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LiberatED Podcast

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 t...

Episodes (385)

How Prenda has launched hundreds of microschools: Kaity Broadbent on Prenda's vi...

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In rural Arizona, Prenda microschools are popular: Denise Lever on education opt...

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How a single, working homeschool mom became an education entrepreneur

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Mar 1, 202452:07pending

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

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Feb 27, 202440:03pending

The Pre-Launch Process: A conversation with Poinciana Wildflower Montessori foun...

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Feb 23, 20241:00:23pending

Professor Eric Wearne on hybrid homeschools, microschools & upcoming conferences

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Feb 20, 202439:16pending

"We are the architects of these possibilities." Founder Angel Sobrino on homesch...

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From Homeschooler to Teacher to Founder: Marissa Hess runs Urban Cottage Educati...

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A Charlotte Mason-Inspired Hybrid Homeschool: Cofounders Angie Wakeman & Rebecca...

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Latinos Homeschooling: Founder Gisela Quinones on why more Latino families are c...

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Create An Entrepreneur Community! The cofounders of the Innovative Educators Net...

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A Tuition-Free Homeschool Academy Offered by a Public School: Check out one Colo...

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Jan 30, 202431:25pending

A Preschool Predicament: Why hasn't this Detroit entrepreneur been able to open...

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Sudbury Valley School Perspectives: Alumna, parent, and staff member Francesca M...

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

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

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A Christian self-directed learning center in South Carolina: Former public schoo...

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From college administrator to microschool founder: Kristine Fringer founded Symb...

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"As a 5th grade teacher, by the time children came to me, the light had already...

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

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A Latino-Centered Lab School in Denver: La Luz founder Kyle Gamba hopes his mode...

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The Origins of the Wildflower Montessori Microschool Network: Katelyn Shore open...

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How A Homeschool Mom Created A Thriving Urban Microschool: Christina Poole found...

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Promoting Childhood Play & Independence: Let Grow's Lenore Skenazy on the import...

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"As immigrants, we chase the American Dream." Gaby Narvaez & Andrea Hantman shar...

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Dec 15, 202354:49pending

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

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A Teacher Finds Joy & Fulfillment As A Founder: Becky McNichols on creating Root...

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Dec 8, 202334:23pending

Meeting Middle Schoolers' Needs: Why former public school teacher Nate Fellman l...

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Dec 5, 202337:30pending

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

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Dec 1, 202337:37pending

Why This Charter School Founder Shifted to Microschooling

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Nov 28, 202339:42pending

Thankful for Entrepreneurs

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Nov 23, 20233:17pending

A Conversation with Acton Academy Co-Founder Jeff Sandefer

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Nov 21, 202338:09pending

One of the earliest Acton Academies! Dani Foltz-Smith on her path from Acton par...

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Nov 17, 202338:34pending

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

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Nov 14, 202340:49pending

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

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Nov 10, 202353:21pending

Legal Advocacy for Education Entrepreneurs: Mike Donnelly of the Yes. Every Kid....

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Nov 7, 202334:36pending

"Let Parents Be In Control" - A 17-year public school teacher launched a microsc...

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Nov 3, 202336:33pending

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

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Oct 31, 202344:57pending

Learning At Sudbury Valley School: Alumnus and parent Evan Hughes on self-direct...

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Oct 27, 202342:17pending

Eliminating the "Because I Said So" in Education: Acton Academy North Broward co...

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Oct 24, 202333:56pending

How the Wildflower Montessori Microschool Network Empowers Teacher-Entrepreneurs

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Oct 20, 202337:44pending

Who is the LiberatED Podcast for?

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Oct 18, 20231:25pending

Trauma-Informed Education with Ellemercito Academy founder Lizette Valles

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Oct 17, 202331:48pending

Entrepreneur Bob Luddy & Thales Academy

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Oct 13, 202341:44pending

"School was very dehumanizing." Why this NYC public school teacher left to launc...

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Oct 10, 202339:16pending

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

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Oct 6, 202354:43pending

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

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Oct 3, 202331:28pending

Microschooling In Appalachia: Holler Creek School embraces "radical rural educa...

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Sep 29, 202344:15pending

Church-Based Learning Centers: A conversation with Pastor Josh Robertson, founde...

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Sep 26, 202337:22pending

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

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