We explore how to choose schooling with intention and build an “open education” that taps every resource that fits your child. Matt Bowman shares five building blocks that move families from one-size-fits-all to agency, community, and practical pathways beyond high school.

• partnering with parents as primary educators
• the myth of the average student and unique needs
• choosing your child over your reputation
• mapping interests, family needs, and resources
• giving kids a real voice in decisions
• two-week learner sprints and showcase nights
• play, limits, and latitude for engagement
• microschools and community as an antidote to AI noise
• flexible post–high school pathways including apprenticeships and certifications

About our guest
Matt Bowman is an innovator in education and technology and is deeply dedicated to transforming the way children learn. He and his wife, Amy, founded OpenEd together, and the Bowmans have spent over three decades championing personalized education, combining cutting-edge technology with an entrepreneurial spirit to help students thrive in a rapidly changing world. A former sixth-grade teacher and tech executive, Matt has been at the forefront of online education since the 1990s.

Connect with Matt
Open Education
OpenEd.co

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About the podcast
The KindlED Podcast explores the science of nurturing children's potential and creating empowering learning environments.

Powered by Prenda Microschools, each episode offers actionable insights to help you ignite your child's love of learning. We'll dive into evidence-based tools and techniques that kindle young learners' curiosity, motivation, and well-being.

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