School Choice as a Driver of Economic Development with Patrick Tuohey

Susan Pendergrass speaks with Patrick Tuohey, senior fellow at the Show-Me Institute, about the intersection of education reform and economic development. They discuss the importance of school choice, its impact on property values and community growth, and how current education systems often trap families in underperforming districts. Tuohey advocates for open enrollment policies that empower parents to choose schools that best meet their children's needs. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Education Reform and Economic Development 03:06 The Role of School Choice in Economic Growth 06:02 Challenges in Urban Education Systems 09:02 The Impact of School Quality on Property Values 12:08 The Case for Open Enrollment and School Choice 14:49 Comparative Analysis of State Education Policies 18:02 The Future of Education in Missouri 21:01 Conclusion: Empowering Parents and Students Read more from on this issue Patrick Tuohey here: https://bit.ly/4jWeyxG Produced by Show-Me Opportunity