Jonathan Butcher

In this discussion, Jonathan Butcher, an education expert from the Heritage Foundation, delves into the sentiments of Virginia voters regarding parental involvement in education. He highlights a recent focus group revealing a strong desire among parents for greater input in curricula amid concerns over recent shifts in educational priorities. Butcher also explores the bipartisan push for school choice and the emergence of alternative education models like micro-schools. Ultimately, he emphasizes the significant role parents want to play in shaping their children's education.