EdChoice Podcasts

  • How Iowa Is Turning Churches Into Classroom

    How Iowa Is Turning Churches Into Classroom

    Josh Bowar talks about the impact of the Iowa Students First Act, the growth of Christian schools through education savings accounts, and innovative models in faith-based education.

  • Cool Schools: Bader Hillel High

    Cool Schools: Bader Hillel High

    Rabbi Yossi Bassman, Director at Bader Hillel High School, talks about about blending college prep with rigorous Judaic studies, maintaining their mission and more!

  • How the Church Can Lead the Education Freedom Movement

    How the Church Can Lead the Education Freedom Movement

    We talk with Pastor Joshua Robertson from Black Pastors United for Education about how churches can turn empty rooms into powerful educational hubs.

  • State of Choice: April 2026

    State of Choice: April 2026

    In this episode of the State of Choice podcast, the team discusses the current state of school choice programs across the U.S., focusing on recent developments, challenges, and opportunities for expansion.

  • Cool Schools: Basilica School of St. Mary’s Star of the Sea

    Cool Schools: Basilica School of St. Mary’s Star of the Sea

    We talk with Robert Wright, principal of the Basilica School of St. Mary's Star of the Sea in Key West, Florida, about what makes his school unique and the benefits and challenges of having a school on an island.

  • How to Help Your Child Be Successful in School

    How to Help Your Child Be Successful in School

    On this episode we explore the vital role of parent support in creating student success, particularly through school choice and homeschooling.

  • America at 250: How to Reignite an Interest in History

    America at 250: How to Reignite an Interest in History

    Experts from the Heritage Foundation discuss the critical importance of civics education in America as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary and explore the current state of civics education.

  • Unpacking the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit

    Unpacking the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit

    John Schilling and Lauren May explore the implications of the federal scholarship tax credit, its impact on public schools, and the importance of state participation.

  • Robotics, AI, and School Choice

    Robotics, AI, and School Choice

    Jennifer Wolverton, founder and CEO of Microcollective for AI, Robotics and the Sciences, talks about her journey in education, the founding of MARS, and the integration of AI and robotics in learning.

  • Does School Choice Hurt Teachers?

    Does School Choice Hurt Teachers?

    In this episode of Tough Questions, we ask, "Does school choice hurt teachers?" Robert separates the facts from fiction.

  • Do Parents Know What’s Best for Their Kids?

    Do Parents Know What’s Best for Their Kids?

    In this episode of Tough Questions, we ask, "Do parents really know what's best for their kids?" Robert discusses the critical role of parents in education decision-making.

  • What Happens to the Kids Left Behind?

    What Happens to the Kids Left Behind?

    In this episode of Tough Questions, we ask, "What happens to the kids left behind?" Robert uncovers what actually happens to the kids "left behind" at traditional schools.