Outspoken the Podcast by Outschool

Education hasn't kept up and doesn't work for everyone. Change has been too slow. If you're looking for a fresh perspective on what's needed to make education work for all, you've come to the right place. We are Amir Nathoo and Justin Dent, and we are your hosts for the Outspoken Podcast. We're going to dive into issues in ed and ed-tech that affect American families' ability to learn. We aim to spread love of learning and disrupt barriers that keep kids from learning on their own terms. Let's set learning free.Find further resources at www.outspokenpod.com

Outspoken the Podcast by Outschool is a education podcast hosted by Outschool, with 8 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #5

  On Children’s Natural Ability to Educate Themselves

  May 26, 202645 minS2

  In this episode, Peter Gray, Research Professor of Psychology at Boston College, discusses why play is the engine of self-directed learning and how our modern school model descends from systems built for obedience and indoctrination rather than genuine education. He contrasts Montessori with fully self-directed environments where children own their own learning. Peter outlines the conditions for true self-directed education: abundant free time, access to the tools of the culture (especially computers), multi-age peer groups, caring adult models, and a respectful community. He also advises parents to create rich environments at home and connect with communities via the Alliance for Self-Directed Education and Let Grow.

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  Episode #4

  On Insisting on an Education Honors Your Child's Identity

  May 26, 202635 minS2

  In this episode, Amber O'Neal Johnston, leader of Heritage Homeschoolers of Cobb County in Georgia, shared how her homeschooling journey began when her daughter struggled with identity due to a lack of representation in the traditional curriculum. She emphasizes building confidence, starting simple, and preserving joy in learning while ensuring children have both “mirrors and windows” in their education—seeing themselves reflected and learning from others’ stories. Johnston critiques the rigidity of the U.S. education system, noting economic, structural, and cultural barriers, while also pointing to microschools and choice programs as promising alternatives, though she remains cautious about oversight. Her core message is that education should spark curiosity and delight, and parents can create lasting change through small, consistent, and community-based efforts that nurture freedom, identity, and a love of learning.

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  Episode #1

  Julie Bogart on How Parents Can Spark Their Children’s Creativity through Writing

  May 26, 202647 minS2

  What if the real magic of learning isn’t found in a curriculum, but in the relationship between a child, a parent, and an idea? In this episode of the Outspoken podcast, Julie Bogart, CEO and Founder of Brave Writer, talks about why protecting a child’s authentic writing voice matters more than teaching to evaluation. She provides suggestions for how parents can act as coaches who nurture insight rather than enforce correctness. Julie also discusses AI and its impact on kids’ ability to think and struggle productively. She also explores how homeschooling has evolved and why relational learning outperforms traditional schooling. Tune in to hear how Julie is reshaping the future of writing and home education!

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  Episode #2

  Michelle Rhee on Focusing on What's Best for Kids and Economic Mobility

  May 26, 202645 minS2

  In this episode, Michelle Rhee, Venture Partner of Equal Opportunity Ventures, discusses leaving the polarized K–12 debate, how talking to education and workforce entrepreneurs has renewed her optimism, and why educational choice must include accountability. She reflects on post-COVID shifts driven by ESAs, charters, and microschools, and stresses measuring outcomes beyond test scores such as social and economic mobility.

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  Episode #3

  Blake Boles on the True Purpose of Education & Unschooling

  May 26, 202634 minS2

  In this episode of the Outspoken podcast, Blake Boles, founder and director of Unschool Adventures, explains that while families from many backgrounds pursue this path, it often attracts those with educational or entrepreneurial roots. Some parents commit to alternative education from the start, while others turn to it when traditional schools fail their children, each facing unique challenges. He emphasizes that education should not follow a single model but instead aim to develop self-directed learners with autonomy, mastery, and purpose. The rise of homeschooling and alternative paths has been fueled by the internet, and may be further transformed by AI as a personalized learning tool, even as cultural pressures and parental anxieties shape the movement. Looking ahead, Boles is exploring lifelong self-directed learning through a lifestyle he calls “Dirtbag Rich,” which values passion and freedom over conventional careers and financial security.

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