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June 12, 2025 82 mins

The traditional education system is broken—and parents know it. In this powerful episode, Kerry McDonald, author of Joyful Learning, joins Dan Astin-Gregory to expose exactly why conventional schooling is no longer working, and reveals practical, hopeful alternatives including homeschooling, micro schools, and parent-led education.You’ll learn:

  • Why traditional schooling methods are outdated
  • How COVID-19 accelerated the shift toward homeschooling and micro schools
  • Practical steps parents can take right now to reclaim their child’s education

If you’ve questioned whether school truly prepares kids for life, this conversation is for you.

📚 Pre-order Kerry’s book, Joyful Learning: https://amzn.to/4n4uAr6

📚 Get Unschooled: Raising Curious, Well Educated Children Outside The Conventional Classroom: https://amzn.to/43XW5tI

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