The Hannah Frankman Podcast Kerry McDonald: Breaking Free from Conventional Schooling
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Mar 13, 2025 Kerry McDonald, a Senior Fellow at FEE and author of 'Unschooled' and 'Joyful Learning,' discusses the rise of microschools and homeschooling, spurred by parents seeking innovative education options after the pandemic. She highlights the entrepreneurial spirit driving these movements and how school choice policies impact educational models. Kerry shares her excitement about the new trends in alternative education and community-focused learning, emphasizing the potential of microschools to create personalized and engaging educational experiences.
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Entrepreneurship in Education
- People don't usually connect entrepreneurship with education.
- This mindset shift is starting to change, with educators becoming more entrepreneurial.
Teachers as Entrepreneurs
- Many education entrepreneurs are former public school teachers disillusioned with conventional classrooms.
- They find their creativity stifled and personalization limited within the system.
Factors Driving Educational Change
- Zoom school made parents question traditional education and demystified homeschooling.
- Other factors contributing to this shift include increased access to digital resources and social media's influence.
