On this episode of Parent Empowerment, host Mandy Drogin sits down with a Texas mother and two students from City School in Austin to discuss how school choice and Education Freedom Accounts are helping families access an education that meets their unique needs.

The students share their experiences with dyslexia, smaller class sizes, hands-on learning, individualized attention, and specialized reading support. Renee Evans, a mother of 3, explains how City School’s faith-based environment and dyslexia resources have helped her children grow academically and gain confidence in the classroom.

They also discuss the financial impact of receiving Texas Education Freedom Accounts. With three children who have dyslexia, their education can involve additional expenses such as specialized reading instruction, tutoring, and learning tools. The accounts help cover tuition while freeing up resources for the additional academic support her children need.

Later, the students describe how supportive teachers, smaller classrooms, and a close-knit school community have helped them overcome challenges and become more confident learners.

Finally, the conversation turns to expanding access to Education Freedom Accounts and giving more Texas parents the ability to choose an educational environment that fits their children’s academic, personal, and religious needs.

Watch the full conversation to hear directly from a Texas family about school choice, Education Freedom Accounts, dyslexia education, private schools, faith-based education, and parental involvement in education.

How can Texas restore academic integrity into our public higher education?

In this episode of Parent Empowerment, Mandy Drogin sits down with Dr. Tom Lindsay, a longtime higher education expert and former dean, provost, and college president. Their conversation explores how Texas can restore academic integrity, strengthen core curriculum, and ensure taxpayer-funded universities prepare students for civic and professional life.

On this episode of Parent Empowerment, Mandy Drogin sits down with attorney Justin Nichols to discuss real disputes involving Texas public schools, parental rights, student discipline, and what he describes as the growing power of the Education Cartel.

They break down several controversial cases and disputes, including a Frisco ISD student from Israel who was assigned a report on Palestine, a Belton ISD student who was suspended after expressing support for ICE and an interest in federal law enforcement, and a Plano ISD bullying dispute involving students from different social groups.

Justin also explains why parents should understand their rights, question school administrators when necessary, and be willing to push back when they believe a school district has overstepped its authority.

If you’re a Texas parent concerned about parental rights, public education, student free speech, school accountability, or education reform, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

Watch now and learn why Justin says parents have more power than they may realize.
Topics discussed:
• Parental rights in Texas public schools
• Student free speech and political expression
• School discipline and bullying policies
• Frisco ISD, Belton ISD, and Plano ISD disputes
• Administrative bureaucracy in public education
• Holding Texas school districts accountable
• Parents standing up for their children

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