Families Empowered

08/18/2026

📣 SAVE THE DATE — National School Choice Week 2027!

We’re bringing National School Choice Week to Houston and Tarrant County in January 2027! 🎉

📍 Houston — January 23, 2027
Houston Zoo
Our Houston School Choice Fair welcomed 4,000+ RSVPs in 2026, connecting schools with thousands of parents and students. This is your opportunity to showcase your school and reach more families than ever!

📍 Tarrant County — January 30, 2027
Fort Worth Stockyards
The Tarrant County School Choice Fair welcomed 2,000+ RSVPs in 2025, bringing together families and schools from across the area.

🏫 Want your school to participate? Secure your spot today!

📩 Email [email protected] for more details and to reserve your place.

TexasSchools SchoolChoiceWeek FamiliesEmpowered

08/08/2026

TX Parents, what schooling option did you choose for your kiddos this year?
ISD, Charter, Private, Micro, Hybrid, or Homeschooling?

08/08/2026

Confidence in the classroom starts with small wins at home. Practice packing and unpacking backpacks together, and if shoe tying is still tricky, Velcro is a totally fine bridge while those fine motor skills develop.

Every skill your child masters on their own is one less thing to worry about during drop-off. What's your favorite independence hack? Tell us below!

07/15/2026

Last Saturday, Families Empowered had the opportunity to exchange with thousands of parents at the KLRN Back to School Bash. We are happy that our free services keep bringing hope to those families in need for the right school for their children. Remember that Families Empowered is here for you!

07/14/2026

Houston families should check out this terrific dual language micro school! The staff is experience, the curriculum is excellent and the facility is lovely.

07/14/2026

This is a great option for families in still looking for a montessori micro school. Located in the east end its a gem of a school.

Elderflower is now approved to receive TEFA funds! If you are a family who has already been approved for TEFA funding, the deadline to select a school is July 15th. You can select Elderflower Montessori in your portal on Odyssey. If you are a waitlisted family, check the portal regularly for updates. If you have questions about how to use TEFA funds at Elderflower, or would like to learn more about our Montessori elementary microschool, please reach out! [email protected], or text or call at 346-636-8118.

07/14/2026

Parents who are currently eligible for TEFA awards - see the announcement below.

07/11/2026

Families Empowered is here today at the San Antonio Food Bank! Come and find the right school for you at the KLRN Back to school bash!

07/10/2026

TEFA Approved Montessori School! Elderflower Montessori

07/09/2026

Enrollment now open!