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April 7, 2017


Title: Sign the Petition for School Choice
Topic: Child Centered Education Funding
Discussed by Stephanie Matthews
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)


Part 1 of 2

The Texas Public Policy Foundation urges you to sign the petition  to let your Elected Officials know you support School Choice for ALL Texas children.

Stephanie Matthews is the Senior Policy Advisor for the Center for Education Freedom with the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Do parents deserve the right to choose the best education for their children?

Are school choice programs working in other states?

It has been said that too many children have been assigned the fate of attending failing schools. Can Texas children afford to have the Legislature wait another 2 years before addressing this critical issue?




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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Sign the Petition for School Choice
Topic: Child Centered Education Funding
Discussed by Stephanie Matthews
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Does a one-size-fits-all education system serve the needs of all students?

Is every student required to participate in the School Choice and Education Savings Account program?

To contact your Elected Representative about this critical issue, please call 512.463.4630. Or you can go online here.



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April 5, 2017


Title: Sign the Petition for School Choice
Topic: Child Centered Education Funding
Discussed by Stephanie Matthews
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)


Part 1 of 2

The Texas Public Policy Foundation urges you to sign the petition  to let your Elected Officials know you support School Choice for ALL Texas children.

Stephanie Matthews is the Senior Policy Advisor for the Center for Education Freedom with the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Do parents deserve the right to choose the best education for their children?

Are school choice programs working in other states?

It has been said that too many children have been assigned the fate of attending failing schools. Can Texas children afford to have the Legislature wait another 2 years before addressing this critical issue?




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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Sign the Petition for School Choice
Topic: Child Centered Education Funding
Discussed by Stephanie Matthews
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Does a one-size-fits-all education system serve the needs of all students?

Is every student required to participate in the School Choice and Education Savings Account program?

To contact your Elected Representative about this critical issue, please call 512.463.4630. Or you can go online here.



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February 2, 2017


Title: The Bill for School Choice has Been Introduced
Topic: Child Centered Education Funding
Discussed by Stephanie Matthews
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)


Part 1 of 2

Do parents deserve the chance to choose how their child is educated? Do parents who choose charter, private, or homeschool have the right to tax-payer money for their child’s education?

Stephanie Matthews, the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Education Freedom Senior Policy Advisor, is here today to discuss Senate Bill 3, introduced by State Senator Larry Taylor.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Do students “left behind” in public school actually receive a BETTER education? Stephanie Matthews cites thirty-three recent studies conducted by EdChoice  which reveals this information.

Can schools use public funds to transport students to magnet/charter schools?

Why are educators and bureaucrats so afraid of School Choice?




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Title: Part 2 of 2 - The Bill for School Choice has Been Introduced
Topic: Child Centered Education Funding
Discussed by Stephanie Matthews
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

How do Education Savings Accounts benefit those below the poverty line?

How does the money from an ESA get divided?

Why should parents be given the choice to use an ESA?

Send us your comments and questions  about School Choice and Education Savings Accounts.



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November 30, 2016


Title: Education Savings Accounts
Topic: Education Savings Accounts
Discussed by Stephanie Matthews
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)


Part 1 of 2

Who should decide what is best for children regarding education?

Stephanie Matthews is the Senior Policy Advisor in the Center for Education Freedom at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Stephanie has spent the majority of her professional career in and around the state Capitol. Prior to joining TPPF, Stephanie served as the Chief of Staff for State Senator Donna Campbell, M.D.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Who should decide what is best for children regarding education?

Who takes advantage of education choice?

Why are ESA’s beneficial to families who wish to homeschool but do not think they can afford it?

Are ESA’s helping families with a special needs child?



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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Education Savings Accounts
Topic: Education Savings Accounts
Discussed by Stephanie Matthews
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

The Texas Supreme Court called upon lawmakers to “upend an ossified [fossilized, inflexible] regime ill-suited for 21st century Texas.” What does this mean?

Will ESA’s really empower parents to have true choice?

How will ESA’s effect homeschool students?

Will the TPPF oppose any and all legislation which will restrict or place stipulations upon homeschool students?

What can parents do to encourage Legislators to vote in favor of ESA’s? Stephanie recommends getting more information here.

Are ESA’s viewed in a positive light from both Parties?



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