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Parent Empowerment with Mandy Drogin

Parent Empowerment with Mandy Drogin

Written by: Texas Public Policy Foundation
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 Parent Empowerment with Mandy Drogin is a product of the Texas Public Policy Foundation that hosts real conversations with real parents from across Texas where they share their experiences, struggles, and victories within the Texas education system. From concerning content in public schools to classroom behavior and wins in homeschooling, Parent Empowerment with Mandy Drogin covers all aspects of Texas education through the parents eyes—and asks how we can ensure transparency, quality, respect, and choice for all Texas parents, students, and taxpayers.©2024 Texas Pubilc Policy Foundation Parenting Political Science Politics & Government Relationships
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