Monday marked the beginning of National School Choice Week, and the Trailer Park Show didn't miss a beat -- even while longtime host James "Slow Pokey" Ritter is still in recovery.
Peggy Venable, a face you may remember from Americans for Prosperity-Texas but who is now an education policy expert with Texas Public Policy Foundation, discussed several important topics to maximizing taxpayer dollars by giving parents (e.g. taxpayers) the freedom to choose where their children receive their public education. She is joined by hosts Marilyn Jackson and Mike Lee.
Learn more about school choice in Texas by clicking the video link above.
We would be remiss to not make mention of a HUGE school choice rally that took place at the Texas Capitol today. Around 4,000 people gathered at the South Steps of the capitol and wore the movement's trademark yellow scarves to support a variety of options to reform public ed. It was organized by Travis County's own Randan Steinhauser and supported by countless other Austin-area activists and educators. Our apologies for not listing everyone! Click here for highlights.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick in support of School Choice activists.
(Photo courtesy of Red Sonja of the Conservatives in Action blog)
(Photo courtesy of Red Sonja of the Conservatives in Action blog)
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