
Kerry McDonald
Senior Fellow at FEE, author of Unschooled and Joyful Learning, documenting the microschool movement and education entrepreneurship.
Top 5 podcasts with Kerry McDonald
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Mar 13, 2025 • 1h 10min
Kerry McDonald: Breaking Free from Conventional Schooling
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.

Sep 12, 2023 • 38min
Episode 14: School Choice: The Future of Education with Kerry McDonald
Kerry McDonald, Senior Education Fellow at FEE, discusses the transition to alternative education and the significance of the school choice movement. Topics include education entrepreneurship, micro schools, nurturing creativity and curiosity, and personal influences on education.

Oct 12, 2023 • 1h 28min
Kerry McDonald: Are Microschools the Future of American Education?
Kerry McDonald, a well-versed advocate for alternative education, discusses the history of American education, rise of homeschooling/micro-schooling, and the impact of COVID-19. The episode explores the challenges faced by education entrepreneurs, the concept of micro schools and their different approach, and available financial resources for alternative education.

Oct 21, 2024 • 17min
Education Entrepreneurs Ramping Up
Kerry McDonald, a Cato adjunct scholar, discusses the explosion of educational entrepreneurship post-pandemic. She explores the rise of innovative learning environments such as micro-schools and homeschooling, particularly among minority families seeking personalized solutions. McDonald highlights the regulatory hurdles education entrepreneurs face, contrasting the progress in states like Utah with stricter policies in places like Massachusetts. She emphasizes how these challenges often stem from existing laws, advocating for more flexibility to foster diverse educational models.

Jun 27, 2024 • 37min
Decentralizing Education: The Forces Behind the Micro-School Boom, with Kerry McDonald
Host Andreas chats with Kerry McDonald, author of 'Unschooled,' diving into the rise of micro-schools post-COVID. They discuss tech's role, universal school choice policies, and maintaining innovation. Kerry emphasizes joyful learning environments and the impact of technology on innovative education models.