Putting Education Policy Into Practice | Michael Bileca

Putting Education Policy Into Practice | Michael Bileca

Author: Classic Learning Test November 6, 2025 Duration: 30:50
On this episode of Anchored, Jeremy is joined by Michael Bileca, founder of True North, a network of classical charter schools in Florida. They discuss his time working for the Florida state legislature, including some of the education reform policies he enacted. They explore how his work in state politics convinced him to go beyond policy and start a school. They conclude by diving into the story of introducing the CLT to Florida and sharing statistics on its growth over the past few years.

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