A New Path in Education: The Rise of Black Homeschooling

In this episode of the Teachers Forum, LaQuinda Johnson shares her transformative journey in education, from her early influences and teaching experiences in Miami and Atlanta to her decision to leave the classroom and start Lady Quinn Enterprise. She discusses the challenges and rewards of teaching in diverse environments, the importance of building relationships with students and parents, and the rise of homeschooling among Black families, particularly during the pandemic. LaQuinda also elaborates on her own homeschooling experience with her daughter and the formation of a co-op that focuses on culturally relevant education. In this conversation, LaQuinda Johnson discusses her experiences as a homeschooling mom and entrepreneur, emphasizing the flexibility that homeschooling provides. She addresses the challenges of balancing her entrepreneurial responsibilities with her role as a mother and educator. LaQuinda also highlights the importance of socialization for homeschooled children, the benefits of homeschooling for children with disabilities, and the growing trend of African American families choosing to homeschool. She shares insights on the resources available for homeschooling families and discusses her own educational enterprise, Ladiquin Enterprise, which offers various educational services.To reach Laquinda and learn more about company you can email her at [email protected] or visit her website at https://ladiquinenterprise.com/Send us a text with your thoughts or ideas, and follow and subscribe to The Teacher’s Forum so you don’t miss future episodes.Join the Conversation:[email protected]@theteachersforum.bsky.socialX (formerly Twitter) @theforum1993Please subscribe, share and leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us amplify the voices and issues of K-12 educators all over the world.