Choice Words by Freedom to Choose Schools

Choice Words by Freedom to Choose Schools

Choice Words is the official podcast of Freedom to Choose Schools. Hosted by executive director Jay Artis-Wright, each episode elevates the voices of Black moms and families who are rewriting the rules of education. From homeschooling and micro-schools to charter and cyber schools, Choice Words dives deep into how families of color are navigating school choice and driving innovation. This show dismantles the myth that Black parents are uninformed — and instead centers their expertise, their power, and their dreams for their children.

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August 14, 2025 35 mins


In this episode of Choice Words, host Jay Artist Wright talks with Janie Segui Rodriguez of Stop the Wait RI and Subira Gordon of the Nashville Charter Collaborative about the power of parent-led and school-led movements in shaping school choice and education. From mobilizing 400 parents during a Rhode Island charter moratorium to uniting school leaders in Nashville, they share bold strategies for building trust, remaining hope...

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Education is political—and the stakes have never been higher for Black and Latino communities. In this episode of Choice Words, host J. Artists Wright, CEO of Freedom to Choose Schools (formerly FCCS), is joined by Alisha Thomas Searcy, former Georgia State Representative and founder of the Center for Strong Public Schools, and Dr. Atasha James, co-founder of Legends Charter School in Maryland.


Together, they unpack how school choic...

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In this episode of Choice Words, we trace the powerful civil rights legacy behind the school choice movement. From landmark decisions like Brown v. Board of Education to the present-day fight for equitable education access, we’re asking how school choice became a modern civil rights issue.


Whether you're a parent, policymaker, or advocate, this conversation challenges assumptions and uplifts the voices too often left out...

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What happens when the school system fails your child—and there’s no clear roadmap for what’s next? In this powerful premiere episode of Choice Words, host Jay Artis Wright sits down with two dynamic disruptors in education: Coy Morrison, founder of the Lab School of Memphis, and Jae Carter, creator of Homeschool Yo Kids.

Together, they unpack the reasons they walked away from traditional schooling, the quiet revolution of Black pare...

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