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EPISODE · Sep 23, 2025 · 1H 26M

451: Meredith Olson—Better Education Now

from The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe · host The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe

Meredith Olson is president of Vela, a nonprofit that funds everyday entrepreneurs who are ditching the traditional school model in favor of something a little more… flexible. Vela doesn't run schools—it supports people creating their own. From homeschool co-ops to microschools in living rooms and libraries, Vela empowers parents, students, and entrepreneurs to reimagine education outside of traditional systems. With more than 4,200 schools being supported, Vela is quietly fueling one of the most important grassroots education revolutions of our time.

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