios por familia eran $49,274. Los hombres tenían unos ingresos medios de $35,264 frente a los $23,199 para las mujeres. La renta per cápita para la localidad era de $20,527. Alrededor del 5.2% de la población estaba por debajo del umbral de pobreza.

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Professor Jasmin Zine, Author of 'Under Siege – Islamophobia and the 9/11 Generation' Interview by Dr. Hatem Bazian
On October 21, Professor Hatem Bazian, the Chair and Founder of CRG's Islamophobia Research and Documentation Project (IRDP), interviewed Professor Jasmin Zine on her newly and timely release book, Under Siege - Islamophobia and the 9/11 generation. Professor Jasmin Zine is an affiliated faculty member with the Islamophobia Research and Documentation Project (IRDP) at U.C. Berkeley, California.
Professor Zine Explains Muslim Self-Censorship Among Muslims Part of the "9/11 Generation"
Professor Zine spoke on the sense of censorship that is created from Muslims who grew up as part of the "9/11 generation." Being hyper-sensitive and hyper-aware of the stereotypes and tropes as youth growing up in America, surrounded by said stereotypes and tropes, affects one's self-expression. She recalls one participant of her research telling her the harm and associations of being an active Muslim disincentivized them from being part of their university's Muslim Student Association (MSA), as it was slandered as 'suspect' by Islamophobic bigots across America.
The book is based on in-depth interviews with more than 130 young people, youth workers, and community leaders. The ethnographic study unpacks the dynamics of Islamophobia as a system of oppression and examines its impact on Canadian Muslim youth. While there is much research on the financial, political, and social repercussions of the global War on Terror, this book is unique in that it is a deep dive into the impacts felt by young Muslims who were growing and developing during the rise and heightened rates of Islamophobia.
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The IRDP's web page deconstructs and defines Islamophobia, dating back to the history of the use of the term. The following is the suggested working definition: "Islamophobia is a contrived fear or prejudice fomented by the existing Eurocentric and Orientalist global power structure. It is directed at a perceived or real Muslim threat through the maintenance and extension of existing disparities in economic, political, social and cultural relations, while rationalizing the necessity to deploy violence as a tool to achieve "civilizational rehab" of the target communities (Muslim or otherwise). Islamophobia reintroduces and reaffirms a global racial structure through which resource distribution disparities are maintained and extended."
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The Swedish prime minister has admitted that the leak of the confidential data of millions of Swedes as a result of the country's transport agency outsourcing operations to third party contractors is "a disaster".
Speaking in Stockholm on Monday, Stefan Löfven (pictured) also confirmed that he had known about the leak since January, with other ministers being aware of it as long as 18 months ago, the FT reported.
Swedish media have reported that the leaked data includes defence plans and details of witness protection schemes – which a large number of foreign nationals had unencumbered access to while the Swedish transport agency began outsourcing its operations. The Swedes expect to fix the problem – but not completely until sometime in the fall.
What's the backstory?
Back in 2015, the Swedish Transport Agency, which regulates everything from civil aviation to driving licenses, crafted a SEK 800M ($98M) contract – one of the largest IT contracts in Swedish history – to outsource database and IT service management. That contract was won by IBM Sweden, which in turn outsourced the operations to countries in eastern Europe, with the result that "foreign staff had responsibility for Swedish classified information".
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It seems that as the data was uploaded to the cloud servers, it was available to people outside Sweden who didn't have security clearance.
To make matters worse, it seems that the transport agency's director-general, Maria Ågren, had "decided to abstain" from the National Security Act, the Personal Data Act and the Publicity and Privacy Act when overseeing the outsourcing project, according to a statement from the agency.
What's do we know about what's been exposed?
The agency has information on all vehicles in Sweden, including some, but not all military vehicles. It also is the depository for the nation's driver's license data, including photos – which also happens to include individuals under protective order, and those of undercover law enforcement workers. Additionally, the nation's infrastructure data with respect to roads, ports, air, rail, etc., is under its sway
In an opinion piece, Swedish television's Oskar Jönsson notes that the police have confirmed that the information "disclosed could be used by foreign powers to identify military and police facilities". Furthermore, it is described as tantamount to giving someone "the keys to the Kingdom of Sweden". Jönsson also confirms he has the 248-page investigatory report, which appeared in his mailbox a few weeks ago.
What access do the foreign nationals have to the Swedish databases?
According to the police, the employees in the Czech Republic had (for a period) greater access to the transport agency's servers than the transport agency itself had. They controlled the servers (in the cloud) from the Czech Republic.
Other nations have an interest in personal information and national infrastructure information. According to SAPO (Swedish Security Service) in its 2016 Annual Report, the services works diligently to avoid having any individual, be they an agent of a foreign power or one operating in a grossly negligent manner, expose national information of a secret nature to any unauthorized person.
Furthermore, the security service chairs the National Collaboration for the Protection against serious IT Threats (NIST) which works with the military and defense signals departments to thwart the efforts from an "attacker to access or damage Swedish civilian and military resources".
The SAPO annual report also details how nation states will target Sweden and its citizens for information on technology, infrastructure and personnel. Chief information security officer at the Internet Foundation in Sweden, Ann-Marie Eklund Löwinder, is quoted by Swedish TV (loosely translated)
It's not that other states do not take our information. This type of information has always been of interest to intelligence. This is almost like we published the information publicly.
Furthermore, the transport agency has access to the European Union's STESTA (secure network) and the Secure Government Swedish Intranet (SGSI), and this access could have been exposed to non-authorized contractors working on the project.
Is this the first time the transport agency has had an event that leaked sensitive information? Sadly no, in March 2016 (in the midst of this data transition) the agency sent out the mailing list of all cars and their owners, including people with "protected identities". Upon realizing the error, they then compiled a list of these individuals and sent that refined (and sensitive list) to those who had received the initial mailing and asked the recipients to remove the vehicles identified from the original mailing list.
What's happened?
The timeline as provided by Swedish Television is as follows:
2015 – The transport agency outsources its automotive/license registration to IBM. The effort includes more than 1,000 servers, data centers and support.
June 2015 – Sweden's security service checks on the transfer of IT operations and notes that IBM has placed operations in Serbia and the Czech Republic
November 2015 – Sweden's security service calls for an end to the outsourcing.
January 2016 – Its calls ignored, the security service begins a "preliminary investigation into negligence with secret information"
January 2017 – Transport agency director-general Maria Ågren is fired
July 6 2017 – Ågren is convicted of mishandling the information and fined SEK 70,000 ($8,500).
July 6 2017 – Prime minister Stefan Löfven confirms that the transport agency has exposed government databases to unauthorized foreign entities and that Ågren signed the authorization
Speaking to journalists on Monday, Löfven said that "what happened in the transport agency is a disaster. It is extremely serious. It has exposed both Sweden and Swedish citizens to risks." He added that he continued to have full faith in his ministers – but opposition parties were reported to be considering a vote of no confidence.
To be clear, there's no suggestion that IBM Sweden is in the wrong – and IBM has declined to comment on the row.
This is one which we will continue to follow.
4 comments on "Swedish PM admits that huge data leak is 'a disaster'"
Although IBM Sweden is not to blame legally speaking, HUGE corporations like IBM should have a "moral" obligation with this type of information regardless of the Request For Proposal IBM Sweden has won. I would then contradict the term that IBM has no responsibility. It is time Corporations take on the seriousness of outsourcing and be responsable partly for these types of incidents.
Zdenek Machek (@zdenekmachek) says:
It would sound less dramatic if was mentioned that Sweden is part of EU and applies here Data Protection Directive; EU is free market and "Third countries is the term used in legislation to designate countries outside the European Union" and for US readers, Czech republic is part of EU 😉
Kate Bevan says:
That's a very fair point, though of course the issue here is that the data was visible to unauthorised people – and it's pretty sensitive data. It's not so much that it was transferred to a third-party country, as you rightly note, but in so doing, the data of millions of Swedes was exposed.
Andy Loates says:
It is also worth noting that Serbia and the Czech Republic are noted hotbeds of FSB activity (Russian security service). THAT is the real danger.
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Jennifer Woods: Congratulations on MIM's 10th Anniversary!
The Centre for Executive and Graduate Education is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Master of Information Management (MIM) program. The first of its kind in Canada, MIM builds on an individual's existing knowledge and experience to develop the skills and best practices in critical information, risk and change management that respond to our ever-changing dynamic work environment.
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Dr. Sandra Toze introduced me to Jennifer Woods at the 2018 ARMA Conference held in Vancouver this past spring. Over lunch, Jennifer highlighted how technology is transforming the way information is managed for the betterment of society. Today, she looks back on how the MIM degree provided a pathway to greater career opportunities.
I was very fortunate to be part of the first cohort of the Dalhousie Master of Information Management (MIM) program, and I loved it!
At the time, I was a manager in the federal government, and I believed my career would benefit from furthering my education. The mid-career professionals' approach to the curriculum was brilliant. It not only helped me apply my learning to solve practical issues at the office, and made the learning more meaningful and interesting, but it also provided a great reason for my employer to invest in my tuition.
Within two years of graduating, I successfully advanced my career and became the director of the government-wide program rolling out the standard document and records management solution known as GCdocs. It is my dream job, and I honestly don't think I would have achieved this goal without the Master of Information Management (MIM).
One of the best things about the program is going to Halifax for the onsite intensives, doing things like boat tours, eating at the Split Crow and touring the Keith's Brewery. It is such a great city, now one of my favorite places to visit. And I'm so thankful for the great relationships I gained with my cohorts, many of whom stay in touch ten years later.
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Q: Sqlcmd export data to csv using SQL Server stored procedure When I execute the stored procedure in SQL Server and export data out to .csv (using "Save Result As"), the output .csv was formatted very nicely.
My goal is to extract data in this format, with the headers:
PK1,2005/010,#,Not Analysed,CVOI001,C Voice 001 Test Account,PI -Local,11/11/2019,-571.430,C,T00012
PK1,2005/010,#,Not Analysed,32400,Annual bonus,PI -Local,11/11/2019,571.430,D,T00012

But when I use sqlcmd to extract data from the same stored procedure (the goal is to automate this extraction task), the format is very different with "------" to separate the headers and a lot of padding in the fields. Sorry I cannot post the headers as the post will exceed the character limit.
Here's my code and the current output. Is there anything I should change?
sqlcmd -S SUNSERVER -E -Q "Exec SunSystemsData.[dbo].[z_UniFocusExtract] $(BUCode), $(LCode), $(TCodeNo), $(NoDayBack)"
       -v BUCode='PK1' LCode='ANAL_T1' TCodeNo='2' NoDayBack='-100' -s "," -o "C:/Test/Test.csv"

PK1    ,2005/010,#              ,Not Analysed                                                                                ,CVOI001        ,C Voice 001 Test Account                                                                                ,PI -Local                                                                                ,11/11/2019          ,              -571.430,C  ,T00012
PK1    ,2005/010,#              ,Not Analysed                                                                                ,32400          ,Annual bonus                                                                                ,PI -Local                                                                                ,11/11/2019          ,               571.430,D  ,T00012

A: You can add one more parameter to remove the headers from the csv file generated.
Sqlcmd msdn link
-h-1 removes column name headers from the result

-h headers
  Specifies the number of rows to print between the column headings. The default is to print headings one time for each set of
  query results. This option sets the sqlcmd scripting variable
  SQLCMDHEADERS. Use -1 to specify that headers not be printed. Any
  value that is not valid causes sqlcmd to generate an error message and
  then exit.

For removing the extra padding spaces in the column width, add -W parameter. I have tested it. It is working fine.

-W This option removes trailing spaces from a column. Use this option together with the -s option when preparing data that is to be exported
  to another application. Cannot be used with the -y or -Y options.


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A Little Two Years Old Baby Knocked From the Track.
Mr. and Mrs. Warren A. Dodd, who live at Taylorsville, were terribly shocked last Friday morning by the sudden and untimely death of their little two year old baby girl, Bessie.
The house is near the railroad and the little one crawled out to the tack just as the passenger train came along, and was struck on the head by the pilot and knocked off. When picked up by the train men it was still alive, but died soon after being taken to the house. When the engineer first saw the child it was not near enough to the track to be hit, but was crawling toward and reached the ends of the ties just as the train did. The coroner's inquest exonerated the train men.
The death was a terrible shock to the parents who have the sympathy of a large circle of friends in their bereavement.


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AMP – Accelerated mobile pages (backed by Google) are essentially a way for you to build web pages for static content and allow you to load your web pages much faster than regular HTML.
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Social metadata – the likes of interactive cards and OpenGraph tags should be included across all site versions.
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Search Console verification – verify your desktop site in Google Search Console and in the mobile version equivalent.
App indexation – verify the mobile version of your site in relation to the likes of app association files.
Server capacity – ensure that your current host servers can cope with increased crawl rate, and if not, reconsider.
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The bottom line is that any unnecessary activity on your site can cause delays in load time. Typically, 47% of consumers expect a web page to load in 2 seconds or less, so you need to be doing everything in your power to ensure a fully streamlined experience. So, now that you're up to speed on mobile-first you can get on with ensuring your e-commerce sites are fully optimized.
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Charlie Carpenter is the co-founder and CEO of Kite. He is a mobile advocate with over ten years of industry experience. After working for large and small agencies for many years, he co-founded Kite; a software solution for print-on-demand, zero inventory merchandise, and personalized photo print goods. As well as an entrepreneur, Charlie is a seasoned product strategist with experience of various types of digital projects which include: Responsive and Adaptive Websites, Mobile & Tablet Apps, Hybrid Apps, Cross Platform App development.


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Q: Phase plot of a system of differential equations using Matlab Assume the system:
 \begin{align}
  \begin{pmatrix}
           x \\
           y \\
         \end{pmatrix}'   &= \begin{pmatrix}
           7x+10y+3 \\
           -5x-7y+1 \\
         \end{pmatrix}
  \end{align}
By changing the variables so that $(0,0)$ is the equilibrium point, the system transforms to:
\begin{align}
  \begin{pmatrix}
           x_1 \\
           x_2 \\
         \end{pmatrix}'   &= \begin{pmatrix}
            7x_1+10x_2\\
           -5x_1-7x_2 \\
         \end{pmatrix} = A \cdot \begin{pmatrix}
x_1\\
x_2\\
\end{pmatrix}
  \end{align}
After that, all we have to do in order to determine the equilibrium point's type and stability is to examine $A$'s eigenvalues.
Now, I would like to plot this system's solutions and its behavior near the equilibrium point using Matlab. Do I have to use the ode45 command to solve the system and then graph its solutions or is there a quicker way to obtain the phase plot?
Could someone provide me with the code which does that?

A: You can use quiver for this
[x1, x2] = meshgrid(-1.0 : 0.2 : 1.0, -1.5 : 0.2 : 1.5);
u = 7 * x1 + 10 * x2;
v = -5 * x1 - 7 * x2;

figure
quiver(x1, y1, u, v)

From this representation you can see that solution will circle around $(x_1, x_2) = (0, 0)$, clockwise

A: One option is John Polking's pplane.