526: Sparks Academy (Founder Interview and Student Discussion)

(#SchoolSucksAcrossAmerica - DAY SIXTEEN - OCT 30 - WICHITA, KS)This podcast has two parts. The first is an interview with Julie Price, the founder and owner of Sparks Academy. The second is a very informal living room discussion with many of the young learners who attend Sparks. Julie and I talked about the founding, mission and daily activity of her alternative education setting, and Sparks students describe how they direct their own learning.Huge thanks to Shawna and Jerrod Hein for hosting me in Kansas and for setting up this great event!View all shows from School Sucks Across AmericaPlease Support School SucksOur Amazon Wish ListDonate With BitcoinOr Join the A/V ClubSupport Us On PatreonShop With Us At AmazonYour continued support keeps the show going and growing, which keeps us at the top of the options for education podcasts and leads to new people discovering this message. This subscription also grants you access to the A/V Club, a bonus content section with 200+ hours of exclusive audio and video. If you are a regular consumer of our media, please consider making a monthly commitment by selecting the best option for you...A/V Club - Basic Access - $8.00/MonthAP Club - "Advanced" Access - $12.00/MonthSigma Sigma Pi - Full Access - $16.00/Month