Not on Her Watch: Brenda Howard's Fight for Texas Students | The Ashley B. Cash Show

What happens when a retired Army veteran becomes one of Texas's most fearless education reform advocates? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Brenda Howard, who went from organizing parents during the pandemic to testifying before the Texas Legislature and serving on the Texas Advisory Council for Educational Opportunities for Military Children.Brenda pulls no punches as she shares what she's witnessed firsthand: lowered academic standards, inappropriate materials in elementary schools, and organizations like TASB that she believes are blocking real reform. But she's not just pointing out problems—she's celebrating wins. Texas school choice is already helping over 52,000 kids, most from low-income families, get a second chance at education.This episode is a rallying cry. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, business owner, or just someone who cares about the future of our kids, Brenda's message is clear: get involved with your school board, attend meetings, know who's running for office, educate yourself on what's really happening in your district, and if necessary, run for office yourself.The fight for Texas students isn't over—it's just getting started. And after listening to Brenda, you'll understand exactly what's at stake and what you can do about it.About The Ashley B. Cash Show: The Ashley B. Cash Show features conversations with education leaders, policy experts, parents, teachers and reform advocates who are working to transform K-12 education. Host Ashley B. Cash brings her perspective as both a parent and business owner to explore systemic education issues and practical solutions for creating better outcomes for students, families, and communities.About Ashley:  As both a mother and business owner, Ashley brings a unique dual perspective to education reform advocacy, driven by her desire for better educational outcomes for future generations and informed by her firsthand experience with the skills gap facing employers today. Her passion for transforming K-12 education stems from witnessing the real-world consequences of educational failures and recognizing the critical need for a system that prepares students for diverse career pathways, not just college. Through this podcast, Ashley champions solutions including aptitude-based education tracks, expanded school choice, practical skills integration, and alternative career pathways that align with students' individual strengths and interests.Follow @AshleyBCashOfficial on Instagram & @Ashley Bowes Cash on Facebook.Visit www.AshleyBCashOfficial.com for more content and features.