Madison Yandell & Vanessa Tanner On Passing Education Savings Accounts In Texas Freedom To Learn podcast

Madison Yandell & Vanessa Tanner on Passing Education Savings Accounts in Texas

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Last month, Governor Greg Abbott signed the nation’s largest day-one universal school choice program into law. Madison Yandell, the governor’s education advisor, and Vanessa Tanner, chief of staff to Texas House Public Education Committee Chairman Brad Buckley, join the podcast to discuss how education savings accounts (ESAs) finally passed in Texas and the roles of various stakeholders in the legislative process. Madison and Vanessa also explain the ESA program’s funding, prioritization of vulnerable children, and implementation plans. As we conclude, they respond to common misconceptions about the program and describe the state’s investment of $8.5 billion in new funding for public education and teacher salaries.

What Parents Need to Know About the New Texas Education Savings Account: https://myschoolchoice.com/opportunities/texas-education-savings-account

Families Empowered: Find a School That Works for You: https://familiesempoweredtx.org/

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Chapters

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Introduction to Texas Education Policy (00:01:19)

3. The Significance of Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) (00:05:57)

4. Gov. Abbott's Role in Education Freedom (00:10:34)

5. The Dynamics of Legislative Support (00:16:59)

6. Funding and Implementing ESAs (00:22:27)

7. Prioritizing Vulnerable Students in ESA Programs (00:27:21)

8. Accountability and Testing (00:30:50)

9. Addressing Myths and Misconceptions About ESAs (00:36:13)

10. $8.5B Investment in Public Education and Teacher Support (00:40:12)

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