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Reimagine Learning: The Rise of Microschools & Changemaker Education
Description
What if the system isn’t broken—but actually working exactly as it was designed to? In this thought-provoking episode, Shali sits down with David, educator and founder of Changemaker Education, to unpack what’s gone wrong in modern schooling—and what we can do about it.
After years inside the classroom and witnessing firsthand how disengaged, stressed, and boxed-in students had become, David realized something had to change. So he created a program that helps families and educators start their own microschools—where learning is personal, curiosity is honored, and kids get to uncover their unique genius.
In this conversation, we explore:
- David’s personal journey from educator to education reformer
- The pivotal moments that revealed the system wasn’t serving students
- Why standardized testing is hurting—not helping—real learning
- What it actually means to raise “changemakers”
- The difference between schooling and education
- What a day in a microschool looks like
- Encouragement for parents who feel stuck in the system
- The one thing David would change if he could redesign education
If you’ve ever felt like school was missing something essential, this episode will help you name it—and imagine something better.
Resources Mentioned:
- Changemaker Education Website: https://www.changemakereducation.com/
- Listen to his podcast Changmaker EDU: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/changemaker-ed-u/id1675749929
Perfect For:
Parents, educators, homeschoolers, and anyone asking, “Is this really the best we can do for our kids?”
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