EPISODE · Jan 17, 2025 · 52 MIN
Unmasking the Illusion: The False Promise of School Choice with Robert Bortins
from Womansplaining with Julie Barrett · host Julie Barrett
Send us Fan MailJoin us for a compelling conversation with Robert Bortins, CEO of Classical Conversations, who challenges the conventional wisdom surrounding this hot-button issue. As a homeschooling advocate and leader of a Christ-centered educational organization, Robert pulls back the curtain on the supposed freedom offered by school choice. He shares insights from his provocative article, "The Dependency Trap: Why School Choice is a False Promise," and recounts his journey in homeschooling, revealing the global impact of Classical Conversations.This episode critically examines the school choice movement, highlighting the hidden dangers of government involvement in education. Bortins discusses how school choice may lead to dependency rather than independence, unpacking the implications of ESAs and vouchers on parental rights and long-term educational outcomes.• Dissecting the concept of school choice and its implications • The role of government in school funding and control • Understanding the dependency trap created by government money • The financial motivations behind advocacy for school choice • Exploring the consequences for homeschooling and future educational policiesThe Dependency Trap: Why School Choice Is a False Promise | RealClearEducationChristian Group Homeschool Programs | Classical ConversationsClassical ConversationsHome - Refining Rhetoric with Robert Bortins(4) Robert Bortins (@TheRobertBshow) / XSupport the showLearn more about Conservative Ladies of America: Conservative Ladies of America - Conservative Ladies of AmericaEmail me: [email protected] with me on social!(2) FacebookJulie Barrett (@juliecbarrett) / X (twitter.com)IG: @realjuliebarrett Conservative Podcast | Julie Barrett Womansplaining
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Send us Fan Mail Join us for a compelling conversation with Robert Bortins, CEO of Classical Conversations, who challenges the conventional wisdom surrounding this hot-button issue. As a homeschooling advocate and leader of a Christ-centered educational organization, Robert pulls back the curtain on the supposed freedom offered by school choice. He shares insights from his provocative article, "The Dependency Trap: Why School Choice is a False Promise," and recounts his journey in homeschooli...
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