Episode notes
What if education was built around curiosity instead of compliance?
In this episode of the Foundations of Learning Podcast, I sit down with Ben, founder of Recess and former team member at Synthesis, the innovative online program inspired by Elon Musk’s Ad Astra school. Ben shares his journey from working at the cutting edge of education to creating a platform that helps kids learn through community, play, and their own interests.
We talk about:
Why Recess was created and the gap it fills for homeschooling families
What kid-led learning looks like in practice (yes, even with Minecraft!)
How parents can bring more curiosity, creativity, and connection into their homeschool
The future of education, technology, and balancing screen time with real-world skills
Encouragement for parents who feel “underqualifie ...
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