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School funding is too often driven by politics—not by what’s best for students. In this episode, host Jared Taylor speaks with Carolyn Jess about how Heritage Academy is breaking away from government inefficiencies and political agendas. Learn how their innovative, student-first funding strategies are creating real change—and what other schools can learn from their example.
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