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LiberatED Podcast — 405 episodes
School's Out: An Interview with Mickey Revenaugh
School in a Yurt: Building a Co-Learning Community in Maryland
From Teacher to Founder: Creating Limestone Community School
Dr. James Tooley on Low-Cost Private Schooling
Our 400th episode—and a special announcement!
Building a Thriving Faith-Based Microschool with Emma Rodriguez
How One Community Is Connecting Schools, Students, and Employers
Navigating Legal Challenges as an Education Entrepreneur, with ERC's Lynn Swanson
From Democratic School Founder to Urban Nature Educator
What If Learning Started with Curiosity Instead of Curriculum?
Inside a Youth-Run Microschool in Virginia
When A Microschool Founder Has To Step Away
How Summit School Grew from 50 to 140 Students in 3 Years
Let 1,000 Flowers Bloom: The Future of Educational Freedom with Cato's Colleen Hroncich
The Ins & Outs of Launching a K-8 Hybrid Learning Community
How a Family Crisis Led to a New Educational Calling
Inside A Nature-Based School Near Boston
Bellwether's Mary Wells on AI, Education Innovation, & the Future of Learning
Why Families Are Flocking to this Project-Based Pennsylvania Homeschool Program
How the Yass Prize Powers Permissionless Education
In North Dakota, a small school makes a big impact
What 23,000 Parents Are Telling Us About School Choice
A Conversation with Prenda Microschool "Superguides"
Inclusive by Design: How Brainforest Academy Supports Neurodiverse Learners
From Public School Teacher to Founder of a Self-Directed Learning Center
A Two-Day, Tuition-Free Microschool With Full-Time Impact
Reinventing High School: Entrepreneurship & Personalized Learning in Utah
From 18 Students to Over 100: Why One New Waldorf- and Montessori-Inspired School Is So Sought After
From Basement Pod to Flourishing Hybrid Homeschool in Michigan
The First Online Private School: 30+ Years at Laurel Springs School
The Past, Present, and Future of Virtual Learning with Julie Young
Supply, Demand, and School Choice: Lessons from Ohio
Agency, Affordability, and Hands-On Learning at The Village School
Why More Black Families Are Choosing Homeschooling—and What Comes Next
Progress in Medicine: A New Kind of Summer Program for Teen Changemakers
A New Orleans Microschool Success Story
Inside NuVu's Studio-Style High School
A Primer on the Push for Educational Freedom, with Cato's Neal McCluskey
How Two Moms Built a Homeschool Resource Hub for 80+ Families
ENCORE: Whole Foods Co-Founder John Mackey on the Heroic Spirit of Business
Designing A Life—and a School—Around Family, Farm, and Forest
From Homeschooling to Microschooling: Bonnie Bradshaw on Building Royal Oak Academy
From Fighter Pilot to Founder: How Ali Ghaffari Is Advancing Classical Catholic Education
Starting A Church To Start A School: The Magnolia Schoolhouse Story
Building A Vermont Microschool: Susan Yao's Journey From Teacher to Founder
Inside A Wildflower School: Imani Jackson on Opening Poinciana Montessori
Crossover Special: LiberatED & Teacher, Let Your Light Shine!
Cupola Academy: A Modern Model for Self-Directed, Secular Learning
Helping Teens Thrive with Schooling Alternatives
From Speech Pathologist to School Founder: A New Jersey Mom's Hybrid Homeschool Journey
How a New Mexico Microschool Is Redefining High School
Flourish Schools Founder John Danner on Joyful, AI-Powered Learning
Hybrid Schools on the Rise: Insights from Professor Eric Wearne
How a Former Public School Teacher Founded Wisdom Warehouse Microschools
Building Threefold Schoolhouse: An Acton Academy Journey in Pennsylvania
A dad discusses why he chose homeschooling and microschooling for his kids
A national network of "love-based" microschools
From preschool teacher to microschool founder
From one "Pandemic Pod" to 20+ Microschools in 5 states
A Yurt School in New Hampshire Takes Off
"I'm not here to fix broken systems. I'm here to build what our children truly deserve."
Scaling Social Impact in Education: Courtney Klein's Entrepreneurial Playbook
From Soldier to School Founder: A US Army veteran promotes peace through Montessori education
Alternative education in Kansas, with founder Katie Saiz
Reimagining Special Education: One teacher's microschool journey
Joyful Learning is out today! Enjoy this special interview.
"Try something else. Be happy." Why a longtime public school teacher left to launch a microschool
"Alexa, how can I homeschool my kids?"
How Mosaic is supporting self-directed education
Two weeks until Joyful Learning!
Opening a microschool after 20 years of teaching
Primer founder Ryan Delk on creating a vast microschool network
Why a public school teacher opened Lighthouse Christian Academy
A physician launches a new Islamic microschool
In suburban Ohio, a former public school teacher launches a nature-based microschool
In rural Ohio, a former public school teacher launches a literacy-rich microschool
Managing Entrepreneurial Growing Pains & Regulatory Ambiguity
How OpenEd is expanding personalized education options to more families
From former elementary school teacher to Phoenix faith-based learning pod founder
"So many parents don't feel listened to." From middle school math teacher to microschool founder
From math teacher to hybrid school founder in Louisiana
From physician to founder, with Barbara Jauregui Wurst of Acton Academy Falls Church
Pre-launch plans: A former special education teacher prepares to open a new school
Alexandra Batista Rodriguez on creating a microschool for students with special needs
Why a former public school teacher launched an Ohio Acton Academy
An Apogee Network Micro-High School Takes Root in Texas
Why more families of color are choosing homeschooling, with Homeschool Our Way founder, Elan Page
A longtime Florida hybrid homeschool founder reflects on today's innovative education movement
Public microschooling gains popularity and support
A former public school teacher launches a new Mississippi microschool
Encouraging new educational models in New Hampshire
Exploring alternatives to college
Who needs college and who doesn't, with author Kathleen deLaski
A former public school teacher shares why she launched a Virginia microschool
Since 2013, the Agile Learning Centers (ALC) network has been a leader in self-directed education
How two homeschool moms created a North Carolina microschool
The enduring popularity of homeschooling among US military families
A retired education entrepreneur shares tips for new school founders
A Florida farm-based, faith-filled Acton Academy
Homeschooling To College: Two Seniors Talk About Which College to Attend
Why a homeschooling mom in Washington, DC created Kids & Culture Camp
An online learning community for self-directed teens
What is "school choice"?
Homeschooling To College: Insights from a College Admissions Counselor
Our 300th episode! Celebrating founders & families
The Growth and Impact of Sudbury-Model Schools & Spaces
Microschool in a Mall: Dominque Burgess on education entrepreneurship in North Carolina
Makenzie Oliver on helping teachers to let their light shine!
Homeschooling to College: Common Myths Around Admission & Affordability
From homeschooling mom of 7 to Kentucky microschool founder
How 3 families got together to create Three Cords Academy in Georgia
MacKenzie Price on 2-Hour Learning, Alpha School, and AI in Education
Homeschooling To College: High School Prep and the Pre-Application Process
How a teacher and Minnesota mom of 4 created Our Village School, serving 150 learners
A Big Announcement!
A conversation with the cofounder of the Modern Classrooms Project
How one mom unschooled her way to opening a school for unschoolers
The future of the fast-growing Acton Academy network, with Jake Thompson
Two teachers and a Texas microschool: How to rekindle your love of teaching
"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
"As a classroom teacher, I felt helpless." Founder Latoya Nelson on launching a hybrid homeschool-microschool
Microschooling Predictions for 2025, with the National Microschooling Center
Learning the business side of running a school: Founder Giselle McClymont on the shift from teacher to entrepreneur
Entrepreneurship & Education Choice in North Carolina: "The state scholarships have been really, really important for opening up accessibility."
How microschool teachers can benefit from professional development
A former public school teacher finds fulfillment in her Ohio microschool
Supporting self-directed learning in and out of conventional classrooms
How One Missouri Mom Created A Microschool Serving 200 Students
In Upstate New York, A New Acton Academy Takes Off
How a homeschool mom created an education website that reaches millions
How microschools are sharing instructors and building community across the US
A university researcher explains why homeschooling numbers continue to grow
An online microschool for homeschooled teens and tweens
A Homeschool Mom Founded Above Reproach Academy, Now Serving 100+ Learners
Founder Ar'Jillian Gilmer on the journey from Arkansas public school teacher to education entrepreneur
Investing in entrepreneurs, with 1517's Danielle Strachman
Why a former public school teacher launched an Acton Academy
The National Association of Black Microschool Leaders
Nance Confer on founding Florida Unschoolers
Thankful for entrepreneurial parents & teachers
Youth entrepreneurship & empowerment with Kidvation
A Maine school founder on place-based education
Author Johan Norberg on capitalism and human flourishing
A Parent-Driven STEM Microschool in Alabama
Online microschools that embrace neurodiversity
How this founder is spreading play-based microschooling nationally
"I'm a free market guy. I love to give choice and opportunity."
Combining homeschooling and school for teens in New Jersey
An Arkansas charter school leader on why families need more options
After 10 years in public schools, this Montana teacher launched an Acton Academy
The benefits of dual enrollment programs for founders and families
A Sudbury Valley School Staff Member Reflects on 35+ Years at the Flagship Sudbury-Model School
Leading one microschool while activating others, with Microschool Solutions founder Rachelle Noble
With 100K+ families, Secular, Eclectic, Academic (SEA) Homeschoolers sees steady growth
Successful homeschooling outcomes, with founder Kymberly Kent
A microschool aims to make a "colossal" impact by scaling
Creating a forest school for middle schoolers
How one mom created a new microschool for neurodiverse kids
Can microschooling make you healthier? These two teachers think so
Indiana's Massive Microschool Growth
Why A Former Investment Banker Decided to Become An Acton Academy School Founder
From Attachment Parenting to Education Entrepreneurship in Arkansas
An On-Campus Microschool at an HBCU
How one teacher is redefining learning in rural South Dakota
A new school in New Mexico sees soaring enrollment
How a new zoning law saved this founder's microschool
From Public School to Microschool: A Tennessee Teacher's Bold New Venture
Two Young Sisters Share Why They Founded WEquil School
A Conversation with Entrepreneur-In-Residence Tobin Slaven
How A Christian Montessori School Network Started As A Summer Camp
An inclusive, LGBTQIA-welcoming Texas microschool
Youth entrepreneurship & empowerment with Nasiyah Isra-Ul
The future of learning with Outschool.com founder Amir Nathoo
Shante Lane Tamerat on creating a Reggio-inspired microschool in Maryland
In Nebraska, demand is high for this former public school teacher's new microschool
Why a college professor helped to launch a self-directed school in Philadelphia
A California Classical Christian Homeschool Collaborative Sees Enrollment Climb
Why two longtime public school teachers launched a Missouri microschool
Professor Andreas Widmer on Principled Entrepreneurship
A Montana microschool with booming enrollment: Former public school teacher Lindsey Vose on launching Wild Wonders
An eco-conscious Montessori microschool in South Florida: Why founder Priscilla Yuill opened Casa Ranch Montessori
From 10 students to over 2,000: How Chesterton Schools grew from one microschool to a network of 70+ high schools
A middle school teacher in NJ gets ready to launch her microschool
How to scale a successful homeschool program: Elmarie Hyman on serving hundreds of homeschoolers
"I was too innovative. I didn't follow the rules." A longtime public school teacher decided to become a school founder
Whole Foods Market co-founder John Mackey on entrepreneurship
"It's a virtually untapped market." Why this former teacher and founder thinks we're only at the beginning of the innovative education movement
Unbundling education at the REALM in Santa Monica, CA
"I need to serve children." Former public school teacher Denice Dixon on becoming a school founder
Utah's first Wildflower Montessori microschool
Why is this Christian microschool near Phoenix so popular? Former public school teacher Coby Aldana on founding Refresh Learning Center
From a Montessori pod to three Acton Academy campuses: Virginia founder Jackie Hill
Magatte Wade on entrepreneurship and human flourishing
Why this new farm school is in such high demand
The enduring legacy of the Alternative Education Resource Organization
Why one founder decided now is the time to launch a new school in Iowa
Corey DeAngelis on The Parent Revolution
Unschooling at The Dandelion Project, where learner agency is key
Blending neurodiversity & learner-driven education at Acton Academy Red Rock
Miami Sudbury School founder talks about self-directed education
How one innovative school is helping to combat chronic absenteeism
Removing Regulatory Barriers for Education Entrepreneurs
Off Da Beaten Path Learning: Dominique Paloma Bible on coaching others to take charge of their education
Why two tech entrepreneurs created a home-based microschool
Our 200th episode! The podcast's first guest, Jill Perez, returns with a founder update
How Iowa's new school choice program is activating entrepreneurs: Jenson "Fig" Newton on launching Empigo Academy
An Arkansas Microschool Fueled by Choice: Former public school teacher Kanesha Adams shares her founder story
Professor Angela Watson on the new Johns Hopkins University Homeschool Hub
Trials & Tribulations of Being A School Founder: Entrepreneurship is hard!
A Waldorf Microschool: A former public school teacher on creating her in-home microschool
Why one founder created a school fully integrating neurotypical & neurodiverse learners
Mixing Forest Schooling & Self-Directed Learning: A Conversation with Justine Wilson of Curious & Kind Education
Why are families choosing microschools? Christensen Institute Fellow Thomas Arnett discusses Jobs To Be Done Theory
Chicago's Catholic Acton Academy: Kelly & Michael Sullivan on creating The Sanctuary Academy
A Reggio Emilia-inspired Jewish microschool in El Paso: The Cherry Hill School was founded in 2020
A Muslim microschool in DC: Al Hadi cofounder Rida Rizvi talks about creating a child-centered, faith-filled program
An innovative microschool for rural Utah families: Former public school teacher Todd Hepworth on launching Orchard STEM School
"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
A Tennessee microschool nurturing discovery & neurodiversity: Former public school teacher Rachel Good on being a founder
Launch Your Kind with Iman Alleyne!
How Prenda has launched hundreds of microschools: Kaity Broadbent on Prenda's vision & impact
In rural Arizona, Prenda microschools are popular: Denise Lever on education options in Apache County
How a single, working homeschool mom became an education entrepreneur
From Founder to Funder: A conversation with Eric Oglesbee of The Drexel Fund
The Pre-Launch Process: A conversation with Poinciana Wildflower Montessori founder Imani Jackson
Professor Eric Wearne on hybrid homeschools, microschools & upcoming conferences
"We are the architects of these possibilities." Founder Angel Sobrino on homeschooling, entrepreneurship, and Latino empowerment
From Homeschooler to Teacher to Founder: Marissa Hess runs Urban Cottage Educational Collaborative in Tampa
A Charlotte Mason-Inspired Hybrid Homeschool: Cofounders Angie Wakeman & Rebecca Foley share their story
Latinos Homeschooling: Founder Gisela Quinones on why more Latino families are curious about homeschooling
Create An Entrepreneur Community! The cofounders of the Innovative Educators Network share why collaboration is crucial
A Tuition-Free Homeschool Academy Offered by a Public School: Check out one Colorado district's innovative model
A Preschool Predicament: Why hasn't this Detroit entrepreneur been able to open her school?
Sudbury Valley School Perspectives: Alumna, parent, and staff member Francesca Matisoo on what makes SVS so special
Acton Academy St. George: Founder Ian Lindsey on the challenges and rewards of education entrepreneurship
An Education "Intrapraneur" - Sherrilynn Bair on how to innovate within a public school district
A Christian self-directed learning center in South Carolina: Former public school teacher Ross Hill on becoming a microschool founder
From college administrator to microschool founder: Kristine Fringer founded Symbiosis Learning Center for middle & high school students
"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
AI, Technology, & The Future of Learning: Techno-Optimism in 2024 with Founder Tobin Slaven
A Latino-Centered Lab School in Denver: La Luz founder Kyle Gamba hopes his model influences public schools
The Origins of the Wildflower Montessori Microschool Network: Katelyn Shore opened the first Wildflower school in 2014
How A Homeschool Mom Created A Thriving Urban Microschool: Christina Poole founded City Schoolhouse in Louisville, Kentucky
Promoting Childhood Play & Independence: Let Grow's Lenore Skenazy on the importance of a play-filled childhood
"As immigrants, we chase the American Dream." Gaby Narvaez & Andrea Hantman share their entrepreneurial journey as microschool founders
Do you want to start a microschool? Tom Bogle of Microschool Solutions offers tips
A Teacher Finds Joy & Fulfillment As A Founder: Becky McNichols on creating Rooted Life Academy
Meeting Middle Schoolers' Needs: Why former public school teacher Nate Fellman launched his microschool
Georgia's Learning Pod Protection Act Helped This Founder...But Do We Need Regulation?
Why This Charter School Founder Shifted to Microschooling
Thankful for Entrepreneurs
A Conversation with Acton Academy Co-Founder Jeff Sandefer
One of the earliest Acton Academies! Dani Foltz-Smith on her path from Acton parent to founder
The Rise of Faith-Based Microschools: A year of stunning growth for Refine KC
First 100 Days of Running a Microschool! Two founders share their startup stories
Legal Advocacy for Education Entrepreneurs: Mike Donnelly of the Yes. Every Kid. Foundation talks about entrepreneur support
"Let Parents Be In Control" - A 17-year public school teacher launched a microschool to meet the needs of learners & families
Self-Directed Learning in Los Angeles: Why a college philosophy professor became a microschool founder
Learning At Sudbury Valley School: Alumnus and parent Evan Hughes on self-directed education
Eliminating the "Because I Said So" in Education: Acton Academy North Broward cofounder Frank Farro on learner-driven education
How the Wildflower Montessori Microschool Network Empowers Teacher-Entrepreneurs
Who is the LiberatED Podcast for?
Trauma-Informed Education with Ellemercito Academy founder Lizette Valles
Entrepreneur Bob Luddy & Thales Academy
"School was very dehumanizing." Why this NYC public school teacher left to launch a microschool
From 6 Students to 60 in 3 Years! Florida Founder Felicia Rattray on Starting & Scaling Microschools
The Intersection of STEM & Neurodiversity: Kenneth Mims talks about advocacy and entrepreneurship
Microschooling In Appalachia: Holler Creek School embraces "radical rural education"
Church-Based Learning Centers: A conversation with Pastor Josh Robertson, founder of Black Pastors United for Education
"I was made to take rights away from kids." Why a public school teacher quit and started a microschool
Teens in the Trades: Why can't a skilled 16-year-old get a job?
How Hybrid Homeschooling Can Prevent Homeschool Mom Burnout
"They Become Themselves": Former public school teacher Heather DiNino explains the transformative power of schooling alternatives
Helping special needs students to SOAR: Kenisha Skaggs on building SOAR Academy
Ready, Set, Launch! A new microschool opens this week, inspired by other founders' stories
A STEM microschool in small-town West Virginia: Why a former public school teacher left the system to be an education entrepreneur
Got ADHD? BreakOut School Is For You: Why a Utah pharmacist created a microschool for ADHD kids
A Hybrid Homeschooling Pioneer: Laura George founded Compass Prep Academy in 2005 and continues to inspire others
A Microschool for LGBTQ+ Youth: Our Resilient Community ALC provides a nurturing, queer-centered space for self-directed education
Home(school) on the (G)range: A rural microschool in Oregon is infused with Montessori, Waldorf, & Democratic Education practices
Pre-Launch Perspectives: Chioma Onyewuchi on starting an alternative education program rooted in African heritage
Beyond Schooling: Reflections from a Self-Directed Teen
A Startup Sudbury School in Saint Louis
Georgia Black Home Educators Network: A conversation with cofounder and homeschooling mom, Nicole Doyle
One of NYC's first unschooling centers: A conversation with Brooklyn Apple founder Noah Mayers
A Hand Up, Not A Hand Out: How a former urban public school teacher is tackling intergenerational poverty through homeschooling & parent empowerment
Creating Liberty: Why one longtime public school teacher quit to create a learner-directed schooling alternative
2023 Alternative Education Conference Keynote Presentation
The Intersection of Unschooling & Web 3.0: A conversation with Genii DAO founder, Karema Akilah
How to Balance Homeschool & Work with 'Homeschool Hacks' Author Linsey Knerl
How Decentralized Education is Improving Student Learning: A former public school teacher talks about the gains she sees in her microschool students
The Microschool Startup Journey: Founders of a new Acton Academy affiliate in Virginia explain the process
An Outdoor Preschool Grows to Serve School-Age Kids Too: Kim Stringer is the founder of Kreative Kids in Kansas
A Charter School That Works for Homeschoolers: River's Edge Academy Charter School helps to put parents and learners in charge of education
From "Pandemic Pod" to Microschool: Why Detroit founder Danna Guzman says interest in alternative education is surging
An Outdoor, Democratic School in NYC: Education professor, Maysaa Bazna, on creating Pono
Rural, Waldorf Microschool Shut Down By State Regulators: Hawaii mom, Ariel Maguire, is fighting back
Smashing Homeschooling Stereotypes: A conversation with Syreeta Farria and Victoria Washington
A Midwife's Microschool: Cara Frantz on creating Envision Homeschool Collective
A Sudbury-style school in Spain: Exploring The Learning Project, Ibiza
From Memphis Public School Teacher to Lab School Founder: Coi Morrison's entrepreneurial journey
The Space In Between: How Becky Abrams grew her small homeschool co-op into a 200-learner hybrid school
Empowering Homeschooling Families in Detroit: A conversation with Engaged Detroit founder, Bernita Bradley
A microschool pioneer who fought for homeschooling freedoms: Clonlara School founder, Pat Montgomery
Can a school district actually innovate? Maybe so.
100th Episode! Some reflections on this podcast milestone
A Home-Based Montessori Microschool: Why longtime teacher Karen Weary created a microschool at home
How A Teen Homeschooler Created An Online Learning Platform: A conversation with Nasiyah Isra-Ul
Working with youth on "their next great adventure": Vijay Shah at The Humanist Academy
Professor Gina Riley on self-directed education & unschooling
Army veteran, teacher, and microschool founder: Felicia Wright on creating The Learning Outpost in Nevada
Wildflower Montessori NYC Charter School: A conversation with the teacher-entrepreneurs who launched this South Bronx school
From Foster Kid to Founder: Former public school teacher Mercedes Grant on why at-risk youth should have access to microschools
"It is only beginning." Why Amber Okolo-Ebube thinks we are just at the start of a homeschooling & microschooling wave.
One of the first microschools! Ken Danford on creating North Star: Self-Directed Learning for Teens in 1996
If you can't find it, build it: Former public school teacher Alycia Wright on creating Cultural Roots Homeschool Cooperative
Kids & Nature: Two homeschool moms created Barefoot University, connecting thousands of kids to nature
A partnership with parents: Texas microschool founders support individualized learning and family empowerment
"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
A Grandmother's Microschool: After teaching in public schools for over 20 years, Dr. Natalie Summerville created a microschool for her grandchildren
Homeschooling in Brooklyn: Why a former NYC public school teacher created Joyful Learning Academy for homeschoolers
An Alternative Education Pioneer: Jerry Mintz founded the Alternative Education Resource Organization (AERO) in 1989
"It's life and death to students." An interview with Wade Moore, founder of Urban Prep Academy
Rural Microschools: Why a former public school teacher created a microschool in her small Kansas town
A Classical Education Available To All: Kurtis Indorf on the expansion of Great Hearts Online National Academy
The Personal & Financial Rewards of Education Entrepreneurship: A former public school teacher explains
Choosing Sudbury Valley & self-directed education: A dad explains why he pulled his kids out of public school
"The Fringe Is Becoming the Cloth": Becky Elder and Dalena Wallace on homeschooling and microschooling
Yes, charter schools are innovating: Sean Harrell at Integration Charter Schools in NYC shows us how
Blocked from Opening a School: Retired Navy officer James Lomax on entrepreneurial barriers
From Education Professor to Microschool Founder: Dr. Lisa Scott on Creating Art of Words in Brooklyn, NY
A High-Quality, Purpose-Driven Online School: Founder Michael Strong on creating The Socratic Experience
Breaking the School-To-Prison Pipeline, One Microschool At a Time
From Portland Public School Teacher to Microschool Founder
One Year Podcast Anniversary with Bloom Academy cofounders!
No self-directed schools need apply: A physics teacher shares why his state prevented him from opening his school
A Tour of Adamo Microschools: Tamara Becker takes us on a tour of her second, tuition-free microschool location
Microschool Builders: Mara Linaberger on helping microschools to launch beginning in 2018
So much more than a typical private school: Melissa Mohr on shifting from private school educator to microschool founder
Want to open a microschool by September? Amar Kumar and KaiPod Catalyst can help
"Mom, we need to start one!" Why one former public school teacher listened to her daughter and created a microschool
Motherhood & Microschooling: Candace Lehenbauer on running a home-based microschool
"The traditional system is antiquated." Longtime public school teacher Susan Safra on creating a schooling alternative
Activating Microschools: Elyse Marcellino on what state-based organizations can do to promote microschooling
Texas Tenacity: How Cassidy Younghans is building a grassroots self-directed learning community in Dallas
Do you love your school? How Jenny Clark is helping to empower parents to find the best learning fit for their kids
A Not-So-Micro School: How former public school teacher Candace Fish opened with 130+ students
Choice & Access at a Montessori-inspired Microschool: Michael Parsons on opening Vandalia Community School in Charleston, WV
Self-Directed Education at Sligo Sudbury School: Gayle Nagle and Maura Duignan on why they launched a Sudbury-model school in Ireland
Learning Science Through Surfing & Skateboarding: Toni and Uli Frallicciardi on building Surf Skate Science in South Florida
From Tutoring Center to Microschool: Former public school teacher Pam McEwen talks about the joys of microschooling
How My Tech High Helps to Customize Education: Matt Bowman on how and why he built the popular My Tech High platform
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
Retirement Can Wait: Donna Akers on launching a microschool after 30 years as a public school teacher
"She's off her anxiety and ADHD meds": Stephanie Harper and Tekeeta Funchess on the magic of microschooling
A note of gratitude...
A Missouri Microschool: Maria Casco on family-centered education, global travel, and peaceful parenting
How Prenda Pioneered Learning Pods: A conversation with Prenda founder Kelly Smith
How a "wiggly kindergartener" inspired one parentpreneur: Elizabeth McMeans on launching a Prenda pod
Acton Academy & Learner-Driven Education: Tobin Slaven on launching Acton Academy Fort Lauderdale
A Microschool Trendsetter: Laurel Suarez on creating Compass Outreach and inspiring others
From Teacher to Founder: Jessica Ramsay on her profitable path to building Farmhouse Phonics
Microschooling & Neurodiversity: Molly and Noah Stephenson on their "unschooling" microschool for neurodiverse learners
Connecting Families with Funding & Founders: Joe Connor on how his startup Odyssey bridges the gap
'100 Schools in 10 Years' - Iman Alleyne on her vision for scaling her award-winning microschool
South Florida's Microschool Boom: How entrepreneur collaboration is fueling the surge
Sudbury Valley School: Celebrating 50+ years of self-directed education
BONUS! Hope Returns to West Virginia: Two WV moms weigh in on this week's school choice ruling
Scaling a Co-Learning Community: Chris Turner on building Moonrise.com
Learning in Las Vegas: Emily Grégoire and Edupreneurship in Nevada
From Homeschooler to Education Entrepreneur: Hannah Frankman on alternatives to school and college
How School Choice Catalyzes Education Entrepreneurs: Kate Baker Demers on choice and innovation
Microschool Magic in New Jersey: The Village Electric and education entrepreneurship in the Garden State
The New Era of Virtual Learning: Julie Young & ASU Prep Digital
Supporting Teen Well-being & Empowerment: Lainie Liberti on helping teenagers thrive
Disruptive Innovation in Education: Michael B. Horn on current and future education trends
A Hillsdale Education for Kids & Adults: Dr. Kathleen O'Toole on the value of classical education
Education Inspiration in West Virginia: Katie Switzer on forest schools and entrepreneurship
Teaching Kids About Freedom & Responsibility: Connor Boyack on The Tuttle Twins and Education Trends
Building Co-Ops & Co-Learning Communities: Tiffany Pierce and entrepreneurial agility
Launching Investor-Backed Education Startups: Manisha Snoyer on starting and scaling a business
Declaring Independence From Government Schooling
How To Be An Education Entrepreneur: Tips and insights from a mom and business owner
Live from PorcFest! The Homeschooling Nitty-Gritty
Thoughts on Unschooling: David D. Friedman on why unschooling is the best way for kids to learn
Alternatives to College: Apprenticeships provide another successful pathway to adulthood
Welcome to America: How one education entrepreneur is transforming refugee education
Networks for Freedom: A new network of learning centers prioritizes educational and family freedom
Personalization & Socialization: How one learning pod startup is successfully blending both
Black Minds Matter: How Black Education Entrepreneurs, and School Choice, Are Helping Kids
Microschooling for the Masses: How one network is bringing microschooling to more children
Why Universal Government Preschool Is A Bad Idea: Free the early childhood education market
If You Build It, They Will Come: How an edupreneur created a thriving learning center
Let Children Be Free To Learn: Peter Gray on self-directed education and schooling alternatives
Fund Students, Not Systems: Corey DeAngelis on school choice policies
Bonus Episode! The Liberation of Education
The Honest Teacher: Jack Lloyd on education and libertarianism
Hybrid Schools: The learning model that is reshaping education
'Undoctrinate' Your Kids: Pushing Back Against Classroom and Campus Propaganda
Live Free & Learn: New Hampshire Education Commissioner (and homeschooling dad) Frank Edelblut
American Familia: David Morales on grit, self-reliance, and the American Dream
Bye-Bye Bureaucracy & Burnout: Teachers and Doctors Build New Alternatives
Oh, Canada: A Canadian unschooling mom and entrepreneur on protests and parenting
Should you move? A homeschooling family leaves California
Breathing Deeply: Teacher Launches Mask-Free Learning Center