Do you ever feel alone in your desire to make change in our society? Well, ironically, you’re not alone in feeling alone; we all feel that way sometimes. And also, you’re not actually alone. Did you know that there are over 100,000 parents across America who are actively engaging with the school system? Our
Are parental rights fundamental? Since the early 1900s, parental rights have been disputed in America’s courts. From circuit courts to the U.S. Supreme Court, your right to direct the education and care of your child has been molded and shaped by various cases and legislation all over America. Learn how the Parental Rights Foundation,
As it turns out, “one size fits all” actually fits none. The math doesn’t add up—failing students doesn’t equal success. As we conclude our interview with Steve Newman, Melvin asks tough questions about how policy makers view school budgets and who the “assembly line” education system is leaving behind. Failing grades create battle lines,
Do you care if your child gets a quality education? Senator Steve Newman cares too. But there are education bureaucrats infiltrating the state governments who don’t. The strength of a company lies with the quality of its leadership. Steve Newman learned this first hand while serving in the Virginia Senate and other elected positions,
Are you worried that political agenda has become more of a priority to your child’s educators than education itself? Navigating a child’s education is challenging for parents and teachers. Parents have the job of teaching their children values and character; teachers have the role of challenging children academically and broadening their view of the
What is the true purpose of education? A look at the Montessori Method may give us a hint. Today, Melvin’s guest on The State of Education, Debe Terhar, shares about the holistic nature of education—and each child’s need to be taught that every facet of their life matters. As a mother, the former Ohio
How did the school system get so messy? Maybe the seeds were planted a long time ago. Today’s episode of The State of Education tells the story of KrisAnne Hall. She is an experienced author and speaker who champions the U.S. Constitution with a passion and fervor you don’t see everyday. Hall and her
How do you rebuild after something so life-changing as the COVID-19 pandemic? Schools everywhere are struggling after COVID, some more than others and each with their own struggles. Rural school districts have completely different needs than suburban or city districts. Bill Outlaw, school board member in Nottoway county, VA, shares about the needs and
The Only Place in America Where Choice Isn’t Always Welcome: Cracking the code to educational freedom in America - With Guest Michael Benjamin The public school system practically has a monopoly on education. But freedom of choice is written into America’s DNA. Shouldn’t parents have a choice in education too then? Educational freedom takes
What’s one way we can love the children in our lives unconditionally? By fighting for the truth. Monica Gill, a highschool teacher in Loudoun County, Virginia, encourages other parents and teachers to bravely counteract the problems they see in education. In partnership with the Alliance Defending Freedom, Monica has successfully opened a lawsuit
