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Guests, Josh Hammer, Front Page Magazine on Democrate Insanity and Douglas and Donald Newsom, BBS Radio's Gofundme

PROMO: Josh Hammer with Front Page Magazine on the insanity that has taken over the Democrat Party. Plus Doug and Don Newsom with BBS Radio.com which hosts this podcast on a campaign to expand and continue their fight for free speech.
S9EP8, The Future Of Education Funding with Steven Thayn

Is Americaโ€™s education system preparing students for the future - or preserving a model designed for the past?

In this eye-opening episode of Voices of Courage, host Ken D. Foster sits down with former Idaho State Senator Steven Thayn to explore one of the most pressing issues facing families today: the future of education funding and why the current system rewards inputs instead of outcomes.

With decades of experience as a teacher, legislator, and education reform advocate, Steven shares bold ideas that challenge conventional thinking and place parents and students back at the center of learning.

๐Ÿ”ฅ In This Episode, You'll Discover:
โœจ Why America continues to fund educational systems rather than measurable learning outcomes
โœจ The difference between teaching and learningโ€”and why it matters
โœจ How greater parental choice can improve student engagement and accountability
โœจ Why many students thrive outside traditional one-size-fits-all models
โœจ The role of homeschooling, charter schools, micro-schools, and hybrid education
โœจ How Idaho's Advanced Opportunities Program empowers students to earn college credits while still in high school
โœจ Why career and technical education may be just as valuable as a four-year degree
โœจ How hands-on learning and real-world skills can better prepare students for success
โœจ Why communication skills may be more important than many traditional academic subjects

๐Ÿš€ Key Topics Discussed
๐Ÿ“š Education reform and school choice
๐Ÿซ Funding students instead of institutions
๐ŸŽ“ College vs. vocational and technical education
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Parental involvement and family responsibility
๐Ÿ’ก Innovation in learning models
๐Ÿ“ˆ Accountability through outcomes instead of seat time
๐ŸŒŽ Building stronger individuals rather than larger institutions

๐ŸŒ Learn More About Steven Thayn
๐ŸŒ Website:
https://steventhayn.com
๐Ÿ“š Books:
๐Ÿ“– The Second American Revolution: Choice in Education
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DK6T2P56
๐Ÿ“– Beyond the Teacher Shortage: How We Can Make Better Teachers
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09M5F2Q2V
๐Ÿ“– The Politics of Poverty: How to Help the Poor Help Themselves
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2QGY4QX
๐Ÿ“ฐ Articles and Education Policy Insights:
https://www.idahoednews.org/author/st...

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