On this edition of EdChoice Chats, Brian Ledtke is joined by three special guests; Colleen Hroncich, a policy analyst at the Cato Institute's Center for Educational Freedom, Lauren May, director of advocacy at Step Up for Students, and Kimberlee Tucker, owner of the Homeschool Hive.

This conversation explores the vital role of parent support in creating student success, particularly through school choice and homeschooling. We share our personal journeys into education, emphasizing the importance of parental involvement and the various educational options available. We discuss the flexibility of homeschooling, the resources available for families, and the impact of community support.

In this episode of EdChoice Chats, Brian Ledtke talks with Madison Marino Doan, a Policy Analyst in the Center for Education Policy at The Heritage Foundation, and Jonathan Butcher, the Acting Director of the Center for Education Policy and Will Skillman Senior Research Fellow in Education Policy at The Heritage Foundation.

They discuss the critical importance of civics education in America as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary and explore the current state of civics education, the need for reform, and the role of parents in advocating for better educational standards.

On this episode of EdChoice Chats, Brian Ledtke talks with John Schilling, president and founder of 2020 Strategies and former president of American Federation for Children, and Lauren May, director of advocacy at Step Up for Students, about the Education Choice for Children Act.

They explore the implications of the federal scholarship tax credit, its impact on public schools, and the importance of state participation. The discussion emphasizes the empowerment of parents in choosing educational options for their children and addresses common misconceptions surrounding the bill.

On this edition of EdChoice Chats, host Brian Ledtke talks with Jennifer Wolverton, founder and CEO of Microcollective for AI, Robotics and the Sciences, about her journey in education, the founding of MARS Microschool, and the integration of AI and robotics in learning.

Wolverton emphasizes the importance of adapting education to include AI literacy and ethics, while also addressing concerns about screen time and the need for innovative teaching methods. The discussion highlights the potential of micro schools to adapt quickly to technological changes and the exciting future of learning with robotics and AI.

In this episode of Tough Questions, we ask, "Does school choice hurt teachers?" Robert separates the facts from fiction.

In this episode of Tough Questions with Robert Enlow, we ask, "Do parents really know what's best for their kids?" Robert Enlow, President and CEO of EdChoice, discusses the critical role of parents in educational decision-making, challenging the myth that they cannot be trusted to make the best choices for their children.

Critics of school choice often argue that when some students leave for better opportunities, the ones who stay in traditional schools suffer. This episode of Tough Questions with Robert Enlow addresses whether that’s true—and what actually happens to those “left behind.”

In this episode of the State of Choice podcast, host Ed Tarnowski talks with Susan Pendergrass about the impact of universal choice in states like Arizona. They explore how universal choice is reshaping the educational landscape, the dynamics of supply and demand in rural areas, and the emergence of new educational models.

In this episode of Tough Questions, we ask, "How do we know school choice actually works?" Robert Enlow, President and CEO of EdChoice, goes over the research, general skepticisms, and real-world examples of choice working.

On this edition of EdChoice Chats, host Mike McShane talks with Neal McCluskey and James Shuls, editors of the new book Fighting for Freedom to Learn: Examining America's Century-Old School Choice Movement.

In this conversation they explore the historical context and evolution of the school choice movement in America, focusing on the contributions of key figures like Horace Mann and Virgil Bloom. The discussion delves into the implications of the common schools movement, the challenges faced in advancing educational freedom, and the ongoing debate about whether school choice is a progressive or conservative reform.