Joe Connor: Accessing Government Funding for Education Alternatives

SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODETeach Your Kids: LinkedIn | Website | X | Instagram | Substack | Facebook | TikTokManisha: LinkedIn | X | Instagram | FacebookJoe Connor: LinkedIn | Website | XJoin our premium community with expert support and adviceOdyssey - helping parents easily and securely access funding for K–12 educationTeach Your Kids Podcast EpisodesThe Future of Educational Choice: Kerry McDonald Unpacks it AllTeach Your Kids Blog PostsHow to afford homeschooling - Teach Your KidsBooks and ArticlesCottageClass: A Microschool Hub That Connects Families With Small-Scale Teachers — & Takes Care of the Business Side – The 74Education Savings Accounts, Explained — Education WeekWhat is a Tax-Credit Scholarship? — EdChoiceRelated ResourcesEdChoiceOdyssey + Idaho = Empowering ParentsWhat Are You Learning?Empires of the Steppes: A History of the Nomadic Tribes Who Shaped Civilization - Kenneth W. Harl This site contains product affiliate links. We may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links. Time Codes00:00:20 — Introduction: Manisha welcomes Joe Connor and his revolutionary educational platform00:02:00 — Odyssey's Mission: Empowering parent consumers00:04:00 — Utilizing Funds: The practical uses of Odyssey's resources00:04:50 — Program Types: Breakdown of micro grants vs. ESAs00:08:00 — ESA Insights: Joe expounds on the nuances of ESAs00:10:20 — Future Forecast: Predictions on ESA funding's trajectory00:12:40 — Tax Credit Scholarships: An alternative funding route00:16:25 — Curriculum Concerns: Manisha probes into curriculum vetting00:17:40 — Outreach Strategies: Engaging low-income families00:23:33 — Bipartisan Nature: School choice crossing political lines00:31:40 — Trust in Parents: Advocating for parental decision-making power00:35:40 — Separation of Powers: Discussing church, state, and education00:42:12 — Regulation vs. Innovation: The impact on educational growth00:45:20 — Odyssey's Role: Enhancing education accessibility00:54:17 — School Choice Advocacy: Joe Connor advises on lobbying and resources01:03:22 — Looking Forward: Anticipating Odyssey's future impactThis podcast is made possible through a generous grant from the Vela Education FundVELA Education Fund is catalyzing a vibrant alternative education ecosystem. VELA provides trust-based funding to entrepreneurs, fosters community-building and knowledge-sharing, and increases visibility through storytelling that promotes cultural awareness and acceptance of the out-of-system space. Today, VELA serves the largest community of out-of-system education entrepreneurs in the country, with over 2,000 community members. About half of VELA’s community members operate small learning environments, and the other half are ecosystem and community builders offering direct services and support across the out-of-system space. Learn more at velaedfund.org.