Parent Empowerment with Mandy Drogin Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/parent-empowerment-with-mandy-drogin Parent Empowerment with Mandy Drogin is a product of the Texas Public Policy Foundation that hosts real conversations with real parents from across Texas where they share their experiences, struggles, and victories within the Texas education system. From concerning content in public schools to classroom behavior and wins in homeschooling, Parent Empowerment with Mandy Drogin covers all aspects of Texas education through the parents eyes—and asks how we can ensure transparency, quality, respect, and choice for all Texas parents, students, and taxpayers. ©2024 Texas Pubilc Policy Foundation c73bfbe8-b33c-5133-92dd-3012bc917ffe yes Mandy Drogin en Thu, 14 May 2026 08:30:05 -0700 Thu, 14 May 2026 08:31:18 -0700 https://www.texaspolicy.com https://img.transistorcdn.com/ISanB9hv-KmEmCGeHhO3chqsT80BWedlRTHiFxSRhlI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80YWRk/NjUyMjI1MjY4NGNk/ZTlmMDczYzRiOGE2/OWEyYi5wbmc.jpg Parent Empowerment with Mandy Drogin https://www.texaspolicy.com episodic Texas Public Policy Foundation Parent Empowerment with Mandy Drogin is a product of the Texas Public Policy Foundation that hosts real conversations with real parents from across Texas where they share their experiences, struggles, and victories within the Texas education system. From concerning content in public schools to classroom behavior and wins in homeschooling, Parent Empowerment with Mandy Drogin covers all aspects of Texas education through the parents eyes—and asks how we can ensure transparency, quality, respect, and choice for all Texas parents, students, and taxpayers. Parent Empowerment with Mandy Drogin is a product of the Texas Public Policy Foundation that hosts real conversations with real parents from across Texas where they share their experiences, struggles, and victories within the Texas education system. school choice, parent empowerment, Texas, government, legislation, current events, parenting Texas Public Policy Foundation No No Bonds, Property Taxes & Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying | Parent Empowerment with Mandy Drogin 64 64 Bonds, Property Taxes & Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying | Parent Empowerment with Mandy Drogin full 3fd01fe7-e1da-4698-ba36-0509e11c1b5e https://share.transistor.fm/s/7827033c On this episode of Parent Empowerment, Mandy Drogin is joined by James Quintero, Policy Director for the Taxpayer Protection Project, and Jose Melendez, Campaign Director for the Government Reform & Oversight Coalition, to break down how rising property taxes and massive school bond elections are impacting Texas families.

The team discusses the growing influence of taxpayer-funded lobbyists, the “education cartel,” and how controversial bond packages — including Dallas ISD’s record-breaking $6.2 billion bond election — could make Texans’ bank accounts even smaller.

Learn how Texas school bonds work, why property taxes continue to rise, and what these elections mean for homeowners, parents, and taxpayers across the state.

🔹 Topics Covered:

Texas property taxes
Dallas ISD $6.2 billion bond election
School bond elections in Texas
Taxpayer-funded lobbying
Government accountability and oversight
Education spending and taxpayer impact
Texas education policy
Local government debt and bonds

📌 Subscribe for more conversations on education freedom, parental rights, government accountability, and Texas policy.

]]> On this episode of Parent Empowerment, Mandy Drogin is joined by James Quintero, Policy Director for the Taxpayer Protection Project, and Jose Melendez, Campaign Director for the Government Reform & Oversight Coalition, to break down how rising property taxes and massive school bond elections are impacting Texas families.

The team discusses the growing influence of taxpayer-funded lobbyists, the “education cartel,” and how controversial bond packages — including Dallas ISD’s record-breaking $6.2 billion bond election — could make Texans’ bank accounts even smaller.

Learn how Texas school bonds work, why property taxes continue to rise, and what these elections mean for homeowners, parents, and taxpayers across the state.

🔹 Topics Covered:

Texas property taxes
Dallas ISD $6.2 billion bond election
School bond elections in Texas
Taxpayer-funded lobbying
Government accountability and oversight
Education spending and taxpayer impact
Texas education policy
Local government debt and bonds

📌 Subscribe for more conversations on education freedom, parental rights, government accountability, and Texas policy.

]]> Thu, 14 May 2026 08:30:00 -0700 Texas Public Policy Foundation Texas Public Policy Foundation 2688 On this episode of Parent Empowerment, Mandy Drogin is joined by James Quintero, Policy Director for the Taxpayer Protection Project, and Jose Melendez, Campaign Director for the Government Reform & Oversight Coalition, to break down how rising property taxes and massive school bond elections are impacting Texas families.

The team discusses the growing influence of taxpayer-funded lobbyists, the “education cartel,” and how controversial bond packages — including Dallas ISD’s record-breaking $6.2 billion bond election — could make Texans’ bank accounts even smaller.

Learn how Texas school bonds work, why property taxes continue to rise, and what these elections mean for homeowners, parents, and taxpayers across the state.

🔹 Topics Covered:

Texas property taxes
Dallas ISD $6.2 billion bond election
School bond elections in Texas
Taxpayer-funded lobbying
Government accountability and oversight
Education spending and taxpayer impact
Texas education policy
Local government debt and bonds

📌 Subscribe for more conversations on education freedom, parental rights, government accountability, and Texas policy.

]]> school choice, parent empowerment, Texas, government, legislation, current events, parenting No Mandy Drogin The Truth on Qatar's Radical Islamist Networks w/ Jordan Cope 63 63 The Truth on Qatar's Radical Islamist Networks w/ Jordan Cope full a2cc1452-eb43-4a20-a484-1d6d0e3cb331 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3d52fc53 In this episode of Parent Empowerment, Mandy Drogin sits down with Jordan Cope, StandWithUs Director of Policy Education and expert on Qatar’s radical Islamist networks, to expose how Qatar is infiltrating Texas through soft power tactics, funding of our higher education and institutions, and direct support of designated terrorist group Hamas.

]]> In this episode of Parent Empowerment, Mandy Drogin sits down with Jordan Cope, StandWithUs Director of Policy Education and expert on Qatar’s radical Islamist networks, to expose how Qatar is infiltrating Texas through soft power tactics, funding of our higher education and institutions, and direct support of designated terrorist group Hamas.

]]> Thu, 07 May 2026 10:00:00 -0700 Texas Public Policy Foundation Texas Public Policy Foundation 2570 In this episode of Parent Empowerment, Mandy Drogin sits down with Jordan Cope, StandWithUs Director of Policy Education and expert on Qatar’s radical Islamist networks, to expose how Qatar is infiltrating Texas through soft power tactics, funding of our higher education and institutions, and direct support of designated terrorist group Hamas.

]]> school choice, parent empowerment, Texas, government, legislation, current events, parenting No Mandy Drogin Restoring the Purpose of Higher Education w/ Justin Dyer 62 62 Restoring the Purpose of Higher Education w/ Justin Dyer full 5baaf12d-6f47-4f07-8564-93c0cbc65d8c https://share.transistor.fm/s/0d69e0bf How do we restore civic education in higher education?

In this episode of Parent Empowerment, Mandy Drogin sits down with Justin Dyer, Dean of the School of Civic Leadership at the University of Texas at Austin, to explore the growing movement to restore classical education and civic understanding in higher education. Dyer shares why many universities have drifted from their original mission and what it will take to course correct.

From the rise of classical education in Texas to the urgent need for better teacher training, this conversation examines how colleges can equip the next generation with the knowledge and skills needed to sustain a free society.

]]> How do we restore civic education in higher education?

In this episode of Parent Empowerment, Mandy Drogin sits down with Justin Dyer, Dean of the School of Civic Leadership at the University of Texas at Austin, to explore the growing movement to restore classical education and civic understanding in higher education. Dyer shares why many universities have drifted from their original mission and what it will take to course correct.

From the rise of classical education in Texas to the urgent need for better teacher training, this conversation examines how colleges can equip the next generation with the knowledge and skills needed to sustain a free society.

]]> Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:32:08 -0700 Texas Public Policy Foundation Texas Public Policy Foundation 3074 How do we restore civic education in higher education?

In this episode of Parent Empowerment, Mandy Drogin sits down with Justin Dyer, Dean of the School of Civic Leadership at the University of Texas at Austin, to explore the growing movement to restore classical education and civic understanding in higher education. Dyer shares why many universities have drifted from their original mission and what it will take to course correct.

From the rise of classical education in Texas to the urgent need for better teacher training, this conversation examines how colleges can equip the next generation with the knowledge and skills needed to sustain a free society.

]]> school choice, parent empowerment, Texas, government, legislation, current events, parenting No Mandy Drogin Taxpayer-Funded Lobbyists and The Education Cartel 61 61 Taxpayer-Funded Lobbyists and The Education Cartel full 70c802d4-4aba-4c3f-a04c-4fd991444326 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4c65795b On this explosive episode of Parent Empowerment, Mandy Drogin sits down with Judge Shepard and Ben Crockett from the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Government Reform & Oversight Coalition to expose the powerful role of taxpayer-funded lobbyists in the Texas Legislature.

Discover how organizations like the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) use taxpayer dollars to influence lawmakers and block meaningful education and government reform in Texas. This eye-opening conversation breaks down the hidden lobbying system operating behind the scenes and what it means for parents and taxpayers.

They also dive into two groundbreaking new research reports from TPPF, revealing:

How much taxpayer money is being funneled into lobbyists’ pockets
How school bond debt is being manipulated and used against Texas taxpayers
The growing financial burden on families across the state

If you care about education reform, government transparency, and protecting taxpayer dollars in Texas, this is a must-watch.

]]> On this explosive episode of Parent Empowerment, Mandy Drogin sits down with Judge Shepard and Ben Crockett from the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Government Reform & Oversight Coalition to expose the powerful role of taxpayer-funded lobbyists in the Texas Legislature.

Discover how organizations like the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) use taxpayer dollars to influence lawmakers and block meaningful education and government reform in Texas. This eye-opening conversation breaks down the hidden lobbying system operating behind the scenes and what it means for parents and taxpayers.

They also dive into two groundbreaking new research reports from TPPF, revealing:

How much taxpayer money is being funneled into lobbyists’ pockets
How school bond debt is being manipulated and used against Texas taxpayers
The growing financial burden on families across the state

If you care about education reform, government transparency, and protecting taxpayer dollars in Texas, this is a must-watch.

]]> Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0700 Texas Public Policy Foundation Texas Public Policy Foundation 2332 On this explosive episode of Parent Empowerment, Mandy Drogin sits down with Judge Shepard and Ben Crockett from the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Government Reform & Oversight Coalition to expose the powerful role of taxpayer-funded lobbyists in the Texas Legislature.

Discover how organizations like the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) use taxpayer dollars to influence lawmakers and block meaningful education and government reform in Texas. This eye-opening conversation breaks down the hidden lobbying system operating behind the scenes and what it means for parents and taxpayers.

They also dive into two groundbreaking new research reports from TPPF, revealing:

How much taxpayer money is being funneled into lobbyists’ pockets
How school bond debt is being manipulated and used against Texas taxpayers
The growing financial burden on families across the state

If you care about education reform, government transparency, and protecting taxpayer dollars in Texas, this is a must-watch.

]]> school choice, parent empowerment, Texas, government, legislation, current events, parenting No Mandy Drogin The Threat of Marxism in Our Classrooms w/ Ken Pope 60 60 The Threat of Marxism in Our Classrooms w/ Ken Pope full 18b8e702-cf1c-45df-86ae-4c8659e49125 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c3f2a6f8 What are students really learning in today’s classrooms?

In this episode of Parent Empowerment, Mandy Drogin sits down with Ken Pope of the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation to examine the growing concerns around ideological influence in America’s education system. Drawing from firsthand experience and historical insight, this conversation unpacks how Marxist ideologies are reaching the next generation.

From shifting public opinion among young Americans to what’s happening inside colleges of education and K–12 classrooms, this discussion explores how curriculum, teacher training, and technology are impacting what students learn and how they think.

]]> What are students really learning in today’s classrooms?

In this episode of Parent Empowerment, Mandy Drogin sits down with Ken Pope of the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation to examine the growing concerns around ideological influence in America’s education system. Drawing from firsthand experience and historical insight, this conversation unpacks how Marxist ideologies are reaching the next generation.

From shifting public opinion among young Americans to what’s happening inside colleges of education and K–12 classrooms, this discussion explores how curriculum, teacher training, and technology are impacting what students learn and how they think.

]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:20:28 -0700 Texas Public Policy Foundation Texas Public Policy Foundation 2649 What are students really learning in today’s classrooms?

In this episode of Parent Empowerment, Mandy Drogin sits down with Ken Pope of the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation to examine the growing concerns around ideological influence in America’s education system. Drawing from firsthand experience and historical insight, this conversation unpacks how Marxist ideologies are reaching the next generation.

From shifting public opinion among young Americans to what’s happening inside colleges of education and K–12 classrooms, this discussion explores how curriculum, teacher training, and technology are impacting what students learn and how they think.

]]> school choice, parent empowerment, Texas, government, legislation, current events, parenting No Mandy Drogin The Hidden Influence Behind SAT/AP Courses w/ Jeremy Tate 59 59 The Hidden Influence Behind SAT/AP Courses w/ Jeremy Tate full 22f5c8a1-5718-4362-9718-efa526e5a6cb https://share.transistor.fm/s/c2e37ffc Are standardized tests like the SAT really serving students or are they shaping education?

In this episode of Parent Empowerment, Mandy Drogin sits down with Jeremy Tate, founder of the Classical Learning Test (CLT), to unpack the growing conversation around college entrance exams, AP courses, and the future of education in America.

From the history of the College Board to the influence of classroom curriculum, this discussion explores how assessments impact what students learn—and why more families are exploring alternative pathways.

]]> Are standardized tests like the SAT really serving students or are they shaping education?

In this episode of Parent Empowerment, Mandy Drogin sits down with Jeremy Tate, founder of the Classical Learning Test (CLT), to unpack the growing conversation around college entrance exams, AP courses, and the future of education in America.

From the history of the College Board to the influence of classroom curriculum, this discussion explores how assessments impact what students learn—and why more families are exploring alternative pathways.

]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:54:47 -0700 Texas Public Policy Foundation Texas Public Policy Foundation 2384 Are standardized tests like the SAT really serving students or are they shaping education?

In this episode of Parent Empowerment, Mandy Drogin sits down with Jeremy Tate, founder of the Classical Learning Test (CLT), to unpack the growing conversation around college entrance exams, AP courses, and the future of education in America.

From the history of the College Board to the influence of classroom curriculum, this discussion explores how assessments impact what students learn—and why more families are exploring alternative pathways.

]]> school choice, parent empowerment, Texas, government, legislation, current events, parenting No Mandy Drogin Texas School Safety w/ Rob McClelland 58 58 Texas School Safety w/ Rob McClelland full 65a176d7-3780-43ef-a0a2-4a4398130f7c https://share.transistor.fm/s/4afa9e3d School safety is a top concern for Texas parents, yet only about half of our school campuses currently have an armed protector on site. On this episode of Parent Empowerment, Mandy Drogin sits down with returning guest Rob McClelland, Dripping Springs ISD Trustee and Board Member of the Texas State School Safety Center to discuss the safety of our schools.

They dive deep into HB3’s requirement for an armed officer on every campus, the massive funding challenges districts face, and the “good cause exemption” options now available. Mandy and Rob also unpack the critical physical security upgrades happening right now and the day-to-day threats facing kids like the exploding vaping and fentanyl crisis infecting our schools.

]]> School safety is a top concern for Texas parents, yet only about half of our school campuses currently have an armed protector on site. On this episode of Parent Empowerment, Mandy Drogin sits down with returning guest Rob McClelland, Dripping Springs ISD Trustee and Board Member of the Texas State School Safety Center to discuss the safety of our schools.

They dive deep into HB3’s requirement for an armed officer on every campus, the massive funding challenges districts face, and the “good cause exemption” options now available. Mandy and Rob also unpack the critical physical security upgrades happening right now and the day-to-day threats facing kids like the exploding vaping and fentanyl crisis infecting our schools.

]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:28:02 -0700 Texas Public Policy Foundation Texas Public Policy Foundation 2295 School safety is a top concern for Texas parents, yet only about half of our school campuses currently have an armed protector on site. On this episode of Parent Empowerment, Mandy Drogin sits down with returning guest Rob McClelland, Dripping Springs ISD Trustee and Board Member of the Texas State School Safety Center to discuss the safety of our schools.

They dive deep into HB3’s requirement for an armed officer on every campus, the massive funding challenges districts face, and the “good cause exemption” options now available. Mandy and Rob also unpack the critical physical security upgrades happening right now and the day-to-day threats facing kids like the exploding vaping and fentanyl crisis infecting our schools.

]]> school choice, parent empowerment, Texas, government, legislation, current events, parenting No Mandy Drogin Texas' $552 billion in Local Debt w/ Clinton Bailey & Jeff Howard 57 57 Texas' $552 billion in Local Debt w/ Clinton Bailey & Jeff Howard full bbb5a093-0c35-4462-a76b-6aefc68bbae7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/39c045d8 Texas local government debt has exploded to $552 billion, and taxpayers are paying the price. On this episode of Parent Empowerment, Mandy Drogin sits down with Bell County GOP Vice Chair Jeff Howard and The Better Belton Project Founder Clinton Bailey to break down how massive local bond elections are driving government debt higher across Texas.

They discuss how school districts and local governments continue pushing record-breaking bond packages, the role the education establishment and taxpayer-funded lobbying groups play in promoting these measures, and why many Texans are seeing higher property taxes as a result.

Mandy, Jeff, and Clinton also examine how voters can better understand bond elections, why transparency and accountability matter in local government spending, and what taxpayers can do to push back against unsustainable debt growth.

If you care about Texas property taxes, school district bonds, local government debt, and taxpayer transparency, this episode is a must-watch.

]]> Texas local government debt has exploded to $552 billion, and taxpayers are paying the price. On this episode of Parent Empowerment, Mandy Drogin sits down with Bell County GOP Vice Chair Jeff Howard and The Better Belton Project Founder Clinton Bailey to break down how massive local bond elections are driving government debt higher across Texas.

They discuss how school districts and local governments continue pushing record-breaking bond packages, the role the education establishment and taxpayer-funded lobbying groups play in promoting these measures, and why many Texans are seeing higher property taxes as a result.

Mandy, Jeff, and Clinton also examine how voters can better understand bond elections, why transparency and accountability matter in local government spending, and what taxpayers can do to push back against unsustainable debt growth.

If you care about Texas property taxes, school district bonds, local government debt, and taxpayer transparency, this episode is a must-watch.

]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:30:02 -0700 Texas Public Policy Foundation Texas Public Policy Foundation 3846 Texas local government debt has exploded to $552 billion, and taxpayers are paying the price. On this episode of Parent Empowerment, Mandy Drogin sits down with Bell County GOP Vice Chair Jeff Howard and The Better Belton Project Founder Clinton Bailey to break down how massive local bond elections are driving government debt higher across Texas.

They discuss how school districts and local governments continue pushing record-breaking bond packages, the role the education establishment and taxpayer-funded lobbying groups play in promoting these measures, and why many Texans are seeing higher property taxes as a result.

Mandy, Jeff, and Clinton also examine how voters can better understand bond elections, why transparency and accountability matter in local government spending, and what taxpayers can do to push back against unsustainable debt growth.

If you care about Texas property taxes, school district bonds, local government debt, and taxpayer transparency, this episode is a must-watch.

]]> school choice, parent empowerment, Texas, government, legislation, current events, parenting No Mandy Drogin Safeguarding Students Against Educator Misconduct with Levi Fuller 56 56 Safeguarding Students Against Educator Misconduct with Levi Fuller full 0884c603-c232-4791-9671-6230ce2c9ffa https://share.transistor.fm/s/a3dc5c8e TPPF's Mandy Drogin interviews Levi Fuller, the Texas Education Agency's newly appointed Inspector General of Educator Misconduct, who brings his military and prosecutorial experience to combat sexual offenses and other abuses in schools. Fuller details his background, from serving in the Army and fighting ISIS to prosecuting election integrity and child trafficking cases, emphasizing his drive to protect children as a father himself. He highlights key legislative reforms around reporting misconduct, while sharing statistics on the crisis affecting thousands of students annually. Fuller encourages parents to report incidents via the TEA website, assures swift action on allegations, and vows a zero-tolerance approach. Join the conversation to learn how these changes empower parents and safeguard the future of Texas education.

]]> TPPF's Mandy Drogin interviews Levi Fuller, the Texas Education Agency's newly appointed Inspector General of Educator Misconduct, who brings his military and prosecutorial experience to combat sexual offenses and other abuses in schools. Fuller details his background, from serving in the Army and fighting ISIS to prosecuting election integrity and child trafficking cases, emphasizing his drive to protect children as a father himself. He highlights key legislative reforms around reporting misconduct, while sharing statistics on the crisis affecting thousands of students annually. Fuller encourages parents to report incidents via the TEA website, assures swift action on allegations, and vows a zero-tolerance approach. Join the conversation to learn how these changes empower parents and safeguard the future of Texas education.

]]> Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:13:05 -0800 Texas Public Policy Foundation Texas Public Policy Foundation 2577 TPPF's Mandy Drogin interviews Levi Fuller, the Texas Education Agency's newly appointed Inspector General of Educator Misconduct, who brings his military and prosecutorial experience to combat sexual offenses and other abuses in schools. Fuller details his background, from serving in the Army and fighting ISIS to prosecuting election integrity and child trafficking cases, emphasizing his drive to protect children as a father himself. He highlights key legislative reforms around reporting misconduct, while sharing statistics on the crisis affecting thousands of students annually. Fuller encourages parents to report incidents via the TEA website, assures swift action on allegations, and vows a zero-tolerance approach. Join the conversation to learn how these changes empower parents and safeguard the future of Texas education.

]]> school choice, parent empowerment, Texas, government, legislation, current events, parenting No Mandy Drogin Unveiling the Dangers of Communism in Schools w/ Ken Pope 55 55 Unveiling the Dangers of Communism in Schools w/ Ken Pope full ed059d28-ca6b-4206-bd76-452b6bd1eab9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/48d13278 TPPF's Mandy Drogin sits down with Ken Pope, Senior Fellow at the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation, for an eye-opening discussion on the foundation's mission to educate about the over 100 million victims of communist regimes. They explore the infiltration of Marxist ideologies into American education, the long march through institutions inspired by thinkers like Paulo Freire and Herbert Marcuse, and legislative efforts like Texas' SB 24 to ensure students learn the true history and atrocities of communism.

]]> TPPF's Mandy Drogin sits down with Ken Pope, Senior Fellow at the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation, for an eye-opening discussion on the foundation's mission to educate about the over 100 million victims of communist regimes. They explore the infiltration of Marxist ideologies into American education, the long march through institutions inspired by thinkers like Paulo Freire and Herbert Marcuse, and legislative efforts like Texas' SB 24 to ensure students learn the true history and atrocities of communism.

]]> Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:04:00 -0800 Texas Public Policy Foundation Texas Public Policy Foundation 3830 TPPF's Mandy Drogin sits down with Ken Pope, Senior Fellow at the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation, for an eye-opening discussion on the foundation's mission to educate about the over 100 million victims of communist regimes. They explore the infiltration of Marxist ideologies into American education, the long march through institutions inspired by thinkers like Paulo Freire and Herbert Marcuse, and legislative efforts like Texas' SB 24 to ensure students learn the true history and atrocities of communism.

]]> school choice, parent empowerment, Texas, government, legislation, current events, parenting No Mandy Drogin Islamic Soft Power in America w/ Kate Bierly & Cameron Abrams 54 54 Islamic Soft Power in America w/ Kate Bierly & Cameron Abrams full 068d9e38-8fae-4422-9d68-9d5af8602b58 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7d2217c8 Radical Islamic groups like the Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR are wielding soft power to shape public opinion, redirect policy priorities, and weaken core American and Western values. Their ultimate goal: instilling the Caliphate and implementing Sharia Law.

TPPF policy experts Kate Bierly and Cameron Abrams explain how hostile foreign nations like Qatar are infiltrating academia and directing funding through nonprofits to push a Muslim-centric ideology.

Referenced in this episode:

]]> Radical Islamic groups like the Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR are wielding soft power to shape public opinion, redirect policy priorities, and weaken core American and Western values. Their ultimate goal: instilling the Caliphate and implementing Sharia Law.

TPPF policy experts Kate Bierly and Cameron Abrams explain how hostile foreign nations like Qatar are infiltrating academia and directing funding through nonprofits to push a Muslim-centric ideology.

Referenced in this episode:

]]> Wed, 21 Jan 2026 07:52:14 -0800 Texas Public Policy Foundation Texas Public Policy Foundation 1939 Radical Islamic groups like the Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR are wielding soft power to shape public opinion, redirect policy priorities, and weaken core American and Western values. Their ultimate goal: instilling the Caliphate and implementing Sharia Law.

TPPF policy experts Kate Bierly and Cameron Abrams explain how hostile foreign nations like Qatar are infiltrating academia and directing funding through nonprofits to push a Muslim-centric ideology.

Referenced in this episode:

]]> school choice, parent empowerment, Texas, government, legislation, current events, parenting No Mandy Drogin Doing Right by Taxpayers w/ County Commissioner Matt Krause 53 53 Doing Right by Taxpayers w/ County Commissioner Matt Krause full 0956e31a-f533-4512-a27a-1f00809c4105 https://share.transistor.fm/s/06beb362  Matt Krause, County Commissioner for Tarrant County and former State Representative, shares his experience fighting for taxpayers both at the county level and in the State Legislator. Commissioner Krause unpacks the interests working against taxpayers, especially the taxpayer-funded lobbying groups that directly advocate against what taxpayers want. 

]]>  Matt Krause, County Commissioner for Tarrant County and former State Representative, shares his experience fighting for taxpayers both at the county level and in the State Legislator. Commissioner Krause unpacks the interests working against taxpayers, especially the taxpayer-funded lobbying groups that directly advocate against what taxpayers want. 

]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2025 14:23:21 -0800 Texas Public Policy Foundation Texas Public Policy Foundation 2052  Matt Krause, County Commissioner for Tarrant County and former State Representative, shares his experience fighting for taxpayers both at the county level and in the State Legislator. Commissioner Krause unpacks the interests working against taxpayers, especially the taxpayer-funded lobbying groups that directly advocate against what taxpayers want. 

]]> school choice, parent empowerment, Texas, government, legislation, current events, parenting No Mandy Drogin Taking on Taxpayer Funded Lobbying with Rep. Hillary Hickland 52 52 Taking on Taxpayer Funded Lobbying with Rep. Hillary Hickland full 79634bcc-c01d-48cd-86db-1fc5b9e4c15d https://share.transistor.fm/s/2ae1bb47 Rep. Hillary Hickland of Belton shares her experiences with the taxpayer-funded lobbyist complex that's leeching off our education system, pushing ideology on kids, and ensuring that property tax bills just go up and up.

]]> Rep. Hillary Hickland of Belton shares her experiences with the taxpayer-funded lobbyist complex that's leeching off our education system, pushing ideology on kids, and ensuring that property tax bills just go up and up.

]]> Tue, 28 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0700 Texas Public Policy Foundation Texas Public Policy Foundation 2554 Rep. Hillary Hickland of Belton shares her experiences with the taxpayer-funded lobbyist complex that's leeching off our education system, pushing ideology on kids, and ensuring that property tax bills just go up and up.

]]> school choice, parent empowerment, Texas, government, legislation, current events, parenting No Mandy Drogin Following the Public School Money w/ Robbye Kirkpatrick 51 51 Following the Public School Money w/ Robbye Kirkpatrick full 7c451cc0-0a10-4e19-befc-9fdbc7395183 https://share.transistor.fm/s/01600aef Mandy interviews Robbye Kirkpatrick, businesswoman and co-founder of Texas TransformED, about spending in Texas public schools - why is teacher pay so low, where is the over $100 billion we spend going, and why are results getting worse, not better, even as we add more money into the system?

]]> Mandy interviews Robbye Kirkpatrick, businesswoman and co-founder of Texas TransformED, about spending in Texas public schools - why is teacher pay so low, where is the over $100 billion we spend going, and why are results getting worse, not better, even as we add more money into the system?

]]> Mon, 20 Oct 2025 13:00:00 -0700 Texas Public Policy Foundation Texas Public Policy Foundation 2756 Mandy interviews Robbye Kirkpatrick, businesswoman and co-founder of Texas TransformED, about spending in Texas public schools - why is teacher pay so low, where is the over $100 billion we spend going, and why are results getting worse, not better, even as we add more money into the system?

]]> school choice, parent empowerment, Texas, government, legislation, current events, parenting No Mandy Drogin What Happens When a Public School Building Breaks? 50 50 What Happens When a Public School Building Breaks? full a3d03105-14b0-4857-bff5-34684728bc6d https://share.transistor.fm/s/05cebddd Texas is spending hundreds of billions on school buildings and football stadiums, but when those break, someone still has to deal with the aftermath. In this second episode with Marc Gravely, Marc breaks down the legal background of construction defects in schools - what can break, who's to blame, and, of course, how much it costs taxpayers.

]]> Texas is spending hundreds of billions on school buildings and football stadiums, but when those break, someone still has to deal with the aftermath. In this second episode with Marc Gravely, Marc breaks down the legal background of construction defects in schools - what can break, who's to blame, and, of course, how much it costs taxpayers.

]]> Mon, 06 Oct 2025 13:00:00 -0700 Texas Public Policy Foundation Texas Public Policy Foundation 1706 Texas is spending hundreds of billions on school buildings and football stadiums, but when those break, someone still has to deal with the aftermath. In this second episode with Marc Gravely, Marc breaks down the legal background of construction defects in schools - what can break, who's to blame, and, of course, how much it costs taxpayers.

]]> school choice, parent empowerment, Texas, government, legislation, current events, parenting No Mandy Drogin Transforming Texas Education with Ashley B. Cash 49 49 Transforming Texas Education with Ashley B. Cash full 48e4ff55-9550-48ae-beec-d526f881c69b https://share.transistor.fm/s/67d1380a Our kids are failing to launch after they graduate high school. It's time we fix that by fully preparing them for college, career, or the military before they graduate rather than hoping they figure it out after graduation. Ashley B. Cash, co-founder of Texas TransformED, joins Mandy Drogin to chat about all things education, and especially how we can better prepare our children for adult life.

]]> Our kids are failing to launch after they graduate high school. It's time we fix that by fully preparing them for college, career, or the military before they graduate rather than hoping they figure it out after graduation. Ashley B. Cash, co-founder of Texas TransformED, joins Mandy Drogin to chat about all things education, and especially how we can better prepare our children for adult life.

]]> Thu, 25 Sep 2025 14:32:00 -0700 Texas Public Policy Foundation Texas Public Policy Foundation 1737 Our kids are failing to launch after they graduate high school. It's time we fix that by fully preparing them for college, career, or the military before they graduate rather than hoping they figure it out after graduation. Ashley B. Cash, co-founder of Texas TransformED, joins Mandy Drogin to chat about all things education, and especially how we can better prepare our children for adult life.

]]> school choice, parent empowerment, Texas, government, legislation, current events, parenting No Mandy Drogin Foreign Nations Accessing Texan Intellectual Property 48 48 Foreign Nations Accessing Texan Intellectual Property full 0fdba172-8af7-4138-98f6-773888631af7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/df963eb0 Foreign nations have poured billions into Texas colleges and universities. They have not done so out of the kindness of their hearts, but rather, because they're using their gifts and grants to gain access to intellectual property, research, and inventions. TPPF's Higher Education Policy Analyst, Kate Bierly, joins Mandy to break down the foreign influences in Texas higher education.

]]> Foreign nations have poured billions into Texas colleges and universities. They have not done so out of the kindness of their hearts, but rather, because they're using their gifts and grants to gain access to intellectual property, research, and inventions. TPPF's Higher Education Policy Analyst, Kate Bierly, joins Mandy to break down the foreign influences in Texas higher education.

]]> Thu, 18 Sep 2025 13:00:00 -0700 Texas Public Policy Foundation Texas Public Policy Foundation 1608 Foreign nations have poured billions into Texas colleges and universities. They have not done so out of the kindness of their hearts, but rather, because they're using their gifts and grants to gain access to intellectual property, research, and inventions. TPPF's Higher Education Policy Analyst, Kate Bierly, joins Mandy to break down the foreign influences in Texas higher education.

]]> school choice, parent empowerment, Texas, government, legislation, current events, parenting No Mandy Drogin Are Texas Public Schools Being Extorted? w/ Marc Gravely 47 47 Are Texas Public Schools Being Extorted? w/ Marc Gravely full 513716d4-4a47-4cb8-ad76-ae10886b9b5f https://share.transistor.fm/s/9ce309ad Taxpayers on on the hook for millions upon millions of dollars in damages and other issues thanks to nebulously worded contracts, poorly regulated risk pools, and other sorts of legal drama. Marc Gravely, a legal expert and construction defect lawyer, breaks down how our public schools are being tricked or even extorted by outside groups.

]]> Taxpayers on on the hook for millions upon millions of dollars in damages and other issues thanks to nebulously worded contracts, poorly regulated risk pools, and other sorts of legal drama. Marc Gravely, a legal expert and construction defect lawyer, breaks down how our public schools are being tricked or even extorted by outside groups.

]]> Fri, 05 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0700 Texas Public Policy Foundation Texas Public Policy Foundation 1731 Taxpayers on on the hook for millions upon millions of dollars in damages and other issues thanks to nebulously worded contracts, poorly regulated risk pools, and other sorts of legal drama. Marc Gravely, a legal expert and construction defect lawyer, breaks down how our public schools are being tricked or even extorted by outside groups.

]]> school choice, parent empowerment, Texas, government, legislation, current events, parenting No Mandy Drogin Preserving the Lessons of the Past with Dr. Don Frazier 46 46 Preserving the Lessons of the Past with Dr. Don Frazier full 7fb63bb8-50c5-4b25-a9f1-9220e0362e6e https://share.transistor.fm/s/cda6a435 Dr. Don Frazier, the Director of The Texas Center at Schreiner University in Kerrville, shares the rich history of Texas and discusses what we can do to make history more informative and engaging in our Texas public schools.

]]> Dr. Don Frazier, the Director of The Texas Center at Schreiner University in Kerrville, shares the rich history of Texas and discusses what we can do to make history more informative and engaging in our Texas public schools.

]]> Mon, 25 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0700 Texas Public Policy Foundation Texas Public Policy Foundation 2656 Dr. Don Frazier, the Director of The Texas Center at Schreiner University in Kerrville, shares the rich history of Texas and discusses what we can do to make history more informative and engaging in our Texas public schools.

]]> school choice, parent empowerment, Texas, government, legislation, current events, parenting No Mandy Drogin Educating Texas' Vulnerable Children with Rep. Steve Toth 45 45 Educating Texas' Vulnerable Children with Rep. Steve Toth full 8db6a4d9-6fce-49a1-9a1d-50e392bff65d https://share.transistor.fm/s/cd6b55e4 Join Representative Steve Toth from House District 15 (The Woodlands, Texas) as he shares his legislative priorities in education reform. In this interview, Rep. Toth discusses his work on parent empowerment in schools, educational policy changes, dyslexia support programs, and advocacy for students across Texas.

]]> Join Representative Steve Toth from House District 15 (The Woodlands, Texas) as he shares his legislative priorities in education reform. In this interview, Rep. Toth discusses his work on parent empowerment in schools, educational policy changes, dyslexia support programs, and advocacy for students across Texas.

]]> Thu, 14 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0700 Texas Public Policy Foundation Texas Public Policy Foundation 2734 Join Representative Steve Toth from House District 15 (The Woodlands, Texas) as he shares his legislative priorities in education reform. In this interview, Rep. Toth discusses his work on parent empowerment in schools, educational policy changes, dyslexia support programs, and advocacy for students across Texas.

]]> school choice, parent empowerment, Texas, government, legislation, current events, parenting No Mandy Drogin How Houston Turned Its Failing Public Schools Around 44 44 How Houston Turned Its Failing Public Schools Around full 4af0f830-4d6b-461e-9863-fba36913ba75 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8eb41455 Just a few years ago, Houston ISD - HISD - was the worst performing public school district in Texas, as well as one of the largest. After a new Board of Managers was appointed, HISD has completely turned around, and now, no HISD schools are failing. 

Join Mandy as she interviews Cassandry Bandy, a courageous Houston mom of two who stepped up to the plate on the Board of Managers and helped bring academic achievement back to the families of Houston.

]]> Just a few years ago, Houston ISD - HISD - was the worst performing public school district in Texas, as well as one of the largest. After a new Board of Managers was appointed, HISD has completely turned around, and now, no HISD schools are failing. 

Join Mandy as she interviews Cassandry Bandy, a courageous Houston mom of two who stepped up to the plate on the Board of Managers and helped bring academic achievement back to the families of Houston.

]]> Fri, 08 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0700 Texas Public Policy Foundation Texas Public Policy Foundation 2773 Just a few years ago, Houston ISD - HISD - was the worst performing public school district in Texas, as well as one of the largest. After a new Board of Managers was appointed, HISD has completely turned around, and now, no HISD schools are failing. 

Join Mandy as she interviews Cassandry Bandy, a courageous Houston mom of two who stepped up to the plate on the Board of Managers and helped bring academic achievement back to the families of Houston.

]]> school choice, parent empowerment, Texas, government, legislation, current events, parenting No Mandy Drogin Local Government Reform with Senator Mayes Middleton 43 43 Local Government Reform with Senator Mayes Middleton full 53fae3ae-7c29-4c57-995e-d514e661b06f https://share.transistor.fm/s/0de1e2b1 Senator Mayes Middleton of Galveston breaks down how local governments are running massive deficits, taking on huge amounts of debt, and not just wasting taxpayer money, but weaponizing it against their own citizens.

]]> Senator Mayes Middleton of Galveston breaks down how local governments are running massive deficits, taking on huge amounts of debt, and not just wasting taxpayer money, but weaponizing it against their own citizens.

]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2025 08:37:29 -0700 Texas Public Policy Foundation Texas Public Policy Foundation 3141 Senator Mayes Middleton of Galveston breaks down how local governments are running massive deficits, taking on huge amounts of debt, and not just wasting taxpayer money, but weaponizing it against their own citizens.

]]> school choice, parent empowerment, Texas, government, legislation, current events, parenting No Mandy Drogin Fighting Woke Indoctrination in Schools with Christie Slape 42 42 Fighting Woke Indoctrination in Schools with Christie Slape full e308cb24-3d7c-45ea-b916-0f14eece6029 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9a1d5178 Join Mandy Drogin on Parent Empowerment as she sits down with Christie Slape, Texas Ambassador for Moms for Liberty, to discuss the battle for parental rights and quality education in Texas public schools. From exposing inappropriate library books and advocating for Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) to challenging woke indoctrination and fighting against taxpayer funded lobbying, Christie shares her journey as a mom of four and accidental activist. Learn about Moms for Liberty’s mission, the impact of recent education legislation, and how parents can take action to protect their children’s education.

]]> Join Mandy Drogin on Parent Empowerment as she sits down with Christie Slape, Texas Ambassador for Moms for Liberty, to discuss the battle for parental rights and quality education in Texas public schools. From exposing inappropriate library books and advocating for Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) to challenging woke indoctrination and fighting against taxpayer funded lobbying, Christie shares her journey as a mom of four and accidental activist. Learn about Moms for Liberty’s mission, the impact of recent education legislation, and how parents can take action to protect their children’s education.

]]> Wed, 16 Jul 2025 14:00:00 -0700 Texas Public Policy Foundation Texas Public Policy Foundation 2756 Join Mandy Drogin on Parent Empowerment as she sits down with Christie Slape, Texas Ambassador for Moms for Liberty, to discuss the battle for parental rights and quality education in Texas public schools. From exposing inappropriate library books and advocating for Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) to challenging woke indoctrination and fighting against taxpayer funded lobbying, Christie shares her journey as a mom of four and accidental activist. Learn about Moms for Liberty’s mission, the impact of recent education legislation, and how parents can take action to protect their children’s education.

]]> school choice, parent empowerment, Texas, government, legislation, current events, parenting No Mandy Drogin Freeing Our School Boards from Woke Influences 41 41 Freeing Our School Boards from Woke Influences full 3b0b7eda-c9ac-4510-a644-40755b452ae5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c64b10e7 The Left has been waging a decades-long war to take over our school boards and grant their authority to unelected administrators. Luckily, courageous school board members like our guest, Brandon Hodges from Midland ISD, are looking for alternatives to the associations that are robbing school boards of their power - and they're finding them in organizations like Texans for Excellence in Education, from which both John Petree and Kara Belew join us today. 

]]> The Left has been waging a decades-long war to take over our school boards and grant their authority to unelected administrators. Luckily, courageous school board members like our guest, Brandon Hodges from Midland ISD, are looking for alternatives to the associations that are robbing school boards of their power - and they're finding them in organizations like Texans for Excellence in Education, from which both John Petree and Kara Belew join us today. 

]]> Mon, 23 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -0700 Texas Public Policy Foundation Texas Public Policy Foundation 4338 The Left has been waging a decades-long war to take over our school boards and grant their authority to unelected administrators. Luckily, courageous school board members like our guest, Brandon Hodges from Midland ISD, are looking for alternatives to the associations that are robbing school boards of their power - and they're finding them in organizations like Texans for Excellence in Education, from which both John Petree and Kara Belew join us today. 

]]> school choice, parent empowerment, Texas, government, legislation, current events, parenting No Mandy Drogin Classical Education, Reading Lists, and Learning to Read 40 40 Classical Education, Reading Lists, and Learning to Read full 73dd02b6-0aa6-4b0a-b896-befc205876c8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1cc37824 Mandy sits down with Erin Fonner, a mother of three and Development Director at Valor Education, to chat about Valor’s classical curriculum. Erin shares insights on the school’s rigorous approach to education and its commitment to parent partnership.

]]> Mandy sits down with Erin Fonner, a mother of three and Development Director at Valor Education, to chat about Valor’s classical curriculum. Erin shares insights on the school’s rigorous approach to education and its commitment to parent partnership.

]]> Fri, 13 Jun 2025 11:00:00 -0700 Texas Public Policy Foundation Texas Public Policy Foundation 3573 Mandy sits down with Erin Fonner, a mother of three and Development Director at Valor Education, to chat about Valor’s classical curriculum. Erin shares insights on the school’s rigorous approach to education and its commitment to parent partnership.

]]> school choice, parent empowerment, Texas, government, legislation, current events, parenting No Mandy Drogin Grade Inflation & Texas Public School Accountability 39 39 Grade Inflation & Texas Public School Accountability full 3ad55dfa-925b-4c49-bcc6-9ebc58c9797f https://share.transistor.fm/s/8a2860c6 Join Mandy Drogin on Parent Empowerment as she sits down with Mary Lynn Pruneda, Senior Policy Advisor at Texas 2036 and mother of three, to dive into the truth about grade inflation, the importance of the STAAR exam, and the A-F accountability system. 

]]> Join Mandy Drogin on Parent Empowerment as she sits down with Mary Lynn Pruneda, Senior Policy Advisor at Texas 2036 and mother of three, to dive into the truth about grade inflation, the importance of the STAAR exam, and the A-F accountability system. 

]]> Thu, 05 Jun 2025 11:00:00 -0700 Texas Public Policy Foundation Texas Public Policy Foundation 2171 Join Mandy Drogin on Parent Empowerment as she sits down with Mary Lynn Pruneda, Senior Policy Advisor at Texas 2036 and mother of three, to dive into the truth about grade inflation, the importance of the STAAR exam, and the A-F accountability system. 

]]> school choice, parent empowerment, Texas, government, legislation, current events, parenting No Mandy Drogin Teachers' Bill of Rights 38 38 Teachers' Bill of Rights full d393d822-6a5e-4150-a6e3-dda3a9a5145f https://share.transistor.fm/s/34ebc1f3 Mandy brings on TPPF's K-12 Education Policy Director, Jorge Borrego, to chat about the Teachers' Bill of Rights in House Bill 2. 

]]> Mandy brings on TPPF's K-12 Education Policy Director, Jorge Borrego, to chat about the Teachers' Bill of Rights in House Bill 2. 

]]> Thu, 22 May 2025 14:27:10 -0700 Texas Public Policy Foundation Texas Public Policy Foundation 1633 Mandy brings on TPPF's K-12 Education Policy Director, Jorge Borrego, to chat about the Teachers' Bill of Rights in House Bill 2. 

]]> school choice, parent empowerment, Texas, government, legislation, current events, parenting No Mandy Drogin How the Progressive Agenda Gets into Our Schools 37 37 How the Progressive Agenda Gets into Our Schools full 17b28f7f-5d11-4c79-a245-12f9da73209a https://share.transistor.fm/s/86462902 Our teachers are being bombarded by the leftist agendas long before they enter the classroom. TPPF's Kate Bierly breaks down how her professors and courses pushed DEI, Social Emotional Learning, and other progressive agendas. 

]]> Our teachers are being bombarded by the leftist agendas long before they enter the classroom. TPPF's Kate Bierly breaks down how her professors and courses pushed DEI, Social Emotional Learning, and other progressive agendas. 

]]> Thu, 15 May 2025 14:00:00 -0700 Texas Public Policy Foundation Texas Public Policy Foundation 2467 Our teachers are being bombarded by the leftist agendas long before they enter the classroom. TPPF's Kate Bierly breaks down how her professors and courses pushed DEI, Social Emotional Learning, and other progressive agendas. 

]]> school choice, parent empowerment, Texas, government, legislation, current events, parenting No Mandy Drogin Ari Weisenfeld & Rabbi Yerachmiel Garfield 36 36 Ari Weisenfeld & Rabbi Yerachmiel Garfield full b2710a30-67d8-495f-bb26-0cd9e34e7835 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7cbd90a6 Mandy chats with Ari Weisenfeld from Agudath Israel of America and Rabbi Yerachmiel Garfield of the Yeshiva Torat Emet Jewish Day School to discuss the support in the Jewish community of Texas for school choice. 

]]> Mandy chats with Ari Weisenfeld from Agudath Israel of America and Rabbi Yerachmiel Garfield of the Yeshiva Torat Emet Jewish Day School to discuss the support in the Jewish community of Texas for school choice. 

]]> Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:00:00 -0700 Texas Public Policy Foundation Texas Public Policy Foundation 2776 Mandy chats with Ari Weisenfeld from Agudath Israel of America and Rabbi Yerachmiel Garfield of the Yeshiva Torat Emet Jewish Day School to discuss the support in the Jewish community of Texas for school choice. 

]]> school choice, parent empowerment, Texas, government, legislation, current events, parenting No Mandy Drogin Cassandra Posey, Homeschool Mom & Former Teacher 35 35 Cassandra Posey, Homeschool Mom & Former Teacher full 8e61c592-9418-4801-9940-9eaf77c187c0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cd4d4ff1 Mandy chats with Cassandra Posey, homeschool mom and former public school teacher, about her experiences in the classroom and what parent empowerment means for all Texans. 

]]> Mandy chats with Cassandra Posey, homeschool mom and former public school teacher, about her experiences in the classroom and what parent empowerment means for all Texans. 

]]> Tue, 29 Apr 2025 11:00:00 -0700 Texas Public Policy Foundation Texas Public Policy Foundation 2863 Mandy chats with Cassandra Posey, homeschool mom and former public school teacher, about her experiences in the classroom and what parent empowerment means for all Texans. 

]]> school choice, parent empowerment, Texas, government, legislation, current events, parenting No Mandy Drogin Jen, Texas Public School Teacher 34 34 Jen, Texas Public School Teacher full a5f213b8-7c2b-430f-9455-dcbec0006e9b https://share.transistor.fm/s/4d40f253 Jen, a Texas Public School Teacher, shares insight on the crisis in our public schools. 

]]> Jen, a Texas Public School Teacher, shares insight on the crisis in our public schools. 

]]> Wed, 26 Mar 2025 11:30:04 -0700 Texas Public Policy Foundation Texas Public Policy Foundation 3592 Jen, a Texas Public School Teacher, shares insight on the crisis in our public schools. 

]]> school choice, parent empowerment, Texas, government, legislation, current events, parenting No Mandy Drogin Representative Jeff Leach, HD 67 33 33 Representative Jeff Leach, HD 67 full ddfbbaa4-87b7-4ccd-9119-1b5aadf64d77 https://share.transistor.fm/s/813fd4c0 Representative Jeff Leach, HD 67, is a father of three kids who go to Texas public schools, and he knows how important it is to get education right. Representative Leach breaks down his support for ESAs and what other things he's working on for public education. 

]]> Representative Jeff Leach, HD 67, is a father of three kids who go to Texas public schools, and he knows how important it is to get education right. Representative Leach breaks down his support for ESAs and what other things he's working on for public education. 

]]> Wed, 19 Mar 2025 11:00:00 -0700 Texas Public Policy Foundation Texas Public Policy Foundation 1169 Representative Jeff Leach, HD 67, is a father of three kids who go to Texas public schools, and he knows how important it is to get education right. Representative Leach breaks down his support for ESAs and what other things he's working on for public education. 

]]> school choice, parent empowerment, Texas, government, legislation, current events, parenting No Mandy Drogin Greta and Miracle 32 32 Greta and Miracle full 18b6e4d7-2eaf-4828-a22c-b61240cfab58 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dea9d495 Greta, a north Texas mom, shares the heartbreaking story of how the public school system failed her son and how a scholarship has saved her Miracle. 

]]> Greta, a north Texas mom, shares the heartbreaking story of how the public school system failed her son and how a scholarship has saved her Miracle. 

]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2025 11:00:00 -0700 Texas Public Policy Foundation Texas Public Policy Foundation 1690 Greta, a north Texas mom, shares the heartbreaking story of how the public school system failed her son and how a scholarship has saved her Miracle. 

]]> school choice, parent empowerment, Texas, government, legislation, current events, parenting No Mandy Drogin Abraham George, Chairman of the Republican Party of Texas 30 30 Abraham George, Chairman of the Republican Party of Texas full 379ec8e3-1cc2-4c80-8ffa-076d787a4389 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7937c6ca Abraham George, Chairman of the Republican Party of Texas, shares his support for empowering parents! 

]]> Abraham George, Chairman of the Republican Party of Texas, shares his support for empowering parents! 

]]> Thu, 27 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0800 Texas Public Policy Foundation Texas Public Policy Foundation 2726 Abraham George, Chairman of the Republican Party of Texas, shares his support for empowering parents! 

]]> school choice, parent empowerment, Texas, government, legislation, current events, parenting No Mandy Drogin Representative Nate Schatzline, HD 93 29 29 Representative Nate Schatzline, HD 93 full 2a99365b-cd05-4678-9056-7872b5ab319f https://share.transistor.fm/s/6d014abb Representative Nate Schatzline, a fearless fighter for parents, joins Mandy to break down school choice and the newly filed House Bill 3. 

]]> Representative Nate Schatzline, a fearless fighter for parents, joins Mandy to break down school choice and the newly filed House Bill 3. 

]]> Fri, 21 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0800 Texas Public Policy Foundation Texas Public Policy Foundation 2285 Representative Nate Schatzline, a fearless fighter for parents, joins Mandy to break down school choice and the newly filed House Bill 3. 

]]> school choice, parent empowerment, Texas, government, legislation, current events, parenting No Mandy Drogin James Quintero, TPPF 27 27 James Quintero, TPPF full d02e1a30-abd3-485b-90ff-475f3ca9c0d4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/56c4f167 TPPF's James Quintero makes his second appearance on the podcast to break down the staggering half a trillion dollars in debt owed by local Texas governments--with more debt on the way! 

]]> TPPF's James Quintero makes his second appearance on the podcast to break down the staggering half a trillion dollars in debt owed by local Texas governments--with more debt on the way! 

]]> Wed, 05 Feb 2025 13:28:34 -0800 Texas Public Policy Foundation Texas Public Policy Foundation 3247 TPPF's James Quintero makes his second appearance on the podcast to break down the staggering half a trillion dollars in debt owed by local Texas governments--with more debt on the way! 

]]> school choice, parent empowerment, Texas, government, legislation, current events, parenting No Mandy Drogin Tracy Hanson, Oak Creek Academy 25 25 Tracy Hanson, Oak Creek Academy full 43585060-0a61-4c27-94b4-0cb12ce1d6c0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/837e371a Tracy Hanson runs the Oak Creek Academy in Killeen, which specifically works with students with special needs. She shares her experiences and details how Oak Creek Academy is serving kids with special needs for a fraction of what Texas public schools spend per student. 

]]> Tracy Hanson runs the Oak Creek Academy in Killeen, which specifically works with students with special needs. She shares her experiences and details how Oak Creek Academy is serving kids with special needs for a fraction of what Texas public schools spend per student. 

]]> Tue, 21 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -0800 Texas Public Policy Foundation Texas Public Policy Foundation 2594 Tracy Hanson runs the Oak Creek Academy in Killeen, which specifically works with students with special needs. She shares her experiences and details how Oak Creek Academy is serving kids with special needs for a fraction of what Texas public schools spend per student. 

]]> school choice, parent empowerment, Texas, government, legislation, current events, parenting No Mandy Drogin Doree Collins, Cultivate Academy-CTX 24 24 Doree Collins, Cultivate Academy-CTX full 6fdb8af6-0c7c-4418-9f92-f00601293f6a https://share.transistor.fm/s/342e5fa3 Doree Collins runs Cultivate Academy-CTX in Temple, TX, where serves the underserved youth in her community. Join us as she and her students share their incredible stories! 

]]> Doree Collins runs Cultivate Academy-CTX in Temple, TX, where serves the underserved youth in her community. Join us as she and her students share their incredible stories! 

]]> Wed, 15 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -0800 Texas Public Policy Foundation Texas Public Policy Foundation 3544 Doree Collins runs Cultivate Academy-CTX in Temple, TX, where serves the underserved youth in her community. Join us as she and her students share their incredible stories! 

]]> school choice, parent empowerment, Texas, government, legislation, current events, parenting No Mandy Drogin John Papola, Dad Saves America 23 23 John Papola, Dad Saves America full dc94bc4b-ca7f-40d3-9793-930162ba1ac5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/480ac8ac The Parent Empowerment movement continues to grow! One incredible father fighting alongside us to pass Education Savings Accounts is none other than John Papola of Dad Saves America. Parents from across our country are hooked on the Dad Saves America podcast because John is “on a mission to celebrate, empower, and entertain Dads, could-be Dads, and father-figures of all stripes.”

]]> The Parent Empowerment movement continues to grow! One incredible father fighting alongside us to pass Education Savings Accounts is none other than John Papola of Dad Saves America. Parents from across our country are hooked on the Dad Saves America podcast because John is “on a mission to celebrate, empower, and entertain Dads, could-be Dads, and father-figures of all stripes.”

]]> Thu, 09 Jan 2025 09:29:47 -0800 Texas Public Policy Foundation Texas Public Policy Foundation 7914 The Parent Empowerment movement continues to grow! One incredible father fighting alongside us to pass Education Savings Accounts is none other than John Papola of Dad Saves America. Parents from across our country are hooked on the Dad Saves America podcast because John is “on a mission to celebrate, empower, and entertain Dads, could-be Dads, and father-figures of all stripes.”

]]> school choice, parent empowerment, Texas, government, legislation, current events, parenting No Mandy Drogin James Quintero, Taxpayer Protection Project 22 22 James Quintero, Taxpayer Protection Project full 3698cb2f-3149-4d62-bc99-9f73f74800fa https://share.transistor.fm/s/43c9bdeb Today, Mandy is joined by her colleague, James Quintero, the policy director for TPPF's Taxpayer Protection Project, local government expert, and father of five, to discuss how the public education system breaks Texas' election laws to advocate against parents and propose solutions to solve this pervasive problem. 

]]> Today, Mandy is joined by her colleague, James Quintero, the policy director for TPPF's Taxpayer Protection Project, local government expert, and father of five, to discuss how the public education system breaks Texas' election laws to advocate against parents and propose solutions to solve this pervasive problem. 

]]> Tue, 17 Dec 2024 14:00:00 -0800 Texas Public Policy Foundation Texas Public Policy Foundation 3247 Today, Mandy is joined by her colleague, James Quintero, the policy director for TPPF's Taxpayer Protection Project, local government expert, and father of five, to discuss how the public education system breaks Texas' election laws to advocate against parents and propose solutions to solve this pervasive problem. 

]]> school choice, parent empowerment, Texas, government, legislation, current events, parenting No Mandy Drogin Dr. Michael Adams, Texas Southern University 21 21 Dr. Michael Adams, Texas Southern University full 3922f494-748a-4a63-99a5-40c646fe0a35 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d09d37a9 Mandy is joined by TPPF's Dr. Richard Johnson and Dr. Michael Adams of Texas Southern University, to break down statewide polling on school choice and discuss the opportunities it provides to all Texans, no matter their background, economic situation, or zip code. 

]]> Mandy is joined by TPPF's Dr. Richard Johnson and Dr. Michael Adams of Texas Southern University, to break down statewide polling on school choice and discuss the opportunities it provides to all Texans, no matter their background, economic situation, or zip code. 

]]> Tue, 10 Dec 2024 14:00:00 -0800 Texas Public Policy Foundation Texas Public Policy Foundation 2693 Mandy is joined by TPPF's Dr. Richard Johnson and Dr. Michael Adams of Texas Southern University, to break down statewide polling on school choice and discuss the opportunities it provides to all Texans, no matter their background, economic situation, or zip code. 

]]> school choice, parent empowerment, Texas, government, legislation, current events, parenting No Mandy Drogin Dr. Matthew Ladner, Heritage Foundation 20 20 Dr. Matthew Ladner, Heritage Foundation full 94c2bd56-fc1c-40fe-bd2b-ec03267f4191 https://share.transistor.fm/s/28637ebb Dr. Matthew Ladner, the Senior Advisor for the Heritage Foundation's Center for Education Policy, father of three, and education expert joins Mandy to break down the success of parent empowerment in other states, what Texas stands to gain with Education Savings Accounts, and how Texas' education system can bring itself into the future of education. 

]]> Dr. Matthew Ladner, the Senior Advisor for the Heritage Foundation's Center for Education Policy, father of three, and education expert joins Mandy to break down the success of parent empowerment in other states, what Texas stands to gain with Education Savings Accounts, and how Texas' education system can bring itself into the future of education. 

]]> Tue, 03 Dec 2024 14:00:00 -0800 Texas Public Policy Foundation Texas Public Policy Foundation 3339 Dr. Matthew Ladner, the Senior Advisor for the Heritage Foundation's Center for Education Policy, father of three, and education expert joins Mandy to break down the success of parent empowerment in other states, what Texas stands to gain with Education Savings Accounts, and how Texas' education system can bring itself into the future of education. 

]]> school choice, parent empowerment, Texas, government, legislation, current events, parenting No Mandy Drogin Ryan Hecker, Charter Schools Now 18 18 Ryan Hecker, Charter Schools Now full 77334065-c99b-4173-9df9-4020ab23ed74 https://share.transistor.fm/s/34b4ad6b Tens of thousands of Texas students sit on charter school wait lists because there simply are not enough charter schools to meet demand. Ryan Hecker, father of four and managing director of Charter Schools Now is changing that through fearless advocacy for Texas students and the charter schools that serve them.  

]]> Tens of thousands of Texas students sit on charter school wait lists because there simply are not enough charter schools to meet demand. Ryan Hecker, father of four and managing director of Charter Schools Now is changing that through fearless advocacy for Texas students and the charter schools that serve them.  

]]> Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0800 Texas Public Policy Foundation Texas Public Policy Foundation 3762 Tens of thousands of Texas students sit on charter school wait lists because there simply are not enough charter schools to meet demand. Ryan Hecker, father of four and managing director of Charter Schools Now is changing that through fearless advocacy for Texas students and the charter schools that serve them.  

]]> school choice, parent empowerment, Texas, government, legislation, current events, parenting No Mandy Drogin Michele Nuckolls, Texas Homeschool Mom and Activist 17 17 Michele Nuckolls, Texas Homeschool Mom and Activist full 4c99b477-7828-4954-9674-587a69b50220 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fc96f3a4 Parents are demanding transparency, quality, respect, and choice in their children's education. Today, Michelle Nuckolls, a Texas homeschooling mom of four, breaks down her battle with local libraries, both in getting good books in and inappropriate books out. She also covers Texas' proposed new curriculum and the great improvements it will bring to our classrooms! 

]]> Parents are demanding transparency, quality, respect, and choice in their children's education. Today, Michelle Nuckolls, a Texas homeschooling mom of four, breaks down her battle with local libraries, both in getting good books in and inappropriate books out. She also covers Texas' proposed new curriculum and the great improvements it will bring to our classrooms! 

]]> Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:00:00 -0800 Texas Public Policy Foundation Texas Public Policy Foundation 3688 Parents are demanding transparency, quality, respect, and choice in their children's education. Today, Michelle Nuckolls, a Texas homeschooling mom of four, breaks down her battle with local libraries, both in getting good books in and inappropriate books out. She also covers Texas' proposed new curriculum and the great improvements it will bring to our classrooms! 

]]> school choice, parent empowerment, Texas, government, legislation, current events, parenting No Mandy Drogin Joel Enge, Director, Kingdom Life Academy 16 16 Joel Enge, Director, Kingdom Life Academy full 60842deb-80ae-4e60-859f-62e35de5d1e8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/caa47275 Parent Empowerment it lifts up everyone, including kids who might otherwise be left behind. Mandy is joined by Joel Enge, the director of Kingdom Life Academy, who runs a fantastic school for the children of Tyler. Kingdom Life Academy empowers children who have been failed by other educational models - and in doing so, provides hope for so many! 

]]> Parent Empowerment it lifts up everyone, including kids who might otherwise be left behind. Mandy is joined by Joel Enge, the director of Kingdom Life Academy, who runs a fantastic school for the children of Tyler. Kingdom Life Academy empowers children who have been failed by other educational models - and in doing so, provides hope for so many! 

]]> Thu, 07 Nov 2024 12:28:16 -0800 Texas Public Policy Foundation Texas Public Policy Foundation 2720 Parent Empowerment it lifts up everyone, including kids who might otherwise be left behind. Mandy is joined by Joel Enge, the director of Kingdom Life Academy, who runs a fantastic school for the children of Tyler. Kingdom Life Academy empowers children who have been failed by other educational models - and in doing so, provides hope for so many! 

]]> school choice, parent empowerment, Texas, government, legislation, current events, parenting No Mandy Drogin Pat Curry, Business Leader and Activist 15 15 Pat Curry, Business Leader and Activist full 9010d4d4-f323-4b12-9661-11bfcc8f8267 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d9845598 Texas' economy is on the rise, and Texas needs a workforce to match. Mandy is joined by Pat Curry, a business leader in Waco, activist, and father of four, as he discusses how Texas education needs to change to accommodate our changing workforce, what forces are standing in the way of that change, and how empowering parents with choice in education will bolster Texas into the next decades and beyond. 

]]> Texas' economy is on the rise, and Texas needs a workforce to match. Mandy is joined by Pat Curry, a business leader in Waco, activist, and father of four, as he discusses how Texas education needs to change to accommodate our changing workforce, what forces are standing in the way of that change, and how empowering parents with choice in education will bolster Texas into the next decades and beyond. 

]]> Tue, 29 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0700 Texas Public Policy Foundation Texas Public Policy Foundation 2782 Texas' economy is on the rise, and Texas needs a workforce to match. Mandy is joined by Pat Curry, a business leader in Waco, activist, and father of four, as he discusses how Texas education needs to change to accommodate our changing workforce, what forces are standing in the way of that change, and how empowering parents with choice in education will bolster Texas into the next decades and beyond. 

]]> school choice, parent empowerment, Texas, government, legislation, current events, parenting No Mandy Drogin Joanne Shofner, Texas Mom and Activist 13 13 Joanne Shofner, Texas Mom and Activist full 901506c8-7929-4ae5-88e8-ef83b565d9b2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b54278fb Parent Empowerment is sweeping Texas—and it's been a driving passion in the journey of our guest today. Joanne Shofner, Texas Christian Coach, Activist, and, more importantly, mother of seven, joins Mandy to talk about her passion for ensuring that every Texas kid has access to the kind of education they need. 

]]> Parent Empowerment is sweeping Texas—and it's been a driving passion in the journey of our guest today. Joanne Shofner, Texas Christian Coach, Activist, and, more importantly, mother of seven, joins Mandy to talk about her passion for ensuring that every Texas kid has access to the kind of education they need. 

]]> Tue, 22 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0700 Texas Public Policy Foundation Texas Public Policy Foundation 2537 Parent Empowerment is sweeping Texas—and it's been a driving passion in the journey of our guest today. Joanne Shofner, Texas Christian Coach, Activist, and, more importantly, mother of seven, joins Mandy to talk about her passion for ensuring that every Texas kid has access to the kind of education they need. 

]]> school choice, parent empowerment, Texas, government, legislation, current events, parenting No Mandy Drogin John Petree, Texans for Excellence in Education 13 13 John Petree, Texans for Excellence in Education full 4c769f58-0759-4ac7-a7fd-87ee0b9c1a48 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8baf6f09 This week for the Parent Empowerment with Mandy Drogin podcast, we chat with John Petree, the president of Texans for Excellence in Education and, more importantly, father of nine. John talked about the role that TEE plays and how their innovative strategies and products serve school districts and kids better, while saving taxpayers big money. 

]]> This week for the Parent Empowerment with Mandy Drogin podcast, we chat with John Petree, the president of Texans for Excellence in Education and, more importantly, father of nine. John talked about the role that TEE plays and how their innovative strategies and products serve school districts and kids better, while saving taxpayers big money. 

]]> Tue, 15 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0700 Texas Public Policy Foundation Texas Public Policy Foundation 2666 This week for the Parent Empowerment with Mandy Drogin podcast, we chat with John Petree, the president of Texans for Excellence in Education and, more importantly, father of nine. John talked about the role that TEE plays and how their innovative strategies and products serve school districts and kids better, while saving taxpayers big money. 

]]> school choice, parent empowerment, Texas, government, legislation, current events, parenting No Mandy Drogin Brady Serafin, Cedar Crest Health Systems 12 12 Brady Serafin, Cedar Crest Health Systems full 8e86b213-1d1e-4d18-a6ec-a3e06dfefe21 https://share.transistor.fm/s/829df188 Parent Empowerment is sweeping Texas because parents are demanding options that fit their children's unique needs, experiences, and situations. This week on Parent Empowerment with Mandy Drogin, Mandy sits down with Brady Serafin, the CEO of Cedar Crest Health Systems a treatment facility with a partnership with the University of Texas University Charter school district in Belton, TX. Cedar Crest specializes in meeting the mental, emotional, and psychological needs of vulnerable children with mental health issues, and oftentimes, traumatic backgrounds. Brady and Mandy chat about the mental health crisis in Texas schools and schools across America, how parents can help, and what Parent Empowerment means for kids with special needs or unique backgrounds. 

]]> Parent Empowerment is sweeping Texas because parents are demanding options that fit their children's unique needs, experiences, and situations. This week on Parent Empowerment with Mandy Drogin, Mandy sits down with Brady Serafin, the CEO of Cedar Crest Health Systems a treatment facility with a partnership with the University of Texas University Charter school district in Belton, TX. Cedar Crest specializes in meeting the mental, emotional, and psychological needs of vulnerable children with mental health issues, and oftentimes, traumatic backgrounds. Brady and Mandy chat about the mental health crisis in Texas schools and schools across America, how parents can help, and what Parent Empowerment means for kids with special needs or unique backgrounds. 

]]> Tue, 08 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0700 Texas Public Policy Foundation Texas Public Policy Foundation 3712 Parent Empowerment is sweeping Texas because parents are demanding options that fit their children's unique needs, experiences, and situations. This week on Parent Empowerment with Mandy Drogin, Mandy sits down with Brady Serafin, the CEO of Cedar Crest Health Systems a treatment facility with a partnership with the University of Texas University Charter school district in Belton, TX. Cedar Crest specializes in meeting the mental, emotional, and psychological needs of vulnerable children with mental health issues, and oftentimes, traumatic backgrounds. Brady and Mandy chat about the mental health crisis in Texas schools and schools across America, how parents can help, and what Parent Empowerment means for kids with special needs or unique backgrounds. 

]]> school choice, parent empowerment, Texas, government, legislation, current events, parenting No Mandy Drogin Renea, Texas Mom 11 11 Renea, Texas Mom full 891b5d3e-9e0f-407f-b5a6-9bb83417e189 https://share.transistor.fm/s/52ad56e9 Every kid is unique, and their parents know best how to answer their unique needs. That's why the Parent Empowerment movement is sweeping Texas, because Texas parents know that they are the ones who are best equipped to make educational decisions for their children. This week on Parent Empowerment with Mandy Drogin, Mandy is joined by Renea, a Texas mom whose two kids took two different educational paths for different reasons. Renea shares her heartbreaking story and reminds us all why why we fight. 

]]> Every kid is unique, and their parents know best how to answer their unique needs. That's why the Parent Empowerment movement is sweeping Texas, because Texas parents know that they are the ones who are best equipped to make educational decisions for their children. This week on Parent Empowerment with Mandy Drogin, Mandy is joined by Renea, a Texas mom whose two kids took two different educational paths for different reasons. Renea shares her heartbreaking story and reminds us all why why we fight. 

]]> Tue, 01 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0700 Texas Public Policy Foundation Texas Public Policy Foundation 1466 Every kid is unique, and their parents know best how to answer their unique needs. That's why the Parent Empowerment movement is sweeping Texas, because Texas parents know that they are the ones who are best equipped to make educational decisions for their children. This week on Parent Empowerment with Mandy Drogin, Mandy is joined by Renea, a Texas mom whose two kids took two different educational paths for different reasons. Renea shares her heartbreaking story and reminds us all why why we fight. 

]]> school choice, parent empowerment, Texas, government, legislation, current events, parenting No Mandy Drogin State Representative Brian Harrison, HD 10 10 10 State Representative Brian Harrison, HD 10 full 8452156f-23f5-4fb1-9d5c-e7dc6ba4d650 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9b679837  Parent Empowerment is sweeping Texas, and today, Mandy sits down with Representative Brian Harrison (HD 10), father of four and former chief of staff in the Trump administration for the federal Department of Health and Human Services, to talk with him about his perspective on Parent Empowerment as a father and lawmaker. Rep. Harrison also details his push for transparency while serving on the Texas House Public Education committee, as well as his belief in education freedom through ESAs, and wasteful use of taxpayer money that’s not going to our teachers in the classrooms. 

]]>  Parent Empowerment is sweeping Texas, and today, Mandy sits down with Representative Brian Harrison (HD 10), father of four and former chief of staff in the Trump administration for the federal Department of Health and Human Services, to talk with him about his perspective on Parent Empowerment as a father and lawmaker. Rep. Harrison also details his push for transparency while serving on the Texas House Public Education committee, as well as his belief in education freedom through ESAs, and wasteful use of taxpayer money that’s not going to our teachers in the classrooms. 

]]> Tue, 24 Sep 2024 14:40:14 -0700 Texas Public Policy Foundation Texas Public Policy Foundation 3345  Parent Empowerment is sweeping Texas, and today, Mandy sits down with Representative Brian Harrison (HD 10), father of four and former chief of staff in the Trump administration for the federal Department of Health and Human Services, to talk with him about his perspective on Parent Empowerment as a father and lawmaker. Rep. Harrison also details his push for transparency while serving on the Texas House Public Education committee, as well as his belief in education freedom through ESAs, and wasteful use of taxpayer money that’s not going to our teachers in the classrooms. 

]]> school choice, parent empowerment, Texas, government, legislation, current events, parenting No Mandy Drogin Representative Chip Roy, TX-21 9 9 Representative Chip Roy, TX-21 full 971c6b7f-7355-4fe1-ab54-0b08217ab8e1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/79573b42 Texas Parents are united in the fight for our children’s future, and the Parent Empowerment movement has swept the country. Today, Congressman Chip Roy from Congressional District 21 joins Mandy Drogin to talk about why he supports Texas parents’ right to select the best education for their kids and Universal Education Savings Accounts. Congressman Roy pulls no punches in calling out the profiteers, associations and consultants impeding parents’ rights and manipulating the system to steer tax dollars away from teachers an into their pockets. He also addresses the concerns of conservatives with school choice, and explains how the parent empowerment movement is in-line with our Founders' philosophy on education.

]]> Texas Parents are united in the fight for our children’s future, and the Parent Empowerment movement has swept the country. Today, Congressman Chip Roy from Congressional District 21 joins Mandy Drogin to talk about why he supports Texas parents’ right to select the best education for their kids and Universal Education Savings Accounts. Congressman Roy pulls no punches in calling out the profiteers, associations and consultants impeding parents’ rights and manipulating the system to steer tax dollars away from teachers an into their pockets. He also addresses the concerns of conservatives with school choice, and explains how the parent empowerment movement is in-line with our Founders' philosophy on education.

]]> Sat, 14 Sep 2024 13:00:00 -0700 Texas Public Policy Foundation Texas Public Policy Foundation 2693 Texas Parents are united in the fight for our children’s future, and the Parent Empowerment movement has swept the country. Today, Congressman Chip Roy from Congressional District 21 joins Mandy Drogin to talk about why he supports Texas parents’ right to select the best education for their kids and Universal Education Savings Accounts. Congressman Roy pulls no punches in calling out the profiteers, associations and consultants impeding parents’ rights and manipulating the system to steer tax dollars away from teachers an into their pockets. He also addresses the concerns of conservatives with school choice, and explains how the parent empowerment movement is in-line with our Founders' philosophy on education.

]]> school choice, parent empowerment, Texas, government, legislation, current events, parenting No Mandy Drogin John Colyandro, Colyandro Public Affairs 8 8 John Colyandro, Colyandro Public Affairs full 581025b8-191c-453a-a439-9f097e365e90 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7efb6a34 Parent Empowerment is sweeping the nation, but parents in the largest conservative state in America have found themselves behind the ball on getting transparency, quality, respect, and choice out of the education system. Join Mandy as she sits down with John Colyandro, father and founder of Colyandro Public Affairs, a pro-parent and pro-freedom lobbying firm. John breaks down the special interest groups opposing parents and how they’re using the system to their advantage.

]]> Parent Empowerment is sweeping the nation, but parents in the largest conservative state in America have found themselves behind the ball on getting transparency, quality, respect, and choice out of the education system. Join Mandy as she sits down with John Colyandro, father and founder of Colyandro Public Affairs, a pro-parent and pro-freedom lobbying firm. John breaks down the special interest groups opposing parents and how they’re using the system to their advantage.

]]> Fri, 13 Sep 2024 13:00:00 -0700 Texas Public Policy Foundation Texas Public Policy Foundation 3740 Parent Empowerment is sweeping the nation, but parents in the largest conservative state in America have found themselves behind the ball on getting transparency, quality, respect, and choice out of the education system. Join Mandy as she sits down with John Colyandro, father and founder of Colyandro Public Affairs, a pro-parent and pro-freedom lobbying firm. John breaks down the special interest groups opposing parents and how they’re using the system to their advantage.

]]> school choice, parent empowerment, Texas, government, legislation, current events, parenting No Mandy Drogin Vance Ginn, Ginn Economic Consulting 7 7 Vance Ginn, Ginn Economic Consulting full 4a378bac-7b9a-4079-bc74-7c8932d432e6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/724a2e8d Parents rightfully demand transparency from their school districts, and too often schools hide how much they're spending and what they're spending taxpayer dollars on. Join Mandy Drogin as she sits down with Vance Ginn, dad of 3, founder of Ginn Economic Consulting, and formerly an economist in the Trump administration, as they break down school finance and dive into how much our schools are spending and what they're spending it on. 

]]> Parents rightfully demand transparency from their school districts, and too often schools hide how much they're spending and what they're spending taxpayer dollars on. Join Mandy Drogin as she sits down with Vance Ginn, dad of 3, founder of Ginn Economic Consulting, and formerly an economist in the Trump administration, as they break down school finance and dive into how much our schools are spending and what they're spending it on. 

]]> Thu, 12 Sep 2024 13:58:00 -0700 Texas Public Policy Foundation Texas Public Policy Foundation 2612 Parents rightfully demand transparency from their school districts, and too often schools hide how much they're spending and what they're spending taxpayer dollars on. Join Mandy Drogin as she sits down with Vance Ginn, dad of 3, founder of Ginn Economic Consulting, and formerly an economist in the Trump administration, as they break down school finance and dive into how much our schools are spending and what they're spending it on. 

]]> school choice, parent empowerment, Texas, government, legislation, current events, parenting No Mandy Drogin Becca Williams, Valor Education 6 6 Becca Williams, Valor Education full 6123e53b-73a9-4b4f-9e43-5c1d46850e34 https://share.transistor.fm/s/49cc2719 Parent empowerment means that every kid gets an education that fits their unique needs. Join Mandy Drogin as she sits down with Becca Williams, a mom of 2, former teacher, author, and co-founder of Valor Education, a classical public charter school, to chat about what classical education is, how it helps kids, and what parents and school leaders can learn from the successes of Valor and other classical schools. 

]]> Parent empowerment means that every kid gets an education that fits their unique needs. Join Mandy Drogin as she sits down with Becca Williams, a mom of 2, former teacher, author, and co-founder of Valor Education, a classical public charter school, to chat about what classical education is, how it helps kids, and what parents and school leaders can learn from the successes of Valor and other classical schools. 

]]> Tue, 20 Aug 2024 14:29:55 -0700 Texas Public Policy Foundation Texas Public Policy Foundation 2498 Parent empowerment means that every kid gets an education that fits their unique needs. Join Mandy Drogin as she sits down with Becca Williams, a mom of 2, former teacher, author, and co-founder of Valor Education, a classical public charter school, to chat about what classical education is, how it helps kids, and what parents and school leaders can learn from the successes of Valor and other classical schools. 

]]> school choice, parent empowerment, Texas, government, legislation, current events, parenting No Mandy Drogin Anita Scott, Texas Home School Coalition 5 5 Anita Scott, Texas Home School Coalition full 9c041dcb-b2ef-48ed-becd-adc73eb225fb https://share.transistor.fm/s/9dcf5a0c Parent Empowerment has swept the country, and Texas is leading the mission for parental options and choices. Join Mandy Drogin as she chats with Anita Scott, the Policy Director for the Texas Homeschool Coalition about Anita’s passion for serving homeschool parents, why her parents chose to homeschool her, and how we can empower parents across the state.

]]> Parent Empowerment has swept the country, and Texas is leading the mission for parental options and choices. Join Mandy Drogin as she chats with Anita Scott, the Policy Director for the Texas Homeschool Coalition about Anita’s passion for serving homeschool parents, why her parents chose to homeschool her, and how we can empower parents across the state.

]]> Tue, 20 Aug 2024 14:28:20 -0700 Texas Public Policy Foundation Texas Public Policy Foundation 1948 Parent Empowerment has swept the country, and Texas is leading the mission for parental options and choices. Join Mandy Drogin as she chats with Anita Scott, the Policy Director for the Texas Homeschool Coalition about Anita’s passion for serving homeschool parents, why her parents chose to homeschool her, and how we can empower parents across the state.

]]> school choice, parent empowerment, Texas, government, legislation, current events, parenting No Mandy Drogin Dr. Deborah Cohen 4 4 Dr. Deborah Cohen full 21b77488-3ef7-41ce-aef9-922361a64993 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9bcfe1f0 Parent Empowerment has swept the country, and Texas is leading the mission for transparency in our schools. Join Mandy Drogin as she chats with Dr. Debbie Cohen about her experience with Special Education in her local public schools—and pick up some vital tips and tricks on how to work with and through the system from an experienced mom!

(The views expressed on this episode are Dr. Cohen's own personal perspectives and not reflective of the UT school system.)

Go to TXParentsMatter.com to join the Parent Empowerment movement and sign up for email updates.

]]> Parent Empowerment has swept the country, and Texas is leading the mission for transparency in our schools. Join Mandy Drogin as she chats with Dr. Debbie Cohen about her experience with Special Education in her local public schools—and pick up some vital tips and tricks on how to work with and through the system from an experienced mom!

(The views expressed on this episode are Dr. Cohen's own personal perspectives and not reflective of the UT school system.)

Go to TXParentsMatter.com to join the Parent Empowerment movement and sign up for email updates.

]]> Tue, 20 Aug 2024 14:27:17 -0700 Texas Public Policy Foundation Texas Public Policy Foundation 2944 Parent Empowerment has swept the country, and Texas is leading the mission for transparency in our schools. Join Mandy Drogin as she chats with Dr. Debbie Cohen about her experience with Special Education in her local public schools—and pick up some vital tips and tricks on how to work with and through the system from an experienced mom!

(The views expressed on this episode are Dr. Cohen's own personal perspectives and not reflective of the UT school system.)

Go to TXParentsMatter.com to join the Parent Empowerment movement and sign up for email updates.

]]> school choice, parent empowerment, Texas, government, legislation, current events, parenting No Mandy Drogin Rob McClelland 3 3 Rob McClelland full 5bd15c5e-005d-424c-bbb2-f5aed09f1dfd https://share.transistor.fm/s/9ba201d3 Dripping Springs ISD School Board Trustee Rob McClelland explains why parents need to be involved in their children's education and shares stories of how lobbying groups try to exert their influence.

Go to TXParentsMatter.com to join the Parent Empowerment movement and sign up for email updates.

]]> Dripping Springs ISD School Board Trustee Rob McClelland explains why parents need to be involved in their children's education and shares stories of how lobbying groups try to exert their influence.

Go to TXParentsMatter.com to join the Parent Empowerment movement and sign up for email updates.

]]> Tue, 20 Aug 2024 14:25:22 -0700 Texas Public Policy Foundation Texas Public Policy Foundation 3000 Dripping Springs ISD School Board Trustee Rob McClelland explains why parents need to be involved in their children's education and shares stories of how lobbying groups try to exert their influence.

Go to TXParentsMatter.com to join the Parent Empowerment movement and sign up for email updates.

]]> school choice, parent empowerment, Texas, government, legislation, current events, parenting No Mandy Drogin Dr. Richard Johnson, Rep. Shawn Thierry & Angie Thibodeaux 2 2 Dr. Richard Johnson, Rep. Shawn Thierry & Angie Thibodeaux full 08a75220-d84a-4a27-9601-d61e9d69159b https://share.transistor.fm/s/158ca693 Parent Empowerment has swept the country, and Texas is leading the mission for transparency in our schools. We had an incredible panel of Houstonians as TPPF’s own Dr. Richard Johnson, State Representative Shawn Thierry, and engaged parent Angie Thibodeaux discussed the need for education options in their own communities and the sacrifices and hard decisions they’ve made for the betterment of their children’s education.

Go to TXParentsMatter.com to join the Parent Empowerment movement and sign up for email updates.

]]> Parent Empowerment has swept the country, and Texas is leading the mission for transparency in our schools. We had an incredible panel of Houstonians as TPPF’s own Dr. Richard Johnson, State Representative Shawn Thierry, and engaged parent Angie Thibodeaux discussed the need for education options in their own communities and the sacrifices and hard decisions they’ve made for the betterment of their children’s education.

Go to TXParentsMatter.com to join the Parent Empowerment movement and sign up for email updates.

]]> Tue, 23 Jul 2024 13:30:52 -0700 Texas Public Policy Foundation Texas Public Policy Foundation 5263 Parent Empowerment has swept the country, and Texas is leading the mission for transparency in our schools. We had an incredible panel of Houstonians as TPPF’s own Dr. Richard Johnson, State Representative Shawn Thierry, and engaged parent Angie Thibodeaux discussed the need for education options in their own communities and the sacrifices and hard decisions they’ve made for the betterment of their children’s education.

Go to TXParentsMatter.com to join the Parent Empowerment movement and sign up for email updates.

]]> school choice, parent empowerment, Texas, government, legislation, current events, parenting No Mandy Drogin Hillary Hickland 1 1 Hillary Hickland full 18781a76-36bd-4c41-9c16-78e7d8d07207 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5729aad7 Parent Empowerment has swept the country, and Texas is leading the mission for transparency in our schools. That’s why mom of 4, Hillary Hickland, shares about her daughter’s experience seeing a friend be groomed by teachers to transition to a boy, and the fight to remove sexually explicit books that are still in our Texas school libraries.

We will inspire you to fight for your kids and take your power back.

Go to TXParentsMatter.com to join the Parent Empowerment movement and sign up for email updates.

]]> Parent Empowerment has swept the country, and Texas is leading the mission for transparency in our schools. That’s why mom of 4, Hillary Hickland, shares about her daughter’s experience seeing a friend be groomed by teachers to transition to a boy, and the fight to remove sexually explicit books that are still in our Texas school libraries.

We will inspire you to fight for your kids and take your power back.

Go to TXParentsMatter.com to join the Parent Empowerment movement and sign up for email updates.

]]> Tue, 16 Jul 2024 13:17:46 -0700 Texas Public Policy Foundation Texas Public Policy Foundation 2324 Parent Empowerment has swept the country, and Texas is leading the mission for transparency in our schools. That’s why mom of 4, Hillary Hickland, shares about her daughter’s experience seeing a friend be groomed by teachers to transition to a boy, and the fight to remove sexually explicit books that are still in our Texas school libraries.

We will inspire you to fight for your kids and take your power back.

Go to TXParentsMatter.com to join the Parent Empowerment movement and sign up for email updates.

]]> school choice, parent empowerment, Texas, government, legislation, current events, parenting No Mandy Drogin