The Business Of...Empowering Families with School Choice through IBE

This episode of The Business Of explores the Institute for Better Education (IBE), a non-profit organization dedicated to providing school choice options for Arizona families. Host Melissa Rosciano interviews Kimberly Kirschner, Executive Director of IBE, to discuss how the organization uses tax credits to fund scholarships for students attending private schools. Key points: IBE is a school tuition organization (STO) that allows Arizona taxpayers to direct their state tax dollars towards scholarships for students in private schools. The program has been around for 27 years and prioritizes low-income families, vulnerable populations, and children with special needs. Families can easily apply for scholarships through IBE's website or by contacting the organization directly. IBE not only empowers families with school choice but also keeps tax dollars within the Tucson community. Who should listen: Parents interested in learning about private school options for their children Individuals curious about how tax dollars can be used to support education Anyone passionate about empowering families and improving educational outcomes Listen to the episode to learn more about: The specific process of applying for IBE scholarships The impact of IBE on Tucson families and the community The future of school choice in Arizona Tune in to Arizona Lotus Corp stations every Sunday morning for new episodes of The Business of Tucson!