LiberatED Podcast
By Kerry McDonald
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The LiberatED Podcast tells the stories of the entrepreneurial parents and teachers who are creating innovative K-12 learning options across the US and expanding education options for families.
This twice-weekly podcast is hosted by Kerry McDonald, a Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Economic Education and leader of the Education Entrepreneurship Lab. A regular contributor at Forbes.com and The 74, Kerry is the bestselling author of Unschooled: Raising Curious, Well-Educated Children Outside the Conventional Classroom (Chicago Review Press, 2019), and the author of the forthcoming book, Joyful Learning: How To Find Freedom, Happiness, and Success Beyond Conventional Schooling (Hachette, 2025). She has a BA in economics from Bowdoin College and a master’s degree in education policy from Harvard University. A mom of four, Kerry lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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Two weeks until Joyful Learning!
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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Opening a microschool after 20 years of teaching
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Aug 01, 2025 |
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Primer founder Ryan Delk on creating a vast microschool network
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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Why a public school teacher opened Lighthouse Christian Academy
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Jul 25, 2025 |
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A physician launches a new Islamic microschool
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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In suburban Ohio, a former public school teacher launches a nature-based microschool
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Jul 18, 2025 |
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In rural Ohio, a former public school teacher launches a literacy-rich microschool
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Jul 15, 2025 |
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Managing Entrepreneurial Growing Pains & Regulatory Ambiguity
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Jul 11, 2025 |
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How OpenEd is expanding personalized education options to more families
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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From former elementary school teacher to Phoenix faith-based learning pod founder
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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“So many parents don’t feel listened to.” From middle school math teacher to microschool founder
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Jun 27, 2025 |
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From math teacher to hybrid school founder in Louisiana
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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From physician to founder, with Barbara Jauregui Wurst of Acton Academy Falls Church
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Jun 20, 2025 |
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Pre-launch plans: A former special education teacher prepares to open a new school
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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Alexandra Batista Rodriguez on creating a microschool for students with special needs
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Jun 13, 2025 |
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Why a former public school teacher launched an Ohio Acton Academy
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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An Apogee Network Micro-High School Takes Root in Texas
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Jun 06, 2025 |
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Why more families of color are choosing homeschooling, with Homeschool Our Way founder, Elan Page
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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A longtime Florida hybrid homeschool founder reflects on today’s innovative education movement
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May 30, 2025 |
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Public microschooling gains popularity and support
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May 27, 2025 |
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A former public school teacher launches a new Mississippi microschool
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May 23, 2025 |
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Encouraging new educational models in New Hampshire
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May 20, 2025 |
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Exploring alternatives to college
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May 16, 2025 |
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Who needs college and who doesn’t, with author Kathleen deLaski
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May 13, 2025 |
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A former public school teacher shares why she launched a Virginia microschool
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May 09, 2025 |
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Since 2013, the Agile Learning Centers (ALC) network has been a leader in self-directed education
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May 06, 2025 |
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How two homeschool moms created a North Carolina microschool
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May 02, 2025 |
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The enduring popularity of homeschooling among US military families
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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A retired education entrepreneur shares tips for new school founders
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Apr 25, 2025 |
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A Florida farm-based, faith-filled Acton Academy
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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Homeschooling To College: Two Seniors Talk About Which College to Attend
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Apr 18, 2025 |
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Why a homeschooling mom in Washington, DC created Kids & Culture Camp
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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An online learning community for self-directed teens
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Apr 11, 2025 |
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What is "school choice"?
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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Homeschooling To College: Insights from a College Admissions Counselor
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Apr 04, 2025 |
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Our 300th episode! Celebrating founders & families
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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The Growth and Impact of Sudbury-Model Schools & Spaces
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Mar 28, 2025 |
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Microschool in a Mall: Dominque Burgess on education entrepreneurship in North Carolina
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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Makenzie Oliver on helping teachers to let their light shine!
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Mar 21, 2025 |
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Homeschooling to College: Common Myths Around Admission & Affordability
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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From homeschooling mom of 7 to Kentucky microschool founder
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Mar 14, 2025 |
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How 3 families got together to create Three Cords Academy in Georgia
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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MacKenzie Price on 2-Hour Learning, Alpha School, and AI in Education
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Mar 07, 2025 |
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Homeschooling To College: High School Prep and the Pre-Application Process
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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How a teacher and Minnesota mom of 4 created Our Village School, serving 150 learners
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Feb 28, 2025 |
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A Big Announcement!
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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A conversation with the cofounder of the Modern Classrooms Project
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Feb 21, 2025 |
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How one mom unschooled her way to opening a school for unschoolers
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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The future of the fast-growing Acton Academy network, with Jake Thompson
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Feb 14, 2025 |
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Two teachers and a Texas microschool: How to rekindle your love of teaching
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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“I shouldn’t have to sneak around to make my students feel successful and be happy.” A former public school teacher explains why she opened her own school
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Feb 07, 2025 |
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“As a classroom teacher, I felt helpless.” Founder Latoya Nelson on launching a hybrid homeschool-microschool
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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Microschooling Predictions for 2025, with the National Microschooling Center
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Jan 31, 2025 |
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Learning the business side of running a school: Founder Giselle McClymont on the shift from teacher to entrepreneur
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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Entrepreneurship & Education Choice in North Carolina: “The state scholarships have been really, really important for opening up accessibility.”
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Jan 24, 2025 |
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How microschool teachers can benefit from professional development
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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A former public school teacher finds fulfillment in her Ohio microschool
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Jan 17, 2025 |
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Supporting self-directed learning in and out of conventional classrooms
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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How One Missouri Mom Created A Microschool Serving 200 Students
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Jan 10, 2025 |
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In Upstate New York, A New Acton Academy Takes Off
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Jan 07, 2025 |
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How a homeschool mom created an education website that reaches millions
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Jan 03, 2025 |
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How microschools are sharing instructors and building community across the US
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Dec 31, 2024 |
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A university researcher explains why homeschooling numbers continue to grow
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Dec 27, 2024 |
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An online microschool for homeschooled teens and tweens
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Dec 24, 2024 |
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A Homeschool Mom Founded Above Reproach Academy, Now Serving 100+ Learners
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Dec 20, 2024 |
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Founder Ar’Jillian Gilmer on the journey from Arkansas public school teacher to education entrepreneur
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Dec 17, 2024 |
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Investing in entrepreneurs, with 1517's Danielle Strachman
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Dec 13, 2024 |
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Why a former public school teacher launched an Acton Academy
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Dec 10, 2024 |
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The National Association of Black Microschool Leaders
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Dec 06, 2024 |
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Nance Confer on founding Florida Unschoolers
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Dec 03, 2024 |
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Thankful for entrepreneurial parents & teachers
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Nov 28, 2024 |
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Youth entrepreneurship & empowerment with Kidvation
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Nov 26, 2024 |
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A Maine school founder on place-based education
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Nov 22, 2024 |
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Author Johan Norberg on capitalism and human flourishing
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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A Parent-Driven STEM Microschool in Alabama
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Nov 15, 2024 |
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Online microschools that embrace neurodiversity
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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How this founder is spreading play-based microschooling nationally
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Nov 08, 2024 |
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"I'm a free market guy. I love to give choice and opportunity."
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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Combining homeschooling and school for teens in New Jersey
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Nov 01, 2024 |
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An Arkansas charter school leader on why families need more options
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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After 10 years in public schools, this Montana teacher launched an Acton Academy
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Oct 25, 2024 |
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The benefits of dual enrollment programs for founders and families
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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A Sudbury Valley School Staff Member Reflects on 35+ Years at the Flagship Sudbury-Model School
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Oct 18, 2024 |
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Leading one microschool while activating others, with Microschool Solutions founder Rachelle Noble
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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With 100K+ families, Secular, Eclectic, Academic (SEA) Homeschoolers sees steady growth
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Oct 11, 2024 |
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Successful homeschooling outcomes, with founder Kymberly Kent
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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A microschool aims to make a “colossal” impact by scaling
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Oct 04, 2024 |
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Creating a forest school for middle schoolers
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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How one mom created a new microschool for neurodiverse kids
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Sep 27, 2024 |
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Can microschooling make you healthier? These two teachers think so
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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Indiana’s Massive Microschool Growth
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Sep 20, 2024 |
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Why A Former Investment Banker Decided to Become An Acton Academy School Founder
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Sep 17, 2024 |
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From Attachment Parenting to Education Entrepreneurship in Arkansas
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Sep 13, 2024 |
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An On-Campus Microschool at an HBCU
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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How one teacher is redefining learning in rural South Dakota
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Sep 06, 2024 |
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A new school in New Mexico sees soaring enrollment
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Sep 03, 2024 |
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How a new zoning law saved this founder’s microschool
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Aug 30, 2024 |
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From Public School to Microschool: A Tennessee Teacher's Bold New Venture
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Aug 27, 2024 |
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Two Young Sisters Share Why They Founded WEquil School
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Aug 23, 2024 |
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A Conversation with Entrepreneur-In-Residence Tobin Slaven
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Aug 20, 2024 |
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How A Christian Montessori School Network Started As A Summer Camp
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Aug 16, 2024 |
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An inclusive, LGBTQIA-welcoming Texas microschool
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Aug 13, 2024 |
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Youth entrepreneurship & empowerment with Nasiyah Isra-Ul
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Aug 09, 2024 |
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The future of learning with Outschool.com founder Amir Nathoo
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Aug 06, 2024 |
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Shante Lane Tamerat on creating a Reggio-inspired microschool in Maryland
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Aug 02, 2024 |
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In Nebraska, demand is high for this former public school teacher’s new microschool
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Jul 30, 2024 |
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Why a college professor helped to launch a self-directed school in Philadelphia
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Jul 26, 2024 |
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A California Classical Christian Homeschool Collaborative Sees Enrollment Climb
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Jul 23, 2024 |
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Why two longtime public school teachers launched a Missouri microschool
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Jul 19, 2024 |
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Professor Andreas Widmer on Principled Entrepreneurship
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Jul 16, 2024 |
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A Montana microschool with booming enrollment: Former public school teacher Lindsey Vose on launching Wild Wonders
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Jul 12, 2024 |
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An eco-conscious Montessori microschool in South Florida: Why founder Priscilla Yuill opened Casa Ranch Montessori
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Jul 09, 2024 |
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From 10 students to over 2,000: How Chesterton Schools grew from one microschool to a network of 70+ high schools
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Jul 05, 2024 |
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A middle school teacher in NJ gets ready to launch her microschool
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Jul 02, 2024 |
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How to scale a successful homeschool program: Elmarie Hyman on serving hundreds of homeschoolers
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Jun 28, 2024 |
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“I was too innovative. I didn’t follow the rules.” A longtime public school teacher decided to become a school founder
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Jun 25, 2024 |
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Whole Foods Market co-founder John Mackey on entrepreneurship
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Jun 21, 2024 |
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“It’s a virtually untapped market.” Why this former teacher and founder thinks we’re only at the beginning of the innovative education movement
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Jun 18, 2024 |
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Unbundling education at the REALM in Santa Monica, CA
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Jun 14, 2024 |
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“I need to serve children.” Former public school teacher Denice Dixon on becoming a school founder
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Jun 11, 2024 |
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Utah’s first Wildflower Montessori microschool
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Jun 07, 2024 |
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Why is this Christian microschool near Phoenix so popular? Former public school teacher Coby Aldana on founding Refresh Learning Center
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Jun 04, 2024 |
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From a Montessori pod to three Acton Academy campuses: Virginia founder Jackie Hill
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May 31, 2024 |
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Magatte Wade on entrepreneurship and human flourishing
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May 28, 2024 |
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Why this new farm school is in such high demand
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May 24, 2024 |
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The enduring legacy of the Alternative Education Resource Organization
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May 21, 2024 |
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Why one founder decided now is the time to launch a new school in Iowa
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May 17, 2024 |
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Corey DeAngelis on The Parent Revolution
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May 14, 2024 |
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Unschooling at The Dandelion Project, where learner agency is key
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May 10, 2024 |
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Blending neurodiversity & learner-driven education at Acton Academy Red Rock
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May 07, 2024 |
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Miami Sudbury School founder talks about self-directed education
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May 01, 2024 |
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How one innovative school is helping to combat chronic absenteeism
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Apr 29, 2024 |
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Removing Regulatory Barriers for Education Entrepreneurs
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Apr 26, 2024 |
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Off Da Beaten Path Learning: Dominique Paloma Bible on coaching others to take charge of their education
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Apr 24, 2024 |
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Why two tech entrepreneurs created a home-based microschool
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Apr 22, 2024 |
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Our 200th episode! The podcast’s first guest, Jill Perez, returns with a founder update
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Apr 19, 2024 |
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How Iowa’s new school choice program is activating entrepreneurs: Jenson “Fig” Newton on launching Empigo Academy
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Apr 17, 2024 |
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An Arkansas Microschool Fueled by Choice: Former public school teacher Kanesha Adams shares her founder story
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Apr 15, 2024 |
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Professor Angela Watson on the new Johns Hopkins University Homeschool Hub
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Apr 12, 2024 |
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Trials & Tribulations of Being A School Founder: Entrepreneurship is hard!
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Apr 10, 2024 |
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A Waldorf Microschool: A former public school teacher on creating her in-home microschool
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Apr 08, 2024 |
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Why one founder created a school fully integrating neurotypical & neurodiverse learners
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Apr 06, 2024 |
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Mixing Forest Schooling & Self-Directed Learning: A Conversation with Justine Wilson of Curious & Kind Education
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Apr 04, 2024 |
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Why are families choosing microschools? Christensen Institute Fellow Thomas Arnett discusses Jobs To Be Done Theory
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Apr 02, 2024 |
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Chicago’s Catholic Acton Academy: Kelly & Michael Sullivan on creating The Sanctuary Academy
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Mar 29, 2024 |
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A Reggio Emilia-inspired Jewish microschool in El Paso: The Cherry Hill School was founded in 2020
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Mar 27, 2024 |
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A Muslim microschool in DC: Al Hadi cofounder Rida Rizvi talks about creating a child-centered, faith-filled program
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Mar 25, 2024 |
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An innovative microschool for rural Utah families: Former public school teacher Todd Hepworth on launching Orchard STEM School
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Mar 22, 2024 |
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“If we can’t find one then we’re going to open one.” Public school teachers Alexis & JT Rubatzky on opening Triumph: An Acton Academy
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Mar 19, 2024 |
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A Tennessee microschool nurturing discovery & neurodiversity: Former public school teacher Rachel Good on being a founder
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Mar 15, 2024 |
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Launch Your Kind with Iman Alleyne!
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Mar 12, 2024 |
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How Prenda has launched hundreds of microschools: Kaity Broadbent on Prenda’s vision & impact
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Mar 08, 2024 |
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In rural Arizona, Prenda microschools are popular: Denise Lever on education options in Apache County
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Mar 05, 2024 |
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How a single, working homeschool mom became an education entrepreneur
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Mar 01, 2024 |
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From Founder to Funder: A conversation with Eric Oglesbee of The Drexel Fund
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Feb 27, 2024 |
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The Pre-Launch Process: A conversation with Poinciana Wildflower Montessori founder Imani Jackson
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Feb 23, 2024 |
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Professor Eric Wearne on hybrid homeschools, microschools & upcoming conferences
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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“We are the architects of these possibilities.” Founder Angel Sobrino on homeschooling, entrepreneurship, and Latino empowerment
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Feb 16, 2024 |
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From Homeschooler to Teacher to Founder: Marissa Hess runs Urban Cottage Educational Collaborative in Tampa
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Feb 13, 2024 |
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A Charlotte Mason-Inspired Hybrid Homeschool: Cofounders Angie Wakeman & Rebecca Foley share their story
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Feb 09, 2024 |
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Latinos Homeschooling: Founder Gisela Quinones on why more Latino families are curious about homeschooling
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Feb 06, 2024 |
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Create An Entrepreneur Community! The cofounders of the Innovative Educators Network share why collaboration is crucial
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Feb 02, 2024 |
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A Tuition-Free Homeschool Academy Offered by a Public School: Check out one Colorado district’s innovative model
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Jan 30, 2024 |
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A Preschool Predicament: Why hasn’t this Detroit entrepreneur been able to open her school?
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Jan 26, 2024 |
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Sudbury Valley School Perspectives: Alumna, parent, and staff member Francesca Matisoo on what makes SVS so special
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Jan 23, 2024 |
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Acton Academy St. George: Founder Ian Lindsey on the challenges and rewards of education entrepreneurship
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Jan 19, 2024 |
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An Education “Intrapraneur" - Sherrilynn Bair on how to innovate within a public school district
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Jan 16, 2024 |
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A Christian self-directed learning center in South Carolina: Former public school teacher Ross Hill on becoming a microschool founder
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Jan 12, 2024 |
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From college administrator to microschool founder: Kristine Fringer founded Symbiosis Learning Center for middle & high school students
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Jan 09, 2024 |
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“As a 5th grade teacher, by the time children came to me, the light had already gone out.” Former public school teacher Sarah Max on becoming a microschool founder
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Jan 05, 2024 |
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AI, Technology, & The Future of Learning: Techno-Optimism in 2024 with Founder Tobin Slaven
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Jan 02, 2024 |
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A Latino-Centered Lab School in Denver: La Luz founder Kyle Gamba hopes his model influences public schools
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Dec 29, 2023 |
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The Origins of the Wildflower Montessori Microschool Network: Katelyn Shore opened the first Wildflower school in 2014
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Dec 26, 2023 |
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How A Homeschool Mom Created A Thriving Urban Microschool: Christina Poole founded City Schoolhouse in Louisville, Kentucky
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Dec 22, 2023 |
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Promoting Childhood Play & Independence: Let Grow’s Lenore Skenazy on the importance of a play-filled childhood
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Dec 19, 2023 |
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“As immigrants, we chase the American Dream.” Gaby Narvaez & Andrea Hantman share their entrepreneurial journey as microschool founders
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Dec 15, 2023 |
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Do you want to start a microschool? Tom Bogle of Microschool Solutions offers tips
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Dec 12, 2023 |
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A Teacher Finds Joy & Fulfillment As A Founder: Becky McNichols on creating Rooted Life Academy
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Dec 08, 2023 |
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Meeting Middle Schoolers’ Needs: Why former public school teacher Nate Fellman launched his microschool
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Dec 05, 2023 |
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Georgia’s Learning Pod Protection Act Helped This Founder...But Do We Need Regulation?
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Dec 01, 2023 |
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Why This Charter School Founder Shifted to Microschooling
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Nov 28, 2023 |
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Thankful for Entrepreneurs
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Nov 23, 2023 |
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A Conversation with Acton Academy Co-Founder Jeff Sandefer
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Nov 21, 2023 |
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One of the earliest Acton Academies! Dani Foltz-Smith on her path from Acton parent to founder
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Nov 17, 2023 |
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The Rise of Faith-Based Microschools: A year of stunning growth for Refine KC
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Nov 14, 2023 |
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First 100 Days of Running a Microschool! Two founders share their startup stories
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Nov 10, 2023 |
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Legal Advocacy for Education Entrepreneurs: Mike Donnelly of the Yes. Every Kid. Foundation talks about entrepreneur support
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Nov 07, 2023 |
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"Let Parents Be In Control" - A 17-year public school teacher launched a microschool to meet the needs of learners & families
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Nov 03, 2023 |
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Self-Directed Learning in Los Angeles: Why a college philosophy professor became a microschool founder
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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Learning At Sudbury Valley School: Alumnus and parent Evan Hughes on self-directed education
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Oct 27, 2023 |
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Eliminating the “Because I Said So” in Education: Acton Academy North Broward cofounder Frank Farro on learner-driven education
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Oct 24, 2023 |
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How the Wildflower Montessori Microschool Network Empowers Teacher-Entrepreneurs
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Oct 20, 2023 |
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Who is the LiberatED Podcast for?
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Oct 18, 2023 |
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Trauma-Informed Education with Ellemercito Academy founder Lizette Valles
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Oct 17, 2023 |
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Entrepreneur Bob Luddy & Thales Academy
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Oct 13, 2023 |
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"School was very dehumanizing." Why this NYC public school teacher left to launch a microschool
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Oct 10, 2023 |
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From 6 Students to 60 in 3 Years! Florida Founder Felicia Rattray on Starting & Scaling Microschools
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Oct 06, 2023 |
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The Intersection of STEM & Neurodiversity: Kenneth Mims talks about advocacy and entrepreneurship
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Oct 03, 2023 |
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Microschooling In Appalachia: Holler Creek School embraces “radical rural education”
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Sep 29, 2023 |
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Church-Based Learning Centers: A conversation with Pastor Josh Robertson, founder of Black Pastors United for Education
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Sep 26, 2023 |
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“I was made to take rights away from kids.” Why a public school teacher quit and started a microschool
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Sep 22, 2023 |
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Teens in the Trades: Why can’t a skilled 16-year-old get a job?
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Sep 19, 2023 |
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How Hybrid Homeschooling Can Prevent Homeschool Mom Burnout
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Sep 15, 2023 |
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"They Become Themselves": Former public school teacher Heather DiNino explains the transformative power of schooling alternatives
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Sep 12, 2023 |
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Helping special needs students to SOAR: Kenisha Skaggs on building SOAR Academy
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Sep 08, 2023 |
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Ready, Set, Launch! A new microschool opens this week, inspired by other founders’ stories
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Sep 05, 2023 |
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A STEM microschool in small-town West Virginia: Why a former public school teacher left the system to be an education entrepreneur
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Sep 01, 2023 |
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Got ADHD? BreakOut School Is For You: Why a Utah pharmacist created a microschool for ADHD kids
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Aug 29, 2023 |
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A Hybrid Homeschooling Pioneer: Laura George founded Compass Prep Academy in 2005 and continues to inspire others
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Aug 25, 2023 |
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A Microschool for LGBTQ+ Youth: Our Resilient Community ALC provides a nurturing, queer-centered space for self-directed education
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Aug 22, 2023 |
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Home(school) on the (G)range: A rural microschool in Oregon is infused with Montessori, Waldorf, & Democratic Education practices
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Aug 18, 2023 |
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Pre-Launch Perspectives: Chioma Onyewuchi on starting an alternative education program rooted in African heritage
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Aug 15, 2023 |
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Beyond Schooling: Reflections from a Self-Directed Teen
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Aug 11, 2023 |
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A Startup Sudbury School in Saint Louis
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Aug 08, 2023 |
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Georgia Black Home Educators Network: A conversation with cofounder and homeschooling mom, Nicole Doyle
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Aug 04, 2023 |
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One of NYC's first unschooling centers: A conversation with Brooklyn Apple founder Noah Mayers
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Aug 01, 2023 |
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A Hand Up, Not A Hand Out: How a former urban public school teacher is tackling intergenerational poverty through homeschooling & parent empowerment
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Jul 28, 2023 |
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Creating Liberty: Why one longtime public school teacher quit to create a learner-directed schooling alternative
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Jul 25, 2023 |
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2023 Alternative Education Conference Keynote Presentation
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Jul 21, 2023 |
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The Intersection of Unschooling & Web 3.0: A conversation with Genii DAO founder, Karema Akilah
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Jul 18, 2023 |
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How to Balance Homeschool & Work with ‘Homeschool Hacks’ Author Linsey Knerl
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Jul 14, 2023 |
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How Decentralized Education is Improving Student Learning: A former public school teacher talks about the gains she sees in her microschool students
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Jul 11, 2023 |
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The Microschool Startup Journey: Founders of a new Acton Academy affiliate in Virginia explain the process
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Jul 07, 2023 |
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An Outdoor Preschool Grows to Serve School-Age Kids Too: Kim Stringer is the founder of Kreative Kids in Kansas
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Jul 04, 2023 |
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A Charter School That Works for Homeschoolers: River's Edge Academy Charter School helps to put parents and learners in charge of education
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Jun 30, 2023 |
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From "Pandemic Pod" to Microschool: Why Detroit founder Danna Guzman says interest in alternative education is surging
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Jun 27, 2023 |
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An Outdoor, Democratic School in NYC: Education professor, Maysaa Bazna, on creating Pono
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Jun 23, 2023 |
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Rural, Waldorf Microschool Shut Down By State Regulators: Hawaii mom, Ariel Maguire, is fighting back
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Jun 20, 2023 |
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Smashing Homeschooling Stereotypes: A conversation with Syreeta Farria and Victoria Washington
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Jun 16, 2023 |
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A Midwife's Microschool: Cara Frantz on creating Envision Homeschool Collective
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Jun 13, 2023 |
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A Sudbury-style school in Spain: Exploring The Learning Project, Ibiza
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Jun 09, 2023 |
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From Memphis Public School Teacher to Lab School Founder: Coi Morrison's entrepreneurial journey
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Jun 06, 2023 |
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The Space In Between: How Becky Abrams grew her small homeschool co-op into a 200-learner hybrid school
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Jun 02, 2023 |
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Empowering Homeschooling Families in Detroit: A conversation with Engaged Detroit founder, Bernita Bradley
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May 30, 2023 |
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A microschool pioneer who fought for homeschooling freedoms: Clonlara School founder, Pat Montgomery
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May 26, 2023 |
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Can a school district actually innovate? Maybe so.
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May 23, 2023 |
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100th Episode! Some reflections on this podcast milestone
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May 19, 2023 |
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A Home-Based Montessori Microschool: Why longtime teacher Karen Weary created a microschool at home
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May 16, 2023 |
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How A Teen Homeschooler Created An Online Learning Platform: A conversation with Nasiyah Isra-Ul
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May 12, 2023 |
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Working with youth on "their next great adventure": Vijay Shah at The Humanist Academy
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May 09, 2023 |
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Professor Gina Riley on self-directed education & unschooling
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May 05, 2023 |
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Army veteran, teacher, and microschool founder: Felicia Wright on creating The Learning Outpost in Nevada
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May 02, 2023 |
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Wildflower Montessori NYC Charter School: A conversation with the teacher-entrepreneurs who launched this South Bronx school
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Apr 28, 2023 |
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From Foster Kid to Founder: Former public school teacher Mercedes Grant on why at-risk youth should have access to microschools
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Apr 25, 2023 |
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"It is only beginning." Why Amber Okolo-Ebube thinks we are just at the start of a homeschooling & microschooling wave.
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Apr 21, 2023 |
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One of the first microschools! Ken Danford on creating North Star: Self-Directed Learning for Teens in 1996
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Apr 18, 2023 |
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If you can't find it, build it: Former public school teacher Alycia Wright on creating Cultural Roots Homeschool Cooperative
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Apr 14, 2023 |
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Kids & Nature: Two homeschool moms created Barefoot University, connecting thousands of kids to nature
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Apr 11, 2023 |
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A partnership with parents: Texas microschool founders support individualized learning and family empowerment
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Apr 07, 2023 |
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"We're seeing so much anxiety and it's damaging." Two therapists launch an Acton Academy in New York City to promote learner-driven education
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Apr 04, 2023 |
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A Grandmother's Microschool: After teaching in public schools for over 20 years, Dr. Natalie Summerville created a microschool for her grandchildren
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Mar 31, 2023 |
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Homeschooling in Brooklyn: Why a former NYC public school teacher created Joyful Learning Academy for homeschoolers
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Mar 28, 2023 |
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An Alternative Education Pioneer: Jerry Mintz founded the Alternative Education Resource Organization (AERO) in 1989
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Mar 24, 2023 |
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"It's life and death to students." An interview with Wade Moore, founder of Urban Prep Academy
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Mar 21, 2023 |
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Rural Microschools: Why a former public school teacher created a microschool in her small Kansas town
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Mar 17, 2023 |
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A Classical Education Available To All: Kurtis Indorf on the expansion of Great Hearts Online National Academy
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Mar 14, 2023 |
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The Personal & Financial Rewards of Education Entrepreneurship: A former public school teacher explains
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Mar 10, 2023 |
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Choosing Sudbury Valley & self-directed education: A dad explains why he pulled his kids out of public school
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Mar 07, 2023 |
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"The Fringe Is Becoming the Cloth": Becky Elder and Dalena Wallace on homeschooling and microschooling
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Mar 03, 2023 |
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Yes, charter schools are innovating: Sean Harrell at Integration Charter Schools in NYC shows us how
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Feb 28, 2023 |
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Blocked from Opening a School: Retired Navy officer James Lomax on entrepreneurial barriers
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Feb 24, 2023 |
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From Education Professor to Microschool Founder: Dr. Lisa Scott on Creating Art of Words in Brooklyn, NY
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Feb 21, 2023 |
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A High-Quality, Purpose-Driven Online School: Founder Michael Strong on creating The Socratic Experience
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Feb 17, 2023 |
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Breaking the School-To-Prison Pipeline, One Microschool At a Time
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Feb 14, 2023 |
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From Portland Public School Teacher to Microschool Founder
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Feb 10, 2023 |
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One Year Podcast Anniversary with Bloom Academy cofounders!
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Feb 07, 2023 |
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No self-directed schools need apply: A physics teacher shares why his state prevented him from opening his school
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Feb 03, 2023 |
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A Tour of Adamo Microschools: Tamara Becker takes us on a tour of her second, tuition-free microschool location
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Jan 31, 2023 |
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Microschool Builders: Mara Linaberger on helping microschools to launch beginning in 2018
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Jan 27, 2023 |
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So much more than a typical private school: Melissa Mohr on shifting from private school educator to microschool founder
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Jan 24, 2023 |
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Want to open a microschool by September? Amar Kumar and KaiPod Catalyst can help
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Jan 20, 2023 |
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“Mom, we need to start one!” Why one former public school teacher listened to her daughter and created a microschool
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Jan 17, 2023 |
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Motherhood & Microschooling: Candace Lehenbauer on running a home-based microschool
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Jan 13, 2023 |
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"The traditional system is antiquated." Longtime public school teacher Susan Safra on creating a schooling alternative
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Jan 10, 2023 |
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Activating Microschools: Elyse Marcellino on what state-based organizations can do to promote microschooling
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Jan 06, 2023 |
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Texas Tenacity: How Cassidy Younghans is building a grassroots self-directed learning community in Dallas
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Jan 03, 2023 |
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Do you love your school? How Jenny Clark is helping to empower parents to find the best learning fit for their kids
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Dec 30, 2022 |
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A Not-So-Micro School: How former public school teacher Candace Fish opened with 130+ students
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Dec 27, 2022 |
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Choice & Access at a Montessori-inspired Microschool: Michael Parsons on opening Vandalia Community School in Charleston, WV
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Dec 23, 2022 |
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Self-Directed Education at Sligo Sudbury School: Gayle Nagle and Maura Duignan on why they launched a Sudbury-model school in Ireland
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Dec 20, 2022 |
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Learning Science Through Surfing & Skateboarding: Toni and Uli Frallicciardi on building Surf Skate Science in South Florida
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Dec 16, 2022 |
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From Tutoring Center to Microschool: Former public school teacher Pam McEwen talks about the joys of microschooling
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Dec 13, 2022 |
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How My Tech High Helps to Customize Education: Matt Bowman on how and why he built the popular My Tech High platform
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Dec 09, 2022 |
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A Former Teacher Talks About Leaving the System: Jon England says he felt more micromanaged as a public school principal than he did in the Marine Corps
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Dec 06, 2022 |
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Retirement Can Wait: Donna Akers on launching a microschool after 30 years as a public school teacher
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Dec 02, 2022 |
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"She's off her anxiety and ADHD meds": Stephanie Harper and Tekeeta Funchess on the magic of microschooling
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Nov 29, 2022 |
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A note of gratitude...
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Nov 25, 2022 |
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A Missouri Microschool: Maria Casco on family-centered education, global travel, and peaceful parenting
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Nov 22, 2022 |
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How Prenda Pioneered Learning Pods: A conversation with Prenda founder Kelly Smith
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Nov 18, 2022 |
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How a "wiggly kindergartener" inspired one parentpreneur: Elizabeth McMeans on launching a Prenda pod
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Nov 15, 2022 |
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Acton Academy & Learner-Driven Education: Tobin Slaven on launching Acton Academy Fort Lauderdale
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Nov 11, 2022 |
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A Microschool Trendsetter: Laurel Suarez on creating Compass Outreach and inspiring others
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Nov 08, 2022 |
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From Teacher to Founder: Jessica Ramsay on her profitable path to building Farmhouse Phonics
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Nov 04, 2022 |
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Microschooling & Neurodiversity: Molly and Noah Stephenson on their "unschooling" microschool for neurodiverse learners
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Nov 01, 2022 |
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Connecting Families with Funding & Founders: Joe Connor on how his startup Odyssey bridges the gap
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Oct 28, 2022 |
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'100 Schools in 10 Years' - Iman Alleyne on her vision for scaling her award-winning microschool
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Oct 25, 2022 |
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South Florida's Microschool Boom: How entrepreneur collaboration is fueling the surge
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Oct 18, 2022 |
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Sudbury Valley School: Celebrating 50+ years of self-directed education
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Oct 11, 2022 |
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BONUS! Hope Returns to West Virginia: Two WV moms weigh in on this week's school choice ruling
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Oct 07, 2022 |
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Scaling a Co-Learning Community: Chris Turner on building Moonrise.com
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Oct 04, 2022 |
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Learning in Las Vegas: Emily Grégoire and Edupreneurship in Nevada
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Sep 27, 2022 |
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From Homeschooler to Education Entrepreneur: Hannah Frankman on alternatives to school and college
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Sep 20, 2022 |
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How School Choice Catalyzes Education Entrepreneurs: Kate Baker Demers on choice and innovation
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Sep 13, 2022 |
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Microschool Magic in New Jersey: The Village Electric and education entrepreneurship in the Garden State
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Sep 06, 2022 |
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The New Era of Virtual Learning: Julie Young & ASU Prep Digital
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Aug 30, 2022 |
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Supporting Teen Well-being & Empowerment: Lainie Liberti on helping teenagers thrive
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Aug 23, 2022 |
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Disruptive Innovation in Education: Michael B. Horn on current and future education trends
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Aug 16, 2022 |
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A Hillsdale Education for Kids & Adults: Dr. Kathleen O'Toole on the value of classical education
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Aug 09, 2022 |
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Education Inspiration in West Virginia: Katie Switzer on forest schools and entrepreneurship
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Aug 02, 2022 |
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Teaching Kids About Freedom & Responsibility: Connor Boyack on The Tuttle Twins and Education Trends
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Jul 26, 2022 |
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Building Co-Ops & Co-Learning Communities: Tiffany Pierce and entrepreneurial agility
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Jul 19, 2022 |
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Launching Investor-Backed Education Startups: Manisha Snoyer on starting and scaling a business
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Jul 12, 2022 |
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Declaring Independence From Government Schooling
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Jul 05, 2022 |
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How To Be An Education Entrepreneur: Tips and insights from a mom and business owner
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Jun 28, 2022 |
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Live from PorcFest! The Homeschooling Nitty-Gritty
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Jun 24, 2022 |
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Thoughts on Unschooling: David D. Friedman on why unschooling is the best way for kids to learn
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Jun 21, 2022 |
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Alternatives to College: Apprenticeships provide another successful pathway to adulthood
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Jun 14, 2022 |
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Welcome to America: How one education entrepreneur is transforming refugee education
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Jun 07, 2022 |
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Networks for Freedom: A new network of learning centers prioritizes educational and family freedom
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May 31, 2022 |
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Personalization & Socialization: How one learning pod startup is successfully blending both
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May 24, 2022 |
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Black Minds Matter: How Black Education Entrepreneurs, and School Choice, Are Helping Kids
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May 17, 2022 |
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Microschooling for the Masses: How one network is bringing microschooling to more children
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May 10, 2022 |
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Why Universal Government Preschool Is A Bad Idea: Free the early childhood education market
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May 03, 2022 |
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If You Build It, They Will Come: How an edupreneur created a thriving learning center
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Apr 26, 2022 |
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Let Children Be Free To Learn: Peter Gray on self-directed education and schooling alternatives
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Apr 19, 2022 |
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Fund Students, Not Systems: Corey DeAngelis on school choice policies
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Apr 12, 2022 |
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Bonus Episode! The Liberation of Education
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Apr 08, 2022 |
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The Honest Teacher: Jack Lloyd on education and libertarianism
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Apr 05, 2022 |
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Hybrid Schools: The learning model that is reshaping education
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Mar 29, 2022 |
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'Undoctrinate' Your Kids: Pushing Back Against Classroom and Campus Propaganda
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Mar 22, 2022 |
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Live Free & Learn: New Hampshire Education Commissioner (and homeschooling dad) Frank Edelblut
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Mar 15, 2022 |
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American Familia: David Morales on grit, self-reliance, and the American Dream
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Mar 08, 2022 |
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Bye-Bye Bureaucracy & Burnout: Teachers and Doctors Build New Alternatives
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Mar 01, 2022 |
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Oh, Canada: A Canadian unschooling mom and entrepreneur on protests and parenting
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Feb 22, 2022 |
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Should you move? A homeschooling family leaves California
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Feb 15, 2022 |
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Breathing Deeply: Teacher Launches Mask-Free Learning Center
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Feb 07, 2022 |