Show-me Institute Podcast

Susan Pendergrass speaks with Tim DeRoche from Available to All about the importance of open enrollment in public schools, particularly in Missouri, where strict residential assignment policies limit access to quality education. They discuss the issue of educational redlining, the impact of district boundaries, and the need for policy changes to ensure equitable access for all families. DeRoche highlights transportation challenges, funding models, and successful open enrollment policies in other states that Missouri could learn from. Read Tim's full report here: https://bit.ly/41b2eRC Learn more about Available to All: availabletoall.org Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 03:11 The Case for Open Enrollment 06:02 Missouri's Unique Challenges 09:07 The Impact of District Lines 12:13 Educational Redlining and Its Consequences 15:03 Resistance to Change in Missouri 17:58 Comparative Analysis with Other States 20:51 Transportation and Accessibility Issues 24:03 Funding Models and Their Implications 27:08 The Futu