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130 episodes
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Date created
2024/07/30
Latest episode
2026/10/01
Average duration
25 min.
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The world has changed, and education is catching up. Join Isaac Morehouse and the OpenEd team as we explore the future of personalized learning. We're breaking down barriers between traditional schools, microschooling, homeschooling, and alternative education. Each episode features innovative educational approaches, real family stories, expert insights, and practical tips for navigating educational choices. Make education unique for your child. Subscribe now and visit OpenEd.co for our daily newsletter on personalized learning. Be part of the education revolution.
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Conclusion: You Can Do This (You Already Are)
2026/10/01
Still wondering if you’re qualified to lead your child’s education? You probably already are. In this final chapter, we bring it all home—how to trust yourself, block out the noise, and stay grounded in what your child really needs. The education revolution isn’t coming. It’s already here. And you’re part of it.
Chapter 12: Building Your Open Education Plan
2026/10/01
This is where it all comes together. In the final chapter, you'll learn how to assemble a flexible, living education plan using your child’s natural rhythms and interests. With real family examples and step-by-step guidance, you’ll feel ready to take the leap—without needing all the answers.
Chapter 11: Beyond the Box: The Great Education Unbundling
2026/10/01
Education is being torn from its packaging—and that’s a good thing. From LEGO bricks to Education Savings Accounts, this chapter shows how families are mixing and matching tools to design custom learning experiences that rival elite schools at a fraction of the cost.
Chapter 10: Open Education Pathways After High School
2026/10/01
Is college still worth it? Maybe. But it’s not the only way. This chapter reveals the new playbook for life after high school—from entrepreneurship to early college, apprenticeships to real-world portfolios. Learn how to help your teen build a future on purpose, not autopilot.
Chapter 4: Five Building Blocks for an Open Education Mindset
2026/10/01
Tired of rigid school routines that don’t fit your family? Meet the five essential building blocks of open education: flexible, practical principles you can apply right now. Through a fictional family’s journey, you'll see how small shifts in mindset lead to big breakthroughs in how your kids learn.
Chapter 3: “Mastered” or “Not Yet?”
2026/10/01
What if school grades worked like sports stats or skill levels? In this chapter, we rethink what real mastery means through stories of student entrepreneurs, athletes, and makers. You’ll discover how a simple shift from “pass/fail” to “mastered/not yet” can reignite your child’s motivation and joy in learning.
Introduction: What If There’s a Better Way to Learn?
2026/10/01
Worried your child will fall behind if you step off the traditional education path? You’re not alone. In this opening episode, we unpack the most common fears parents face—socialization, academics, college, discipline—and offer a radical invitation: what if learning could actually work better outside the box? This is your permission slip to rethink everything.
Chapter 5: Embrace Your Child’s Uniqueness
2026/10/01
Every child is different—but our schools still pretend they’re not. This chapter dives into how even twins and triplets learn differently, and why recognizing your child’s uniqueness is the first—and most crucial—step to designing an education that actually works.
About the Authors & Acknowledgments: Behind the Book
2026/10/01
Who are the people behind Open Education—and what inspired this book? In this final bonus episode, Matt Bowman and Isaac Morehouse reflect on the personal stories, family experiences, and 100,000+ students that shaped their mission. You'll also hear heartfelt thanks to the readers, editors, and pioneers who made this project possible. This is the story behind the story.
Chapter 6: Put Your Kids Before Your Reputation
2026/10/01
Would you rather impress your friends or do what’s right for your kid? This raw, honest chapter tackles the social pressure parents face—from playground gossip to extended family judgment—and offers a liberating truth: you don’t need anyone’s approval to make bold educational choices.
Chapter 8: Give Your Child a Voice
2026/10/01
What happens when you trust your child to lead? This chapter explores how giving kids agency in their learning builds confidence, motivation, and resilience. From Minecraft to mentorship, you'll see how letting go of control can actually unlock deeper learning and stronger relationships.
Chapter 2: Students Are Not Standard
2026/10/01
Why do we keep expecting kids to learn the same things, the same way, at the same time? This chapter takes aim at the myth of the “average” student, challenges the obsession with test scores, and shows how our children’s unique potential gets lost in a factory model built for conformity—not creativity.
Chapter 1: The Two-Hundred-Year-Old Trap
2026/10/01
What if the entire school system was designed for a world that no longer exists? In this chapter, we uncover the surprising industrial origins of public education, expose the real impact of standardized testing, and reveal why COVID-19 shook the system to its core. This is the wake-up call every parent needs to rethink the assumptions we’ve inherited.
Chapter 7: Map the Landscape
2026/10/01
Stop guessing. Start designing. In this chapter, you’ll learn how to map your child’s interests, needs, and available resources using simple tools and family conversations. You don’t need a perfect plan—just the courage to start where you are and build something better.
Chapter 9: Celebrate Learner-Driven Sprints
2026/10/01
Learning isn’t a marathon—it’s a series of short sprints. In this chapter, you’ll learn how to use two-week “learning sprints” to tap into your child’s curiosity and build momentum without burnout. Discover the science behind deep engagement—and how celebration fuels progress.
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Mom Educator 2024/09/15
Great Inspiration and Insight
This podcast has great stories and information on how to create the best education for your child in this uniquely individualized, ever-changing world...
chazboxchops 2024/08/29
Freedom to learn
the opened podcast is awesome for anyone who wants to shake up how kids learn! its full of cool ideas and real stories that'll make you rethink educat...