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LiberatED Podcast — 387 episodes

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Why Families Are Flocking to this Project-Based Pennsylvania Homeschool Program

2

How the Yass Prize Powers Permissionless Education

3

In North Dakota, a small school makes a big impact

4

What 23,000 Parents Are Telling Us About School Choice

5

A Conversation with Prenda Microschool "Superguides"

6

Inclusive by Design: How Brainforest Academy Supports Neurodiverse Learners

7

From Public School Teacher to Founder of a Self-Directed Learning Center

8

A Two-Day, Tuition-Free Microschool With Full-Time Impact

9

Reinventing High School: Entrepreneurship & Personalized Learning in Utah

10

From 18 Students to Over 100: Why One New Waldorf- and Montessori-Inspired School Is So Sought After

11

From Basement Pod to Flourishing Hybrid Homeschool in Michigan

12

The First Online Private School: 30+ Years at Laurel Springs School

13

The Past, Present, and Future of Virtual Learning with Julie Young

14

Supply, Demand, and School Choice: Lessons from Ohio

15

Agency, Affordability, and Hands-On Learning at The Village School

16

Why More Black Families Are Choosing Homeschooling—and What Comes Next

17

Progress in Medicine: A New Kind of Summer Program for Teen Changemakers

18

A New Orleans Microschool Success Story

19

Inside NuVu's Studio-Style High School

20

A Primer on the Push for Educational Freedom, with Cato's Neal McCluskey

21

How Two Moms Built a Homeschool Resource Hub for 80+ Families

22

ENCORE: Whole Foods Co-Founder John Mackey on the Heroic Spirit of Business

23

Designing A Life—and a School—Around Family, Farm, and Forest

24

From Homeschooling to Microschooling: Bonnie Bradshaw on Building Royal Oak Academy

25

From Fighter Pilot to Founder: How Ali Ghaffari Is Advancing Classical Catholic Education

26

Starting A Church To Start A School: The Magnolia Schoolhouse Story

27

Building A Vermont Microschool: Susan Yao's Journey From Teacher to Founder

28

Inside A Wildflower School: Imani Jackson on Opening Poinciana Montessori

29

Crossover Special: LiberatED & Teacher, Let Your Light Shine!

30

Cupola Academy: A Modern Model for Self-Directed, Secular Learning

31

Helping Teens Thrive with Schooling Alternatives

32

From Speech Pathologist to School Founder: A New Jersey Mom's Hybrid Homeschool Journey

33

How a New Mexico Microschool Is Redefining High School

34

Flourish Schools Founder John Danner on Joyful, AI-Powered Learning

35

Hybrid Schools on the Rise: Insights from Professor Eric Wearne

36

How a Former Public School Teacher Founded Wisdom Warehouse Microschools

37

Building Threefold Schoolhouse: An Acton Academy Journey in Pennsylvania

38

A dad discusses why he chose homeschooling and microschooling for his kids

39

A national network of "love-based" microschools

40

From preschool teacher to microschool founder

41

From one "Pandemic Pod" to 20+ Microschools in 5 states

42

A Yurt School in New Hampshire Takes Off

43

"I'm not here to fix broken systems. I'm here to build what our children truly deserve."

44

Scaling Social Impact in Education: Courtney Klein's Entrepreneurial Playbook

45

From Soldier to School Founder: A US Army veteran promotes peace through Montessori education

46

Alternative education in Kansas, with founder Katie Saiz

47

Reimagining Special Education: One teacher's microschool journey

48

Joyful Learning is out today! Enjoy this special interview.

49

"Try something else. Be happy." Why a longtime public school teacher left to launch a microschool

50

"Alexa, how can I homeschool my kids?"

51

How Mosaic is supporting self-directed education

52

Two weeks until Joyful Learning!

53

Opening a microschool after 20 years of teaching

54

Primer founder Ryan Delk on creating a vast microschool network

55

Why a public school teacher opened Lighthouse Christian Academy

56

A physician launches a new Islamic microschool

57

In suburban Ohio, a former public school teacher launches a nature-based microschool

58

In rural Ohio, a former public school teacher launches a literacy-rich microschool

59

Managing Entrepreneurial Growing Pains & Regulatory Ambiguity

60

How OpenEd is expanding personalized education options to more families

61

From former elementary school teacher to Phoenix faith-based learning pod founder

62

"So many parents don't feel listened to." From middle school math teacher to microschool founder

63

From math teacher to hybrid school founder in Louisiana

64

From physician to founder, with Barbara Jauregui Wurst of Acton Academy Falls Church

65

Pre-launch plans: A former special education teacher prepares to open a new school

66

Alexandra Batista Rodriguez on creating a microschool for students with special needs

67

Why a former public school teacher launched an Ohio Acton Academy

68

An Apogee Network Micro-High School Takes Root in Texas

69

Why more families of color are choosing homeschooling, with Homeschool Our Way founder, Elan Page

70

A longtime Florida hybrid homeschool founder reflects on today's innovative education movement

71

Public microschooling gains popularity and support

72

A former public school teacher launches a new Mississippi microschool

73

Encouraging new educational models in New Hampshire

74

Exploring alternatives to college

75

Who needs college and who doesn't, with author Kathleen deLaski

76

A former public school teacher shares why she launched a Virginia microschool

77

Since 2013, the Agile Learning Centers (ALC) network has been a leader in self-directed education

78

How two homeschool moms created a North Carolina microschool

79

The enduring popularity of homeschooling among US military families

80

A retired education entrepreneur shares tips for new school founders

81

A Florida farm-based, faith-filled Acton Academy

82

Homeschooling To College: Two Seniors Talk About Which College to Attend

83

Why a homeschooling mom in Washington, DC created Kids & Culture Camp

84

An online learning community for self-directed teens

85

What is "school choice"?

86

Homeschooling To College: Insights from a College Admissions Counselor

87

Our 300th episode! Celebrating founders & families

88

The Growth and Impact of Sudbury-Model Schools & Spaces

89

Microschool in a Mall: Dominque Burgess on education entrepreneurship in North Carolina

90

Makenzie Oliver on helping teachers to let their light shine!

91

Homeschooling to College: Common Myths Around Admission & Affordability

92

From homeschooling mom of 7 to Kentucky microschool founder

93

How 3 families got together to create Three Cords Academy in Georgia

94

MacKenzie Price on 2-Hour Learning, Alpha School, and AI in Education

95

Homeschooling To College: High School Prep and the Pre-Application Process

96

How a teacher and Minnesota mom of 4 created Our Village School, serving 150 learners

97

A Big Announcement!

98

A conversation with the cofounder of the Modern Classrooms Project

99

How one mom unschooled her way to opening a school for unschoolers

100

The future of the fast-growing Acton Academy network, with Jake Thompson

101

Two teachers and a Texas microschool: How to rekindle your love of teaching

102

"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

103

"As a classroom teacher, I felt helpless." Founder Latoya Nelson on launching a hybrid homeschool-microschool

104

Microschooling Predictions for 2025, with the National Microschooling Center

105

Learning the business side of running a school: Founder Giselle McClymont on the shift from teacher to entrepreneur

106

Entrepreneurship & Education Choice in North Carolina: "The state scholarships have been really, really important for opening up accessibility."

107

How microschool teachers can benefit from professional development

108

A former public school teacher finds fulfillment in her Ohio microschool

109

Supporting self-directed learning in and out of conventional classrooms

110

How One Missouri Mom Created A Microschool Serving 200 Students

111

In Upstate New York, A New Acton Academy Takes Off

112

How a homeschool mom created an education website that reaches millions

113

How microschools are sharing instructors and building community across the US

114

A university researcher explains why homeschooling numbers continue to grow

115

An online microschool for homeschooled teens and tweens

116

A Homeschool Mom Founded Above Reproach Academy, Now Serving 100+ Learners

117

Founder Ar'Jillian Gilmer on the journey from Arkansas public school teacher to education entrepreneur

118

Investing in entrepreneurs, with 1517's Danielle Strachman

119

Why a former public school teacher launched an Acton Academy

120

The National Association of Black Microschool Leaders

121

Nance Confer on founding Florida Unschoolers

122

Thankful for entrepreneurial parents & teachers

123

Youth entrepreneurship & empowerment with Kidvation

124

A Maine school founder on place-based education

125

Author Johan Norberg on capitalism and human flourishing

126

A Parent-Driven STEM Microschool in Alabama

127

Online microschools that embrace neurodiversity

128

How this founder is spreading play-based microschooling nationally

129

"I'm a free market guy. I love to give choice and opportunity."

130

Combining homeschooling and school for teens in New Jersey

131

An Arkansas charter school leader on why families need more options

132

After 10 years in public schools, this Montana teacher launched an Acton Academy

133

The benefits of dual enrollment programs for founders and families

134

A Sudbury Valley School Staff Member Reflects on 35+ Years at the Flagship Sudbury-Model School

135

Leading one microschool while activating others, with Microschool Solutions founder Rachelle Noble

136

With 100K+ families, Secular, Eclectic, Academic (SEA) Homeschoolers sees steady growth

137

Successful homeschooling outcomes, with founder Kymberly Kent

138

A microschool aims to make a "colossal" impact by scaling

139

Creating a forest school for middle schoolers

140

How one mom created a new microschool for neurodiverse kids

141

Can microschooling make you healthier? These two teachers think so

142

Indiana's Massive Microschool Growth

143

Why A Former Investment Banker Decided to Become An Acton Academy School Founder

144

From Attachment Parenting to Education Entrepreneurship in Arkansas

145

An On-Campus Microschool at an HBCU

146

How one teacher is redefining learning in rural South Dakota

147

A new school in New Mexico sees soaring enrollment

148

How a new zoning law saved this founder's microschool

149

From Public School to Microschool: A Tennessee Teacher's Bold New Venture

150

Two Young Sisters Share Why They Founded WEquil School

151

A Conversation with Entrepreneur-In-Residence Tobin Slaven

152

How A Christian Montessori School Network Started As A Summer Camp

153

An inclusive, LGBTQIA-welcoming Texas microschool

154

Youth entrepreneurship & empowerment with Nasiyah Isra-Ul

155

The future of learning with Outschool.com founder Amir Nathoo

156

Shante Lane Tamerat on creating a Reggio-inspired microschool in Maryland

157

In Nebraska, demand is high for this former public school teacher's new microschool

158

Why a college professor helped to launch a self-directed school in Philadelphia

159

A California Classical Christian Homeschool Collaborative Sees Enrollment Climb

160

Why two longtime public school teachers launched a Missouri microschool

161

Professor Andreas Widmer on Principled Entrepreneurship

162

A Montana microschool with booming enrollment: Former public school teacher Lindsey Vose on launching Wild Wonders

163

An eco-conscious Montessori microschool in South Florida: Why founder Priscilla Yuill opened Casa Ranch Montessori

164

From 10 students to over 2,000: How Chesterton Schools grew from one microschool to a network of 70+ high schools

165

A middle school teacher in NJ gets ready to launch her microschool

166

How to scale a successful homeschool program: Elmarie Hyman on serving hundreds of homeschoolers

167

"I was too innovative. I didn't follow the rules." A longtime public school teacher decided to become a school founder

168

Whole Foods Market co-founder John Mackey on entrepreneurship

169

"It's a virtually untapped market." Why this former teacher and founder thinks we're only at the beginning of the innovative education movement

170

Unbundling education at the REALM in Santa Monica, CA

171

"I need to serve children." Former public school teacher Denice Dixon on becoming a school founder

172

Utah's first Wildflower Montessori microschool

173

Why is this Christian microschool near Phoenix so popular? Former public school teacher Coby Aldana on founding Refresh Learning Center

174

From a Montessori pod to three Acton Academy campuses: Virginia founder Jackie Hill

175

Magatte Wade on entrepreneurship and human flourishing

176

Why this new farm school is in such high demand

177

The enduring legacy of the Alternative Education Resource Organization

178

Why one founder decided now is the time to launch a new school in Iowa

179

Corey DeAngelis on The Parent Revolution

180

Unschooling at The Dandelion Project, where learner agency is key

181

Blending neurodiversity & learner-driven education at Acton Academy Red Rock

182

Miami Sudbury School founder talks about self-directed education

183

How one innovative school is helping to combat chronic absenteeism

184

Removing Regulatory Barriers for Education Entrepreneurs

185

Off Da Beaten Path Learning: Dominique Paloma Bible on coaching others to take charge of their education

186

Why two tech entrepreneurs created a home-based microschool

187

Our 200th episode! The podcast's first guest, Jill Perez, returns with a founder update

188

How Iowa's new school choice program is activating entrepreneurs: Jenson "Fig" Newton on launching Empigo Academy

189

An Arkansas Microschool Fueled by Choice: Former public school teacher Kanesha Adams shares her founder story

190

Professor Angela Watson on the new Johns Hopkins University Homeschool Hub

191

Trials & Tribulations of Being A School Founder: Entrepreneurship is hard!

192

A Waldorf Microschool: A former public school teacher on creating her in-home microschool

193

Why one founder created a school fully integrating neurotypical & neurodiverse learners

194

Mixing Forest Schooling & Self-Directed Learning: A Conversation with Justine Wilson of Curious & Kind Education

195

Why are families choosing microschools? Christensen Institute Fellow Thomas Arnett discusses Jobs To Be Done Theory

196

Chicago's Catholic Acton Academy: Kelly & Michael Sullivan on creating The Sanctuary Academy

197

A Reggio Emilia-inspired Jewish microschool in El Paso: The Cherry Hill School was founded in 2020

198

A Muslim microschool in DC: Al Hadi cofounder Rida Rizvi talks about creating a child-centered, faith-filled program

199

An innovative microschool for rural Utah families: Former public school teacher Todd Hepworth on launching Orchard STEM School

200

"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

201

A Tennessee microschool nurturing discovery & neurodiversity: Former public school teacher Rachel Good on being a founder

202

Launch Your Kind with Iman Alleyne!

203

How Prenda has launched hundreds of microschools: Kaity Broadbent on Prenda's vision & impact

204

In rural Arizona, Prenda microschools are popular: Denise Lever on education options in Apache County

205

How a single, working homeschool mom became an education entrepreneur

206

From Founder to Funder: A conversation with Eric Oglesbee of The Drexel Fund

207

The Pre-Launch Process: A conversation with Poinciana Wildflower Montessori founder Imani Jackson

208

Professor Eric Wearne on hybrid homeschools, microschools & upcoming conferences

209

"We are the architects of these possibilities." Founder Angel Sobrino on homeschooling, entrepreneurship, and Latino empowerment

210

From Homeschooler to Teacher to Founder: Marissa Hess runs Urban Cottage Educational Collaborative in Tampa

211

A Charlotte Mason-Inspired Hybrid Homeschool: Cofounders Angie Wakeman & Rebecca Foley share their story

212

Latinos Homeschooling: Founder Gisela Quinones on why more Latino families are curious about homeschooling

213

Create An Entrepreneur Community! The cofounders of the Innovative Educators Network share why collaboration is crucial

214

A Tuition-Free Homeschool Academy Offered by a Public School: Check out one Colorado district's innovative model

215

A Preschool Predicament: Why hasn't this Detroit entrepreneur been able to open her school?

216

Sudbury Valley School Perspectives: Alumna, parent, and staff member Francesca Matisoo on what makes SVS so special

217

Acton Academy St. George: Founder Ian Lindsey on the challenges and rewards of education entrepreneurship

218

An Education "Intrapraneur" - Sherrilynn Bair on how to innovate within a public school district

219

A Christian self-directed learning center in South Carolina: Former public school teacher Ross Hill on becoming a microschool founder

220

From college administrator to microschool founder: Kristine Fringer founded Symbiosis Learning Center for middle & high school students

221

"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

222

AI, Technology, & The Future of Learning: Techno-Optimism in 2024 with Founder Tobin Slaven

223

A Latino-Centered Lab School in Denver: La Luz founder Kyle Gamba hopes his model influences public schools

224

The Origins of the Wildflower Montessori Microschool Network: Katelyn Shore opened the first Wildflower school in 2014

225

How A Homeschool Mom Created A Thriving Urban Microschool: Christina Poole founded City Schoolhouse in Louisville, Kentucky

226

Promoting Childhood Play & Independence: Let Grow's Lenore Skenazy on the importance of a play-filled childhood

227

"As immigrants, we chase the American Dream." Gaby Narvaez & Andrea Hantman share their entrepreneurial journey as microschool founders

228

Do you want to start a microschool? Tom Bogle of Microschool Solutions offers tips

229

A Teacher Finds Joy & Fulfillment As A Founder: Becky McNichols on creating Rooted Life Academy

230

Meeting Middle Schoolers' Needs: Why former public school teacher Nate Fellman launched his microschool

231

Georgia's Learning Pod Protection Act Helped This Founder...But Do We Need Regulation?

232

Why This Charter School Founder Shifted to Microschooling

233

Thankful for Entrepreneurs

234

A Conversation with Acton Academy Co-Founder Jeff Sandefer

235

One of the earliest Acton Academies! Dani Foltz-Smith on her path from Acton parent to founder

236

The Rise of Faith-Based Microschools: A year of stunning growth for Refine KC

237

First 100 Days of Running a Microschool! Two founders share their startup stories

238

Legal Advocacy for Education Entrepreneurs: Mike Donnelly of the Yes. Every Kid. Foundation talks about entrepreneur support

239

"Let Parents Be In Control" - A 17-year public school teacher launched a microschool to meet the needs of learners & families

240

Self-Directed Learning in Los Angeles: Why a college philosophy professor became a microschool founder

241

Learning At Sudbury Valley School: Alumnus and parent Evan Hughes on self-directed education

242

Eliminating the "Because I Said So" in Education: Acton Academy North Broward cofounder Frank Farro on learner-driven education

243

How the Wildflower Montessori Microschool Network Empowers Teacher-Entrepreneurs

244

Who is the LiberatED Podcast for?

245

Trauma-Informed Education with Ellemercito Academy founder Lizette Valles

246

Entrepreneur Bob Luddy & Thales Academy

247

"School was very dehumanizing." Why this NYC public school teacher left to launch a microschool

248

From 6 Students to 60 in 3 Years! Florida Founder Felicia Rattray on Starting & Scaling Microschools

249

The Intersection of STEM & Neurodiversity: Kenneth Mims talks about advocacy and entrepreneurship

250

Microschooling In Appalachia: Holler Creek School embraces "radical rural education"

251

Church-Based Learning Centers: A conversation with Pastor Josh Robertson, founder of Black Pastors United for Education

252

"I was made to take rights away from kids." Why a public school teacher quit and started a microschool

253

Teens in the Trades: Why can't a skilled 16-year-old get a job?

254

How Hybrid Homeschooling Can Prevent Homeschool Mom Burnout

255

"They Become Themselves": Former public school teacher Heather DiNino explains the transformative power of schooling alternatives

256

Helping special needs students to SOAR: Kenisha Skaggs on building SOAR Academy

257

Ready, Set, Launch! A new microschool opens this week, inspired by other founders' stories

258

A STEM microschool in small-town West Virginia: Why a former public school teacher left the system to be an education entrepreneur

259

Got ADHD? BreakOut School Is For You: Why a Utah pharmacist created a microschool for ADHD kids

260

A Hybrid Homeschooling Pioneer: Laura George founded Compass Prep Academy in 2005 and continues to inspire others

261

A Microschool for LGBTQ+ Youth: Our Resilient Community ALC provides a nurturing, queer-centered space for self-directed education

262

Home(school) on the (G)range: A rural microschool in Oregon is infused with Montessori, Waldorf, & Democratic Education practices

263

Pre-Launch Perspectives: Chioma Onyewuchi on starting an alternative education program rooted in African heritage

264

Beyond Schooling: Reflections from a Self-Directed Teen

265

A Startup Sudbury School in Saint Louis

266

Georgia Black Home Educators Network: A conversation with cofounder and homeschooling mom, Nicole Doyle

267

One of NYC's first unschooling centers: A conversation with Brooklyn Apple founder Noah Mayers

268

A Hand Up, Not A Hand Out: How a former urban public school teacher is tackling intergenerational poverty through homeschooling & parent empowerment

269

Creating Liberty: Why one longtime public school teacher quit to create a learner-directed schooling alternative

270

2023 Alternative Education Conference Keynote Presentation

271

The Intersection of Unschooling & Web 3.0: A conversation with Genii DAO founder, Karema Akilah

272

How to Balance Homeschool & Work with 'Homeschool Hacks' Author Linsey Knerl

273

How Decentralized Education is Improving Student Learning: A former public school teacher talks about the gains she sees in her microschool students

274

The Microschool Startup Journey: Founders of a new Acton Academy affiliate in Virginia explain the process

275

An Outdoor Preschool Grows to Serve School-Age Kids Too: Kim Stringer is the founder of Kreative Kids in Kansas

276

A Charter School That Works for Homeschoolers: River's Edge Academy Charter School helps to put parents and learners in charge of education

277

From "Pandemic Pod" to Microschool: Why Detroit founder Danna Guzman says interest in alternative education is surging

278

An Outdoor, Democratic School in NYC: Education professor, Maysaa Bazna, on creating Pono

279

Rural, Waldorf Microschool Shut Down By State Regulators: Hawaii mom, Ariel Maguire, is fighting back

280

Smashing Homeschooling Stereotypes: A conversation with Syreeta Farria and Victoria Washington

281

A Midwife's Microschool: Cara Frantz on creating Envision Homeschool Collective

282

A Sudbury-style school in Spain: Exploring The Learning Project, Ibiza

283

From Memphis Public School Teacher to Lab School Founder: Coi Morrison's entrepreneurial journey

284

The Space In Between: How Becky Abrams grew her small homeschool co-op into a 200-learner hybrid school

285

Empowering Homeschooling Families in Detroit: A conversation with Engaged Detroit founder, Bernita Bradley

286

A microschool pioneer who fought for homeschooling freedoms: Clonlara School founder, Pat Montgomery

287

Can a school district actually innovate? Maybe so.

288

100th Episode! Some reflections on this podcast milestone

289

A Home-Based Montessori Microschool: Why longtime teacher Karen Weary created a microschool at home

290

How A Teen Homeschooler Created An Online Learning Platform: A conversation with Nasiyah Isra-Ul

291

Working with youth on "their next great adventure": Vijay Shah at The Humanist Academy

292

Professor Gina Riley on self-directed education & unschooling

293

Army veteran, teacher, and microschool founder: Felicia Wright on creating The Learning Outpost in Nevada

294

Wildflower Montessori NYC Charter School: A conversation with the teacher-entrepreneurs who launched this South Bronx school

295

From Foster Kid to Founder: Former public school teacher Mercedes Grant on why at-risk youth should have access to microschools

296

"It is only beginning." Why Amber Okolo-Ebube thinks we are just at the start of a homeschooling & microschooling wave.

297

One of the first microschools! Ken Danford on creating North Star: Self-Directed Learning for Teens in 1996

298

If you can't find it, build it: Former public school teacher Alycia Wright on creating Cultural Roots Homeschool Cooperative

299

Kids & Nature: Two homeschool moms created Barefoot University, connecting thousands of kids to nature

300

A partnership with parents: Texas microschool founders support individualized learning and family empowerment

301

"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

302

A Grandmother's Microschool: After teaching in public schools for over 20 years, Dr. Natalie Summerville created a microschool for her grandchildren

303

Homeschooling in Brooklyn: Why a former NYC public school teacher created Joyful Learning Academy for homeschoolers

304

An Alternative Education Pioneer: Jerry Mintz founded the Alternative Education Resource Organization (AERO) in 1989

305

"It's life and death to students." An interview with Wade Moore, founder of Urban Prep Academy

306

Rural Microschools: Why a former public school teacher created a microschool in her small Kansas town

307

A Classical Education Available To All: Kurtis Indorf on the expansion of Great Hearts Online National Academy

308

The Personal & Financial Rewards of Education Entrepreneurship: A former public school teacher explains

309

Choosing Sudbury Valley & self-directed education: A dad explains why he pulled his kids out of public school

310

"The Fringe Is Becoming the Cloth": Becky Elder and Dalena Wallace on homeschooling and microschooling

311

Yes, charter schools are innovating: Sean Harrell at Integration Charter Schools in NYC shows us how

312

Blocked from Opening a School: Retired Navy officer James Lomax on entrepreneurial barriers

313

From Education Professor to Microschool Founder: Dr. Lisa Scott on Creating Art of Words in Brooklyn, NY

314

A High-Quality, Purpose-Driven Online School: Founder Michael Strong on creating The Socratic Experience

315

Breaking the School-To-Prison Pipeline, One Microschool At a Time

316

From Portland Public School Teacher to Microschool Founder

317

One Year Podcast Anniversary with Bloom Academy cofounders!

318

No self-directed schools need apply: A physics teacher shares why his state prevented him from opening his school

319

A Tour of Adamo Microschools: Tamara Becker takes us on a tour of her second, tuition-free microschool location

320

Microschool Builders: Mara Linaberger on helping microschools to launch beginning in 2018

321

So much more than a typical private school: Melissa Mohr on shifting from private school educator to microschool founder

322

Want to open a microschool by September? Amar Kumar and KaiPod Catalyst can help

323

"Mom, we need to start one!" Why one former public school teacher listened to her daughter and created a microschool

324

Motherhood & Microschooling: Candace Lehenbauer on running a home-based microschool

325

"The traditional system is antiquated." Longtime public school teacher Susan Safra on creating a schooling alternative

326

Activating Microschools: Elyse Marcellino on what state-based organizations can do to promote microschooling

327

Texas Tenacity: How Cassidy Younghans is building a grassroots self-directed learning community in Dallas

328

Do you love your school? How Jenny Clark is helping to empower parents to find the best learning fit for their kids

329

A Not-So-Micro School: How former public school teacher Candace Fish opened with 130+ students

330

Choice & Access at a Montessori-inspired Microschool: Michael Parsons on opening Vandalia Community School in Charleston, WV

331

Self-Directed Education at Sligo Sudbury School: Gayle Nagle and Maura Duignan on why they launched a Sudbury-model school in Ireland

332

Learning Science Through Surfing & Skateboarding: Toni and Uli Frallicciardi on building Surf Skate Science in South Florida

333

From Tutoring Center to Microschool: Former public school teacher Pam McEwen talks about the joys of microschooling

334

How My Tech High Helps to Customize Education: Matt Bowman on how and why he built the popular My Tech High platform

335

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

336

Retirement Can Wait: Donna Akers on launching a microschool after 30 years as a public school teacher

337

"She's off her anxiety and ADHD meds": Stephanie Harper and Tekeeta Funchess on the magic of microschooling

338

A note of gratitude...

339

A Missouri Microschool: Maria Casco on family-centered education, global travel, and peaceful parenting

340

How Prenda Pioneered Learning Pods: A conversation with Prenda founder Kelly Smith

341

How a "wiggly kindergartener" inspired one parentpreneur: Elizabeth McMeans on launching a Prenda pod

342

Acton Academy & Learner-Driven Education: Tobin Slaven on launching Acton Academy Fort Lauderdale

343

A Microschool Trendsetter: Laurel Suarez on creating Compass Outreach and inspiring others

344

From Teacher to Founder: Jessica Ramsay on her profitable path to building Farmhouse Phonics

345

Microschooling & Neurodiversity: Molly and Noah Stephenson on their "unschooling" microschool for neurodiverse learners

346

Connecting Families with Funding & Founders: Joe Connor on how his startup Odyssey bridges the gap

347

'100 Schools in 10 Years' - Iman Alleyne on her vision for scaling her award-winning microschool

348

South Florida's Microschool Boom: How entrepreneur collaboration is fueling the surge

349

Sudbury Valley School: Celebrating 50+ years of self-directed education

350

BONUS! Hope Returns to West Virginia: Two WV moms weigh in on this week's school choice ruling

351

Scaling a Co-Learning Community: Chris Turner on building Moonrise.com

352

Learning in Las Vegas: Emily Grégoire and Edupreneurship in Nevada

353

From Homeschooler to Education Entrepreneur: Hannah Frankman on alternatives to school and college

354

How School Choice Catalyzes Education Entrepreneurs: Kate Baker Demers on choice and innovation

355

Microschool Magic in New Jersey: The Village Electric and education entrepreneurship in the Garden State

356

The New Era of Virtual Learning: Julie Young & ASU Prep Digital

357

Supporting Teen Well-being & Empowerment: Lainie Liberti on helping teenagers thrive

358

Disruptive Innovation in Education: Michael B. Horn on current and future education trends

359

A Hillsdale Education for Kids & Adults: Dr. Kathleen O'Toole on the value of classical education

360

Education Inspiration in West Virginia: Katie Switzer on forest schools and entrepreneurship

361

Teaching Kids About Freedom & Responsibility: Connor Boyack on The Tuttle Twins and Education Trends

362

Building Co-Ops & Co-Learning Communities: Tiffany Pierce and entrepreneurial agility

363

Launching Investor-Backed Education Startups: Manisha Snoyer on starting and scaling a business

364

Declaring Independence From Government Schooling

365

How To Be An Education Entrepreneur: Tips and insights from a mom and business owner

366

Live from PorcFest! The Homeschooling Nitty-Gritty

367

Thoughts on Unschooling: David D. Friedman on why unschooling is the best way for kids to learn

368

Alternatives to College: Apprenticeships provide another successful pathway to adulthood

369

Welcome to America: How one education entrepreneur is transforming refugee education

370

Networks for Freedom: A new network of learning centers prioritizes educational and family freedom

371

Personalization & Socialization: How one learning pod startup is successfully blending both

372

Black Minds Matter: How Black Education Entrepreneurs, and School Choice, Are Helping Kids

373

Microschooling for the Masses: How one network is bringing microschooling to more children

374

Why Universal Government Preschool Is A Bad Idea: Free the early childhood education market

375

If You Build It, They Will Come: How an edupreneur created a thriving learning center

376

Let Children Be Free To Learn: Peter Gray on self-directed education and schooling alternatives

377

Fund Students, Not Systems: Corey DeAngelis on school choice policies

378

Bonus Episode! The Liberation of Education

379

The Honest Teacher: Jack Lloyd on education and libertarianism

380

Hybrid Schools: The learning model that is reshaping education

381

'Undoctrinate' Your Kids: Pushing Back Against Classroom and Campus Propaganda

382

Live Free & Learn: New Hampshire Education Commissioner (and homeschooling dad) Frank Edelblut

383

American Familia: David Morales on grit, self-reliance, and the American Dream

384

Bye-Bye Bureaucracy & Burnout: Teachers and Doctors Build New Alternatives

385

Oh, Canada: A Canadian unschooling mom and entrepreneur on protests and parenting

386

Should you move? A homeschooling family leaves California

387

Breathing Deeply: Teacher Launches Mask-Free Learning Center