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LiberatED Podcast

Kerry McDonald
Homeschooling
Education
Covid-19
Entrepreneurship
Micro Schools
Classical Education
Miami Microlearn Hub
Learning Beyond the Book
Chesterton Academy
Philly ALC
Masterpiece Academy
Individualized Education
Education Innovation
Community Engagement
Realm
Awakening Spirit
Vela Education Fund
Whole Foods Market
South Florida
Public Education

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 ... more

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Latest Episodes

In this special LiberatED and Teacher, Let Your Light Shine! crossover episode, Kerry McDonald and Makenzie Oliver share how teachers are transforming from classroom educators to microschool founders. Hear Makenzie's inspiring story and Kerry's insig... more

Kerry McDonald speaks with Julia Bergson-Shilcock and Mike Hilbert, founders of Cupola Academy, a secular learning community in Pennsylvania serving homeschooling families through part-time, in-person programs. Drawing from decades in alternative edu... more

Joel Hammon—former public school teacher, founder of Princeton Learning Cooperative, co-founder of Liberated Learners, and author of The Teacher Liberation Handbook—joins Kerry to explore the global rise of self-directed learning centers. These commu... more

After years as a speech pathologist in public schools, Lauren Capelli founded Sacred Haven Homeschool Collective, a Christian hybrid homeschool program in Camden County, New Jersey. In this episode, Lauren shares how she turned burnout into purpose, ... more

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Joel Hammon
Founding board member of Liberated Learners and author of The Teacher Liberation Handbook
Episode: Helping Teens Thrive with Schooling Alternatives
Lauren Capelli
Founder of Sacred Haven Homeschool Collective
Sacred Haven Homeschool Collective
Episode: From Speech Pathologist to School Founder: A New Jersey Mom's Hybrid Homeschool Journey
Kerry Baldwin
Co-founder of Vita Nova Academy, a micro high school
Vita Nova Academy
Episode: How a New Mexico Microschool Is Redefining High School
John Danner
Co-founder and CEO of Flourish Schools, an innovative middle school network
Flourish Schools
Episode: Flourish Schools Founder John Danner on Joyful, AI-Powered Learning
Jamie Musacchio
Founder of Wisdom Warehouse, a micro school in Miami, Florida
Wisdom Warehouse
Episode: How a Former Public School Teacher Founded Wisdom Warehouse Microschools
Charles Mitchell
Co-founder of the Threefold Schoolhouse and advocate for educational opportunity
Threefold Schoolhouse
Episode: Building Threefold Schoolhouse: An Acton Academy Journey in Pennsylvania
Charissa Mitchell
Co-founder and director of the Threefold Schoolhouse
Threefold Schoolhouse
Episode: Building Threefold Schoolhouse: An Acton Academy Journey in Pennsylvania
Gabriel Valles
A parent of two, an education entrepreneur who created a microschool, and a feature film animator by training.
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Episode: A dad discusses why he chose homeschooling and microschooling for his kids
David Richards
Founder and CEO of Changemaker Education, a national network of microschools.
Changemaker Education
Episode: A national network of "love-based" microschools

Host

Kerry McDonald
Host of a podcast focusing on innovative education alternatives, sharing stories from entrepreneurial parents and educators.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 96 ratings
  • Pioneer Reading

    Awesome information Pam!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KiFam4
    United States4 months ago
  • Kerry’s Podcast has been our lifeline!

    The concept and essence of Microschooling is always what my husband and I wanted for our kids but we didn’t know that vision had a name, and that so many others were embarking on that path of educational entrepreneurship. Kerry’s podcast has been our lifeline, our flashlight so to speak on a path that felt so dark at one point. One episode at a time, we were able to visualize our own dream of starting a Microschool, and are looking forward to opening our doors to our first group of students this... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sanakhan1984
    United States5 months ago
  • Inspiration and encouragement for all new founders

    When offered to start my own microschool, I had no idea where to start. I have listened to so many of Kerry’s episodes and have been so inspired by all of the educators she has interviewed. I am so grateful for Kerry and what she is doing for the sake of education. I feel so confident going into the launch of my own microschool in September 2025 because of what I have learned from this show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JackieBo1424
    United States5 months ago
  • Inspiration other microschool founders

    I have enjoyed hearing from many microschool founders, their ups and downs, wins and loses, and connecting with several of them through this podcast! Thank you, Kerry, for your work and your encouragement for all non-traditional schools and leaders!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mrs Maggie's Mom
    United States8 months ago
  • Informative and inspiring

    Kerry brings fresh curiosity to each founder’s story and helps elicit those nuggets that make each story unique. I have been inspired by every episode and have gleaned both practical tips and deeper insights into how to approach the tremendous endeavor of educating young people in the 21st century.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LoveLearningNC
    United States10 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the focus on innovative educational alternatives, often finding inspiration for their own children's education.
The podcast is recognized for its informative and inspiring content, encouraging an entrepreneurial spirit in education.
Many express gratitude for the insights shared by guests, highlighting their usefulness in navigating alternative education options.
There are mentions of a strong community feeling among listeners who share similar educational values and aspirations.
Several reviews celebrate the host's ability to engage with diverse educational experiences and the empowerment messages conveyed.

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Cupola Academy: A Modern Model for Self-Directed, Secular Learning
Q: What advice do you have for those families?
Be brave. You can do it. People will help you.
Cupola Academy: A Modern Model for Self-Directed, Secular Learning
Q: What are some of the ways that you help support those families on the days when their young people are not at Cupola?
The biggest kind of support we can give to families is helping them flip that switch of being able to see that learning can happen anytime, and that it does not have to be confined to a traditional classroom with a teacher memorization and regurgitation.
Cupola Academy: A Modern Model for Self-Directed, Secular Learning
Q: What do you say to those folks, those questioners who can't imagine that young people can be successful if they're not kind of directly instructed in a top-down way?
What our alumni repeatedly share with us is the opportunity that they were respected and trusted by adult facilitators, but also the ability to be stretched outside of their comfort zone.
Helping Teens Thrive with Schooling Alternatives
Q: What do you find students go on to do after PLC?
Students from PLC typically pursue a variety of paths including college, vocational training, or entering the workforce, reflecting a range of interests and aspirations.
Helping Teens Thrive with Schooling Alternatives
Q: What did you see in that experience?
Hammon discusses how his idealistic views on education were challenged by the realities of teaching in conventional schools, where many students were disengaged and uninterested.

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This podcast focuses on innovative K-12 educational alternatives, spotlighting entrepreneurial parents and educators who are reshaping learning environments across the United States. Through engaging interviews, the host explores a variety of topics, including microschools, homeschooling models, and educational reforms that meet the diverse needs of families in today's rapidly changing educational landscape. Each episode features inspiring stories from founders who have successfully implemented creative non-traditional education solutions, providing practical advice and insights for listeners interested in exploring similar paths. It's particularly noteworthy for the emphasis on educational freedom and the exploration of alternative learnin... more

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7. Charissa Mitchell
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