Revolutionizing Education: Virtual Reality, School Choice, and the Fight for Reform | Erika Donalds

In this episode of Making the Leap, we sit down with Erika Donalds, founder and chairwoman of Optima Ed, to discuss the groundbreaking innovations reshaping education. From virtual reality classrooms to the benefits of school choice and dismantling outdated systems, Erika shares her journey as a reformer and advocate for parental empowerment.

00:00 Intro
00:08 Meet Erika Donalds and Optima Ed
01:42 The Role of Virtual Reality in Education
03:27 Benefits of School Choice
07:16 Challenges of Serving on a School Board
10:21 Faith-Based Charter Schools and Supreme Court Cases
20:15 Federal Involvement in Education
23:25 Addressing Declining Student Performance
25:04 Tackling Antisemitism and Historical Education
27:20 Momentum of Educational Reform
29:18 Closing Thoughts and Resources

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