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Every Family Should Be Able To Answer The Question, “Do You Love Your School?” With A Resounding “YES!”When it comes to education in West Virginia, families have so many possibilities… We’re here to help families explore the many school options available and celebrate each one through creative storytelling, relevant and fun resources, and practical support so every family can love their school!
We Have Hope
47. Parent Empowerment with ‘The Education Lady’, Virginia Walden Ford Part 2
Welcome to Part 2 of our conversation with Virginia Walden Ford. If you haven’t listened to Part 1, we’d like to encourage you to go back in listen to episode 46 before diving into this episode!
Virginia Walden Ford is one of America’s leading advocates for parent empowerment. As a student, a mother, an advocate, and a grandmother, Virginia has spent her lifetime fighting to create new educational opportunities for children and families.
Fueled by her passion for educational opportunity, Virginia Walden Ford has inspired families, filmmakers, and lawmakers to make positive educational changes that benefit all American children.
Episode Highlights:
- Unity in the School Choice Movement & Education.
- Keeping emotions in check when facing adversity.
- The root of opposition to School Choice.
- It’s all about the kids.
- Don’t be too proud to ask for help.
- The HOPE Scholarship is a ladder.
More on Virginia:
- Visit Virginia’s Website Here!
- Learn more about the movie Miss Virginia Here!
- Get Your Copy of Virginia’s Book Here!
- Check out Voices, Choices, and Second Chances Here!
More on Love Your School/Links Mentioned in Episode:
- Visit Our Show Notes Page HERE!
- Kim@loveyourschoolwv.org
- Leah@loveyourschoolwv.org
- www.loveyourschool.org
- Visit our Facebook HERE!
This show has been produced by Adkins Media Co.