School Choice Is Changing America | James Elliott on Education Tax Credits & Parental Rights

What if you could redirect a portion of your taxes to help a child receive a better education? And why is school choice becoming one of the fastest-growing education movements in America? In this episode of Uncommon Sense in Current Times, I sit down with James Elliott, Executive Director of the Children's Tuition Fund, to explore the expanding school choice movement and the transformative impact of education tax credits across the United States. James explains the critical differences between vouchers, Education Savings Accounts (ESAs), and tax-credit scholarship programs, why the new federal education tax credit taking effect in 2027 could reshape educational opportunity nationwide, and how Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs) connect generous taxpayers with families seeking better educational options. We also discuss the lasting effects of COVID-19 on parental involvement, why school choice continues to face political opposition and how these programs are helping thousands of students find schools that better meet their academic, spiritual and personal needs. Whether you're a parent, educator, policymaker or taxpayer, this conversation offers valuable insight into one of the most significant educational reforms taking place in America today. 📘 Get my latest book Bold Not Belligerent on Amazon:👉 https://a.co/d/eGTPSYS 💭 A different way to reflect this week: ·       How can we ensure every child has access to an education that helps them flourish? ·       Am I informed enough to make wise decisions about the educational opportunities available in my community? 📌 In this episode, we discuss: ✅ The growing school choice movement across America ✅ The difference between vouchers, ESAs and education tax credits ✅ How Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs) help families access scholarships ✅ The new federal education tax credit beginning in 2027 ✅ How taxpayers can redirect a portion of their tax liability to educational scholarships ✅ Why COVID-19 accelerated demand for school choice ✅ The debate surrounding public education and parental rights ✅ How tax-credit scholarships expand opportunities for underserved students ✅ Safeguards that help prevent fraud and misuse of scholarship funds ✅ What the future of educational freedom could look like in the United States 📢 TAKE ACTION: 📚 Research the school choice programs currently available in your state and understand how they impact local families. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Talk with parents and educators about the educational challenges facing children in your community. 💡 Learn how education tax credits, ESAs and scholarship programs differ before engaging in public policy discussions. 🤝 Consider supporting organizations that provide educational opportunities for families seeking alternatives. 🙏 Pray for students, teachers, parents and school leaders as they seek wisdom in preparing the next generation. 🔗 Connect with James Elliott & Children's Tuition Fund: 🌐 Children's Tuition Fund: https://everystudenteverystate.org 🌐 Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI): https://www.acsi.org 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ctf_acsi/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChildrensTuitionFund/ 𝕏: https://x.com/acsi 🔗 Follow Peter Demos: 🌐 Website: https://www.peterdemos.org/ 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peterdemosofficial 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peterdemosofficial 𝕏: https://x.com/peter_demos 🙌 Subscribe for conversations on faith, culture, education, leadership, public policy, religious liberty, and the issues shaping America's future through a biblical worldview. #JamesElliott #SchoolChoice #Education #PeterDemos #ParentalRights #EducationTaxCredits #SchoolChoiceMovement #ChristianEducation #PublicPolicy #FaithAndCulture #EducationalFreedom #UncommonSensePodcast #ACSI