
Kerry McDonald
Bestselling author and advocate for self-directed education, founder/host of the Liberated Podcast, and expert on homeschooling, unschooling, and micro-schooling.
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.

Mar 5, 2026 • 57min
1KHO 729: Give Children Freedom to Learn Without Coercion | Kerry McDonald, Joyful Learning
Kerry McDonald, author and education commentator known for Unschooled and Joyful Learning, argues for trust over pressure in how children learn. She explores the rise of homeschooling, microschools, and learner-led models. Topics include the history of standardized schooling, practical steps for starting alternative schools, and how freedom plus community restores curiosity.

Oct 21, 2025 • 53min
School Kills Curiosity: Bitcoiners' Proven Fix | Kerry McDonald
Kerry McDonald, bestselling author and advocate for self-directed education, dives into the transformative world of unschooling and homeschooling. She discusses how traditional schools can stifle curiosity and foster learned helplessness. Kerry emphasizes the importance of alternative education models like the Sudbury approach, which encourages creativity and freedom. She also explores the emerging decentralized education market, drawing parallels between Bitcoin's permissionless nature and the future of education. Join her in reimagining learning for a brighter, independent future!


