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Homeschool Yo KidsAuthor: Jae Carter
Jae is a former public-school teacher, now homeschooling her 2 little people. She is the founder of the 501c3 nonprofit Homeschool Yo Kids Organization. Join Jae as she chats with homeschool families, homeschool resource providers, and others that support the homeschool community on this journey of 'reimagining what learning looks like'. Language: en Genres: Kids & Family, Parenting Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Freedom To Choose Schools....... with Founder, Jay!!!!
Sunday, 8 March, 2026
WELCOME TO THE HOMESCHOOL YO KIDS PODCAST Are you ready to take control of your child’s educational future and reclaim your power as a parent? In this powerful episode, host Jay sits down with visionary strategist Jay Artist Wright to discuss why the current school system is failing our children and how we can advocate for a better way forward. Jay Artist Wright shares her incredible journey from a first-generation college student to a leading education policy advocate. She opens up about her personal struggles with childhood instability, high school trauma, and a near-death health scare that completely shifted her perspective on life, purpose, and legacy. We dive deep into the mission of Freedom to Choose Schools and why it is vital for families to have a seat at the table when it comes to educational policy and school choice.Throughout this conversation, we explore the truth about per-pupil funding, the school-to-prison pipeline, and why the traditional education model remains stuck in the industrial age. This episode is a call to action for every Mama Bear out there to recognize the brilliance in their children and demand an education that treats them with value and respect. Whether you are already homeschooling or exploring new options, you will walk away with the confidence to choose what is best for your family.Jay Artis Wright is the CEO of Freedom to Choose Schools, a national organization advancing educational freedom and parent empowerment. A longtime education advocate, she mobilizes families, educators, and policymakers to expand school choice and improve opportunities for students, particularly in Black and Latino communities, through policy advocacy, civic engagement, and grassroots organizing.RESOURCES AND CONNECT 🔗Learn more at https://chooseschools.org/Connect with Jay Artist Wright on LinkedInDON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE 🔔If you found this episode helpful, please LIKE this video and SHARE it with another parent who needs to hear this message. Your voice matters, and together we can change the future of education!HOMESCHOOL YO KIDS ✨CHAPTERS 🕒0:00 Intro and Meet the Jays3:15 The History and Legacy of the Artist Wright Name6:45 Transitioning from Law to Public Policy10:30 Growing Up with Resilience and Finding Solutions15:00 Moving to Houston and Creating Community19:15 High School Trauma and Why We Need Homeschooling24:00 Facing Bullying and the Importance of Presentation28:30 Overcoming Family Struggles and Substance Abuse32:45 The Mission of Freedom to Choose Schools37:15 Why School Choice is a Civil Right41:30 Breaking the Industrial Age School Model45:45 Understanding Per-Pupil Funding and Parental Agency49:15 A Life-Changing Health Scare and the Power of Self-Care53:00 Three Final Lessons for Every Parent
