{"podcast":{"title":"American Classroom","slug":"american-classroom-6584476","podcast_index_feed_id":6584476,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/american-classroom/feed.xml","website_url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/american-classroom","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/american-classroom/20251017_071009_e9cd182fc36d43b51f8d097e86f47273.jpg","author":"Heritage Academy","episode_count":48,"summary":"Discover the power of education in achieving the American dream. Join hosts Jared Taylor and Lindsey Crosland on American Classroom: Stories of Building a Civil Society , a podcast that explores the many educational options available to parents and students. We speak with educators, experts, and families to uncover ways to make schools safer, expand opportunities for youth, and help children develop their talents. Heritage Academy is committed to the growth and development of young people. We believe the purpose of education is to build strong character, which leads to strong families, strong communities, and a strong nation.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-08T20:19:13.772603+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/american-classroom-6584476"},"episode":{"title":"School Choice Done Right: Finding the Best Fit for Your Child","slug":"school-choice-done-right-finding-the-best-fit-for-your-child","published_at":"2025-12-16T01:00:41+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/american-classroom-6584476/school-choice-done-right-finding-the-best-fit-for-your-child","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/american-classroom-6584476","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/american-classroom/2393287","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/330872/2393287/american-classroom/2025_12_16_00_59_43_ed361018-ffa7-4cc8-9980-c975e0b2e248.mp3","summary":"School Choice Done Right: Finding the Best Fit for Your Child School choice can feel empowering and overwhelming at the same time. Jared Taylor and Lindsey Crosland welcome Dr. Barbara Duncan and Liz Dreckman to explain how Arizona became a national model and what parents should do with all those options. They cover the “backpack funding” idea behind ESAs, how tax credit scholarships expanded to serve more students, and why real progress includes strong district schools that compete by improving. The group also looks ahead to “School Choice 3.0,” where education becomes more individualized, mixing academics with trades, dual enrollment, tutoring, therapies, and passion-driven learning. If you are navigating kindergarten, high school, or a mid-year switch, this episode offers a clear framework: know your child, tour schools, and choose the best fit right now. Show Notes: The Phoenix School Fair on January 24, 2026, from 6:00–8:00 pm at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix gives families a free, one-stop way to explore K–12 education options. Parents can meet representatives from public, charter, magnet, private, faith-based, online, homeschool, and nontraditional schools, while enjoying a fun, family-friendly evening hosted by Choose A School AZ and the National School Choice Awareness Foundation. https://schoolchoiceweek.com/events/phoenix-school-fair/ Helping Arizona parents find the right school for their child, and helping schools put their best foot forward with quality recruiting, marketing, and services to families. https://www.facebook.com/chooseaschoolaz EdChoice is a national nonprofit organization that provides research and resources on K–12 education choice and policy. https://www.edchoice.org National School Choice Week is a nationwide celebration that raises a…","meta_description":"School Choice Done Right: Finding the Best Fit for Your Child School choice can feel empowering and overwhelming at the same time. Jared Taylor and Lindse…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2926,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/american-classroom-6584476/episodes/school-choice-done-right-finding-the-best-fit-for-your-child/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/american-classroom-6584476/school-choice-done-right-finding-the-best-fit-for-your-child.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}