It's Time to Choose the Children w/ Dr. Nelva Lee

FEB 27, 202633 MIN
Women Making Moves

It's Time to Choose the Children w/ Dr. Nelva Lee

FEB 27, 202633 MIN

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<p>Dr. Nelva Lee on School Choice, Vocational Pathways, and Housing Solutions in Georgia</p><p>Host Amy Pons welcomes Dr. Nelva Lee—healthcare and academic leader, former board appointee, author, and Georgia Superintendent of Schools candidate—who discusses the bleak realities of healthcare and education and her focus on solutions. </p><p>Lee describes Concrete Build Financing, a crypto company backed by real estate aimed at countering private equity’s rent hikes by converting commercial multifamily properties into rent-to-own condos to promote stability, equity, and dignity. In education, she advocates expanding Georgia’s Promise Scholarship Act so more families—including homeschool and private-school families—can access broader learning environments, and she proposes every student graduate with both a diploma and a trade certificate. </p><p>She cites post-COVID learning gaps, top-heavy education budgets, low reading and math proficiency rates, and calls for basics like phonics, targeted resources, and holding back non-readers by second grade. She also critiques HOPE Scholarship “bait and switch,” urging lower maintenance requirements and a college “star system,” and encourages limiting news, cultivating hope, and volunteering.</p><p>00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro</p><p>01:13 Healthcare and Maternal Gaps</p><p>02:59 Crypto Real Estate Housing Plan</p><p>06:31 School Run and Voucher Expansion</p><p>10:36 COVID Learning Loss and Resources</p><p>15:25 Vocational Skills Over College</p><p>22:21 Hope Scholarship Reform Ideas</p><p>27:19 Hopeful Action and Volunteering</p><p>31:59 Where to Find Dr Lee</p><p>32:23 Final Thanks and Wrap Up</p><p>Find all of Dr. Nelva's work on her <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://DrNelvaLee.com">website</a> and follow along with her campaign!</p><p>Thank you for tuning in to Women Making Moves, be sure to rate and subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast platform and follow along on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/women_making_moves_?igsh=ZWVqdmhxbmdjc2d0&amp;utm_source=qr">Instagram</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bsky.app/profile/womenmakingmoves.bsky.social">Bluesky.</a> Visit Amy at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://unlockthemagic.org/">Unlock the Magic</a>, and follow on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/unlockthemagic_/profilecard/?igsh=MTVjNm0zY2t5NGVlMg==">Instagram</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linkedin.com/in/amyponsismagic">LinkedIn</a>.</p><p><em>Women Making Moves is for personal use only and general information purposes, the show host cannot guarantee the accuracy of any statements from guests or the sufficiency of the information. This show and host is not liable for any personal actions taken.</em></p>