Join us for a conversation with Jared Fuller as he shares his unique journey from the world of B2B and GTM partnerships to the forefront of education reform. As Partner and Chief Operating Officer of OpenEd.co, Jared is on a mission to transform homeschooling by empowering families with customizable curriculum options and a more personalized approach to learning.
This episode explores the shift from the economics of homeschooling and state funding models to the growing demand for alternatives to traditional schools. Jared shares why trust, community, and flexibility are becoming essential pillars of modern education—and what it could all mean for the future of college, careers, and lifelong learning.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates
03:46 Transitioning to Open Education
05:42 Understanding Open Education and Its Mission
09:02 The Economics of Homeschooling
14:04 Funding and Support for Homeschooling
18:09 The Shift in Education Choices
21:38 The Future of Education and Trust in Institutions
24:10 Crisis in Education: Trust and Control
25:57 The Role of Socioeconomic Status in Homeschooling
27:45 The Benefits of Homeschooling: Flexibility and Customization
30:21 Innovative Learning Experiences Beyond Traditional Education
32:46 Community-Driven Learning: The Power of Shared Experiences
34:37 Empowering Parents: Taking Responsibility for Education
37:58 Navigating State Regulations in Education
41:31 The Future of College: A Shift in Educational Paradigms
References in the Show:
https://www.mgt.us/insights/top-5-k-12-enrollment-trends-for-2025/
https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2025/02/20/a-look-at-homeschooling-in-the-us/
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/oct/8/report-finds-charter-school-enrollment-booming-whi/
Quote of the Show:
“Trust is the new data. We do not trust institutions anymore as a country. If anyone pays attention to the news right now, it's like, I can't trust anyone on anything. We've been lied to so much and I'm not even naming anything. I'm not taking a political side as we don't trust institutions. Our institutions are in a mode of crisis and families are having to take more charge, more control of their kids.” - Jared Fuller
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