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Empowering Parents, Transforming Education: The Virginia Walden Ford Story

Empowering Parents, Transforming Education: The Virginia Walden Ford Story

FromAmerican Potential


Empowering Parents, Transforming Education: The Virginia Walden Ford Story

FromAmerican Potential

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Length:
33 minutes
Released:
Nov 29, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this inspiring episode of "American Potential," host Jeff Crank sits down with the trailblazing advocate for school choice, Miss Virginia Walden Ford. From her early days desegregating schools in Little Rock, Arkansas, to her pivotal role in the DC Opportunity Scholarship Program, Virginia shares her powerful journey of advocacy and change. Discover how her unwavering dedication and grassroots efforts led to the creation of educational opportunities for countless children, reflecting her belief in the power of parents to fight for their children's future. This episode not only explores Virginia's personal story but also delves into the broader implications of school choice and parental empowerment in America's education system. 
Join us for a conversation that is both heartwarming and motivating, highlighting the impact one person can have in shaping a brighter future for the next generation.
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Nov 29, 2023
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American Potential shares how individuals are taking action in their community to break barriers. While some of our guests may be public officials or influencers, many are ordinary Americans who decided, “enough is enough” and are stepping up in a big way. We share policy solutions to the most important challenges our country faces and talk to people who are doing something about it. Our hope is that when you hear about other people’s stories of success – and struggle – you will realize that you are capable of doing extraordinary things within your own community and know that you are not alone. Jeff Crank hosts the American Potential podcast. Jeff serves as a regional vice president at Americans for Prosperity, a political advocacy and accountability organization that helps pass policies to expand freedom and opportunity. He also hosts The Jeff Crank Show, which began in 2008, and is the president of his own real estate investment company. American Potential is a project of Americans for Prosperity. Americans for Prosperity, an advocacy and accountability organization that helps pass policies to expand freedom and opportunity.