The traditional education system is broken—and parents know it. In this powerful episode, Kerry McDonald, author of Joyful Learning, joins Dan Astin-Gregory to expose exactly why conventional schooling is no longer working, and reveals practical, hopeful alternatives including homeschooling, micro schools, and parent-led education.You’ll learn:

• Why traditional schooling methods are outdated
• How COVID-19 accelerated the shift toward homeschooling and micro schools
• Practical steps parents can take right now to reclaim their child’s education

If you’ve questioned whether school truly prepares kids for life, this conversation is for you.

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Fighting woke

More people than ever are leaving the system. Why?
In this episode, Cynthia Tina joins Dan to explore the rise of intentional communities—and why thousands are choosing to live off-grid, in co-housing, and in eco-villages.

🛖 $200 off Ecovillage Tours → Use code ELEVATE at ecovillagetours.com🌐 Explore Cynthia’s work → communityfinders.com🧠 Join the Thinking Society course → ⁠weareelevate.org/thinkingsociety