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Is Massachusetts at a Turning Point – 10 Data Points That Give Me Pause

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Massachusetts tops the charts in many studies.  Best public education system, great quality of life and its highly educated population come to mind.  More recently, there have been several statistics that may provide early warnings that the Bay State may be facing some headwinds.  Any one of these stats by itself is not cause for alarm. Rather, it is the totality of them that is a red flag for me.  The following data points bear watching and indicate the need to adopt new economic growth strategies.   1. The legislature’s languid approach to economic development, as evidenced by the delay in passing an economic development bill, indicates to investors, entrepreneurs and others considering Massachusetts as a business situs that economic vitality […]

From Stress to Success: How Daniella Transformed Her Son’s Learning with ESA Funds

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This week on Homeschooling Journeys Curious Mike talks with Daniella Moreci-Pack, an Arizona mom utilizing her state’s Education Savings Account (ESA) to homeschool her son with ADHD. Daniella shares how she spends ESA funds on special needs therapies, curriculum products, and in-person enrichment activities like karate and dance classes. She explores key themes, including the flexibility of homeschooling, the initial anxiety of leaving traditional schooling, and the common shift from structured schedules to more child-led learning. Daniella also discusses navigating ESA red tape, as new rules add bureaucratic hurdles. Tune in to hear highlights of Daniella’s approach and resilience in overcoming these challenges to give her child a personalized education.

AFC’s Denisha Allen on School Choice & Black Minds Matter

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Denisha shares her journey and the motivations behind founding Black Minds Matter, a national movement dedicated to celebrating Black excellence and promoting high-quality educational options for Black students. She delves into the politics of urban school reform, highlighting the challenges posed by race and class-based achievement gaps and the political influence of teachers’ unions.

New England Short Circuit: Distorted Incentives Drive Energy Prices Up and Reliability Down

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Joe Selvaggi talks with Travis Fisher from the Cato Institute about the rising costs and increasing fragility of the New England power grid, as green capacity incentives distract from neglected infrastructure.

From Garden to Table: How Alicia Garcia Reshapes Home Ec with ESAs

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In the debut episode of Homeschooling Journeys, we meet Alicia Garcia, the founder of Project Flourish Community. Alicia offers an innovative Home Ec experience where students participate in hands-on learning, from picking ingredients in her backyard to cooking healthy meals. As both a provider and user of Education Savings Accounts (ESAs), Alicia shares her unique perspective on homeschooling. The episode delves into the challenges of setting up ESA payments and the benefits of specialized learning. Alicia also touches on a heartwarming story of how she used ESA funds to help her introverted son join a local stage musical.