LiberatED Podcast

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

Jun 20, 2023
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Ariel Maguire
Ariel Maguire, a rural Hawaii mom, created a Waldorf-inspired microschool but was shut down by state regulators. They discuss challenges with licensing, regulatory obstacles, and the importance of preschool options in rural areas. The concept of Private Membership Associations is explored as a solution to government regulation on homeschooling and childcare. They also talk about their vision for a Waldorf-inspired microschool and reflect on the experience of launching a micro school and running a PMA.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
Creating a PMA and the Successful Start of the School
03:09 • 2min
3
Challenges with State Regulators and Closure
05:10 • 17min
4
Private Membership Association as a Solution to Government Regulation on Homeschooling and Childcare
21:56 • 4min
5
Creating a Waldorf-inspired microschool
26:16 • 4min
6
Reflections on Launching a Micro School and Running a PMA
30:34 • 6min