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Teach Your Kids: LinkedIn | Website | X | Instagram | Substack | Facebook | TikTok

Manisha: LinkedIn | X | Instagram | Facebook

Joe Connor: LinkedIn | Website | X

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Teach Your Kids Podcast Episodes

• The Future of Educational Choice: Kerry McDonald Unpacks it All

Teach Your Kids Blog Posts

• How to afford homeschooling - Teach Your Kids

Books and Articles

• CottageClass: A Microschool Hub That Connects Families With Small-Scale Teachers — & Takes Care of the Business Side – The 74
• Education Savings Accounts, Explained — Education Week
• What is a Tax-Credit Scholarship? — EdChoice

Related Resources

• EdChoice
• Odyssey + Idaho = Empowering Parents

What Are You Learning?

• Empires of the Steppes: A History of the Nomadic Tribes Who Shaped Civilization - Kenneth W. Harl 

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Time Codes

00:00:20 — Introduction: Manisha welcomes Joe Connor and his revolutionary educational platform

00:02:00 — Odyssey's Mission: Empowering parent consumers

00:04:00 — Utilizing Funds: The practical uses of Odyssey's resources

00:04:50 — Program Types: Breakdown of micro grants vs. ESAs

00:08:00 — ESA Insights: Joe expounds on the nuances of ESAs

00:10:20 — Future Forecast: Predictions on ESA funding's trajectory

00:12:40 — Tax Credit Scholarships: An alternative funding route

00:16:25 — Curriculum Concerns: Manisha probes into curriculum vetting

00:17:40 — Outreach Strategies: Engaging low-income families

00:23:33 — Bipartisan Nature: School choice crossing political lines

00:31:40 — Trust in Parents: Advocating for parental decision-making power

00:35:40 — Separation of Powers: Discussing church, state, and education

00:42:12 — Regulation vs. Innovation: The impact on educational growth

00:45:20 — Odyssey's Role: Enhancing education accessibility

00:54:17 — School Choice Advocacy: Joe Connor advises on lobbying and resources

01:03:22 — Looking Forward: Anticipating Odyssey's future impact

This podcast is made possible through a generous grant from the Vela Education Fund

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