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Episode 71 · October 8, 2026

School Fraud, Four-Day Weeks & the New School-Choice Tax Credit | Episode 71

Dom Giordano examines a week of education controversies and what they mean for parents, students, and school choice. Episode 71 covers allegations involving Philadelphia enrollment figures and truancy rolls; WSMV4’s investigation into alleged grade manipulation at Nashville’s Stratford High School; Upper Darby’s proposed four-day school week; Newark school spending; and newly released details about the federal tax-credit scholarship program scheduled to begin in 2027. Dom also previews next week’s planned interview with Dr. Howard Jones, the former Stratford High School assistant principal featured in WSMV4’s reporting. Send tips and responses to domshow@aol.com. Referenced reporting: WSMV4 Investigates, “Former asst. principal says fake classes were created at Nashville high school to help students graduate”.

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Parents & Families
Runtime
21m

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