From Illegal Homeschooler to Microschool Founder with Tess Scholl | OpenEd

Ela Richmond sits down with Tess Scholl, mother and founder of Knowledge Seekers, a student-led learning program based in Portland, Oregon. Tess shares her journey from being home educated in Australia during a time where homeschooling was illegal to now creating a revolutionary educational program that puts children and families first. Discover how giving children a voice in their education can foster confidence, creativity, and joy in learning.(00:00) - Introduction to Tess Scholl(01:00) - Early homeschooling experiences in Australia(03:00) - College as a turning point in education(06:00) - Why letting kids be kids matters(08:00) - The importance of childhood discovery and joy(13:00) - Building confidence and self-worth in children(17:00) - Balancing validation and challenge in education(24:00) - The birth of Knowledge Seekers(29:00) - Student collaboration example: The spontaneous play(34:00) - Curriculum recommendations and resources(36:00) - Tips for homeschool parents(38:00) - Finding and building community(42:00) - Biggest challenges in homeschooling