In this episode, Kartik Sathappan and Jack Dwyer chat with Ben Somers, the brilliant mind behind Recess—a platform that’s basically a "civilization for kids," empowering homeschoolers with real-world tools and mind-blowing experiences.

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Chapters

00:00 Building a Civilization for Kids

08:53 The Journey to Education Innovation

13:23 Recess: A New Educational Paradigm

21:24 Monetizing Education: The Recess Model

24:07 Navigating Homeschooling Challenges

31:36 The Future of Education and Policy Impact

35:03 Challenges to Educational Freedom

37:41 Education in San Francisco: Diverse Views

39:28 The Cost and Ideology of Education

41:20 Scaling Teaching and Technology

45:58 Personalized Learning and Standards

48:27 The Evolution of Recess

56:51 From Play to Purpose

01:05:42 The Vision for Recess and Beyond