Founder 2 Founder | A Conversation about Education with Felicia Wright

There Is Another Way to Do School | Microschools Explained


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There is another way to do school.In this Founder to Founder conversation, Felicia Wright talks with two microschool founders about why they started microschools, the challenges of building new learning environments, and what families, educators, and policymakers need to understand about the growing microschool movement.This conversation covers school choice, social capital, community-based learning, and what it really means to build schools designed around children instead of systems.If you are a parent exploring alternatives to traditional school, an educator thinking about starting a microschool, or a founder building something different, this conversation is for you.Founder to Founder is a podcast about honest conversations and better solutions in education — focusing on microschools, homeschooling, education innovation, and expanding access to better learning environments for all children.Subscribe for more conversations on microschools, homeschooling, and education innovation.#Microschool #SchoolChoice #Homeschool #EducationInnovation #FounderToFounder0:00 Introduction0:48 Meet the Microschool Founders2:00 Why We Started Microschools3:50 Microschools and School Choice by State6:30 What Is a Play-Based Microschool?8:25 Learning Outside the Classroom10:30 Community Partnerships and Real-World Learning13:40 Representation in Education Matters15:40 The Impact of Microschools17:45 Social Capital vs College Degrees21:30 What Legislators Should Know About Microschools23:00 The Future of Education25:00 Closing Thoughts👉 Subscribe for more honest conversations about education, equity, microschools, and reimagining what’s possible for our children.Founder to Founder is a podcast hosted by Felicia Wright, an education consultant, former teacher, and founder of a microschool.This show features honest, unfiltered conversations with microschool founders, innovative educators, parents, and policy advocates who are reimagining what school can be—and should be—for children.We talk openly about:Microschools, homeschooling, and alternative educationEquity gaps, redlining, and access to quality learning environmentsThe limits of traditional schooling and standardized testingWhat it really takes to build and sustain innovative education modelsWhether you’re a parent searching for better options, a founder building something bold, or a policymaker ready for real solutions—this podcast is for you.🎧 New episodes drop every other Wednesday.Work with Felicia / Learn MoreExplore consulting, resources, and speaking: www.feliciawright.comStart strong with homeschooling or microschool planning: https://feliciawright.kit.com/products/homeschool-start-strong-kit📺 Watch more education conversations on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UC3C-rurzZQZz6aUix5AWElg 📩 Stay connected: www.feliciawright.comHelping families and founders build better learning environments—one honest conversation at a time.

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Founder 2 Founder | A Conversation about Education with Felicia WrightBy Felicia Wright