Show notes
In this special episode, Brian and Derek are joined by Dr. Richard Johnson, Director of the Booker T. Washington Initiative and Senior Fellow for Urban Education at TPPF to discuss School Choice and the potential impacts it has on Texan families.2:20 Derek’s Lege-Land Update6:20 School Choice with Dr. J10:50 Potential Impact of School Choice on the African-American Community13:20 Odds of School Choice Actually Happening in this Session17:45 Opportunities that Potentially Stand Before Families Throughout Texas20:15 False Suppositions Batted Around by Decision Makers24:40 School Choice and Private School Myths vs. Truths28:55 Why Would Parents Across Texas Want School Choice?33:35 School Choice and the State’s Religious Communities35:55 The Myth of “Using Public Dollars to Fund Religious Schools”39:45 Predictions42:55 Dr. Johnson’s Message to School Choice ActivistsTo learn more about School Choice, Parental Empowerment and ways to get involved, visit TXParentsMatter.com.