Teach Your Kids Alycia Wright (Cultural Roots Homeschool Co-op): Building Homeschool Co-ops and Cultivating Community
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Time Codes
00:00:00 — Manisha Snoyer introduces the podcast, focusing on homeschooling, learning, and whole child development
00:02:44 — Alycia Wright joins the conversation, discussing her collaboration with Manisha and their roles as Vela founders
00:03:19 — Alycia shares her initial experiences with her children's education and her decision to homeschool
00:08:20 — Discussion on compromising ethics and personal integrity in the homeschooling environment
00:10:00 — Alycia details her decision to create her ideal homeschooling environment due to the lack of suitable existing options
00:11:47 — Alycia describes the process of starting Cultural Roots Homeschool Co-op, responding to a global interest in building homeschooling communities
00:15:52 — Early days of Cultural Roots are described, including the cooperative's structure and activities
00:18:40 — Alycia discusses the practical challenges of hosting homeschool groups at home
00:21:50 — Alycia emphasizes the importance of sharing experiences within the homeschooling community
00:29:20 — Cultural Roots' partnership with community college for sports and cultural activities are highlighted
00:31:53 — Alycia discusses how Cultural Roots incorporates student feedback into class choices
00:34:20 — Alycia talks about the focus on fundamental skills in her homeschooling approach, such as reading, writing, and spelling
00:37:20 — Manisha and Alycia discuss the importance of coding and technology skills in education
00:44:55 — Alycia addresses the balance between caring for oneself and caring for children in intentional parenting
00:49:20 — Manisha and Alycia discuss the cost-effectiveness of homeschooling and potential taxpayer savings
01:05:44 — The episode concludes with Manisha offering scholarships for the podcast's online community, emphasizing the commitment to providing equal access to personalized education for all children
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