INSTITUTE FOR QUALITY EDUCATION
EDUCATION MATTERS
Education Matters with MySchoolOptions is where Indiana’s education leaders, innovators, and parents come together to inform and inspire. This podcast connects policy to real life — breaking down school choice updates, spotlighting schools making a difference, and giving families the information they need to navigate their options. If you’re shaping the future of education in Indiana, this is the place to share your wins, promote your program, and inspire action that impacts students and communities across the state.
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MEET THE HOSTS
CESAR ROMAN
Host
Cesar Roman is the dynamic co-host of Education Matters With MySchoolOptions, a podcast dedicated to unpacking Indiana’s evolving education landscape—particularly around school choice, assessment results, and policy reforms. Across the series, he teams up with Sarah Milligan to engage with state leaders, advocates, parents, and educators—such as Betsy Wiley, Rep. Julie McGuire, and community voices like Talisha Evans and Ely Page—offering listeners clear and accessible insights into programs like Indiana’s Choice Scholarship and ESA framework. With a deep commitment to empowering families, Roman brings a thoughtful and informed perspective to each conversation, making complex developments in K–12 policy approachable and relevant to Hoosier parents and policymakers alike
SARAH MILLIGAN
Host
Sarah Milligan is the Manager of Community Engagement at the Institute for Quality Education and co-host of the Education Matters With MySchoolOptions podcast. Alongside Cesar Roman, she helps demystify Indiana’s K–12 education landscape, translating policy shifts like the new “through-year” ILEARN model and universal Choice Scholarships into actionable insights for families and educators . With a focus on connecting parents, policymakers, and communities, Sarah brings clarity and empathy to complex topics—whether breaking down test score trends, spotlighting microschools and legislative updates, or amplifying parents’ and students’ firsthand stories.
