Bama Knows Education

About Bama Knows Education

Welcome to Bama Knows Education, where we explore the rich world of educational choice in Alabama. Join us as we connect with experts, unravel the details of school options, and empower families with valuable insights. At Love Your School Alabama, we believe every family should be able to answer the question “Do you love your school?” with a resounding “Yes! Discover how we celebrate education options, navigate the CHOOSE Tax Credit, sup port special education needs, and guide families from challenges to solutions.

Publisher

Adkins Media Co.

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Aug 2024

Latest episode

12 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

24 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Aug 2026

   S2E4: Education, Liberty & the Data with EdChoice

   What does education have to do with life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness? More than you might think. In this episode of Bama Knows Education, Sheila Banister sits down with Nathan Sanders from EdChoice to explore the connection between education and the American ideals of liberty and opportunity while taking a closer look at what recent research tells us about Alabamians perception on the changing education landscape. From school choice and public school funding to homeschooling and th...

2. 

   3 Aug 2026

   S2E3 Beyond the Classroom: How Personalized Learning is Changing Student Success

   Summary Education doesn't end when the school bell rings. In Episode 3 of Bama Knows Education, host Sheila Banister sits down with L.J. Walker, Founder and Executive Director of Better Than Average Tutoring, to discuss how personalized learning is helping students thrive across Alabama. L.J. shares his remarkable journey of launching Better Than Average Tutoring at just 16 years old and growing it into one of Alabama's leading tutoring organizations. Together, Sheila and L.J. explore innova...

3. 

   24 Jul 2026

   S2E2: Expanding Educational Freedom - New Federal Tax Credit Program

   Summary School choice is entering a new era—and Alabama is at the center of it. In this episode, Love Your School Director Sheila Banister sits down with Andy Ryan, Executive Director of the Alabama Opportunity Scholarship Fund, to break down the biggest developments shaping educational freedom in Alabama. From the Alabama Accountability Act to the new federal Education Freedom Tax Credit, they explore how these programs are expanding opportunities for families and giving parents more choice...

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 40 / 100

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Quality

61

Social presence

90

YouTube

0

Engagement

0

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