Podcasts about edchoice

Public dollars. Private schools. Political firestorms. In this episode, Kevin talks with long-time school choice advocate John Schilling about what happens when education funding follows the student instead of the system. They dig into the proposed federal scholarship tax credit: what it is, who it helps, and why supporters say it's about opportunity—not ideology. Opponents fear it's the beginning of the end for public schools. Advocates say it's already helping students, especially those in underserved communities. From Florida's model programs to Washington's sharp divisions, this conversation reveals how political will, policy design, and real family needs are shaping the future of school choice. If education is supposed to be about students, then maybe the money should be too. This might be what you want to know. What You'll Learn 01:30 – Why John Got Into School Choice 04:30 – State Politics vs. Federal Legislation 07:30 – What Is a Federal Tax Credit for Education? 09:00 – Florida as a School Choice Success Story 10:30 – How Federal Credits Could Expand Access Nationwide 12:00 – Will This Hurt or Help Public Schools? 15:00 – Research on Outcomes for Scholarship Students 16:30 – Can We Take the Politics Out of Education? 19:30 – What's Next for the Legislation? Go Deeper with John Schilling

On this edition of EdChoice Chats, host Mike McShane, Director of National Research at EdChoice, talks with Michael Bindas, Senior Attorney at the Institute for Justice, about his new paper titled "School Choice is Racist and Other Myths."

Paul DiPerna, the Vice President of Research and Innovation for EdChoice, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss how public opinion has shaped the conversation around school choice in the United States.

Ed Tarnowski—Policy and Advocacy Director at EdChoice, host of the State of Choice Podcast, and a Young Voices Contributor. Why School Choice Is Backed by Evidence— Not Ideology

On this week's Education Gadfly Show podcast, Rachel Canter, the founding executive director of Mississippi First and the new director of education policy at the Progressive Policy Institute, joins Mike and David to discuss what really fueled Mississippi's dramatic gains in student achievement. Then, on the Research Minute, Amber reports on a new study examining the impact of Ohio's EdChoice voucher program on college enrollment and graduation rates.Recommended content: Rachel Canter, The Truth About Mississippi's NAEP Gains, Mississippi First (July 5, 2023)Emily Freitag, “A bold state move to improve reading,” Thomas B. Fordham Institute (February 20, 2025).Aaron Churchill, “Ohio's EdChoice scholarship program improved college outcomes,” Thomas B. Fordham Institute (April 25, 2025).Matthew Chingos, David Figlio and Krzysztof Karbownik, The Effects of Ohio's EdChoice Voucher Program on College Enrollment and Graduation, Urban Institute (2025)Feedback Welcome: Have ideas for improving our podcast? Send them to Stephanie Distler at sdistler@fordhaminstitute.org.  

We dissect Ohio's school voucher program and whether it's working as Republican lawmakers intended.

What if every child could attend the school where he or she would learn most successfully? Empowering parents to choose their children's school is called educational—orschool—choice.  School choice allows parents to better meet their children's tailored educational needs and circumstances.Nationwide polling shows that strong majorities of voters support parents having “the right to use tax dollars designated for their child's education to send their child to the public or private school which best serves their needs.”  So far this year, Tennessee, Idaho, and Wyoming have joined 12 other states enacting universal or near-universal school choice laws for their students. According to the nonprofit organization EdChoice, approximately 40% of American children are now eligible to participate in a school choice program that includes private options. Millions more attend charter schools or benefit from other kinds of publicschool choices.Children are unique, with different talents, interests, and learning styles. Schools that work well for some don't always meet the needs of others. It's time for Oregon to join the “school choice states,” so every child has the chance for aneffective, motivating, and successful school experience.

In this edition of EdChoice Chats, John Kristof and Mike McShane talk about the new report School Starter Checklist Rankings; a compendium of regulations on private schools in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

In this episode of The Learning Curve, co-hosts U-Arkansas Prof. Albert Cheng and Alisha Searcy interview Robert Enlow, president and CEO of EdChoice. Mr. Enlow discusses his decades of leadership in school choice advocacy, from his early work with the Milton and Rose Friedman Foundation to spearheading policy reforms nationwide. He examines the persistent stagnation in U.S. K-12 education despite […]

In this episode of The Learning Curve, co-hosts U-Arkansas Prof. Albert Cheng and Alisha Searcy interview Robert Enlow, president and CEO of EdChoice. Mr. Enlow discusses his decades of leadership in school choice advocacy, from his early work with the Milton and Rose Friedman Foundation to spearheading policy reforms nationwide. He examines the persistent stagnation in U.S. K-12 education despite massive funding and highlights the rapid expansion of charter schools and education savings accounts (ESAs). Enlow also reflects on the legal victories school choice achieved in the U.S. Supreme Court's Espinoza and Carson rulings, the rise of microschools and homeschooling post-COVID, and the evolving coalitions shaping school choice. Additionally, he previews upcoming legal and political battles as opponents push back against further reforms.

0:00 - Michelle Obama and brother Craig Robinson on her new podcast: mentor for the mentorless 13:36 - Lead witness testifying against school choice in TX: funded by AFT 30:43 - 12 protesters arrested demanding ICE release Palestinian Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil 52:59 - Michael McShane is the Director of National Research at EdChoice and co-author of Getting Education Right: A Conservative Vision for Improving Early Childhood, K–12, and College. He joined Dan and Amy with reaction to President Trump’s efforts to shut down the Department of Education 01:07:14 - Chicago City Council rejects effort to limit sale of new fur products 01:24:58 - Stephen Moore is a Noted Economist and author of The Trump Economic Miracle: And the Plan to Unleash Prosperity Again – co authored with Art Laffer. He joined Dan and Amy to talk about the latest in President Trump’s trade war. 01:39:44 - H.S. Track Runner Hits Opponent With Baton During Race, Suffers Concussion 01:54:46 - John Tierney is a Contributing Editor to the City Journal, former reporter and columnist at The New York Times and co-author of The Power of Bad: How the Negativity Effect Rules Us and How We Can Rule It. He joined Dan and Amy with reaction to Jay Bhattacharya’s Confirmation HearingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Susan Pendergrass speaks with Ben Scafidi, professor of economics and director of the Education Economics Center at Kennesaw State University. He is also a Friedman fellow with EdChoice and the Georgia Public Policy Foundation. They discuss the financial implications of declining enrollment in public schools, highlighting how districts with fewer students often experience increased funding per student. Scafidi explains the paradox of declining enrollment leading to financial windfalls for these districts, allowing them to pay teachers more and increase staffing levels. The conversation also touches on the need for a shift in mindset regarding school funding and the importance of adapting to demographic changes in education policy. Produced by Show-Me Opportunity

In this episode of EdChoice Chats, host Mike McShane talks with Ben Scafidi and Colyn Ritter about the 2025 EdChoice Friedman Index: All Students, All Options, All Dollars.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," President and CEO of EdChoice Robert Enlow joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the future of public education in the U.S. and give an update on the school choice movement in states.If you care about combating the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code FEDERALIST at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: http://incogni.com/federalist 

Cooper Conway joins Josh to discuss school choice and how it is surging in popularity among voters of every political ideology.  It has become a political win for politicians across the country from local races to national ones.  More importantly, school choice programs, like educational savings accounts and voucher programs, are providing students and their parents options and paths to a better education, and a more promising future.    Coopers article in Real Clear Education:   https://www.realcleareducation.com/articles/2024/12/16/school_choice_offers_a_chance_for_democrats_to_reach_voters_1078893.html   Follow Cooper on X and at EdChoice:   https://x.com/cooperconway1?s=21&t=S8JoQpY3m4n6bFrTo8tLrg https://www.edchoice.org/   Check out Young Voices: Young Voices

This week we dive into the TikTok ban, explaining how Congress passed a law requiring ByteDance to sell TikTok, only for both Biden and Trump to refuse enforcement. Spangle is joined by Ed Tarnowski to break down the implications for the rule of law, executive power, and the growing tension between Congress and the presidency. Plus, Spangle shares his approach to staying informed without being overwhelmed. Ed Tarnowski is a Policy and Advocacy Director at EdChoice and host of the State of Choice Podcast. At EdChoice, he leads the organization's advocacy efforts on national policy. He is a young voices contributor.  A TikTok-ing Time Bomb for the Rule of Law - https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2025/01/30/a_tiktok-ing_time_bomb_for_rule_of_law_152273.amp.html Video - https://youtu.be/qOP2sm5GSKo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of EdChoice Chats, host Mike McShane talks with Colyn Ritter and Robert Enlow about the 2025 EdChoice Share which tracks the proportion of K-12 students in every state that are enrolled in a private school choice program. 

What if all parents could choose schools based on where their children learn best, regardless of neighborhood zoning or income level? With school choice, they can. School choice programs allow education funding to follow students to the schools or learning services their families choose. It puts parents, not bureaucracies, “in the driver's seat” of education, helping families customize schooling to meet students' specific needs and circumstances. Educational choice for K-12 students continued to expand in 2024. With new laws passed, 75 programs are on the books in 33 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. According to EdChoice (a nonprofit that promotes educational choice), more than 22 million students are eligible to participate in a private school choice program—about 40% of all students nationwide. More than one million students currently participate in a private school choice program. Each state's approach to school choice empowers parents to choose the best options for their children. States can learn valuable lessons from each other's policy approaches as they craft programs that suit the needs of their own families and voters. Children are unique, with different talents, interests, and learning styles. A school that works well for one child doesn't necessarily meet the needs of another. Wouldn't it be wonderful if students could go to school where they learn best? Universal school choice is the gift that keeps giving, for today's students and for the future.

Ep. 417: State of Choice - December 2024 by EdChoice

Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/3UE4wXf Susan Pendergrass speaks with Martin F. Lueken, Director of the Fiscal Research and Education Center at EdChoice, about the findings of his report Fiscal Effects of School Choice: The Costs and Savings of Private School Choice Programs in America through FY 2022. Marty shares insights into how school choice programs have financially impacted state and local budgets across the United States. He explains the methods used to estimate both short- and long-run savings from these programs and discusses the disparities in per-student funding between public and choice program students. Lueken also addresses the funding context and long-term fiscal implications of choice programs for K–12 education systems, shedding light on common misconceptions and more. Produced by Show-Me Opportunity

9:05 – 9:22 (15mins) The Show Me Institute / Michael McShaneDirector of National Research at EdChoice and Senior Fellow of Education Policy at the Show-Me Institute, to discuss his just-released paper titled Why Free Markets Matter in Education?Here are some key takeaways from the paper:  Markets in education offer options that go beyond what traditional schools can offer: Whether in curriculum, instructional methods, scheduling, or any other aspect of education, parents can choose the best arrangement for their family. As in other aspects of the economy, competition leads to innovation and improvement. Traditional and nontraditional schools alike have to work harder when students have the option of going elsewhere if their needs aren't being met. The choices parents make in a market-based education system provide valuable information to educators about how best to serve students.  9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Larry Conners Weekly: "Mr. Conner's Neighborhood @LarryConnersUSALARRY CONNERS IN-STUDIO 9:41 – 9:56 (15mins) Weekly: Jay Ashcroft, Missouri Secretary of State, @MissouriSOSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Ferguson in the Morning 08-08-24 Michael McShane, Director of National Research at EdChoice and Senior Fellow of Education Policy at the Show-Me Institute, talks about school choice, market forces in education, the benefits of choice and competition for schools and students, and the long-term advantages of allowing parents to shape their children's educational journeys. Story here: https://showmeinstitute.org/publication/school-choice/why-markets-matter-in-education/ (https://showmeinstitute.org/)   NewsTalkSTL website: https://newstalkstl.com/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsTalkSTL Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NewstalkSTL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewsTalkSTL Livestream 24/7: http://bit.ly/newstalkstlstreamSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this episode, James V. Shuls speaks with Michael Q. McShane, Director of National Research at EdChoice and Senior Fellow of Education Policy at the Show-Me Institute, about his latest paper, 'Why Markets Matter in Education.' They explore the growing role of market forces in education, the benefits of choice and competition for schools and students, the impact of educational marketplaces on innovation and quality, the challenges of government intervention in schooling, and the long-term advantages of allowing parents to shape their children's educational journeys. Read the essay here: https://bit.ly/3YG77Cy Produced by Show-Me Opportunity

Children are unique, with different talents, interests, and learning styles. A school that works well for one child doesn't necessarily meet the needs of another. What if all students could attend schools that helped them learn best? Empowering parents to choose the best educational environments for their children is called school choice. School choice programs allow education funding to follow students to the schools or learning services that their families choose. It puts parents “in the driver's seat” of their children's education, helping families customize education to meet their children's specific needs and circumstances. Thirty-three states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico are expanding students' academic opportunities through 75 different educational choice programs. According to EdChoice (a nonprofit that promotes educational choice), more than 22 million students now can participate in a private school choice program—about 40% of all students nationwide. Different school environments help children learn in the ways that are most beneficial for them. Oregon can increase options for students by lifting the enrollment cap on charter schools, expanding public school district transfer options, and “letting the money follow the child” through an Education Savings Account program. Oregon students would be served well by letting their families choose the schools and resources that best promote their academic success.

Ohio recently expanded the income eligibility for its EdChoice private voucher program. The voucher program is now the subject of a lawsuit challenging its constitutionality.

According to an analysis by The Washington Post, the vast majority of school voucher money nationwide is going to religious schools. John Yang speaks with Robert Enlow of EdChoice and Richard Katskee of Duke University's Appellate Litigation Clinic for two perspectives on the debate over religion in publicly supported schools. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The expansion of the EdChoice program has increased the cost of Ohio's five voucher programs, and that has public school advocates worried about the future of K-12 education funding.

Patrick Wolf joins Tim to shed light on why school choice is exploding across the country. The list of states passing or pursuing legislation for more school choice is on the rise weekly. Patrick has long been at the forefront on the issue of school choice. He talks about the impact on the pandemic, which he says revealed a lot to parents about their kids' public school education. https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/shapingopinion/Why_is_School_Choice_Gaining_Traction_auphonic.mp3 He is a Distinguished Professor of Education Policy. He is the 21st Century Endowed Chair, in School Choice in the Department of Education Reform, at the University of Arkansas, College of Education and Health Professions.  Before this, he taught at Columbia and at Georgetown University, and has been a Visiting Scholar at the Brookings Institution.  As principal investigator of the School Choice Demonstration Project, Patrick has led evaluations of school voucher programs in Washington, DC; Milwaukee, WI; and the state of Louisiana. He's conducted research and written several books on the topic. Check out this FULL EPISODE at YouTube: https://youtu.be/R4mdSHsKLGg Check out this FULL EPISODE at Rumble: https://rumble.com/v4wt412-why-is-school-choice-gaining-traction-with-patrick-wolf.html LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new videos as soon as they are posted: https://www.youtube.com/@shapingopinion/videos Stay up to date by signing up for the Shaping Opinion Substack here:  https://shapingopinion.substack.co Find the full audio show wherever you get your podcasts: Apple — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shaping-opinion/id1371714253 Spotify — https://open.spotify.com/show/6yOg769bSm9hJn9zhwkunl For all episodes and to learn more about Shaping Opinion at: https://shapingopinion.com Follow the Shaping Opinion Podcast on all social platforms: Twitter/X - @Shaping Opinion, Instagram - @Shaping Opinion, on Facebook at Shaping Opinion and don't forget to join the “Shaping Opinion Podcast Listeners” Group on Facebook. Links from Our Conversation: The School Choice Journey: School vouchers and the empowerment of urban families -  https://www.amazon.com/School-Choice-Journey-Empowerment-Education-ebook/dp/B00NC4R2PC/ref=sr_1_3?crid=V8YLH6HF42KP&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.iThj9m-00wFy3kVNwYRhl0D0a8JbE3NW37S4XgKBZ9282Et9TGRuMFwTFmnBxDUOzrJ_QxkSg0m9HT_pfjHwJ5__iasBX8YusToQEBkH5gk.1sqNy9r2NnYjV5XWCDtBVtY3BQGW3UqKWNcOBv0i7l0&dib_tag=se&keywords=Patrick+Wolf+School+Choice&qid=1716403008&s=books&sprefix=patrick+wolf+school+choice%2Cstripbooks%2C116&sr=1-3 The Public Purposes of Private Education: a Civic-Outcomes Meta-Analysis - https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10648-024-09874-1 School Choice in the States 2024 – EdChoice - https://www.edchoice.org/engage/school-choice-in-the-states-april-2024/ Denisha Allen, American Federation for Children - https://www.federationforchildren.org/staff/denisha-allen/

The American K-12 education system is experiencing a decline in teacher morale, according to a recent survey by EdChoice and Morning Consult. Factors contributing to teacher job dissatisfaction include stagnant wages, the rising cost of post-secondary education and a lack of job security. The survey found that only 39% of teachers believe K-12 education is on the right track in their local school district, and only 15% would recommend the teaching profession to friends and family. Robert Enlow, President and CEO of EdChoice, suggests that the solution lies in school choice, which allows parents to choose the best educational setting for their children. He also highlights the need for better integration of technology in the classroom and warns of a looming fiscal cliff for schools as pandemic funding runs out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Diperna, the vice president of research and innovation for EdChoice, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to break down the school choice fight and explain how shifting educational opportunities will affect the next generation of students. If you care about combatting the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.https://surfshark.deals/FEDERALIST

Indiana's first Secretary of Education, Dr. Katie Jenner, talks with EdChoice's Mike McShane on how she's trying to get education right with her efforts in teacher recruitment, strategic measures for student success and more.

We discuss the need for School Choice with Colyn Ritter from EdChoice at EdChoice.org, who discusses what students have to say about the public schools they're forced to attend. Then, Ned Lamont is accused of secretly taking down 180 trees and thousands of shrubs and ruined the eco system on a big swath of wetlands behind his house - without getting a permit.

On the final episode of The Narrative podcast Volume 9, CCV President Aaron Baer, Policy Director David Mahan, and Communications Director Mike Andrews answer your questions: Are Ohio elections safe? Is it even worth voting if our elections are rigged? Will EdChoice expansion dilute Christian schools' ability to preach the Gospel and provide a wholesome environment? How can we disagree with love when fellow Christians take different positions on how to respond to LGBT-identifying friends or family? What are practical steps we can take to positively impact our culture? Before answering your questions, the men also give their initial reactions and thoughts on the Presidential Primary Election results from Tuesday. Check out these episodes mentioned on the podcast today: What's Going On at the Texas Border? With Lora Ries - In this episode, the men also discuss the advice Alistair Begg gave to one grandmother to attend her grandson's homosexual/trans wedding ceremony to show her love and why CCV disagrees with his advice, but also why it's unfair to categorize him as "woke." Defy the Elites and Get Married with Brad Wilcox - Brad Wilcox, a sociologist and Director of the National Marriage Project, reveals the power of marriage to break the poverty cycle and create thriving, stable communities. We'll be back on The Narrative with Volume 10 next month!

On this episode of The Report Card, Nat Malkus speaks with Rick Hess and Mike McShane about their new book, Getting Education Right: A Conservative Vision for Improving Early Childhood, K–12, and College. Nat, Rick, and Mike discuss what principles a conservative vision for education should be grounded in, whether No Child Left Behind was conservative, why family policy should be part of a conservative vision for education, why now is an opportune time for conservatives to take the lead on education, the pandemic's effects on the politics of schooling, the culture wars, where conservatives have come up short on education in the past, the value of bipartisanship in education, where civics education has gone wrong, the state of education research, parental rights and parental responsibilities, and more.Frederick M. Hess is a senior fellow and the director of education policy studies at AEI.Michael McShane is the Director of National Research at EdChoice. Show Notes:Getting Education Right: A Conservative Vision for Improving Early Childhood, K–12, and CollegeParents' Rights, Yes. But Parent Responsibilities, TooThe Party of Education in 2024Four States That Are Leading the Charge for Conservative Education

In this edition of EdChoice Chats, Robert Enlow, CEO and President of EdChoice, talks with Lindsey Burke, from the Heritage Foundation, and Macke Raymond, from the Hoover Institution.

In this edition of EdChoice Chats, Robert Enlow, CEO and President of EdChoice, talks with Curtis Valentine co-director of the Reinventing America Schools Project at the Progressive Policy Institute. They discuss the Rosenwald Schools and a number of other topics including how education was formed and started, our current public education system and its impact on communities of color.

The EdChoice state team gives us a summary of all the recent happenings in the states. Find out more in the podcast!

On this episode of The Report Card, Nat Malkus speaks with Mike McShane about education savings account (ESA) programs. Nat and Mike discuss the sudden growth in ESA programs over the past year, how ESA programs work, the differences between ESAs and vouchers, the pandemic's effects on school choice, whether interest in ESAs solely comes from the right, the difficulty of starting charter schools, single-sex schools, the quality of education surveys, whether ESAs harm public schools in rural districts, the challenges of implementing ESAs, school choice and Catholic schools, how ESAs affect homeschooling, and more.Mike McShane is the Director of National Research at EdChoice and the author and editor of a number of books on education policy.Show Notes:Implementing K–12 Education Savings AccountsWhat is an Education Savings Account (ESA)?The School Choice Movement Needs To Get BoringAEI's 2024 Summer Honors Program

In this edition of EdChoice Chats, host Mike McShane is joined by John Kristof and Alli Aldis to talk about EdChoice's monthly and semi-annual polling and what it reveals about the state of education in the United States.

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On this edition of EdChoice Chats, host Mike McShane talks with Colyn Ritter and John Kristof about the recent EdChoice teacher polling. Topics including students' social media use, absenteeism, classroom disruptions, how likely they are to recommend their profession, and more.

Marc LeBlond directs policy at EdChoice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The EdChoice state team gives us a summary of all the recent happenings in the states. It's been an exciting month with North Carolina expanding the Opportunity Scholarship. Find out more in the podcast!

After COVID restrictions proved detrimental to our children, the interest in education choice has surged among parents and families. Robert Enlow, CEO of EdChoice, discusses the voucher system, why we should fund students and not systems, and the role of the American Federation of Teachers during COVID.

More than 30,000 students across the country are using Education Savings Account programs. Supporters say these programs give families the freedom to pursue education options best suited for their children's needs. Others say ESAs siphon dollars out of already-struggling public school systems. What are ESAs? What do they mean for families and for education as a whole? And how can ESAs help families find the best learning environment for their children? In this episode, Robert Enlow joins Kevin to discuss what families need to know about ESAs.

SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODEKerry McDonald: Website | X | Instagram | FacebookTeach Your Kids: Website | X | Instagram | SubstackManisha: LinkedIn | X | InstagramJoin our premium community with expert support and adviceLiberatEDPodcastYouTubePodcast Episodes:LiberatED: Launching Investor-Backed Education Startups: Manisha Snoyer on starting and scaling a businessTeach Your Kids: Microschooling with Iman Alleyne & Shiren Rattigan on Apple PodcastsHow to Afford Homeschooling | ModuloMicrogrants - VELA Education FundEducation Entrepreneurship & Innovation Across the USUnschooled: Raising Curious, Well-Educated Children Outside the Conventional Classroom - Kerry McDonaldA is for Abundance: The ABCs of Capitalism - Kerry McDonaldThe Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion - Jonathan HaidtRainbow Fairies: Books 1-4 - Daisy Meadows Christensen InstituteColossal AcademyBrooklyn Apple AcademySurf Skate ScienceSudbury Valley SchoolASU Prep DigitalEdChoiceAmerican Federation for Childrenyes. every kid.This site contains product affiliate links. We may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links.  Time Codes:[00:00:00] Manisha begins the episode by introducing guest Kerry McDonald, elaborating on her various accolades and research. [00:04:00] McDonald breaks down the U.S. spending on K-12 education noting that universal education choice is already implemented in eight states. [00:07:53] The power of parents: Kerry underlines their unique role in understanding their child's educational needs.[00:11:36] A shift towards parental empowerment in education is becoming noticeable, according to Kerry. She discusses how this trend could impact the future of education.[00:16:13] Kerry observes a cultural shift in parenting styles, especially regarding discipline. This point introduces a new facet to the conversation around education.[00:19:06] Manisha and Kerry discuss the necessity of a learner-centric, curiosity-driven educational model. The topic explores the benefits of a more personalized approach to education.[00:22:30] Kerry comments on the varying state regulations concerning education choices. She breaks down the complexities and what they mean for parents and students alike.[00:25:17] Manisha and Kerry delve into the challenges of implementing educational choice on a mass scale. The conversation here balances the theoretical with the practical.[00:32:15] Manisha asks about the long-term societal impacts of educational choice. Kerry's answer explores the ripple effects that could influence future generations.[00:35:32] Manisha shifts the conversation to the financial aspects of alternative educational models. It's a deep dive into budgets, scholarships, and public funding.[00:38:24] Addressing some of the common misconceptions about homeschooling, McDonald aims to dispel myths and provide factual clarity.[00:41:25] McDonald emphasizes the importance of getting involved with school choice advocacy and Manisha adds that parents seeking homeschooling resources can find support through micro-grants like the Vela Education Fund.[00:50:34] Discussing her approach to natural literacy, Kerry McDonald emphasizes the importance of a literacy-rich environment and aligning reading materials with children's interests.[00:54:40] Kerry McDonald lauds Manisha's contributions to homeschooling through Modulo and stresses the importance of personalized education. In return, Manisha thanks Kerry for her mentorship and highlights their valuable collaboration in the educational field.This podcast is made possible through a generous grant from the Vela Education FundVELA Education Fund is catalyzing a vibrant alternative education ecosystem. VELA provides trust-based funding to entrepreneurs, fosters community-building and knowledge-sharing, and increases visibility through storytelling that promotes cultural awareness and acceptance of the out-of-system space. Today, VELA serves the largest community of out-of-system education entrepreneurs in the country, with over 2,000 community members. About half of VELA's community members operate small learning environments, and the other half are ecosystem and community builders offering direct services and support across the out-of-system space. Learn more at velaedfund.org.

Families have more freedom in education than ever before, thanks in part to increased parental demand for K12 opportunities since the pandemic. In state after state, legislation has passed to expand educational options. While there has been significant momentum, the groundwork for reform was laid long ago, starting with the vision of Milton and Rose Friedman. The Friedmans broke the mold of the traditional school model by proposing the concept of school choice in 1955. Nearly 70 years later, their revolutionary idea has become embedded in the education landscape, with more than half of the U.S. now having some form of educational choice. Robert Enlow is our guest on this episode of Voices of Freedom. Since 1996, he has been dedicated to carrying out the Friedmans' core belief that more education freedom creates greater opportunity for children. Topics Discussed Evolution of education freedom, starting with the Friedmans' vision  Impact of school choice on underperforming schools Influence of parents on education freedom Legislative landscape of choice: opportunities and obstacles How to effectively implement education freedom legislation once it's passed U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Espinoza v. Montana  How the Friedmans would view the state of education today Enlow is the president and CEO of EdChoice. Before its formation in 2016, he was an integral part of the Milton and Rose Friedman Foundation for Educational Choice, serving as fundraiser, projects coordinator, vice president and executive director, prior to being named president and CEO in 2009.

On today's show, Former CEO of Overstock.com and election expert, Patrick Byrne, joins the Joe Hoft Show to discuss the 2020 Election and the DOJ's case against President Trump. Byrne's remarks provide assurances that the DC case against President Trump is sure to fail based on his interactions with President Trump in the White House in December 2020. GUEST OVERVIEW: In 1999, Patrick M. Byrne launched Overstock.com, which achieved its first profitable quarter in 2002 and its first full year of profitability in 2009. In 2016, Overstock.com had revenues of $1.8 billion and its seventh out of eight straight years of profitability. In 2012, when no firm of $1 million in revenue yet accepted bitcoin as a payment method, Byrne's pro-freedom political orientation led him to decide that Overstock.com, then with $1.4 billion in revenue, should accept the digital currency. Having gained familiarity with blockchain technology at the heart of digital currencies such as bitcoin, Byrne created Medici Ventures, a subsidiary within Overstock.com building blockchain-based financial technology solutions. In 2015, Byrne used Medici's t0.com securities trading platform to become the first person to purchase a digital bond entirely on the bitcoin blockchain. Byrne made history again in Dec 2016, when Overstock.com issued the first shares ever traded on an alternative trading system (ATS) utilizing distributed ledger technology. A “classical liberal,” Byrne believes that our nation's success depends on education and capital markets. Starting with Milton Friedman's passing in 2006, Byrne served as chairman of the Friedman Foundation for Educational Choice (now “EdChoice”), an organization leading the national push for school choice.

On Tuesday, August 8, Ohioans have the opportunity to protect our state's governing document from the deadly agenda of Planned Parenthood, the ACLU, and other radical pro-abortion groups as they attempt to create a right to abortion up to birth. Issue 1 on the Special Election ballot will allow voters to elevate the threshold to amend our state Constitution from a simple majority to 60 percent of the vote. This week on The Narrative CCV President Aaron Baer, Policy Director David Mahan, and Communications Director Mike Andrews unpack what Issue 1 really is and the arguments for supporting it.  In the news: The United States Supreme Court released a landmark 6-3 decision in 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis, reaffirming that the government cannot force artists, or anyone, to say something that they don't believe. Two other major decisions released by the Court preserved the American promise for another generation. Ohio's 2024-25 state budget was passed! The guys unpack this major victory for school choice, making all Ohio students eligible for EdChoice, as well as the other pro-family wins included in the new budget. We want to hear your questions, guest recommendations, and topic suggestions: Leave us a voicemail or text: 614-769-7077 Email us: thenarrative@ccv.org To learn more about Center for Christian Virtue and to get involved, visit CCV.org.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.