Podcasts about School choice

Nathan Fellman was a public middle school teacher and administrator in New Hampshire for nearly 20 years before leaving his job to launch a middle school microschool program in fall 2022. Nate and two of his colleagues from the public school system opened The Harkness House in Nashua, New Hampshire that emphasizes personalized learning for 6th thru 9th graders. Harkness House also offers hybrid homeschool programs for local young people ages 10 to 18 who want to access Harkness House classes.  *** Sign up for Kerry's free, weekly email newsletter on education trends at fee.org/liberated.

Join America's Roundtable (https://americasrt.com/) radio co-hosts Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy with Benjamin S. Carson, Sr., M.D., America's 17th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and founder of the American Cornerstone Institute. Dr. Carson is former Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He is author of bestselling books: Gifted Hands, Think Big, A More Perfect Union, The Big Picture, America the Beautiful, and Created Equal. Dr. Ben Carson presents principled solutions to the challenges on the domestic and foreign fronts. We discuss concerns about the American Dream (only 36% of voters in a new Wall Street Journal/NORC survey said the American dream still holds true), Israel's war against Iran-backed Hamas, Iran's proxies attacking US facilities, US-China relations, and America's education in crisis. Benjamin S. Carson, Sr., M.D. For a time, the likelihood of Benjamin S. Carson, Sr., M.D. fulfilling his childhood dream of becoming a physician seemed unlikely. Growing up in a single parent home with dire poverty, poor grades, a horrible temper, and low self-esteem appeared to preclude the realization of that dream until his mother, with only a third-grade education, challenged her sons to strive for excellence. She observed successful people and encouraged her sons to emulate their behaviors, including reading. This led to behavior changes which had a profound effect on their education. In 1973, Ben Carson graduated from Yale University. He went on to receive his M.D. from the University of Michigan Medical School. At the age of 33, Dr. Carson became the chief of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital, making him the youngest major division director in the hospital's history. This would be among an extensive list of outstanding firsts for Dr. Carson. Dr. Carson's accomplishments have earned him a place in medical history. He performed the first and only successful separation of craniopagus (Siamese) twins joined at the back of the head in 1987. He also performed the first fully successful separation of type-2 vertical craniopagus twins in 1997 in South Africa. In his career, Dr. Carson became a professor of neurosurgery, oncology, plastic surgery, and pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and directed pediatric neurosurgery at the Johns Hopkins Children's Center for over 29 years. He became the inaugural recipient of a professorship dedicated in his name in May 2008. He is now the Emeritus Benjamin S. Carson, Sr., M.D. and Dr. Evelyn Spiro, R.N. Professor of Pediatric Neurosurgery, having retired on June 30, 2013. In 2016, Dr. Carson accepted the position of Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under the Trump administration. After completing his tenure as the 17th Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development in 2021, Dr. Carson founded the American Cornerstone Institute. This organization is focused on fighting for the principles that have guided him through life and that make this country great: faith, liberty, community and life. americasrt.com (https://americasrt.com/) https://ileaderssummit.org/ | https://jerusalemleaderssummit.com/ America's Roundtable on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/americas-roundtable/id1518878472 Twitter: @RealBenCarson @ileaderssummit @AmericasRT @NatashaSrdoc @JoelAnandUSA @supertalk America's Roundtable is co-hosted by Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy, co-founders of International Leaders Summit and the Jerusalem Leaders Summit. America's Roundtable (https://americasrt.com/) radio program - a strategic initiative of International Leaders Summit, focuses on America's economy, healthcare reform, rule of law, security and trade, and its strategic partnership with rule of law nations around the world. The radio program features high-ranking US administration officials, cabinet members, members of Congress, state government officials, distinguished diplomats, business and media leaders and influential thinkers from around the world. Tune into America's Roundtable Radio program from Washington, DC via live streaming on Saturday mornings via 65 radio stations at 7:30 A.M. (ET) on Lanser Broadcasting Corporation covering the Michigan and the Midwest market, and at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk Mississippi — SuperTalk.FM reaching listeners in every county within the State of Mississippi, and neighboring states in the South including Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee. Listen to America's Roundtable on digital platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, Google and other key online platforms. Listen live, Saturdays at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk | https://www.supertalk.fm

On this weeks episode you will learn how to buy all Matt's old crap...but the sale is today only so act fast!!! We also discuss V. Ashe and freinds suing the state over a poster that tells you what the law is to vote in a primary. Gov. Lee announces his plans to roll out 'school scholorships' Matt brings up the ambulance contract with nothing to say...and so much more. Facebook, X, Website

Josh and David open with a discussion of the economy, and why so many people think it's bad right now. State Rep. Sam Jones zooms in to discuss the 2024 Legislative Session and the school choice and gambling bills already on the docket. They close with this week's Rightwing Nut of the Week. About Our Sponsor: Alabama Politics This Week is sponsored by Wind Creek Hospitality. Gaming is the heart of Wind Creek Hospitality, but they offer so much more. Wind Creek's 10 distinct properties in the U.S. and Caribbean — including four in Alabama — provide world-class entertainment, dining, hotel stays, amenities and activities. As the principal gaming and hospitality entity for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, Wind Creek continues to grow and offer guests luxurious destinations and opportunities for escape. Send us a question: We take a bit of time each week to answer questions from our audience about Alabama politics — or Alabama in general. If you have a question about a politician, a policy, or a trend — really anything — you can shoot us an email at apwproducer@gmail.com or with this form. You can also send it to us on Facebook and Twitter. Or by emailing us a voice recording to our email with your question, and we may play it on air. Either way, make sure you include your name (first name is fine) and the city or county where you live. About APW: APW is a weekly Alabama political podcast hosted by Josh Moon and David Person, two longtime Alabama political journalists. More information is available on our website. Listen anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook. Music credits: Music courtesy of Mr. Smith via the Free Music Archive. Visit Mr. Smith's page here.

It's been one year since control of Jackson's troubled water system was handed over to a third-party manager by a federal court.Then, school choice advocates want more opportunities for families in where their children get an education.Plus, the U S Postal Service is shipping millions of packages next month. They share how folks can ensure presents get to their destination on time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Flyover Friday, December 1, 2023Intro: On this episode of The Heartland POD for Friday, December 1st, 2023A flyover from this weeks top heartland stories including:Welcome to The Heartland POD for a Flyover Friday, this is Sean Diller in Denver, Colorado. With me as co-host today is Adam Sommer, how you doing Adam?We're glad to have you with us. If you're new to our shows make sure you subscribe and leave a 5 star rating wherever you listen. You can also find Heartland POD content on Youtube and on social media with @ THE heartland pod, and learn more at thehearltandcollective.com Alright! Let's get into the storieshttps://www.texastribune.org/2023/11/28/new-article-greg-abbott-school-vouchers-hugh-shine-endorse/Gov. Greg Abbott is starting to make good on his threat to politically target fellow Republicans who oppose school vouchers, issuing his first endorsement of a primary challenger to a House member who has helped thwart his top legislative priority of the year.Abbott on Tuesday backed Hillary Hickland, an activist mother who is running against Rep. Hugh Shine, R-Temple. Shine was one of 21 Republicans who voted earlier this month to strip a voucher provision out of an education bill, delivering the most decisive blow yet to the governor's agenda.https://www.texastribune.org/2023/11/16/texas-house-school-vouchers/​The Texas House on Friday voted to strip school vouchers from the chamber's massive education funding bill, taking an ax to Gov. Greg Abbott's top legislative priority of the year.The House voted 84-63 in favor of an amendment offered by Rep. John Raney, R-College Station, which removed the provision of the bill allowing some parents to use tax dollars to send their children to private and religious schools. Twenty-one Republicans, most of whom represent rural districts, joined all Democrats in support.https://missouriindependent.com/2023/11/29/missouri-attorney-general-opposes-proposed-federal-rule-supporting-lgbtq-foster-kids/“Because of family rejection and abuse,” the Biden administration said in a September press release, LGBTQ children are “overrepresented in foster care where they face poor outcomes, including mistreatment and discrimination because of who they are.”Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey this week joined with 18 other states to oppose a proposed federal rule that aims to protect LGBTQ youth in foster care and provide them with necessary services.The attorneys general argue in a letter to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services that the proposed rule — which requires states to provide safe and appropriate placements with providers who are appropriately trained about the child's sexual orientation or gender identity  — amounts to religion-based discrimination and violates freedom of speech.“As a foster parent myself,” Bailey said in a news release Tuesday, “I am deeply invested in protecting children and putting their best interests first.”https://www.texastribune.org/2023/11/30/senate-clarence-thomas-harlan-crow-john-cornyn-ted-cruz/WASHINGTON — U.S. Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz were among several Republicans who bolted from a Senate Judiciary Committee meeting Thursday to protest subpoenaing Dallas-based conservative donor Harlan Crow.The committee's Democrats are seeking records over payments, gifts and travel Crow reportedly provided Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, some of which were not initially listed on financial disclosures. The committee's GOP members cast the subpoena authorization as a partisan attack against one of the most conservative members of the court and a private citizen."This is an outrageous attempt to target private citizens without any legitimate legislative purpose," Cornyn told reporters after the meeting. "If you can go after a private citizen … for a non-legislative prupose, you essentially can target for political reasons any American citizen at any time in the future. And that is a dangerous, dangerous place to go."https://www.propublica.org/article/clarence-thomas-scotus-undisclosed-luxury-travel-gifts-crowIN LATE JUNE 2019, right after the U.S. Supreme Court released its final opinion of the term, Justice Clarence Thomas boarded a large private jet headed to Indonesia. He and his wife were going on vacation: nine days of island-hopping in a volcanic archipelago on a superyacht staffed by a coterie of attendants and a private chef.If Thomas had chartered the plane and the 162-foot yacht himself, the total cost of the trip could have exceeded $500,000. Fortunately for him, that wasn't necessary: He was on vacation with real estate magnate and Republican megadonor Harlan Crow, who owned the jet — and the yacht, too.For more than two decades, Thomas has accepted luxury trips virtually every year from the Dallas businessman without disclosing them, documents and interviews show. A public servant who has a salary of $285,000, he has vacationed on Crow's superyacht around the globe. He flies on Crow's Bombardier Global 5000 jet. He has gone with Crow to the Bohemian Grove, the exclusive California all-male retreat, and to Crow's sprawling ranch in East Texas. And Thomas typically spends about a week every summer at Crow's private resort in the Adirondacks.The extent and frequency of Crow's apparent gifts to Thomas have no known precedent in the modern history of the U.S. Supreme Court.These trips appeared nowhere on Thomas' financial disclosures. His failure to report the flights appears to violate a law passed after Watergate that requires justices, judges, members of Congress and federal officials to disclose most gifts, two ethics law experts said. He also should have disclosed his trips on the yacht, these experts said.Thomas did not respond to a detailed list of questions.https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2023/11/30/over-342000-ohioans-have-lost-their-medicaid-coverage-since-april/Ohioans may be contacted up to eight times — through the mail, text messages and phone calls — before being unenrolled from Medicaid, Lawless said.But if someone has moved, changed their number or doesn't have internet access they might not have been notified about potentially losing their coverage.“If they can't get a hold of you after a few times you can just get kicked off,” Poe said. “People are just getting kicked off of their health care coverage, because Medicaid can't find them. And that feels really rather unacceptable to me.”More than 3 million Ohioans are enrolled in Medicaid and the Medicaid renewal process starts 60 days before their annual renewal date. Ohioans receive a final notice of disenrollment before losing their coverage, Lawless said. Ohioans can renew their Medicaid coverage by returning a completed renewal packet to their county Jobs and Families Services office, by calling 1-844-640-6466 or online through the Ohio Benefits eligibility portal. Follow OCJ Reporter Megan Henry on Twitter.https://www.warrencountyrecord.com/stories/giving-parents-options-is-the-free-market-approach-to-education,90867For many of our friends and neighbors, public schools are the right place for their children to be educated. In our small towns, the public school is the center of the community. Unfortunately, a one-size-fits-all approach to education doesn't work well for the entire state or for every child.In Missouri, we should provide options for school choice so families choose an education that fits their children's needs. I believe so strongly in our public schools and their ability to serve students, that I know providing some families a choice will not hurt our public education system. Legislators, like me, can be pro-education and pro-education options. School choice provides families with the flexibility to choose the best educational environment for their children. This could mean traditional public schools, charter schools, private schools, virtual schools, and homeschooling. The key is putting the power back into the hands of parents, allowing them to make decisions based on what they believe is best for their children.I believe that we can, and should, agree that one-size-fits-all does not fit all when it comes to education. Each child is unique, with different learning styles, interests, and needs. School choice recognizes this and acknowledges that parents are in the best position to understand their child's individual requirements. By allowing parents to choose the educational setting that aligns with their child's needs, we can foster a community where every student can thrive.Critics likely will argue that education freedom might divert resources away from public schools, but the reality is quite the opposite. When parents have the option to choose, schools are incentivized to improve and innovate to attract students. Moreover, school choice promotes economic empowerment by allowing parents to invest in their children's education. Education is an investment in the future, and when parents can direct their education dollars to the school of their choice, they are more engaged and invested in their child's success. This active involvement creates a positive ripple effect, strengthening the entire community.In some of Missouri's urban areas, the ultimate outcome of our public school system is prison or death. Many kids graduate without being able to read or write.Here in Rural Missouri, we pride ourselves on our strong sense of community, and school choice aligns with our values of individual freedom and personal responsibility. Giving parents the freedom to make decisions that impact their children's education falls in-line with that personal responsibility. The fears of schools using school choice as a tool for recruiting for athletics fails to account for the above mentioned sense of community. This is why I believe that school choice programs that have seen success in Missouri's urban areas should be expanded. The Missouri Scholars Program was started last year and allows for qualifying families based on need to receive a scholarship for $6,375 to use towards the educational needs of their children, like tuition. The reality is that many members of our community don't qualify for this program or wouldn't use it because they are satisfied with their public education. However, for the few that need a different option for their children, this scholarship is essential to provide another option. Unfortunately, right now only residents of St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles County, Jefferson County, Clay County, Jackson County, Cape Girardeau, Columbia, Springfield, Jefferson City, St. Joseph, and Joplin. There's no reason why our area of the state shouldn't also be included in that list.As your representative, I am committed to supporting policies that prioritize the well-being and success of our community. I am committed to making the public schools in our area the very best that they can be. To me, this is not a partisan issue. It's about putting our children first and ensuring they have access to the best possible education. I urge you to consider the benefits of school choice.Well that's it for me. From Denver I'm Sean Diller. Stories featured in today's show appeared first in the Missouri Independent, Ohio Capital Journal, Texas Tribune, Pro Publica, and the Warren County Record in the blessed land of Warrenton, MO.

Flyover Friday, December 1, 2023Intro: On this episode of The Heartland POD for Friday, December 1st, 2023A flyover from this weeks top heartland stories including:Welcome to The Heartland POD for a Flyover Friday, this is Sean Diller in Denver, Colorado. With me as co-host today is Adam Sommer, how you doing Adam?We're glad to have you with us. If you're new to our shows make sure you subscribe and leave a 5 star rating wherever you listen. You can also find Heartland POD content on Youtube and on social media with @ THE heartland pod, and learn more at thehearltandcollective.com Alright! Let's get into the storieshttps://www.texastribune.org/2023/11/28/new-article-greg-abbott-school-vouchers-hugh-shine-endorse/Gov. Greg Abbott is starting to make good on his threat to politically target fellow Republicans who oppose school vouchers, issuing his first endorsement of a primary challenger to a House member who has helped thwart his top legislative priority of the year.Abbott on Tuesday backed Hillary Hickland, an activist mother who is running against Rep. Hugh Shine, R-Temple. Shine was one of 21 Republicans who voted earlier this month to strip a voucher provision out of an education bill, delivering the most decisive blow yet to the governor's agenda.https://www.texastribune.org/2023/11/16/texas-house-school-vouchers/​The Texas House on Friday voted to strip school vouchers from the chamber's massive education funding bill, taking an ax to Gov. Greg Abbott's top legislative priority of the year.The House voted 84-63 in favor of an amendment offered by Rep. John Raney, R-College Station, which removed the provision of the bill allowing some parents to use tax dollars to send their children to private and religious schools. Twenty-one Republicans, most of whom represent rural districts, joined all Democrats in support.https://missouriindependent.com/2023/11/29/missouri-attorney-general-opposes-proposed-federal-rule-supporting-lgbtq-foster-kids/“Because of family rejection and abuse,” the Biden administration said in a September press release, LGBTQ children are “overrepresented in foster care where they face poor outcomes, including mistreatment and discrimination because of who they are.”Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey this week joined with 18 other states to oppose a proposed federal rule that aims to protect LGBTQ youth in foster care and provide them with necessary services.The attorneys general argue in a letter to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services that the proposed rule — which requires states to provide safe and appropriate placements with providers who are appropriately trained about the child's sexual orientation or gender identity  — amounts to religion-based discrimination and violates freedom of speech.“As a foster parent myself,” Bailey said in a news release Tuesday, “I am deeply invested in protecting children and putting their best interests first.”https://www.texastribune.org/2023/11/30/senate-clarence-thomas-harlan-crow-john-cornyn-ted-cruz/WASHINGTON — U.S. Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz were among several Republicans who bolted from a Senate Judiciary Committee meeting Thursday to protest subpoenaing Dallas-based conservative donor Harlan Crow.The committee's Democrats are seeking records over payments, gifts and travel Crow reportedly provided Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, some of which were not initially listed on financial disclosures. The committee's GOP members cast the subpoena authorization as a partisan attack against one of the most conservative members of the court and a private citizen."This is an outrageous attempt to target private citizens without any legitimate legislative purpose," Cornyn told reporters after the meeting. "If you can go after a private citizen … for a non-legislative prupose, you essentially can target for political reasons any American citizen at any time in the future. And that is a dangerous, dangerous place to go."https://www.propublica.org/article/clarence-thomas-scotus-undisclosed-luxury-travel-gifts-crowIN LATE JUNE 2019, right after the U.S. Supreme Court released its final opinion of the term, Justice Clarence Thomas boarded a large private jet headed to Indonesia. He and his wife were going on vacation: nine days of island-hopping in a volcanic archipelago on a superyacht staffed by a coterie of attendants and a private chef.If Thomas had chartered the plane and the 162-foot yacht himself, the total cost of the trip could have exceeded $500,000. Fortunately for him, that wasn't necessary: He was on vacation with real estate magnate and Republican megadonor Harlan Crow, who owned the jet — and the yacht, too.For more than two decades, Thomas has accepted luxury trips virtually every year from the Dallas businessman without disclosing them, documents and interviews show. A public servant who has a salary of $285,000, he has vacationed on Crow's superyacht around the globe. He flies on Crow's Bombardier Global 5000 jet. He has gone with Crow to the Bohemian Grove, the exclusive California all-male retreat, and to Crow's sprawling ranch in East Texas. And Thomas typically spends about a week every summer at Crow's private resort in the Adirondacks.The extent and frequency of Crow's apparent gifts to Thomas have no known precedent in the modern history of the U.S. Supreme Court.These trips appeared nowhere on Thomas' financial disclosures. His failure to report the flights appears to violate a law passed after Watergate that requires justices, judges, members of Congress and federal officials to disclose most gifts, two ethics law experts said. He also should have disclosed his trips on the yacht, these experts said.Thomas did not respond to a detailed list of questions.https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2023/11/30/over-342000-ohioans-have-lost-their-medicaid-coverage-since-april/Ohioans may be contacted up to eight times — through the mail, text messages and phone calls — before being unenrolled from Medicaid, Lawless said.But if someone has moved, changed their number or doesn't have internet access they might not have been notified about potentially losing their coverage.“If they can't get a hold of you after a few times you can just get kicked off,” Poe said. “People are just getting kicked off of their health care coverage, because Medicaid can't find them. And that feels really rather unacceptable to me.”More than 3 million Ohioans are enrolled in Medicaid and the Medicaid renewal process starts 60 days before their annual renewal date. Ohioans receive a final notice of disenrollment before losing their coverage, Lawless said. Ohioans can renew their Medicaid coverage by returning a completed renewal packet to their county Jobs and Families Services office, by calling 1-844-640-6466 or online through the Ohio Benefits eligibility portal. Follow OCJ Reporter Megan Henry on Twitter.https://www.warrencountyrecord.com/stories/giving-parents-options-is-the-free-market-approach-to-education,90867For many of our friends and neighbors, public schools are the right place for their children to be educated. In our small towns, the public school is the center of the community. Unfortunately, a one-size-fits-all approach to education doesn't work well for the entire state or for every child.In Missouri, we should provide options for school choice so families choose an education that fits their children's needs. I believe so strongly in our public schools and their ability to serve students, that I know providing some families a choice will not hurt our public education system. Legislators, like me, can be pro-education and pro-education options. School choice provides families with the flexibility to choose the best educational environment for their children. This could mean traditional public schools, charter schools, private schools, virtual schools, and homeschooling. The key is putting the power back into the hands of parents, allowing them to make decisions based on what they believe is best for their children.I believe that we can, and should, agree that one-size-fits-all does not fit all when it comes to education. Each child is unique, with different learning styles, interests, and needs. School choice recognizes this and acknowledges that parents are in the best position to understand their child's individual requirements. By allowing parents to choose the educational setting that aligns with their child's needs, we can foster a community where every student can thrive.Critics likely will argue that education freedom might divert resources away from public schools, but the reality is quite the opposite. When parents have the option to choose, schools are incentivized to improve and innovate to attract students. Moreover, school choice promotes economic empowerment by allowing parents to invest in their children's education. Education is an investment in the future, and when parents can direct their education dollars to the school of their choice, they are more engaged and invested in their child's success. This active involvement creates a positive ripple effect, strengthening the entire community.In some of Missouri's urban areas, the ultimate outcome of our public school system is prison or death. Many kids graduate without being able to read or write.Here in Rural Missouri, we pride ourselves on our strong sense of community, and school choice aligns with our values of individual freedom and personal responsibility. Giving parents the freedom to make decisions that impact their children's education falls in-line with that personal responsibility. The fears of schools using school choice as a tool for recruiting for athletics fails to account for the above mentioned sense of community. This is why I believe that school choice programs that have seen success in Missouri's urban areas should be expanded. The Missouri Scholars Program was started last year and allows for qualifying families based on need to receive a scholarship for $6,375 to use towards the educational needs of their children, like tuition. The reality is that many members of our community don't qualify for this program or wouldn't use it because they are satisfied with their public education. However, for the few that need a different option for their children, this scholarship is essential to provide another option. Unfortunately, right now only residents of St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles County, Jefferson County, Clay County, Jackson County, Cape Girardeau, Columbia, Springfield, Jefferson City, St. Joseph, and Joplin. There's no reason why our area of the state shouldn't also be included in that list.As your representative, I am committed to supporting policies that prioritize the well-being and success of our community. I am committed to making the public schools in our area the very best that they can be. To me, this is not a partisan issue. It's about putting our children first and ensuring they have access to the best possible education. I urge you to consider the benefits of school choice.Well that's it for me. From Denver I'm Sean Diller. Stories featured in today's show appeared first in the Missouri Independent, Ohio Capital Journal, Texas Tribune, Pro Publica, and the Warren County Record in the blessed land of Warrenton, MO.

Andi Turner and Garrett Fulce discuss various topics in this episode. They start by sharing the exciting news that Garrett's baby boy has been brought home from the NICU. Garrett talks about the challenges of being a new parent and the joy of finally having Baby Boy Fulce baby at home. Garrett also mentioned that he will share photos of the baby on Seeing Red social media platforms this week.The hosts then move on to discuss recent political developments in Texas. They mention the interesting conversation that took place in the Capitol regarding the ESA bill and school choice. They highlight Representative Tinderholt's objections to allowing the sponsor of the amendment that killed School Choice to be heard and discuss Texas parliamentary procedure.Next, they talk about an upcoming Supreme Court case in Texas regarding an abortion ban during medical emergencies. They mention the importance of defining what constitutes a medical emergency and discuss the ethical considerations surrounding abortion in cases of rape or incest.The hosts also mention that Nikki Haley has been endorsed by Americans for Prosperity and discuss the current contenders in the presidential race, including Ron DeSantis and Donald Trump.They briefly touch on Governor Abbott's recent parachute jump with a 106-year-old veteran and express their gratitude to all veterans for their service.Follow us on all socials at @theseeingredpod and online at our website Seeing Red Podcast

Why Do Democrats & Some “Republicans” HATE School Choice Options For Parents & Kids In Tennessee???Frankly, I'm Puzzled…Brandon Lewis, founder of The Tennessee Conservative, gives some facts about education in the Volunteer State, some history, and talks about the pros and cons of school choice.

Few education policies have become more divisive – or politicized – than school choice. Chalkbeat editor and author Cara Fitzpatrick discusses her new book, “The Death of Public School.”  Who really benefits from charter schools and voucher programs, and how have conservative politicians seized the reins of what was, albeit briefly, a bipartisan movement aimed at improving educational equity? If public education is a cornerstone of America's vision of itself as a democratic society, what does it mean if it's allowed to become a private commodity?  Plus, Fitzpatrick, a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter, offers tips and story ideas for journalists looking to follow her lead. 

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Why doesn't the Republican Party have its candidates committed to school choice at both the federal and state levels? We hear from a so-called 'teacher' who tells her board of trustees that if she cannot choose the posters and books for her classroom, many of them sexual and racially charged in nature, then she shouldn't have to choose 'who lives and dies.' There should be a national campaign advocating for school choice to counter the influence of teachers like these. If we do not stand up, the delusion will persist. We see this expressed through the babbling of a man claiming that a straight man can be attracted to a “trans” “woman” who still has a penis and he's still 100% straight because “trans” “women” are real women, no matter their anatomy. What does God's Word say? Daniel warned Nebekenezer that the King would be made insane.Episode 1,231 Links:Inversion Blender Goes to "High" SettingHarvard University Encourages Grad Students to Sign up for Food Stamps A straight man can be attracted to a [so-called] “trans” “woman” who still has a penis and he's still 100% straight because trans women are real women and it doesn't matter what's in their pantsTwo German childcare centres in Nordrhein-Westfalen issue child sexuality manifestos, waxing poetic about the benefits of masturbation and outlining rules for child sexual playA crazy (leftist) teacher in Conroe ISD told the board of trustees that if she cannot choose the posters and books for her classroom, then she shouldn't have to choose "who lives and dies." I hope your kids are not in her class... Americans have learned the government school system is an abject failureYoooo, a concerned citizen got hauled out of a @FortWorthISD board meeting for saying ‘wiener' as he read a review of the book Flamer, which was in #FWISD librariesAlan's Soaps https://alanssoaps.com/TODD Use coupon code ‘TODD' to save an additional 10% off the bundle price. BiOptimizers https://bioptimizers.com/todd Use promo code TODD for 10% off your order plus up to $100 of free product with purchase. Bonefrog https://bonefrogcoffee.com/todd Enter promo code TODD at checkout to receive 10% off your first purchase and save 15% on subscriptions.. Bulwark Capital https://KnowYourRiskRadio.com Get your FREE copy of Common Cents Investing at Know Your Risk Radio.com or call 866-779-RISK. SOTA Weight Loss https://sotaweightloss.com SOTA Weight Loss is, say it with me now, STATE OF THE ART! GreenHaven Interactive Digital Marketing https://greenhaveninteractive.com Your Worldclass Website Will Get Found on Google!

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Governor Abbott endorses for re-election 58 Republican members of the Texas House who voted for school choice. Lieutenant Governor Patrick again goes after “lack of leadership” from Speaker Phelan and the hypocrisy of House Republicans who voted against school choice. Clearly the school choice vote is shaping up to be the main skirmish line for the 2024 Texas Republican Primary.Across the state, reps who voted against school choice, and often for the Paxton impeachment, are finding themselves with serious primary opponents. Abilene's Stan Lambert (HD71), a do-little back-bencher RINO, has conservative activist Liz Case running against him as do many more who have skated by without serious opposition.The Austin establishment finds itself at odds with two of the three biggest powers in town so what will its members do? They'll whine, moan, get nasty, and defend themselves with plenty of money.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.I explain why Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is right to investigate Media Matters for “fraud” in its efforts to interfere with X.com and advertisers.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Last Friday, the Texas House of Representatives killed an effort to bring school choice to Texans. On this week's Liberty Café, Bill talks about why killing the proposal was actually […]

The effort to end school choice in Wisconsin through the state's supreme court has failed to convince Gov. Tony Evers. The Evers Administration late Friday submitted a brief with the high court, explaining there is no emergency basis for the Supreme Court to take the case. Progressive activist and often-candidate Kirk Bangstad filed the lawsuit last month, claiming school choice and Wisconsin's voucher programs are both unconstitutional and hurt traditional public schools by sending money to private schools. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wisconsininfocus/support

The hosts, Andi Turner and Garrett Fulce, discuss various topics in Texas politics and beyond in this episode of the Seeing Red Podcast. They touch on the fate of education savings accounts in the Texas House, the ongoing legal issues surrounding Attorney General Ken Paxton, and the upcoming presidential race. They also express their gratitude for their personal blessings and wish their listeners a happy Thanksgiving.Follow us on all socials at @theseeingredpod and online at our website Seeing Red Podcast

This week on The Learning Curve, guest co-hosts Prof. Albert Cheng of the University of Arkansas and Charlie Chieppo, interview the National Alliance's Nina Rees. Rees discusses her 11-year tenure at the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, highlighting policy gains, the growth of charter school enrollment, and the challenges of charter school politics. She explores debates on growth, quality, and authorizing of charters, and addresses the impact of federal K-12 spending and the evolving relationship between charter schools and private school choice. She concludes with insights on a new report ranking states' charter school performance on NAEP and recommendations for improving academic outcomes in K-12 education.

Continuing their long Thanksgiving tradition, Jim and Greg unveil their lists of things they are politically thankful for, although this year they don't stick as close to politics as they have in past years. Jim reflects on last week's Pro-Israel march in Washington and the stark contrast to the hateful and often violent demonstrations we've seen from the left for many years. Greg explains why he's thankful for Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin despite a disappointing year for Republicans in the commonwealth.Then it gets more personal, as Jim discusses how thankful he is for his family and that we never know how many Thanksgivings they will have together. He urges you to find common ground with your loved ones beyond politics. Greg echoes Jim's thoughts but also highlights the many aspects of life for which we need to be thankful and to Whom we need to be thankful.Finally, Jim gives thanks for the gift of humor to help us through one difficult news cycle after another, while Greg is grateful for the states giving parents more options on where to send their kids to school and how to pay for it.There will be no episode of the 3 Martini Lunch on Thanksgiving Day. Join us the next day for our Black Friday special, when Jim and Greg select gifts for various political figures.Please visit our great sponsors:4Patriothttps://4Patriots.com/martiniCatch the deal of the day before it is gone!HumanNhttps://americalovesbeets.comVisit https://americalovesbeets.com for your free 30-day supply of Superbeets Heart Chews anda free full size bag of Turmeric Chews.

    The field is now set and we know that 21 Republicans are willing to vote with their Democrat partners to protect liberal teacher unions. Now Dade Phelan and his […]

Kenny and journalist Brandon Waltens roast the Texas RINOs.

We provide a short but important vantage point about school choice. There are many narratives out there but you should know the most important factor in the success of any student and we provide you with it today.  Email us – healthyperspectives@protonmail.com Podcast home page - www.healthy-perspectives.com/podcast Sponsor/Support – https://healthy-perspectives.com/sponsor Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-2235930 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEXZdWuBoM6KXof4YcP9nkQ Extra documents - www.healthy-perspectives.com/podcast-documents LinkedIn page - www.linkedin.com/in/jeremiah-guidos-915b3426  Twitter aka X - https://twitter.com/hphonestviews Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/healthyperspectivesinc

(What do they have in common? They're both lame.) Then Ziba said to the king, “According to all that my lord the king commands his servant, so will your servant do.” So Mephibosheth ate at David's table, like one of the king's sons. - 2 Samuel 9:11   This Episode's Links and Timestamps: 00:24 – 2 Samuel 9 02:44 – Thoughts on the Reading 19:03 - The Census Bureau says that unless we maintain high levels of immigration we're going to have a major population bust by the end of the century – Edward Teach, NTB 42:53 - DeSantis Rips Tech Execs For ‘Groveling' To CCP Dictator Xi Jinping: ‘Empowering An Adversary' – DW News 53:59 - U.S. hospitals are suing the Biden administration for crippling their websites. But the feds say big tech like Meta and Google are using the sites to illegally take patient data. – Mister Retrops, NTB 1:02:00 - Judge Rejects Effort To Kick Trump Off Ballot In Colorado Under 14th Amendment – Leif Le Mahieu, DW 1:12:19 - New Jersey Teachers Union Calls For End Of Basic Skills Test For Teachers – Corinne Murdock, DW 1:18:20 - Denver schools swell with more than 2,000 new migrant students as district scrambles to meet kids' needs – Jessica Seaman, The Denver Post 1:29:09 - Republican-Controlled Texas House Votes Down School Choice Measure – Leif Le Mahieu, DW --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/garrett-ashley-mullet/message

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Texas House today debating an amendment to strip all school choice from HB1, the school choice bill: A lying dog-and-pony show of demagoguery from the same old cohort of RINOs and Democrats who often work to let Democrats win and sink conservative legislation. The “stripping amendment” from Rep. Raney, putative Republican, was nothing but a prop-up of the Left-leaning and overspending government school lobby. It passed to kill school choice 84 to 63. Get mad but more importantly, get busy to un-elect this same old bunch of big government Republicans like Stan Lambert, Drew Darby, Ken King, and the rest.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Texas unemployment rate remains steady and labor force keeps growing but, for the first time 31 months, employment decreased.Rig count unchanged this week in Texas.Report: Trump coming to the Texas-Mexico border this Sunday to appear with Governor Abbott. Speculation is that Abbott will offer an early endorsement of Trump. I speculate as to how such helps Abbott.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

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About 10,000 low-income Illinois students get scholarships through a program called Invest in Kids, but it's now set to sunset after inaction by Democrats in the Legislature, as well as Gov. J.B. Pritzker. Meantime, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott keeps pressing state lawmakers there to pass his bill to create universal Education Savings Accounts, or ESAs, as rural Republicans balk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Salcedo Storm Podcast:Lynn Davenport is an education analyst and Executive Director of Families Engaged. She travels the state teaching parents and citizens how to exercise parental rights and use the law to fight lawlessness in government schools.

After giving you some history of the evil beginnings of compulsory public education from the 1850's onward, we fast-foward to today, where Chicago Teachers Union and the Illinois Federation of Teachers are attempting to kill off a privately-funded, but publicly-accessible scholarship program for school choice called the "Invest in Kids" scholarship. Joining me to talk about the CTU's role in all of this, as well as why what happens here matters to what's happening in your neighborhood, your city, your state is Mailee Smith, a staff attorney and Senior Director of Labor Policy at the Illinois Policy Institute.Guest Info: https://www.google.com/search?gs_ssp=eJzj4tVP1zc0TKs0LTCxNMwzYPTiyU3MzElNVSjOzSzJAAB9bwkI&q=mailee+smith&oq=mailee&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqBwgBEC4YgAQyBggAEEUYOzIHCAEQLhiABDINCAIQLhivARjHARiABDIGCAMQRRhAMgYIBBAjGCcyBggFECMYJzIHCAYQABiABDIGCAcQRRg90gEIMzA1M2owajeoAgCwAgA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8Background Links:$1.5 Million Lobbying since June by Illinois Teachers: https://www.illinoispolicy.org/teachers-unions-hand-nearly-1-5-million-to-lawmakers-ahead-of-invest-in-kids-vote/Majority of IFT Spending Goes to Chicago: https://www.illinoispolicy.org/reports/majority-of-ift-spending-goes-to-chicago/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The post WILL Files Motion to Intervene in School Choice Lawsuit appeared first on Wisconsin Family Council.

Andi Turner and Garrett Fulce discuss the latest developments in Texas politics, including the fourth special session, school choice, and border security. They highlight the challenges and potential impact of proposed legislation, such as enhanced punishments for illegal immigrants and the school choice bill. They also touch on the role of the Texas Constitution and the part-time nature of the state legislature. The hosts express their concerns about the current state party chairman, Matt Rinaldi, and his handling of fundraising and candidate support.Follow us on all socials at @theseeingredpod and online at our website Seeing Red Podcast

Gerard Robinson helped pave the way for universal education freedom with the 2017 book he co-edited entitled Education Savings Accounts: The New Frontier in School Choice. On this week’s Students Over Systems episode, he provides a historical overview of the early days of school choice, describes the steady growth of the movement over three decades, and addresses the […]

Ron Matus & Lauren May from Step for Students who are two of three co-authors of the recent white paper "Why Catholic Schools are Growing" which explores the School Choice landscape in Florida and the remarkable benefits to student educational achievement. They join Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss myths of school choice and the research-based benefits. #catholicschoolmatters

EdChoice CEO Robert Enlow talks with Colyn Ritter and Marc LeBlond about the 2024 edition of The ABCs of School Choice.

Welcome back to the Love Your School Podcast! Today, we are joined by the Owner and Speech Pathologist at Illuminate Family Workshop, Treisha Wan. She is a dedicated speech-language pathologist and the visionary behind Illuminate Family Workshop PLLC. Illuminate Family Workshop is a dedicated organization committed to unlocking potential and empowering extraordinary minds through transformative speech-language therapy and ADHD coaching. They focus on nurturing deep connections, igniting limitless creativity, and adopting innovative strategies to ensure success, all while maintaining a profound respect for the values of the families they work with. Join us as we dive into their inspiring mission and approach. Check out this episode to learn more about Illuminate Family Workshop and its offerings!  Episode Highlights: Treisha's background and what led her to begin Illuminate Family Workshop  The process at Illuminate Family Workshop  Using an ESA for Illuminate Family Workshop Academic growth and success in students  Neurodiverse Learners Supporting non-verbal/speaking students Characteristics of ADHD  How to get started with Iluminate Family Workshop  More on Guest:  Illuminate Family Workshop Website  Illuminate Family Workshop Podcast  Find them on Facebook  Find them on IG Find them on YouTube  Email: hello@illuminatefamilyworkshop.com More on Love Your School/Links Mentioned in Episode: Hello@loveyourschool.org @LoveYourSchoolAZ www.loveyourschool.org   This show has been Produced by Adkins Media Co.   

Michael Quinn Sullivan and Kenny discuss the latest bills that passed in the state of Texas.

In this episode, Tudor speaks with Emily Hanford, senior education correspondent at American Public Media, about the challenges in teaching children to read. Hanford discusses the ineffective strategies being used in schools, the historical debate over phonics instruction, and the complexity of the English language. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the science of reading and the need for better teacher training. Hanford also touches on the Matthew effect, legislative actions to improve reading instruction, and the role of politics in education. The Tudor Dixon Podcast is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday. For more information visit TudorDixonPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Tudor speaks with Emily Hanford, senior education correspondent at American Public Media, about the challenges in teaching children to read. Hanford discusses the ineffective strategies being used in schools, the historical debate over phonics instruction, and the complexity of the English language. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the science of reading and the need for better teacher training. Hanford also touches on the Matthew effect, legislative actions to improve reading instruction, and the role of politics in education. The Tudor Dixon Podcast is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday. For more information visit TudorDixonPodcast.comFollow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Some Texas legislators own comments demonstrate that we need serious improvements in public education. As the House Committee on Public Education, meeting today in the forth called special session, considers the school choice and public ed. bureaucracy largess bill, HB1, members show ignorance and hypocrisy. Dullards, dimwits, and dunderheads are quoted by leftwing media as incisive and smart, which is no surprise. (Liberal Republican Rep. Ernest Bailes is a chief dullard in the House!)Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Leftist media people: Please stop the always present handwringing over low voter turnout. People vote when they have enough “skin in the game” to care and other than that, young or old, NO VOTE is better than an uniformed vote. By the way, what is it you folks don't like about freedom? Freedom means one has the right to choose not to vote. Houston voters did not show up on Election Day, polls show Houston election: Low voter turnout is an access issue Some Houston youth skip election, citing time, inexperience Voters said “No!” to raising the mandatory retirement age for judges and one wonders who got legislators to even put the item on the ballot. A guy who was likely behind it, Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Nathan Hecht will have to resign soon.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

... guided indoctrination? Pastor Greg and I discuss the 177 page HB 1.

With the end of the fall veto session, Illinois' Invest in Kids school choice scholarship program benefiting around 9,600 students will come to a close. Despite families for months lobbying to extend the privately funded program beyond the Dec. 31 sunset, legislators didn't advance any such measure. Republicans were critical of Democrats they say caved to the teachers' unions who opposed the program. But, before adjourning, state Rep. Kevin Olickal, D-Skokie, said he'll continue to fight. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/illinois-in-focus/support

Guest: State Representative Matt Shaheen, Texas State House District 66   Texas Governor Greg Abbott has called the Texas Legislature back into a special session where they are only allowed to address the issues that the governor has placed on their docket. One of those issues that the legislature has addressed is increasing border security along the Texas/Mexico border.   Legislation has been passed making it illegal to enter the US illegally - sounds strange, but it's a very important aspect so that individuals who enter the country illegally can be arrested without having to break another law in the US. Here is one story about this legislation.   The governor has also asked the legislature to address parental freedom and financing options for school choice legislation. Here is one article that gives more information about the bill passed by the Texas Senate, which may not be passed by the House.   Governor Abbott signed the largest property tax relief bill in Texas history, $18 billion, and you should be getting the good news about property tax reductions soon!   Newly elected Speaker of the House Mike Johnson is a devout Christian and has come under attack for his Biblical views and values - read more about the battle for Christians entering into the political arena with views that run counter to our current culture. To learn more about Speaker Johnson's 7 Core Principles of Conservativism, click here.   To learn more about the PCA Mock Trial program under the tutelage and leadership of Kim Stidham, click here.   Special shout out to Jared Wood for allowing us to use his music - check him out at JaredWoodMusic!

Full text: The homeschool landscape is changing. Our approach to school funding should, too. A recent Washington Post study found that homeschooling is booming in popularity. In districts with available data, the homeschool population has grown on average 51% since the 2017-2018 school year. Homeschooled students do not come from one ideological, racial, political, or religious background. The reasons families choose homeschooling are also diverse. Homeschoolers come from liberal districts and conservative districts alike, with diverse cultural makeups, pointing to the benefits of homeschooling and other non-traditional education settings for children from all walks of life. As education options expand, states should let education funding follow the students so they can learn in the environments that best meet their needs. In 2023, school choice programs don't serve one interest group. They serve everyone. States that are enacting school choice laws are helping families find the right fit for their children to succeed, whether that's through public, charter, magnet, private, online, or home education. All children should have the opportunity to learn in the schools that are best for them. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coffeewithcascade/message

Today, I am joined by David Dodge, the founder of CodaKid. Together, we're diving into the world of CodaKid, an extraordinary online kids' coding academy and tech camp. CodaKid specializes in teaching kids the art of coding games, apps, Roblox levels, and Minecraft mods using real programming languages and professional-grade tools. What sets CodaKid apart is its self-paced online classes, allowing young learners to advance at their own pace. To add to this, a team of friendly engineers provides live support, ensuring that kids receive guidance and assistance as they embark on their coding journey. They also offer private online tutoring with their award-winning curriculum, which is great for students who need more structure. Check out this episode to learn more about CodaKid and all they have to offer!      Episode Highlights: More about David and how he started CodaKid Self-study platform  Tutoring/Mentorship  Higher Level Programs- AI and 3D games  Connecting CodaKid to your child's school Incorporating CodaKid into the household  Using an ESA for CodaKid   More on Guest:  Email: academy@codakid.com  Website: https://codakid.com Instagram: @codakidacademy Facebook: facebook.com/codakid More on Love Your School/Links Mentioned in Episode: Hello@loveyourschool.org @LoveYourSchoolAZ www.loveyourschool.org     This show has been Produced by Adkins Media Co.

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Catholic Drive Time - 877-757-9424 Date – Thursday, November 2nd 2023 – All Souls Day INTRO – Happy Thursday When someone uses the OH MY GOD statement. I say Praise be His Holy Name. I dare you to say it. And – at 15 past the hour, Making Progress on School Choice | Students Walk Out of Class to Protest Policy Allowing Boys to Use Girls Restrooms Also – at 30 past the hour, Shaista Justin joins us to discuss Transhumanism She is the new President of the Center for Bioethics and Culture Network. She's been a Development Producer in Hollywood for the past 14 years and recently Directed and Produced the documentary film: “Altered Humans: How Biotech is Changing Who We Are” airing now on Epoch TV. You can read her analysis of the intersection of Transhumanism and popular culture in her weekly column “Transhumanist Culture Wars” in the CBCN newsletter. She's also the author of “Winter, the Unwelcome Visitor”, a book of poetry endorsed by Nobel Prize Winner JM Coetzee. Oh Yeah – at 45 past the hour, Plus – in the next hour, Allan Smith with Bishop Sheen Today will be joining us to discuss Calvary and the Mass As always – we have the fear and trembling game show with a prize from My grandfather's cancer. Adrian Social Media IG: @ffonze Twitter: @AdrianFonze Facebook: Adrian Fonseca YouTube: Adrian Fonseca YouTube: Catholic Conversations Visit our website to learn more about us, find a local GRN radio station, a schedule of our programming and so much more. http://grnonline.com/

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Governor Abbott jets off to Israel just as school choice, his top priority, effectively dies in the Texas House. Is Abbott ALL about headlines and TV appearances, even to the exclusion of achieving policy victories? Some times it is very hard to tell even when trying to give him the benefit of the doubt.See: The Broken Deal on School Choice and the 23 Republican House members who broke faith with Greg Abbott and the Texas GOP. The right question is asked: What is Governor Abbott going to do about it?Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Sen. Brian Birdwell weakens a major border protection bill which will require reconciliation with the House. One wonders what has pulled Birdwell more and more to the RINO camp over time.Trends prove right: Texas sales tax collections in October do not increase over the previous year for the first time in 31 months.Comptroller adds more to list of companies that boycott energy companies. Read more here.Harris County [Democrat] judge sides with Ken Paxton's prosecutors over pay dispute.  From the story:“In 2018, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals struck down the prosecutors' pay schedule and told the trial court judge to “issue a new order for payment of fees” consistent with a state statute governing compensation for court-appointed attorneys. Wice and Schaffer have argued that statute is unconstitutional as it applies to them.” … “Meanwhile, Collin County appears no more inclined to authorize the payment, even after Beall's order Tuesday. “Good luck with that,” Collin County Judge Chris Hill tweeted Tuesday evening.”Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: San Angelo's state Rep. Drew Darby says Texans already have “school choice.” But like a Soviet propagandist, he doesn't tell the full story. Saying Texans have school choice is like saying you have the choice to buy any new vehicle you want but, you also have to keep paying for, for life by the way, the vehicle you don't want and don't use that is provided you by the state.Darby also said: “I find objectionable taking public dollars out of public schools and supporting private or parochial schools that don't have the same accountabilities, don't have the same testing, don't have the same transparency, and quite frankly don't have open enrollment policies.”This goes the fundamental miss most have on school choice – it's about replacing political power school performance accountability, in which you get whatever accountability those with the most political connections and power want, to consumer power – letting each family determine school accountability with our actions in an open marketplace – as we do for groceries, restaurants, doctors, and everything else.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Maligned Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton continues endorsing candidates for Texas House including Wade Cowan for Lubbock-based HD83 over incumbent Dustin Burrows.More proof Governor Abbott is wasting huge taxpayer funds with well meaning but ineffective border initiatives: Concertina Wire Fails to Hold Migrants Back in Texas Border Town. From the story:“The migrant groups crossing near the Eagle Pass area on Tuesday needed little help getting through the concertina wire despite the issuance of the restraining order preventing the Border Patrol from manipulating the wire to intervene in the crossings. The state authorities posted at the scene of Tuesday's crossing offered no resistance to the group as they moved through the wire.”Texas Senate votes to add $1,540,000,000 to state border wall program.Texas named “Top Business Climate In America” by Site Selection magazine.Home sellers win $1.8 billion after jury finds Realtor, brokerage conspiracy.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

The school choice movement is having a moment again. Charter schools and voucher programs have been around for decades, but the Covid-19 pandemic has created another explosion in popularity for the choice movement. And since the pandemic, a slew of Republican-led states have passed choice policy aimed increasing access to other choice options. But does the choice movement come at the expense of public schools? Cara Fitzpatrick, author of the new book The Death of Public School: How Conservatives Won the War Over Education in America, joins Weeds host Jonquilyn Hill to discuss the origins of the school choice movement, how Covid shook everything up, and if public schools can survive this political moment.  Read More: The Death of Public School: How Conservatives Won the War Over Education in America | Cara Fitzpatrick Is public school as we know it ending? | Vox  The conservative push for “school choice” has had its most successful year ever | Vox   Submit your policy questions! We want to know what you're curious about. Credits: Jonquilyn Hill, host Sofi LaLonde, producer Cristian Ayala, engineer A.M. Hall, editorial director of talk podcasts Want to support The Weeds? Please consider making a donation to Vox: bit.ly/givepodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices