Capitol to the Classroom

In this episode of Capitol to the Classroom , we’re joined by award-winning journalist and WFAA Senior Political Reporter Jason Whitely for an insightful, real-world look at the current state of public education in Texas. Fresh off the primary elections, we dive into what the results mean for educators, students, and communities across the state. From the growing momentum behind school vouchers (E...

New year, new goals—and a BIG election year ahead! 🎉 In this episode of Capitol to the Classroom , we’re breaking down how educators and community members can get plugged in without feeling overwhelmed. From why state and local elections matter just as much (if not more!) than federal races, to practical ways to advocate using your own story, this episode is all about turning “I care, but I don’t...

We’re thrilled to welcome three incredible Argyle ISD seniors — Kevin Cantrell, Emerson Payne, and Sunnie Fenoglio — to the podcast! In this episode, we dive into the real-time impact of House Bill 1481 , exploring how it’s shaping student experiences right here in AISD. We’ll unpack what the law means, how our Argyle representatives voted, and what we’re already seeing in our schools as we wrap u...

In our very first episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on how three AISD educators found themselves stepping into the world of advocacy for Texas public education. We’ll share how we got started speaking up on behalf of our school district, break down where things stand right now in the legislative process (in simple, classroom-friendly terms!), and explain how it all works without the politica...