Treat All Public School Kids Fairly

The Issue

San Antonio families deserve respect and support—no matter which public school they choose. But some politicians, including District 6 Councilmember Ric Galvan, are trying to divide our community by dismissing charter school students as if they aren’t real public school kids. Let’s focus on what really matters: reading, safety, and great teachers for every child.

Last month, Galvan opposed an affordable housing unit because it would also house a PreK charter school. Rather than trying to provide families with both affordable housing and a high-quality, convenient, no-cost PreK program, he fought against it. His reason? He thinks charter schools aren’t public schools.

That’s wrong thinking, and Galvan needs to be schooled.

The Truth

    ➡️ 1 in 4 students in District 6 attend a public charter school.

    ➡️ 83% of San Antonians support charter schools as part of their public education system.

    ➡️ Charter students in San Antonio are showing stronger growth in reading, including for historically underserved students.

    ➡️ Parents are already choosing what works: since 2022, charter enrollment has grown 48.3% in District 6.

By framing charters as a threat rather than a public school option, he dismisses thousands of San Antonio parents—especially Latino and working-class families—who choose these schools for their kids.

It’s time for parents to speak up and be heard with #GalvanDoesntGetIt. 

How You Can Make a Difference

 

1. Call Councilmember Galvan’s City Hall Office to tell him how you feel: 210-207-7065


2. Send an email to his office letting him know how you feel. Feel free to pull from the messaging above. 

 

2. Post on social media using our hashtag: #GalvanDoesntGetIt. Tag @RicGalvan6 and other council members to make sure they see your message.

 
 

Families are tired of Councilmember Ric Galvan beating up on charter schools.

Here’s what a San Antonio teacher, college student, high school student and mom had to say at a recent City Council meeting:

 

Families deserve respect, not pushback, for making the best choice for their children. That’s why we’re standing with parents in District 6 and across the city to push back against rhetoric that divides us and to demand leaders who put kids first.

 

At Futuro San Antonio, we believe every child deserves access to a great public education—whether they attend an ISD, in-district charter, or public charter school. Families in District 6 are speaking clearly: they want leaders to respect their choices and focus on what matters most—reading, safety, and great teachers for every child. Attempts to divide our community by school type of public school  ignore the voices of parents, especially Latino and working-class families who rely on these options. We will continue to stand with all families to ensure every public school student in San Antonio receives fairness, opportunity, and support.