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EPISODE · Apr 27, 2026 · 55 MIN

Views from the Window: Myths around the Learns Act and Educational Freedom Accounts

from Views from the Window: Conversations that Matter · host David J Howell

David Howell sits down with Laurie Lee from the Reform Alliance for the second episode to explore Arkansas's groundbreaking Educational Freedom Accounts (EFAs) program. From serving just 100 special needs students in 2015 to now supporting over 50,000 families, Arkansas has become a national leader in school choice. Discover how the Arkansas LEARNS Act is empowering parents, sparking educational innovation through micro schools, and reshaping K-12 education. Lee shares insights from 25 years of advocacy work, explains the real impact on public school funding, and reveals why other states are looking to Arkansas as a model. Whether you're a parent exploring educational options or curious about policy reform, this conversation provides essential insights into one of the most significant educational shifts in American history.The Reform Alliance: https://thereformalliance.org/Laurie Lee : 501-258-6353Find us on Social:Views From the Window on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/viewsfromthewindowhttps://www.instagram.com/dhowell_viewsfro...https://www.davidjhowell.com/podcastDavid's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DJHowell

David Howell sits down with Laurie Lee from the Reform Alliance for the second episode to explore Arkansas's groundbreaking Educational Freedom Accounts (EFAs) program. From serving just 100 special needs students in 2015 to now supporting over 50,000 families, Arkansas has become a national leader in school choice. Discover how the Arkansas LEARNS Act is empowering parents, sparking educational innovation through micro schools, and reshaping K-12 education. Lee shares insights from 25 years of advocacy work, explains the real impact on public school funding, and reveals why other states are looking to Arkansas as a model. Whether you're a parent exploring educational options or curious about policy reform, this conversation provides essential insights into one of the most significant educational shifts in American history.The Reform Alliance: https://thereformalliance.org/Laurie Lee : 501-258-6353Find us on Social:Views From the Window on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/viewsfromthewindowhttps://www.instagram.com/dhowell_viewsfro...https://www.davidjhowell.com/podcastDavid's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DJHowell

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David Howell sits down with Laurie Lee from the Reform Alliance for the second episode to explore Arkansas's groundbreaking Educational Freedom Accounts (EFAs) program. From serving just 100 special needs students in 2015 to now supporting over...

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