# Ep. 421 - Dec. 1, 2025 - “Charters Are in an Environment Rich with Opportunities”

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Podcast: [The Education Exchange](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-education-exchange-1123475)
Published: 2025-12-01T09:59:59+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2348

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Derrell Bradford, the president of 50CAN, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss the state of charter schools in 2025, and where the sector can go as more school choice options become available for families.

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