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March 25, 2024
Title: Are School Districts Broke or Just Broken?
Topic: Education Savings Accounts
Discussed by Mandy Drogin
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
Mandy Drogin has discussed Education Savings Accounts many
times over the past year here on the program. She is one of the top education reform leaders in Texas and is the campaign director for
Next Generation Texas within the
Texas Public Policy Foundation.
Today, Mandy reveals why Dallas-area school district are failing miserably – and it’s not due to lack of money.
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here to read Mandy Drogin’s op-ed on this important issue.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What are some school districts proposing to balance their budgets?
Funding for students/schools was increased during the last Texas legislative session. So, what is causing the budget short-falls? Mandy discusses what school districts are claiming and what is actually causing the problem, specifically out-of-control spending on elaborate buildings that are completely unnecessary. She also reveals some shocking details about the increases that are occurring across the board – increases that are NOT going directly to students.
Are too many students across Texas not performing at grade level?
Thirty-one states plus WDC currently have some form of student voucher program such as
Education Savings Accounts. How many of those states have seen a total collapse of any public school district?
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February 7, 2024
Title: It’s Time for Texas to Trust Parents
Topic: Education Savings Accounts
Discussed by Mandy Drogin
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
Governor Greg Abbott has designated January 21st through the 27th as
School Choice Week in Texas.
Mandy Drogin has all the details about the FREE Houston School Fair this Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Minute Maid Park. Mandy Drogin is one of the top education reform leaders in Texas with experience managing grassroots, marketing, election, and legislative campaigns. Mandy is the campaign director for
Next Generation Texas within the
Texas Public Policy Foundation.
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here to reserve your FREE FAMILY spot to the Houston School Fair
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Texas Parents Matter.
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Education Savings Accounts.
Click here to read more on this issue from the
Texas Public Policy Foundation.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Why do some oppose School Choice in Texas? Who are the opponents? Have any of their fears or concerns happened in the 32 states and the District of Columbia that already have some form of school choice?
Do many of those who oppose School Choice, including school administrators and teachers, have their children in private schools?
What is the Houston School Fair? Mandy gives all the details about the event
co-hosted by Families Empowered.
Is Governor Abbott going to call another Special Session for this January?
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January 29, 2024
Title: It’s Time for Texas to Trust Parents
Topic: Education Savings Accounts
Discussed by Mandy Drogin
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
Governor Greg Abbott has designated January 21st through the 27th as
School Choice Week in Texas.
Mandy Drogin has all the details about the FREE Houston School Fair this Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Minute Maid Park. Mandy Drogin is one of the top education reform leaders in Texas with experience managing grassroots, marketing, election, and legislative campaigns. Mandy is the campaign director for
Next Generation Texas within the
Texas Public Policy Foundation.
Click
here to reserve your FREE FAMILY spot to the Houston School Fair
Click here to sign up for FREE emails and alerts from
Texas Parents Matter.
Click here to learn more about
Education Savings Accounts.
Click here to read more on this issue from the
Texas Public Policy Foundation.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Why do some oppose School Choice in Texas? Who are the opponents? Have any of their fears or concerns happened in the 32 states and the District of Columbia that already have some form of school choice?
Do many of those who oppose School Choice, including school administrators and teachers, have their children in private schools?
What is the Houston School Fair? Mandy gives all the details about the event
co-hosted by Families Empowered.
Is Governor Abbott going to call another Special Session for this January?
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January 23, 2024
Title: It’s Time for Texas to Trust Parents
Topic: Education Savings Accounts
Discussed by Mandy Drogin
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
Governor Greg Abbott has designated January 21st through the 27th as
School Choice Week in Texas.
Mandy Drogin has all the details about the FREE Houston School Fair this Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Minute Maid Park. Mandy Drogin is one of the top education reform leaders in Texas with experience managing grassroots, marketing, election, and legislative campaigns. Mandy is the campaign director for
Next Generation Texas within the
Texas Public Policy Foundation.
Click
here to reserve your FREE FAMILY spot to the Houston School Fair
Click here to sign up for FREE emails and alerts from
Texas Parents Matter.
Click here to learn more about
Education Savings Accounts.
Click here to read more on this issue from the
Texas Public Policy Foundation.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Why do some oppose School Choice in Texas? Who are the opponents? Have any of their fears or concerns happened in the 32 states and the District of Columbia that already have some form of school choice?
Do many of those who oppose School Choice, including school administrators and teachers, have their children in private schools?
What is the Houston School Fair? Mandy gives all the details about the event
co-hosted by Families Empowered.
Is Governor Abbott going to call another Special Session for this January?
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October 27, 2023
Title: UPDATE: Will the Texas Legislature Pass School Choice?
Topic: School Choice
Discussed by Mandy Drogin
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
Will Texas families finally receive school choice?
Mandy is the campaign director for Next Generation Texas within the
Texas Public
Policy Foundation. She is one of the top education reform leaders in Texas with
experience managing grassroots, marketing, election, and legislative campaigns.
Today, Mandy gives an update on School Choice and Education Savings Accounts.
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from Mandy Drogin.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Has the Texas Senate empowered parents through passing legislation allowing
Education Savings Accounts (SB1)?
Why hasn’t the House passed the bill yet? Mandy explains that some issues arose
with the bill that caused some concerns with some leaders and parents across the
state.
Contact your Elected Representative in Austin at 512.463.4630 to offer your
opinion of Education Savings Account.
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Texas Public
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October 17, 2023
Title: Myths about School Choice
Topic: School Choice
Discussed by Mandy Drogin
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
Part 1 of 2
Is school choice “racist”?
Do the majority of Texans oppose school choice?
Will school choice harm public education?
Mandy Drogin is the Campaign Director for Next Generation Texas within the
Texas Public Policy Foundation. Mandy is one of the top education reform leaders in Texas with experience managing grassroots, marketing, election, and legislative campaigns.
Today, Mandy sets the record straight on myths being spread about School Choice and
Education Savings Accounts. She says: “We have a problem. We have to put parents – regardless of their income or the street they live on – back in control of their child’s education.”
Click here for a great video from the
Texas Public Policy Foundation regarding School Choice in Texas.
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here for more about
Next Generation Texas.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Are Texans being subjected to the “gaslighting” technique by those who oppose school choice?
Will School Choice “defund” public education?
Will School Choice “destroy” public education?
Some say: “You cannot give public funds to a private institution (aka homeschool or private school).” Doesn’t the government do this on a daily basis with other programs?
How many students in public schools across Texas are on grade-level for math and English?
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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Myths about School Choice
Topic: School Choice
Discussed by Mandy Drogin
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Is School Choice “racist”?
Do the majority of Texans oppose School Choice?
What are the next steps to insure School Choice for every Texas child? Visit
Parents Matter and click on the “Take
Action” tab to contact your elected official.
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September 21, 2023
Title: It’s Time Texas Students had a Choice
Topic: School Choice
Discussed by Mandy Drogin
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
Hypocrites who have placed
their kids in private schools while opposing school choice: Joe Biden, Nancy
Pelosi, Elizabeth Warren, and Gavin Newsome just to name a few.
In addition: Nationally, more than 20% of public school teachers with school-age
children enroll them in private schools.
Mandy Drogin is the Campaign Director for Next Generation Texas within the
Texas
Public Policy Foundation.
Mandy is one of the top education reform leaders in Texas with experience
managing grassroots, marketing, election, and legislative campaigns.
Click here for more from
Mandy Drogin.
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here for
more information about Next Generation Texas at the Texas Public Policy
Foundation.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
How many students across Texas are performing below grade level in many
subjects?
Are more and more parents becoming engaged and seeking ways to help their
students do better? Mandy reveals that each student enrolled in a public school
across the state is allocated $16,000 per academic school year, yet only 35% of
that is actually being spent on the students’ education.
Who opposes school choice and why? Do their objections hold water, evidenced by
states that now allow school choice?
Governor Abbott hasn’t called another Special Session yet, but is expected to
soon. Will school choice be on the docket?
What is an Education Savings Account? NOTE: You can choose “Education Savings
Accounts” under TOPIC to learn more.
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Texas Public
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June 1, 2023
Title: Empowering Parents Through Education Freedom
Topic: School Choice
Discussed by Mandy Drogin
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
Part 1 of 2
Most Democrats cry for more money. Most parents cry for Education Freedom.
Today, Mandy Drogin discusses the state of public education in Texas and the status of Education Freedom. Mandy Drogin is the Campaign Director for
Next Generation Texas within the
Texas Public Policy Foundation.
Click here for more from Mandy Drogin.
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Texas Public Policy Foundation as they continue to promote and defend liberty, personal responsibility, and free enterprise in Texas and the nation.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Are students across Texas performing at grade level in reading and math?
In a recent public hearing, did Representative Allen chastise parents for the adult illiteracy rate of 51% in Texas? Mandy discusses Representative Allen’s background and why she was so appalled at her condemnation of parents.
What is required to receive an “A” rating for a public school in Texas?
Does Representative Allen truly believe parents are unable to choose the education path for their own children? Do many who oppose Education Freedom also feel this way?
On average, how much does the state of Texas pay per student enrolled in public school? How much of that money actually goes to the teacher?
THIS IS SHOCKING!
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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Empowering Parents Through Education Freedom
Topic: School Choice
Discussed by Mandy Drogin
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Are parents fighting back against the education establishment? Mandy
passionately discusses what happened during the most recent Legislative Session,
specifically HB100.
Did the teacher unions, school board presidents, and school board members vote
to raise teacher pay? HINT: NOPE! Mandy says:
“It’s about control… and that includes controlling teachers.”
LISTEN IN HERE AS MANDY DROGIN REVEALS JUST HOW MUCH MONEY
SUPERINTENDENTS IN TEXAS MAKE! THIS WILL BLOW YOUR MIND!
Why are so many opposed to allowing parents Education Freedom for their
children?
Have there been attempts to compromise and negotiate to get teachers more money
while also giving parents Education Freedom?
What is the current status of HB100? Will Governor Abbott call for a Special Session to address Education Freedom?
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April 21, 2023
Title: Parents: It’s Time to Stand UP Against Radical Progressives in Public Schools
Topic: Public Education
Discussed by Mandy Drogin
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
Last year, the President of the Texas State Teachers Association, Ovidia Molina, called parents “extremists”
for expressing concerns about changes to curriculum that would include radical
gender ideology and Critical Race Theory.
As a mother of three, Mandy Drogin is sick and tired of the negativity and even hatred from Texas educators and school boards officials. Mandy is the Campaign Director for
Next Generation Texas, a new initiative for the Texas Public Policy Foundation.
Click here for the latest from Mandy Drogin.
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here for more information about
Next Generation Texas.
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Texas Public Policy Foundation as they continue to promote and defend liberty, personal responsibility, and free enterprise in Texas and the nation.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Who said: "I don’t think parents should be telling schools what they should teach"?
Who referred to Texas parents as nothing more than drug addicts and alcoholics who don’t know what’s best for their own child?
Did a Pflugerville ISD board member disparage Hispanic and Black parents’ ability to make informed decisions? Mandy reveals that this person blamed “marketing” for parents pulling their children from public school. Marketing! How absurd!
Are parents unable to choose the right education path for their own children?
Why is education freedom important for every child?
Click here for the Parent Empowerment website Mandy mentions in this interview.
Click here to sign the petition, urging Texas Legislators to support Texas parents.
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March 21, 2023
Title: Even in Texas: Adult Material, Race-Based Lessons, and Anti-Parent Activity in Schools
Topic: Woke Progressives
Discussed by Mandy Drogin
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
Part 1 of 2
Since 1993, Terry Lowry has reported on the inappropriate material our kids in public schools are given. Thirty years ago, most parents were of the mindset that such material was only in California or New York. Now, thirty years later, many parents are still under that same belief. However, they could not be more wrong.
Today, Mandy Drogin discusses two of the latest videos from the Texas Public Policy Foundation:
“Even in Texas: Adult Material, Race-Based Lessons, and Anti-Parent Activity in TEXAS Schools” “No Recourse: Parent Empowerment for All”
These videos, plus more, are part of a statewide campaign to educate parents about the significant threat posed by Woke Progressives and radical gender ideologues in public education across the state.
Click here to read more from Mandy Drogin, the Campaign Director for
TPPF’s Next Generation Texas.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Are the eyes of parents being opened to the grotesque material their kids are being taught in public schools across Texas?
What are some of the things TPPF has discovered? Mandy passionately discusses what she is being told by parents, teachers, and school administrators about the material.
When confronted about the inappropriate material, do administrators and teachers deny the accusation?
Is the Woke Progressive material only in a few schools? Is it just in the libraries? Is it just in health class? Once again, Mandy becomes very emotional as she discusses the decades of Marxist ideologies that have led us to this point in America. She says: “They truly believe it is their job to reprogram our children and to create a disconnect between us.”
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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Even in Texas: Adult Material, Race-Based Lessons, and Anti-Parent Activity in Schools
Topic: Woke Progressives
Discussed by Mandy Drogin
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Why did the TPPF feel the urge to produce their latest videos “Even
in Texas: Adult Material, Race-Based Lessons, and Anti-Parent Activity in
Schools” and “No Recourse: Parent Empowerment for All” plus other
videos?
Why is school choice so important? Is it time to empower parents? Mandy quotes
President Ronald Reagan…
Are school boards, administrators, and radicalized teachers pushing back against
anyone who advocates for school choice, including parents, organizations, and
even Governor Abbott? Mandy reveals how your tax dollars are being used to fight
parental rights by lobbyists with the Texas Association of School Boards, the
Texas Association of Superintendents, and the Federation of Teachers.
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Texas Public Policy Foundation as they continue to promote and defend liberty,
personal responsibility, and free enterprise in Texas and the nation.
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