Cheryl Field-Smith
Professor of educational theory and practice at the University of Georgia's Mary Frances Early College of Education and contributor to 'Fighting for the Freedom to Learn', focusing on African-American education history and parental empowerment in schooling.
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Jan 27, 2026 • 51min
History Makes Clear: School Choice Is Necessary in a Diverse Society
Ron Matus, researcher tracing progressive roots of school choice. Matthew Lee, economist studying religious and demographic influences. Cheryl Fields-Smith, historian of Black education and parental empowerment. They trace long, diverse movements for alternatives to district schools. They discuss religious, racial, and progressive strains, homeschooling diversity, parental control, and COVID’s role in accelerating demand.
