We trace the rise of school choice from early voucher experiments to modern ESAs, unpack how funding actually follows students, and use fresh data to separate myths from reality. Mike McShane shares trends on parent preferences, teacher morale, and why safety and fit now drive decisions. • defining vouchers, ESAs, tax credits and open enrollment • how school funding works and what follows students • common school history, Zelman ruling and universal expansion • charter schools and homeschool...
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We trace the rise of school choice from early voucher experiments to modern ESAs, unpack how funding actually follows students, and use fresh data to separate myths from reality. Mike McShane shares trends on parent preferences, teacher morale, and why safety and fit now drive decisions. • defining vouchers, ESAs, tax credits and open enrollment • how school funding works and what follows students • common school history, Zelman ruling and universal expansion • charter schools and homeschool...
Episode 79: Public Microschools Making a Difference. A Conversation with George Philhower.
KindlED | The Prenda Podcast
39 minutes
3 weeks ago
Episode 79: Public Microschools Making a Difference. A Conversation with George Philhower.
We explore how clear promises to families can reshape a district and spark a statewide network of microschools. George shares the roadmap from listening to homeschoolers to opening a K–12 site at a campground, plus the courage and imposter syndrome that come with big dreams. • four promises as the foundation for culture and decisions • replacing compliance‑driven teacher evaluation with growth • enrollment insights from homeschool and virtual families • designing a statewide charter and gove...
KindlED | The Prenda Podcast
We trace the rise of school choice from early voucher experiments to modern ESAs, unpack how funding actually follows students, and use fresh data to separate myths from reality. Mike McShane shares trends on parent preferences, teacher morale, and why safety and fit now drive decisions. • defining vouchers, ESAs, tax credits and open enrollment • how school funding works and what follows students • common school history, Zelman ruling and universal expansion • charter schools and homeschool...
