In Episode 18, we are taking a deep dive into what Charter Schools have to teach us about publicly funding private schools in Texas. Thanks to a webinar sponsored by the Leagues of Women Voters of Dalla& Tarrant County, we're able to listen in on a discussion by leading experts on the topic. The event, titled "Facing Facts: Charter Schools in Texas," was held on April 7th, 2025. It featured Patti Everitt, a consultant on state education policy with a focus on the impact of charter schools on public education. Her work on a recent report, "Texas Board of Directors: Our Schools Our Democracy," highlights new information about the impact of charter schools on local public school districts and students. With taxpayer-funded private school vouchers on the legislative agenda, it is even more important to understand how these expanded school choice programs affect the future of public education.

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Texas Board of Directors, Our Schools Our Democracy

Texas Education Agency: Financial Reports

League of Women Voters of Texas: Take Action

Journalist Krys Boyd, host of Think Podcast interviews Josh Cowen, author of The Privateers: How Billionaires Created a Culture War and Sold School Vouchers.

Texas House Bill 3 full text