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Anette On EducationAuthor: Anette Carlisle
Passionate education advocate Anette Carlisle talks with experts from across the intersecting subjects of public K12 education, community college, workforce, and the challenges of poverty, from a Texas-centric perspective of advocacy, governance, policy, (politics, reluctantly!), collective impact, and why these issues matter to you. Facing realities while focused on solutions, learn how you can make a difference in your community or organization, or just be a little better informed. With 25 years in these overlapping realms, Anette has had the great fortune of working with amazing influencers at the local, state, and national levels, and you can hear what some of them have to share. Come join us and learn more! I also want to thank my ukulele instructor, Bret Boyer, for the wonderful music he recorded for me! Find out more about Bret at http://www.bretboyer.com! Thanks!!! Language: en Genres: Education, Self-Improvement, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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The Texas Voucher Bully--with Rev. Charles Foster Johnson
Episode 137
Saturday, 7 October, 2023
As Texas moves into another special session, called by the governor to ram vouchers down our collective throats, Anette visits with Rev. Charles Foster Johnson again, Executive Director of Pastors for Texas Children. Once again, the Texas Legislature will determine whether or not Texas slides down the slippery slope of spending taxpayer dollars for the benefit of mostly affluent Texans who already send their children to private school, or sending state-funded debit cards to families who homeschool. Should the Texas House not stand firm against vouchers, the projections are that, not only will this significantly hurt public schools, it will empty the coffers of the state in short time.Voucher and education research experts mentioned include Dr. Joshua Cowan and Dr. David DeMatthews. Education podcaster mentioned is Jennifer Berkshire with the Have You Heard Podcast. As Charlie points out, call your representative to stand against vouchers. Don't let Greg Abbott bully Texas into bad education policy.
