Is it really possible to ditch the rigid school system… and still thrive?

According to bestselling author and education advocate Kerry McDonald, the answer is a joyful, resounding yes.In this episode of WISE and Otherwise, Kerry shares insights from her life as a homeschooling mom, policy expert, and author of the upcoming book "Joyful Learning: How to Find Freedom, Happiness, and Success Beyond Conventional Schooling."🎓 Inside this conversation:– Why families are rejecting one-size-fits-all education– What decentralized, parent-driven schooling really looks like– How the 2020 school closures unleashed an era of innovation– The difference between joyful learning and traditional schooling– Why parents—not bureaucrats—should define what quality looks like– How YOU can start or support a microschool or hybrid model in your communityThis episode will encourage every parent, educator, and church leader who's longing for something better—and more life-giving—for the next generation.📢 Do you think joyful learning is possible for all families? Tell us in the comments!🔔 Follow us if you believe education should empower—not standardize—our children.📌 Resources & Links:🔹 Preorder Kerry’s new book: Joyful Learning – https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/kerry-mcdonald/joyful-learning/9781541705524/🔹 Explore edentrepreneur.org: https://edentrepreneur.org/🔹 Learn more about the HERO project: https://www.heartlandhero.org/🔹 Learn more about WISE: https://www.wisetogether.org/#JoyfulLearning #Microschools #EducationFreedom #Homeschooling #SchoolChoice #ChristianEducation #KerryMcDonald #WISEAndOtherwise