S2:E6 School Choice, Opportunity & the New Federal Tax Credit: A Conversation with Shaka Mitchell

What happens when families have more choices in where and how their children learn? And what could a new federal tax credit mean for students - especially those from underserved communities?In this episode of Think Bigger Voices, Jennie Treby sits down with Shaka Mitchell of the American Federation for Children (AFC) to explore why educational choice matters and how expanding access can help level the playing field for families who may not have the financial means to move to a different neighborhood or pay for private education.Shaka explains the new federal tax credit, which will allow taxpayers to receive a dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit for contributions to scholarship-granting organizations, with up to $1,700 of federal tax liability eligible to be redirected. He also shares how AFC is preparing to educate taxpayers and families, expand awareness of scholarship opportunities and help communities navigate the growing landscape of educational options.From private and charter schools to microschools and homeschooling, Shaka makes the case that one size doesn't fit all when it comes to education, and that every child deserves access to a school that meets their individual needs.In this episode, Shaka shares: The new federal tax credit: How taxpayers could redirect up to $1,700 toward K–12 scholarships.Why school choice matters: Giving underserved families greater access to educational options.Leveling the playing field: Expanding choices beyond families who can afford to move or pay for private school.Different paths to learning: Why one type of school doesn’t work for every child.AFC’s role: How AFC is helping families and communities understand and access new opportunities.His personal story: How Shaka’s own education experience shaped his passion for school choice.Subscribe to Think Bigger Voices:Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTubeLinksThink Bigger Voices: https://www.youtube.com/@ThinkBiggerVoiceshttps://www.linkedin.com/company/think-bigger-voicesThink Big for Kids: https://thinkbigforkids.org/resources/podcast/https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@thinkbigforkids9061⁩ Jennie Treby: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennie-treby/Shaka Mitchell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaka-mitchell-2b04931/ American Federation for Children: https://www.federationforchildren.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.