In this episode, Dr. Bob Sanborn is joined by co-host Dr. Erica Hattery. We're diving into:

• Texas School Vouchers: Elizabeth Sander (Houston Chronicle) unpacks who’s really benefiting from the TEFA voucher program and key early trends.
• Cesar Chavez & Accountability: Cherry Steinwender (Center for the Healing of Racism) explores how communities can process the new allegations of abuse.
• Immigrant Family Separation: Krystal Gomez (Texas Immigration Law Council) breaks down family separations, expanding detention facilities and the latest on birthright citizenship.

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In this episode, Dr. Bob Sanborn is joined by co-host Brian Greene, President and CEO of the Houston Food Bank, to discuss the latest issues impacting children and families. We’re diving into:

• HISD Updates: Megan Menchaca, Senior Reporter at the Houston Chronicle shares insights on Superintendent Mike Miles’ State of the District and new nonprofit partnerships in Houston ISD.
• Restorative Justice Practices: Dr. Maricela Alarcon (CAST Med in San Antonio) and Tyler Radwin (UP Partnership) break down how restorative approaches are transforming school discipline and student outcomes.
• Texas Proposition 2 & Child Care: Santrice Jones (Strong Start, CHILDREN AT RISK) breaks down what Proposition 2 means for child care access, families, and the Texas economy.

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In this episode, Dr. Bob Sanborn is joined by co-host Natalie González, Development Coordinator at CHILDREN AT RISK. Between swapping stories about the evolving world of education and investigating the soft v. hard “looksmaxxing'' trend on social media, we’re diving into:

Empowering Educators in 2026: Jessica Dirks, Partnership Director at K12 Coalition, brings her unique background in law and teaching to the conversation, unpacking the biggest challenges facing educators today, from burnout and retention to AI technology.

Texas Charter School Growth: Dr. David DeMatthews, Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy at UT Austin, breaks down new research on charter school expansion across Texas and the consequences for special education services, funding and lower income students.

Plyler v. Doe & Children of Immigrants: Krystal Gomez, Managing Attorney at the Texas Immigration Law Council, explains why this landmark Supreme Court decision is back in the spotlight, what’s at stake for children of immigrants, and how shifting policies around deportation and family separation is affecting families.

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