The ESA Freeze and Its Cost to Wyoming Families

In this episode of Eye on the Issues, we sit down with Jenny Schucker—founder of Academy of the Winds, a Montessori school in Lander—to unpack the fallout from the recent judicial halt on Wyoming’s Education Savings Accounts (ESAs). Jenny shares how the ESA freeze has impacted her school’s enrollment and budget, and more importantly, the families left in limbo just weeks before the new school year begins.

She discusses the legal challenges behind the ESA program, including the Wyoming Education Association’s arguments and the constitutional debate over school funding. Jenny also highlights the public response, the emotional toll on low-income families who were counting on these scholarships, and the grassroots efforts now underway to keep school doors open.

Whether you're a parent, educator, or policymaker, this is a must-listen conversation about the real-world impact of policy decisions and the growing demand for educational alternatives in Wyoming.