Corey DeAngelis discusses the rise of school choice and the impact of teacher unions on education. He explores the influence of COVID-19 on parent empowerment, navigating hyper-partisanship for school choice advocacy, empowering parents through education entrepreneurship, and promoting parental choice in education.
Teacher unions unintentionally fueled parental advocacy for school choice.
Crisis like COVID-19 accelerated the adoption of school choice measures, showing bipartisan support for reform.
Deep dives
Evolution of School Choice Advocacy
The podcast episode discusses how Corey DeAngelis wrote 'The Parent Revolution' to showcase the progress of school choice and how the teacher unions inadvertently fueled parental advocacy for educational freedom. By highlighting the growth from zero to 11 states embracing universal school choice, Corey emphasizes the role of organizations like the Educational Freedom Institute in empowering families to choose the best education for their children despite political influences.
Catalyzing Change Through Crisis
Corey DeAngelis reflects on how crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic have accelerated the adoption of school choice measures, propelling the movement forward. He contrasts incremental reforms with the rapid progress seen recently, attributing this shift to a broad coalition of parents advocating for educational options aligned with their values. By emphasizing the bipartisan support for school choice among voters and its potential impact on political dynamics, Corey underscores the transformative power of crises in shaping education policy.
Navigating Future Challenges in School Choice
The podcast delves into potential challenges and opportunities in ensuring sustainable growth in school choice. Core challenges, including regulatory hurdles and ideological diversity in educational options, are discussed. Corey DeAngelis advocates for education savings accounts to enhance supply-side responses and meet diverse parental preferences. He stresses the importance of minimizing regulations while ensuring accountability to unleash the potential of a decentralized free market in education.