In this powerful conversation, we sit down with educator, author, entrepreneur, and microschool founder Isis Spann to unpack what true freedom can look like when communities take education into their own hands.

Isis shares her journey from public school teacher to small school founder, and how her experience—as a mother, an advocate, and a woman deeply rooted in her community—shapes her approach to reimagining education for Black and Brown families.

We talk about the barriers families face in accessing school choice, the liberating potential of small schools, and why community is key to breaking through systems that don’t serve our kids. Isis also opens up about parenting a child with special needs, and why inclusive, flexible, and affirming education options are not just necessary—they’re non-negotiable.