Manisha Snoyer sits down with Kerry McDonald, a renowned scholar and advocate for decentralized education. Together, they unpack the complex landscape of public education, school choice, and homeschooling in the United States. The discussion explores groundbreaking notions like universal education choice, while also diving into the thorny issue of regulations that influence educational entrepreneurship. As the conversation shifts, Kerry shares personal anecdotes from her journey in homeschooling her four children, revealing how self-directed learning has transformed her family's educational experience. The episode challenges preconceptions, from the importance of parental empowerment to the rising acceptance of homeschooling in mainstream society. Listen in to learn why parents are the ultimate decision-makers in their children's education and how policy can either hinder or enhance educational innovation.

Kerry McDonald (@Kerry_edu) is a Senior Education Fellow at FEE and the host of the LiberatED podcast. Author of "Unschooled: Raising Curious, Well-Educated Children Outside the Conventional Classroom," she's an adjunct scholar at the Cato Institute, education policy fellow at State Policy Network, and a regular Forbes contributor. With a dedication to innovation and quality in education, McDonald's stands as a respected authority in the field.