Kate Baker Demers on School Choice Leadership, Education Savings Accounts, & National Momentum

Описание: Kate Baker Demers, Executive Director of Children’s Scholarship Fund–New Hampshire, joins the podcast to share how a determined mom helped transform New Hampshire into a national leader in education freedom. Kate traces the origins of the state’s school choice ecosystem, from launching New Hampshire’s first education tax credit scholarship program to advancing the creation of Education Freedom Accounts (education savings accounts) that now serve thousands of families.

In this episode, Kate explains how grassroots leadership, persistence through political controversy, and an unwavering focus on families expanded educational opportunity, especially for low- and middle-income students. We also explore what’s next for the school choice movement, including the promise of the new federal scholarship tax credit and why it could be a game-changer for education access nationwide.

0:00 Introduction
1:11 Introduction to Education Freedom in New Hampshire
3:05 The Journey of Children's Scholarship Fund
6:05 Impact of the Pandemic on Education Freedom Accounts
8:57 Understanding Education Freedom Accounts
14:33 Funding Mechanisms for Education Freedom
17:16 Addressing Misconceptions about School Choice
20:32 The Future of Education Funding
22:27 The Importance of Opting Into the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit
28:43 Dispelling Myths about Low-Income Families
30:20 Conclusion and Call to Action

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