S.B. 2, also known as the School Choice or School Voucher bill, has passed the Texas Senate and was referred to the House Public Education Committee. In the last two years, twelve U.S. states have enacted or expanded school voucher programs in their state. So what exactly does this mean for students and parents? Dr. Rhea sits down with long-time friend and colleague, Dr. Jim Chadwell, to discuss different types of schools, how school vouchers only benefit certain groups of children/adolescents and most importantly the dangers of turning our backs on public education.Dr. Jim Chadwell was born in Fort Worth, Texas and earned his bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate degrees all from Texas Christian University. During his 31-year career in public education, he served in various teaching and administrative roles including teacher, coach, high school principal, executive director for elementary and secondary instruction, and superintendent. He served the last 14 years as superintendent of Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD, where he had several accomplishments, including overseeing two bond programs bringing in new schools, a career and technology center, a new district administration building with a Discovery Lab Learning Center and renovations to every facility in the district. He also led the implementation of the EMS ISD Police Department district-wide, and the LiiNK Project in all EMS ISD elementary schools. Retiring from the district in January of this year, Dr. Chadwell will begin his next chapter as an Educational Planner and Senior Associate for VLK Edge architecture team, bringing to the firm substantial experience as a leader in Texas public school districts.Resources mentioned in this episode:"Vouchers: A 21st Century Titanic" Essay by Dr. Jim Chadwell

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