Unpacking Amendment 80, Choices and Controversies

In this episode, the Essence of Homeschooling podcast takes a deep dive into Colorado's contentious Amendment 80. The discussion highlights concerns from homeschooling advocates, such as Statheros Academy and HSLDA, who consider the amendment both a potential boon for school choice and a possible Trojan horse for increased government regulation. The dialogue explores how Amendment 80 could redefine educational freedom, questioning who truly holds the power to decide 'quality education' and highlighting the tension between parental rights and children's autonomy.

Statheros Academy's position statement

HSLDA's position statement.

Amendment 80: Constitutional Right to School Choice Colorado Blue Book

The Fiscal Consequences of Private School Vouchers

Reference to HSLDA came from an email they sent to their email list.

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