Podcast Episode 010: Nic Kelly
Today’s interview is with Nic Kelly. He’s the President of School Choice Wisconsin, the lead organization working to advance parent choice opportunities in the state of Wisconsin. It’s staffed by experts in government relations and school operations, and they
Work with legislators to expand and improve Wisconsin’s school choice programs
Work with the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) to insure private and religious schools are protected from burdensome regulations
Work directly with private and religious schools to maximize their participation in school choice programs and to assist them with program compliance
In this episode, we talk about Nic’s journey into education and his leadership at School Choice Wisconsin, helping schools thrive, specifically through the funding opportunities that exist for schools in Wisconsin. We also cut through some common rumors and misconceptions about School Choice in order to empower you with accurate information for your own school and stakeholders.
Here’s a breakdown of the episode:
3:07 - Nic's background and path to School Choice Wisconsin
8:55 - How do Choice programs help schools thrive
16:00 - Dispelling misconceptions about Wisconsin’s Choice Programs
41:41 - Recent and upcoming legislation
45:10 - Where to learn more
Want to know more about School Choice Wisconsin? Visit schoolchoicewi.org.
We hope this episode encourages you, sparks ideas, and gives you confidence to move forward in your own school and role. And we hope you share it with a friend, teammate, or fellow educator.
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