Liberated Podcast with Kerry McDonald

What a delight it was to present a Harvard Alum Ed Talk today on “Joyful Learning and the Rise of New Schooling Models.” The future of K-12 education is brighter than ever!

College costs are a huge issue, but many students and families are overlooking one of the most affordable ways to earn college credit.

In my latest article , I share more about the little-known CLEP exam and .modernstates that are helping students earn college credit, save money, and accelerate degree completion. 🔗 in bio.

Happening Friday! I am really excited to be giving a talk at Harvard Alumni Day on “Joyful Learning and the Rise of New Schooling Models.” It’s been 25 years since I graduated from and I’ve never been more energized or optimistic about the future of American K-12 education than I am right now!

Philadelphia is closing 17 public schools, but a new scholarship by will provide annual scholarships to hundreds of students displaced by these pending closures. Read more about the Opportunity Knocks Scholarship—and , one of the 16 Philadelphia private schools participating in the program. 🔗 in bio or visit: www.forbes.com/sites/kerrymcdonald/

With America’s 250th birthday just two months away, FEE’s Education Entrepreneurship Lab is launching “Free To Learn 250” — an essay contest for writers of all ages to say in 250 words or less what the freedom to learn means to you! Winners will receive $250 gift cards and have their essays published. Visit the Lab website at http://edentrepreneur.org/250 to enter. I can’t wait to read your essays! ✍️

With National College Decision Day quickly approaching, homeschoolers are making a splash in selective college admissions. Read more in my latest , featuring 3 amazing homeschooled seniors and . 🔗 in bio or visit www.forbes.com/sites/kerrymcdonald

What a wonderful time talking about the new wave of school innovation—and signing copies of Joyful Learning! 📚

“Interest in innovative education is growing because families are recognizing that learning isn’t one-size-fits-all,” said Kelsy Achtenberg, director of .school in Bismarck, North Dakota, which recently added a hybrid homeschool option. Read more in my latest today . 🔗 in bio

What happens when a community is intentionally designed for innovation? Its education ecosystem innovates too. “It’s kind of like choose your own education adventure,” said one parent who is enrolling her son in a new school in Florida. Read more in my latest . 🔗 in bio

If you’ll be at in San Diego next week, please come to my book signing on Wednesday morning! 📚