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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 (407)

Self-Directed Education at Sligo Sudbury School: Gayle Nagle and Maura Duignan o...

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Dec 20, 202243:21pending

Learning Science Through Surfing & Skateboarding: Toni and Uli Frallicciardi on...

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Dec 16, 202237:49pending

From Tutoring Center to Microschool: Former public school teacher Pam McEwen tal...

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Dec 13, 202242:16pending

How My Tech High Helps to Customize Education: Matt Bowman on how and why he bui...

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Dec 9, 202229:31pending

A Former Teacher Talks About Leaving the System: Jon England says he felt more m...

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Dec 6, 202230:35pending

Retirement Can Wait: Donna Akers on launching a microschool after 30 years as a...

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Dec 2, 202230:55pending

"She's off her anxiety and ADHD meds": Stephanie Harper and Tekeeta Funchess on...

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Nov 29, 202250:27pending

A note of gratitude...

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Nov 25, 20223:03pending

A Missouri Microschool: Maria Casco on family-centered education, global travel,...

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Nov 22, 202235:23pending

How Prenda Pioneered Learning Pods: A conversation with Prenda founder Kelly Smi...

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Nov 18, 202233:49pending

How a "wiggly kindergartener" inspired one parentpreneur: Elizabeth McMeans on l...

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Nov 15, 202221:52pending

Acton Academy & Learner-Driven Education: Tobin Slaven on launching Acton Academ...

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Nov 11, 202240:50pending

A Microschool Trendsetter: Laurel Suarez on creating Compass Outreach and inspir...

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Nov 8, 202237:51pending

From Teacher to Founder: Jessica Ramsay on her profitable path to building Farmh...

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Nov 4, 202237:14pending

Microschooling & Neurodiversity: Molly and Noah Stephenson on their "unschooling...

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Nov 1, 202249:36pending

Connecting Families with Funding & Founders: Joe Connor on how his startup Odyss...

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Oct 28, 202226:17pending

'100 Schools in 10 Years' - Iman Alleyne on her vision for scaling her award-win...

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Oct 25, 202239:15pending

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

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Oct 18, 202235:10pending

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

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Oct 11, 202241:12pending

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

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Oct 7, 202235:55pending

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

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Oct 4, 202238:46pending

Learning in Las Vegas: Emily Grégoire and Edupreneurship in Nevada

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Sep 27, 202233:42pending

From Homeschooler to Education Entrepreneur: Hannah Frankman on alternatives to...

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Sep 20, 202239:57pending

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

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Sep 13, 202237:50pending

Microschool Magic in New Jersey: The Village Electric and education entrepreneur...

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Sep 6, 202242:01pending

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

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Aug 30, 202247:18pending

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

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Aug 23, 202236:03pending

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

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Aug 16, 202235:15pending

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

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Aug 9, 202231:52pending

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

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Aug 2, 202232:54pending

Teaching Kids About Freedom & Responsibility: Connor Boyack on The Tuttle Twins...

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Jul 26, 202229:53pending

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

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Jul 19, 202240:36pending

Launching Investor-Backed Education Startups: Manisha Snoyer on starting and sca...

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Jul 12, 202233:30pending

Declaring Independence From Government Schooling

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Jul 5, 202243:26pending

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

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Jun 28, 202228:51pending

Live from PorcFest! The Homeschooling Nitty-Gritty

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Jun 24, 202238:14pending

Thoughts on Unschooling: David D. Friedman on why unschooling is the best way fo...

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Jun 21, 202246:26pending

Alternatives to College: Apprenticeships provide another successful pathway to a...

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Jun 14, 202236:19pending

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

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Jun 7, 202224:11pending

Networks for Freedom: A new network of learning centers prioritizes educational...

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May 31, 202246:24pending

Personalization & Socialization: How one learning pod startup is successfully bl...

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May 24, 202237:37pending

Black Minds Matter: How Black Education Entrepreneurs, and School Choice, Are He...

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May 17, 202237:02pending

Microschooling for the Masses: How one network is bringing microschooling to mor...

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May 10, 202238:14pending

Why Universal Government Preschool Is A Bad Idea: Free the early childhood educa...

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May 3, 202231:35pending

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

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Apr 26, 202229:21pending

Let Children Be Free To Learn: Peter Gray on self-directed education and schooli...

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Apr 19, 202254:44pending

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

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Apr 12, 202244:58pending

Bonus Episode! The Liberation of Education

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Apr 8, 202224:07pending

The Honest Teacher: Jack Lloyd on education and libertarianism

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Apr 5, 202240:37pending

Hybrid Schools: The learning model that is reshaping education

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Mar 29, 202239:55pending
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