Podcasts about National School Choice Week

Darrell Jones from the Herzog Foundation talks about the difference between vouchers and ESAs (Education Savings Account). We also discuss the fact that more parents than ever are considering alternatives to traditional public schools. From The Lion newsletter at ReadLion.com: A new survey shows that more parents than ever are considering alternatives to traditional public schools. A majority of parents in the U.S. reported exploring different school choices for their children last school year. That’s according to the National School Choice Awareness Foundation (NSCAF), which released its annual parent survey in conjunction with National School Choice Week (Jan. 26 - Feb. 1, 2025). How does your state rank in education freedom? In honor of National School Choice Week 2025, one policy group has revealed which states are providing the most education freedom to students. The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) has released its 2025 Index of State Education Freedom, providing a detailed analysis of a variety of school choice options in all 50 states. In order, the eight states given top scores were Arizona, Florida, Iowa, West Virginia, North Carolina, Arkansas, Alabama and Louisiana. Eleven states scored highest for homeschooling freedom, including several that are often antagonistic to school choice. Alaska, Connecticut, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, Oklahoma and Texas all received A’s. Full story here: https://readlion.com/how-does-your-state-rank-in-education-freedom/ Get your free subscription to The Lion newsletter here: https://readlion.com/ Darrell's info here: https://herzogfoundation.com/ (https://readlion.com) (@pastordrj) 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: bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(7:05am) Missouri Rep. Phil Ohlerking gives us a legislative update and a preview of this week's priorities in Jefferson City. We discuss the St. Louis City Police situation, Amendment 3, and an income tax cut. (https://house.mo.gov/memberdetails.aspx?district=100&year=2025&code=R) (7:20am) Wait a minute...our tax money is being spent on what?!?! There's no "aid" in USAID. It's not an aid organization. It's an activist organization spending our money all around the world, and not President Trump has essentially shut it down. "Foundation For Freedom Online" founder Mike Benz describes USAID this way: "There is no aid in USAID. Your brain is being tricked when you see the phrase "USAID." It's not an aid organization. USAID stands for US Agency for International Development. What it's developing internationally is all of the institutions that the State Department needs to use. When they are capacity-building activist groups in a foreign country, it is because the State Department wants those activists there." More from Mike Benz here: https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2025/02/03/mike_benz_there_is_no_aid_in_usaid_its_not_a_charity.html More on USAID here: https://redstate.com/bonchie/2025/02/04/joni-ernst-drops-devestating-usaid-thread-and-you-wont-believe-where-your-money-has-been-going-n2185190 (7:35am) Darrell Jones from the Herzog Foundation talks about the difference between vouchers and ESAs (Education Savings Account). We also discuss the fact that more parents than ever are considering alternatives to traditional public schools. From The Lion newsletter at ReadLion.com: A new survey shows that more parents than ever are considering alternatives to traditional public schools. A majority of parents in the U.S. reported exploring different school choices for their children last school year. That’s according to the National School Choice Awareness Foundation (NSCAF), which released its annual parent survey in conjunction with National School Choice Week (Jan. 26 - Feb. 1, 2025). How does your state rank in education freedom? In honor of National School Choice Week 2025, one policy group has revealed which states are providing the most education freedom to students. The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) has released its 2025 Index of State Education Freedom, providing a detailed analysis of a variety of school choice options in all 50 states. In order, the eight states given top scores were Arizona, Florida, Iowa, West Virginia, North Carolina, Arkansas, Alabama and Louisiana. Eleven states scored highest for homeschooling freedom, including several that are often antagonistic to school choice. Alaska, Connecticut, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, Oklahoma and Texas all received A’s. Full story here: https://readlion.com/how-does-your-state-rank-in-education-freedom/ Get your free subscription to The Lion newsletter here: https://readlion.com/ Darrell's info here: https://herzogfoundation.com/ (https://readlion.com) (@pastordrj) (7:50am) Sometimes, what your friends need to hear is not what they want to hear. How willing are you to be the bad guy? How bold are you willing to be? What bad news or critiques are you willing to tell a friend to their face? (More on this in the next hour too.) 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: bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The choice is clear: Secular schools in a secular society aren't cutting it for the Church. So in honor of National School Choice Week, we're bringing you a special edition of The Narrative with Pastor Jimmy Scroggins, Church Ambassador Network Executive Director Chris Lightfoot, Ohio Christian Education Network Executive Director Troy McIntosh, and podcast co-host Mike Andrews. Listen in to learn why it's crucial for your church to start a school! Before the guys chat with Pastor Scroggins, CCV President Aaron Baer caught up with Mike on the latest news on Senate Bill 1 to ban DEI on college campuses, Aaron's trip to D.C. for the national March for Life and his interview with EWTN, and his National Review op-ed in response to the New Yorker hit piece on CCV and school choice in Ohio. For a deeper dive into the benefits of Christian Schools, check out Pastor Scroggins' book, The Education Reformation: Why Your Church Should Start a Christian School. More about Pastor Jimmy Scroggins Pastor Jimmy Scroggins serves as the Professor of Christian Ministry at Southern Seminary. Pastor Scroggins is the lead pastor of Family Church in South Florida where he has served since July 2008. He is also a member of the Board of Trustees at Palm Beach Atlantic University. Before joining staff at Family Church, Pastor Scroggins served as the teaching pastor at Highview Baptist Church in Kentucky, and the Dean of Boyce College from 2004–2008. He is married to Kristin, and they have eight children and two grandchildren.

National School Choice Week is January 26th through February 1st! We've put together expert highlights from our previous "What I Want To Know" podcast episodes, featuring key insights from education leaders, parent advocates, and school choice experts.  EPISODE SEGMENTS: 00:00 Intro 00:02 State of School Choice with Andrew Campanella Full Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rok1pSPaGUQ 00:03 Beyond One-Size-Fits-All with Kayla Svedin Full Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k79TKloHGok 00:05 Finding the Right School with Jon Deane Full Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3p_ja4Q7BtQ 00:07 Parents & Teachers United with Shree Recasner Full Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaEe6iQwTM4 00:09 Tomorrow's Classroom with Robert Pondiscio Full Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBMrdYfpK40 —----------------------------------------------- K12's innovative programs give students a head start on their healthcare career journey.  Enrolment is open at K12! Join over 3 million students who have chosen a K12-powered education for tuition-free, personalized online public schooling from the safety of home. With state-certified teachers trained in virtual instruction, an innovative curriculum, and extensive family support, K12 empowers students in grades K-12 to succeed.  Our accredited program offers engaging classes that support learners of all levels, including advanced students and those with special needs. Experience more family time, engaging class connections, and the opportunity for your child to thrive academically.  Apply today to secure your spot and discover why families choose K12 for their online education needs.  Explore K12's healthcare pathway options and other career-focused programs: https://go.k12.com/mps/national/podcast/?adobe_mc=MCMID%3D11001665815673379801328021772854664479 —---------------------------------------- Join the conversation using #WIWTK on social media and be sure to leave a review! WIWTK Twitter – https://x.com/wiwtkpodcast WIWTK Facebook –https://www.facebook.com/wiwtkpodcast WIWTK Instagram –https://www.instagram.com/wiwtkpodcast/

This week parents, educators, and students nationwide are celebrating National School Choice Week, an annual event highlighting education options available to K-12 children today. School choice means empowering parents to choose the educational environments that will best help their children succeed. To really improve academic outcomes in Oregon, families must be able to send their children to schools that meet their learning needs. Here are three ways Oregon leaders can expand educational opportunity during the 2025 Legislative Session, now underway in Salem: Raise the cap on virtual charter school enrollment so successful charter schools can serve more students. Currently, school districts may prevent students from enrolling in virtual charter schools if three percent of the district's students are already enrolled in a virtual charter school sponsored by another district. Expand public school transfer policies so students can attend different public schools with open seats. This would help district schools respond to students' needs and reward those that achieve better outcomes. Enact an Education Savings Account (ESA) program so students choosing to opt in can use their state-level, per-pupil education funds where they learn best. 17 states currently have ESA programs. When parents have choices, students have better opportunities to learn, grow, and reach their potential. Oregon education policies should expand students' options, so all children can have an effective, meaningful, and empowering school experience.

It's National School Choice Week, when advocates spotlight education options outside the public system, like private, charter and homeschooling. Government support for those options will be hotly contested in the state Legislature this year.

Join the Keystone school as we talk about the how and why of School Choice week!!

Shelby Doyle, VP of Public Awareness at the National School Choice Awareness Foundation, joins Marc to explore the potential effects of school vouchers on education systems and their significance during National School Choice Week.

In the 3rd hour of the Marc Cox Morning Show * FOX News' Ryan Schmelz joins the Marc Cox Morning Show to discuss the Trump Administration's cabinet nominees and how Hegseth passed as Sec. of Defense. * Real or Fake News with Carl. Carl tries to stump the studio with his Real or Fake News headlines * Shelby Doyle, VP of Public Awareness at the National School Choice Awareness Foundation, joins Marc to discuss the possibility of School Vouchers and it's impact on schools during National School Choice Week. * Ken Gontarz, Francis Howell School Board Candidate talks about an upcoming Fundraiser that is happening this Thursday. Coming Up: Jessie Jane Duff and Tom Ackerman

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January 26-February 1 will be the 15th annual National School Choice Week, the world's largest celebration of parental choice and effective education options for all children. National School Choice Week (NSCW) “informs, inspires, and empowers parents to discover the K-12 education options available for their children.” Week organizers say the event will partner with 209 schools and organizations in Oregon to raise awareness of the K-12 education options available to students here, including traditional public, charter, magnet, online, private, and home schools. School choice means empowering parents to choose the educational environments that will best help their children succeed. Thirty-three states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico have expanded students' academic opportunities through 75 school choice programs. More than 22 million students are eligible to participate in a school choice program—about 40% of all students nationwide. When parents have choices, students have more opportunities for their individual learning needs and goals to be met. Oregon should put parents “in the driver's seat” of their children's education through school choice, so all students can have access to an effective, meaningful, and empowering education.

Anna interviews Shelby Doyle, Vice President for Public Awareness with the National School Choice Awareness Foundation. They discuss how the choice of schools works in TN and the options that are available to help parents match their children with schools that fit their goals and talents. They go over the list of education options currently available, including district schools, public, charter, private, magnet, and online learning. They also touch on efforts to reach the Hispanic community with information on their options. National School Choice Week will celebrate its 15th anniversary, and 3 school and community events are scheduled across Nashville to highlight the educational opportunities available to children, through School Choice. From January 26 to February 1, 2025, the spotlight shines on the remarkable expansion of educational options across the country, including options such as open enrollment in district schools, public charter schools, private schools, magnet schools, online learning, homeschooling, and microschooling. Get more information about education options in your area at https://schoolchoiceweek.com/event-near-me/. Events and dates to learn more in person include: Northfield AcademyColumbia, Tennessee(931) 381-1468 x6261Traditional Public School1/27/2025 Shiloh HeadstartCookeville, Tennessee(931) 303-8297Private School1/13/2025 Cumberland Elementary STEAM Magnet SchoolNashville, Tennessee(813) 764-5803Traditional Public School1/26/2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shaunette Parker, Director of Awareness Events for National School Choice Week, discusses the education climate in South Carolina and the importance of education choice. She highlights the need for options and opportunities for families, especially those from underrepresented groups. Parker emphasizes the importance of parent advocacy and engagement in education. She also discusses the work of the National School Choice Week organization in raising awareness and providing resources for families. The challenges facing the school choice movement include the misappropriation of funds and the polarization of opinions on education funding. The National School Choice Week Foundation measures success through media coverage, website traffic, and the growth of new schools and education programs. Community events and awareness campaigns help foster a better understanding of school choice options among parents and students. It is important to meet families where they are and build trust by engaging with trusted community resources. Strategies for engaging underserved communities include talking to families, letting go of stereotypes, and understanding their unique challenges. The goals for the Education Foundation include expanding awareness campaigns, supporting grassroots communities, and providing concrete tools and resources for parents. The hope for the future of school choice is to expand programs, bridge funding gaps, and ensure that families are part of the education system.   Takeaways Education choice is important for providing options and opportunities for families, especially those from underrepresented groups. Parent advocacy and engagement are crucial for improving education and ensuring that the needs of children are met. The National School Choice Week organization raises awareness and provides resources for families, highlighting the importance of education choice. Challenges facing the school choice movement include the misappropriation of funds and the polarization of opinions on education funding. Success in school choice is measured through media coverage, website traffic, and the growth of new schools and education programs. Community events and awareness campaigns play a crucial role in fostering understanding and engagement with school choice options. Engaging underserved communities requires building trust, letting go of stereotypes, and understanding their unique challenges. The goals for the Education Foundation include expanding awareness campaigns, supporting grassroots communities, and providing concrete tools and resources for parents. The hope for the future of school choice is to expand programs, bridge funding gaps, and ensure that families are part of the education system.   Did you find this episode informative? Help us out! Leave a review Share it with your friends Give us a 5 Star rating on your podcatcher of choice

In this episode, join Kim as she conducts live interviews at the National School Choice Week event! You'll hear from three different educational & extracurricular options here in West Virginia and learn more about the services they offer.The resounding message we hope you will glean from this episode is that there are many educational options available in West Virginia, and if you don't find one that works for you, maybe you are the one who will bring it to life! The future is looking bright for West Virginia!Episode Highlights:Roberta from Lingo Speech Therapy Enterprises.Jordan from Parents for School Options.Ryan from Renzo Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu of Morgantown.More info on the school fair.More on Lingo Speech Therapy Enterprises: Email: hello@lingospeech.orgCall/text: 304-460-9054More on Parents for School Options:Visit their website HEREFind Them on FacebookFollow Them on InstagramMore on Renzo Gracie of Morgantown:Email: info@renzograciemorgantown.comCall: 304-241-5962Visit their website HEREFind Them on FacebookFollow Them on InstagramMore on Love Your School/Links Mentioned in Episode:Visit Our Show Notes Page HERE!Kim@loveyourschoolwv.orgLeah@loveyourschoolwv.org www.loveyourschool.orgVisit our Facebook HERE!Visit our Instagram HERE!This show has been produced by Adkins Media Co.

U.S. Representative Rich McCormick (R-GA) joins us to discuss the failures of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Next, CEO of Classical Conversations Robert Bortins tells us about National School Choice Week. Then, licensed counselor Leigh Richardson breaks down why social media had a break down over a post from Elmo. Finally, we take your calls in open phones across America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rod Arquette Show with Greg Hughes Rundown – “Wingman Wednesday,” January 24, 20245:20 pm: Robyn Bagley, Executive Director of Utah Education Fits All, joins the program to discuss National School Choice Week and where Utah currently sits in the world of school choice.6:38 pm: Republican Strategist Liz Mair joins Rod and Greg for a wrap-up of the New Hampshire Primary and what she thinks Donald Trump's victory means moving forward in the campaign for the GOP nomination for President.

Welcome to Statehouse Spotlights, your go-to podcast for the latest in education news across the country. In this episode, we're diving into the significant shift toward school choice, celebrating National School Choice Week. From charter schools to education scholarship accounts (ESAs), we explore the record number of states embracing expansive education options. Hosts Tom Green and Ashley Mullins define school choice and discuss legislative highlights from the past week, including Indiana's focus on strengthening early literacy and Virginia's efforts to enhance dual enrollment opportunities. The episode showcases governors leading the charge for school choice, from Gov. Kay Ivey's vision for Alabama to Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp's call for an all-encompassing approach. Leaders in Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee and Texas are also championing bold school choice proposals. Join us in this informative and engaging discussion on empowering families with educational freedom. Happy School Choice Week! Remember to join the conversation on social media. ExcelinEd in Action (@ExcelinAction) / X (twitter.com) ExcelinEd in Action (@excelinedinaction) • Instagram ExcelinEd in Action on Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Navy SEAL deployments are often long and grueling, and leaving school-age children behind only adds to the challenge, especially if the children are struggling in school. If a father is “getting ready to go on mission, and there's Timmy failing in second grade, that's all he's going to think about,” says Gretchen McIntosh, the executive director of SEALKIDS. And for the mothers at home with a husband deployed and a child struggling academically, McIntosh says, Mom is often “stressed out” by the task of meeting the needs of a “child at home that has a learning disability.” Out of seeing an immense need for additional educational support for many Navy SEAL families, the organization SEALKIDS was born. “SEALKIDS steps in so that Dad can concentrate on his mission ahead, because we're handling the mission at home,” McIntosh explains. SEALKIDS not only connects families to tutors and other education resources in their area, but also raises funds to help the families pay for those additional resources. SEALKIDS is active in 17 states and is serving 390 kids this year, with a focus on helping children with learning disabilities. McIntosh joins “The Daily Signal Podcast” during National School Choice Week to share the stories of the families the organization has helped and to explain how it hopes to expand its work to serve even more SEAL families. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The Learning Curve, guest co-hosts Alisha Searcy and Charlie Chieppo interview Vice President of Policy for ExcelinEd, Dr. Cara Candal. Dr. Candal delves into the evolving landscape of K-12 education in the U.S., examining the expansion of private school choice programs in the wake of two recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions. She […]

This week on The Learning Curve, guest co-hosts Alisha Searcy and Charlie Chieppo interview Vice President of Policy for ExcelinEd, Dr. Cara Candal. Dr. Candal delves into the evolving landscape of K-12 education in the U.S., examining the expansion of private school choice programs in the wake of two recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions. She then discusses the changing political dynamics around... Source

This week on The Learning Curve, guest co-hosts Alisha Searcy and Charlie Chieppo interview Vice President of Policy for ExcelinEd, Dr. Cara Candal. Dr. Candal delves into the evolving landscape of K-12 education in the U.S., examining the expansion of private school choice programs in the wake of two recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions. She then discusses the changing political dynamics around charter schools and the national school choice movement's strategies in low-performing states. Next up are the role of parent-driven models during the pandemic, the significance of voc-tech education, and how to address underperformance and achievement gaps. Finally, she reflects on the international perspective through tests like PISA and TIMSS, and concludes with insights on addressing ongoing crises in large urban school districts.

Former Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, pioneer of the universal education freedom model, joins the Students Over Systems podcast as we celebrate National School Choice Week. We discuss Arizona’s reputation as the Wild West of school choice, the growth of the Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program, and the wide array of education options in the state. […]

Join Keystone Staff as they discuss why school choice is a great opportunity for all families and students! For more information check out the national school choice website at www.schoolchoiceweek.com

WMAL GUEST: 6:35 AM - INTERVIEW - NATHAN BRINKMAN - executive director of EdReform Virginia - discussed School Choice Week and an upcoming event with Julie Gunlock. January 21-27 is National School Choice Week. Governor Youngkin has additionally declared the 21-27 Virginia School Choice Week. In our region, the week concludes with EdReform Virginia's 2nd annual school choice event at Rocklands BBQ, featuring remarks from WMAL's Julie Gunlock as well as Virginia's Deputy Secretary of Education, Dr. Emily Anne Gullickson. National School Choice Week: https://schoolchoiceweek.com Governor Youngkin's 2024 Virginia School Choice Week Proclamation: https://ednewsva.org/virginia-school-choice-week-is-january-21-27 Jan. 27 School Choice Event: https:schoolchoiceva.com Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock,  @patricepinkfile and @heatherhunterdc.  Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Monday, January 22, 2024 / 6 AM Hour  O'Connor and Company is proudly presented by Veritas Academy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robin Cecere, Regional School Choice Office (RSCO) Spokesperson. January 21 – January 27 is National School Choice Week, which encourages families to explore the best school choice options for their children.

Full text: January 21-27 is National School Choice Week, the world's largest annual celebration of parental choice and effective education options for all children. In 2024, 183 Oregon schools and organizations will participate in National School Choice Week to raise awareness about K-12 education in our state. The landscape of options for Oregon students includes district public schools, public charter schools, private and parochial schools, homeschooling, magnet schools, online learning, and microschools. Different learning environments meet the needs of unique students in the ways they learn best. Empowering parents to choose among all options unlocks the potential of each child. Last year, seventeen states enacted or expanded school choice programs. Approximately 20 million American children—about 36% of students—are now eligible to participate in a private choice program. As part of National School Choice Week, Education Freedom for Oregon and the National School Choice Awareness Foundation will host a school fair at the Salem Convention Center on Saturday, January 20th. This free event will showcase Oregon schools representing a range of education options. Attendees can meet educators and get questions answered to help make informed choices for their families. For more information about this fun, family-friendly event, visit https://schoolchoiceweek.com/events/salem-school-fair-2024/. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coffeewithcascade/message

National School Choice Week is coming up, and we've partnered with the Cardinal Institute to put on a school fair! On the show today, I'm chatting with Amanda Kieffer at the Cardinal Institute about National School Choice Week. We're diving deeper into the meaning, the reason we celebrate, and sharing details about our upcoming school fair!We'd love to invite you to join us for our School Fair on 1/27/24 from 10am-1pm at the Erickson Alumni Center in Ruby Grand Hall in Morgantown, WV. We will have tons of vendors, including education service providers, members of the Hope Scholarship staff, food, swag, entertainment, and lots of fun activities for the kids!For more information, please follow the links below!Episode Highlights:We are partnering with the Cardinal Institute for a School Fair!What is National School Choice Week?Why do we celebrate?What to expect.Details on the fair.How to Register.What We Have Hope means to Amanda.More on the Morgantown School Fair: Visit the Morgantown School Fair Website Here!Learn more about the Cardinal InstituteVisit the Cardinal Institute FacebookFollow the Cardinal Institute on InstagramTo Register as a Provider, email amanda@cardinalinstitute.com or kim@loveyourschoolwv.orgMore on Love Your School/Links Mentioned in Episode:Visit Our Show Notes Page HERE!Kim@loveyourschoolwv.orgLeah@loveyourschoolwv.org www.loveyourschool.orgVisit our Facebook HERE!Visit our Instagram HERE!This show has been produced by Adkins Media Co.

In honor of National School Choice Week, we want to highlight two spectacular charter school teachers, who returned to their Alma Mater to teach: Aiysha Everett and Courtney Herbert. These two young women are making a big impact on their community -- teaching at @Somerset Prep Academy Middle and Somerset Academy Miramar Charter School and connecting with students through a shared experience. #AiyshaEverett #CourtneyHerbert #SomersetPrepAcademyMiddle #FCSC22 #SomersetAcademyMiramarCharterSchool #fcsc22 #charter #parents #schoolchoice #parentalchoice #charterschool #parentpower #charterschools #educationchoice #Education #FCSA #FloridaCharterSchool #FloridaCharterSchoolAlliance  The voice of the charter school movement, the Florida Charter School Alliance (FCSA) is non-profit, member-driven organization. Our mission is to improve student achievement, teacher quality, and promote parental choice by advocating for, supporting, defending, and collaborating with public charter schools. Our member schools serve approximately 58% of the charter school student population in Florida and run the gamut of choice educational programs – ranging from urban to rural campuses, from programs specializing in exceptional students or drop-off prevention to unique classical curriculum, and college-prep programs in high-need areas. Yet all our member schools have a common thread – a steadfast commitment to raising the bar on public education and providing a quality education option to the children and communities they serve. There are more than 341,900 public charter school students in Florida. If Florida charter schools were a district, it would be the 2nd largest school district in the state. #FloridaCharterSchoolAlliance #FCSA www.flcharteralliance.org

It's National School Choice Week and Alabama officials are showing their support of the concept.  We discuss what school choice is and what it isn't. Then talk through the pros and cons and terms you need to be familiar with as this topic begins to take center stage. Then we're joined by lieutenant governor, Will Ainsworth to talk about what he sees happening in Alabama and what his vision is for school choice. Finally, we talked through one of the proposed school choice bills (The PRICE Act) that will be introduced this legislative session.   Join the Fight https://1819news.com/membership Be sure to subscribe to Alabama Unfiltered on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

This week on The Learning Curve, Cara and Gerard talk with Kevin Chavous, president of Stride K12, Inc. and a former member of the Council of the District of Columbia, on the growing movement toward school choice in education. Chavous discusses the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court rulings in Espinoza v. Montana Department of […]

In recent years, school choice has become a growing issue among parents. A 2022 National School Choice Week survey found that more than half of parents were considering a different school for one of their children. In our shifting education landscape, some parents are turning away from public schools, while others remain staunch advocates of public education. But is it really just an either/or discussion? And how can our school systems serve all students, regardless of need and ability? In this episode, Kevin discusses parent involvement in school choice with mother and founder of Empowered Arizona Families, Kayla Svedin.

This week on The Learning Curve, Cara and Gerard talk with Kevin Chavous, president of Stride K12, Inc. and a former member of the Council of the District of Columbia, on the growing movement toward school choice in education. Chavous discusses the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court rulings in Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue and Carson v. Makin, as well as the expansion of private school... Source

This week on The Learning Curve, Cara and Gerard talk with Kevin Chavous, president of Stride K12, Inc. and a former member of the Council of the District of Columbia, on the growing movement toward school choice in education. Chavous discusses the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court rulings in Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue and Carson v. Makin, as well as the expansion of private school... Source

Full-text: This is National School Choice Week, an annual celebration of opportunity in K-12 education. Students and families need more education options now. School choice means giving parents access to the best options for their children. Critics of school choice programs like Education Savings Accounts claim such programs would harm district public schools by reducing their state funding. However, a new report published by Cascade Policy Institute shows ESAs do not reduce public school funding at the state level or for individual school districts. The report, “Education Savings Accounts: A School Choice Solution That Can Save States Money,” examines the effect an ESA program would have on Oregon's state budget. It finds that a universal program in which all Oregon students would be eligible—similar to Arizona's Empowerment Scholarship Accounts—would require a 3% increase in state spending on K-12 education. And, because many eligible students would not participate in the program, per-student spending for public school students would increase by 2%. Contrary to critics' claims, ESA programs don't “defund” public schools. A carefully constructed program could provide school choice to students, with no noticeable effect on the state budget. Enacting a universal ESA program would be a significant step to help K-12 students get a solid education in the academic settings that are best for them. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coffeewithcascade/message

Susan Pendergrass speaks with Krissia Campos Spivey. Krissia Campos Spivey is a rising national leader in ensuring equality of educational opportunity for Hispanic families. After raising the bar for parent-facing school choice resources in Spanish as a part of National School Choice Week, she's expanding on that work as director of the newly launched Conoce tus Opciones Escolares (CTOE). In tandem with National School Choice Week, CTOE helps parents explore all of their K-12 education options, in Spanish, year-round. Produced by Show-Me Opportunity

This week is National School Choice Week, a series of events to draw attention to various school choice initiatives across the country. For any one unfamiliar with school choice initiatives, these are policies to make it easier on parents to send their students to a school of their own choice. These educational options may include charter schools or private schools but at its heart, these are schools that provide the best fit for a student. On this week's episode of Developing Classical Thinkers, Winston Brady speaks with Ray Nothstine, Senior Writer & Editor at State Policy Network. Ray joins the program to talk about school choice initiatives and how they help provide better educational outcomes for students and parents, why they tend to be popular across the political spectrum, and why they are important to sustaining a free and virtuous citizenry.For more information about school choice policies, check out https://schoolchoiceweek.com/.

Plus: It's National School Choice Week.

Susan Pendergrass speaks with Shelby Doyle about National School Choice Week 2023. As vice president of public awareness, Shelby serves as the lead strategist for media outreach, digital communications, and as a national spokesperson. In addition, she works with schools, organizations, and individuals across the country to help raise awareness about the tens of thousands of independently-planned events that make up the Week. Produced by Show-Me Opportunity

Happy National School Choice Week! Today I am talking with the National School Choice Week Vice President of Public Awareness, Shelby Doyle.National School Choice Week (NSCW) informs, inspires, and empowers parents to discover the K-12 education options available for their children, while generating widespread public awareness of the importance of school choice. National School Choice Week will take place January 22-28, 2023. School choice means giving parents access to the best K-12 education options for their children. These options include traditional public schools, public charter schools, magnet schools, private schools, online learning, and homeschooling. Here at the Love Your School Podcast, this week represents everything that we stand for. Check out this episode to learn more about National School Choice Week and how you can get involved.  Episode Highlights: Shelby's background What is National School Choice Week?  Educating parents on their options School choice awareness Microschools More on Guest:  National School Choice Week Website Learning Pods are here, Are you in?  Conoce Tus Opciones Escolares     More on Love Your School/Links Mentioned in Episode: Hello@loveyourschool.org @LoveYourSchoolAZ www.loveyourschool.org

This is Stephen Schmidt from the Gazette digital news desk and I'm here with your update for Friday, January 20.Nothing too exciting on tap weather wise for Friday. According to the National Weather Service it will be mostly cloudy with a high near 29 degrees in the Cedar Rapids area. A northwest wind of 10 to 15 mph could gust as high as 25 mph. On Friday night it will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 20 degrees.Union workers have tentatively struck a deal with Ingredion officials that may soon bring an end to its monthslong strike against the company's Cedar Rapids facility, the union president said Thursday.Mike Moore, the principal and president of Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union Local 100G, said he and his committee are reviewing the tentative agreement “with a fine-toothed comb.”“If everything pans out, we will get it to our members hopefully within the next 24 hours,” Moore said.If that is successful, Moore said he plans to send the contract to a vote on Sunday at Teamsters Hall, where 105 union members could opt to ratify the contract. That would bring an end to the strike that began Aug. 1.Alexander Jackson, in a police interview, never admitted to killing his parents and 19-year-old sister on June 15, 2021, but after hours of interrogation he did admit his college grades had plummeted and his dad expected him to get a job or move out.Cedar Rapids Police investigators believed that could have been the motive for him to fatally shoot his father Jan Jackson, 61, mother Melissa Jackson, 68, and his sister Sabrina Jackson.According to testimony, the family members died of multiple gunshot wounds. Police found them dead in separate rooms in the house.The prosecution will rest Friday after four days of testimony, and the defense will start its case. Closings may be Monday or Tuesday. There will be live coverage each day on thegazette.com.Iowa legislative leaders expect Gov. Kim Reynolds' private school assistance proposal to come to a floor vote early next week in both the House and the Senate.Reynolds, a Republican, announced the bill Jan. 10, and it has dominated the first two weeks of the legislative session. Republicans have fast-tracked it through the lawmaking process in both chambers.If the bill passes through both chambers, it will go to Reynolds' desk to be signed into law. Next week is National School Choice Week, a week of advocacy and events focused on giving parents broader options in education.Republican House Speaker Pat Grassley maintained confidence Thursday that Republicans have the votes to pass the bill this year. A far narrower private school scholarship program last year failed to gain support of several Republicans in the House, some from rural areas who were concerned about how it would affect public schools in their districts.

On this episode of What's Up with Mike McShane, two team members of the National School Choice Week Foundation, Shelby Doyle and Krissia Campos Spivey, talk about the exciting plans they have to celebrate this last week of January.

Full-text: January 22-28 is National School Choice Week, a celebration of opportunity in K-12 education. Every January, thousands of independent events draw attention to the ways school choice brings quality education to millions of students. Families increasingly believe parents should be able to choose among the schools and resources that best meet their children's academic and developmental needs. Here are three ways Oregon leaders can expand options for students during the legislative session that begins this week: 1. Support Oregon's thriving public charter schools by raising the 3% cap on charter enrollment. Removing the cap would allow successful charters to meet student demand. 2. Expand public school district transfer policies. This would create incentives for schools to respond to families' needs and concerns, and reward public schools that achieve better outcomes. 3. Enact an Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program like Arizona's. State-level education funding is allocated per child and paid directly to district schools, regardless of student outcomes or parent satisfaction. A portion of this funding should be converted to portable accounts for students to use where they learn best. Thirty-two states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico already have student-centric educational choice programs. Oregon should join them, so families can match their children's needs and goals with the educational environments that will serve them well. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coffeewithcascade/message

Welcome Everyone! Please Join Us to Celebrate National School Choice Week in West Virginia!This event is completely free to you and the first 50 families get a free swag bag! Come learn about school choice, celebrate your options together, and have a blast! The event will take place at Canaan Valley Ski Resort in Davis, West Virginia on Saturday, January 21, beginning at 11:00 AM. Come on in and enjoy some grab-and-go snacks and entertainment vendors! There will be outdoor s'mores by a fire pit and snow toys to enjoy! If you feel like staying the night, there are also sleeping rooms available. You won't want to miss this event and we can't wait to see you there!Please register for free HERE!Episode Highlights:Info on our upcoming event!More on Love Your School/Links Mentioned in Episode:Visit Our Show Notes Page HERE!Kim@loveyourschoolwv.orgLeah@loveyourschoolwv.org www.loveyourschool.orgVisit our Facebook HERE!Event Info Page & Registration!Facebook Event Page

When students speak, the education world must stop and listen. Welcome to the “Students Speak” series on Future of School: The Podcast, presented in partnership with National School Choice Week. Courtney Stevens is today's guest. Courtney is a first-year student at Front Range Community College: Larimer Campus in Fort Collins, Colorado. She also did concurrent enrollment at the college while she was in high school. Courtney began taking online classes as a high school senior as a result of the pandemic and found that she liked them as much as she enjoyed her in-person courses. She now takes classes online as well as in-person. At first, the less structured schedule of online schooling felt challenging, but within a month Courtney adjusted. She also experienced more reading and writing in online classes due to the different structure, but found she adapted to this quickly, as well. Not only did she feel much more safe taking class online during the pandemic, but she also realized it was a great way to learn. Classmates who remained in the traditional school were curious about the flexible schedule that enabled Courtney to take morning Tae Kwon Do classes and do Crossfit in the afternoon. She explained that online learning gave her control over her schedule, and she found this to be an important benefit. When asked about some of the skills she developed most after transitioning to online learning, Courtney says, “I feel like I really cultivated my reading and writing skills... Even just looking at the stuff I wrote during my junior year compared to now, my writing has improved significantly.” Future of School: The Podcast is hosted by Amy Valentine, CEO and Education Evangelist for Future of School. Subscribe to hear more Students Speak episodes along with upcoming series from Future of School. Follow Future of School on Twitter @futureof_school, follow Amy @amyvalentine555, and learn more on our website: www.futureof.school National School Choice Week is a not-for-profit, charitable effort to raise awareness of effective K–12 education options for children. NSCW focuses equally on traditional public schools, public charter schools, public magnet schools, private schools, online schools, and homeschools. Participate in the conversation by following @schoolchoicewk on Twitter and using the hashtag #schoolchoiceweek. Learn more at https://schoolchoiceweek.com

When students speak, the education world must stop and listen. Welcome to the “Students Speak” series on Future of School: The Podcast, presented in partnership with National School Choice Week. Oam Patel is today's guest. Oam is a graduate of Mountain Home High School in Mountain Home, Idaho, a small rural town, and a first-year student at Harvard University. In ninth grade, he spoke with a cousin in Houston and learned about the variety of courses that were available in his cousin's school. From this, Oam realized that online courses could provide access to numerous subjects even if they weren't offered at his small school. He began to take some courses that summer which were supported by the Idaho Digital Learning Academy, the state-sponsored online school serving the entire state of Idaho. From there, Oam continued to use online learning to augment his in-person courses. He accessed some history and computer science courses that weren't available in his school and learned a lot more about his interests (he determined he's not a history buff, but was encouraged to take some computer science classes in college). Reflecting on what would be different if he'd never learned about online options, he says, “I think I'd be a little more closed-minded in my academics. I wouldn't know about certain subjects that I really enjoy now. I wouldn't have explored opportunities that I'm very glad I've taken.” Future of School: The Podcast is hosted by Amy Valentine, CEO and Education Evangelist for Future of School. Subscribe to hear more Students Speak episodes along with upcoming series from Future of School. Follow Future of School on Twitter @futureof_school, follow Amy @amyvalentine555, and learn more on our website: www.futureof.school National School Choice Week is a not-for-profit, charitable effort to raise awareness of effective K–12 education options for children. NSCW focuses equally on traditional public schools, public charter schools, public magnet schools, private schools, online schools, and homeschools. Participate in the conversation by following @schoolchoicewk on Twitter and using the hashtag #schoolchoiceweek. Learn more at https://schoolchoiceweek.com

Congressman John Moolenaar joins She Thinks to talk about the benefits of educational freedom and the intersection of parental rights and school choice. He also addresses the opportunities and challenges state and district leaders are facing as they spend the $190 billion in emergency education funding provided by the federal government. The congressman recently introduced a House resolution recognizing National School Choice Week, an annual celebration of opportunity in education.Representative Moolenaar represents the residents of Michigan's Fourth Congressional District. He is a member of the House Appropriations Committee and co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on Education Innovation and Opportunity, which is also known as the Congressional School Choice Caucus.Congressman Moolenaar has worked as a chemist and business development director, and as a school administrator. He has also served in the Michigan House of Representatives and the Michigan Senate. Congressman Moolenaar was born and raised in Midland, where he now lives with his wife, Amy, and together they have raised six children.--She Thinks is a podcast for women (and men) who are sick of the spin in today's news cycle and are seeking the truth. Once a week, every week, She Thinks host Beverly Hallberg is joined by guests who cut through the clutter and bring you the facts. You don't have to keep up with policy and politics to understand how issues will impact you and the people you care about most. You just have to keep up with us. We make sure you have the information you need to come to your own conclusions. Because, let's face it, you're in control of your own life and can think for yourself. You can listen to the latest She Thinks episode(s) here or wherever you get your podcasts. Then subscribe, rate, and share with your friends. If you are already caught up and want more, join our online community. Be sure to subscribe to our emails to ensure you're equipped with the facts on the issues you care about most: https://iwf.org/connect. Independent Women's Forum (IWF) believes all issues are women's issues. IWF promotes policies that aren't just well-intended, but actually enhance people's freedoms, opportunities, and choices. IWF doesn't just talk about problems. We identify solutions and take them straight to the playmakers and policy creators. And, as a 501(c)3, IWF educates the public about the most important topics of the day. Check out the Independent Women's Forum website for more information on how policies impact you, your loved ones, and your community: www.iwf.org. Subscribe to IWF's YouTube channel. Follow IWF on social media: - on Twitter- on Facebook- on Instagram#IWF #SheThinks #AllIssuesAreWomensIssues See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on “The Learning Curve,” co-hosts Gerard Robinson and Cara Candal talk with Andrew Campanella, the president of National School Choice Week. They discuss why 2021 was called the “Year of School Choice,” and the implications of more academic options for K-12 education reform across America. They delve into the reasons why political support for even the highest performing charter public... Source

To celebrate National School Choice Week, High Noon welcomes Jeremy Wayne Tate to sketch out the contours of what is possible outside the current education system. Tate is the CEO of Classical Learning Test, an alternative to the SAT, and has become a hub for the increasing swell of families interested in returning to the classical idea of education.Stepman and Tate discussed what the purpose of a good education actually is (hint: not “college and career”), and how our lack of serious education has left us unprepared not just for success, but for the inevitable tragedies and setbacks of adult life itself.--High Noon is an intellectual download featuring conversations that make possible a free society. The podcast features interesting thinkers from all parts of the political spectrum to discuss the most controversial subjects of the day in a way that hopes to advance our common American future.Hosted by Inez Stepman of Independent Women's Forum.You can listen to the latest High Noon episode(s) here or wherever you get your podcasts. Then subscribe, rate, and share with your friends. If you are already caught up and want more, join our online community at iwf.org/connect. Be sure to subscribe to our emails to ensure you're equipped with the facts on the issues you care about most. Independent Women's Forum (IWF) believes all issues are women's issues. IWF promotes policies that aren't just well-intended, but actually enhance people's freedoms, opportunities, and choices. IWF doesn't just talk about problems. We identify solutions and take them straight to the playmakers and policy creators. And, as a 501(c)3, IWF educates the public about the most important topics of the day. Check out the Independent Women's Forum website for more information on how policies impact you, your loved ones, and your community: www.iwf.org. Subscribe to IWF's YouTube channel. Follow IWF on social media: - on Twitter- on Facebook- on Instagram #IWF #HighNoonPodcast #AllIssuesAreWomensIssues Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is school choice? School choice means giving parents access to the best K-12 education options for their children. These options include traditional public schools, public charter schools, magnet schools, private schools, online school, micro schools, homeschool and more! Today in our episode we chat with Andrew Campanella, President of National School Choice Week. NSCW has grown into the world's largest celebration of opportunity in education. Check out this episode to learn more about school choice and why it's important and Andrew's mission.  Episode Highlights: School choice National School Choice Week Jan 23rd-29th Feeding curiosity   COVID's impact on school choice   More on Guest:  https://schoolchoiceweek.com/   More on Love Your School/Links Mentioned in Episode: Hello@loveyourschool.org @LoveYourSchoolAZ www.loveyourschool.org