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Escuelita del Alma

The "Little School of the Soul" nearly became collateral damage in the battle between Las Manitas Avenue Cafe and the Marriott Corp. over the restaurant's site on Congress. Its existence as the only Downtown preschool, multi-ethnic at that, has always been precarious, but it continues its nurturing commitment under the threat of the developer's wrecking ball. Anyone who has seen the annual graduation ceremony, with generations of youngsters performing for their parents, understands how precious to the city this little island of learning and community is. Long may it prosper, and may it be the seed of many more little oases of learning to come.

Escuelita del Alma
213 Congress, 512/474-4702
www.escuelitadelalma.com