S E6: Homeschooling Hero: Mom of 12 Creates Independent Learners

Families have more choices than ever about how to educate their kids, but few have had to make this decision for 12 children. Devoted mother Tamika Stith did just that. When she realized that conventional schooling wasn't meeting her children’s needs, she took the reins and transitioned to homeschooling. This was a courageous move—and not a common one among her peers. But today, her children are thriving as self-directed, empowered learners.

I had the pleasure of meeting with Tamika and her family in person and experiencing their homeschool energy first-hand. It was inspiring, and our time together grew even more exciting when Tamika and I explored ways that Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help her with lesson planning and other time-intensive homeschool tasks, while deepening her children’s engagement with their learning.

Listen to our conversation now to hear:

• The biggest challenge Tamika faced when she decided to move her children from public schools to homeschooling [02:39]; 

• How she measures her children’s progress. [05:46];

• The advice she has for families who are ready to move away from traditional schooling [08:40];

• Where she thinks homeschooling is headed in the future [11:20]; and

• How AI can help Tamika and her children [11:54]. 

Links and Resources 

• Learn more about 2hr Learning, an AI-powered program that helps schools provide personalized, mastery learning in as little as two hours per day. 
• Find more helpful resources on the Future of Education YouTube channel. Don’t forget to like and subscribe! 
• Explore AI tools like ChatGPT, Midjourney, Dream Studio, and Runway that can help kids learn through creating games, stories, art, and other creative work. 

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Podcast Credits

• Executive Producer and Host: MacKenzie Price
• Executive Producer: Lindsay Grubb, TillCo Media 
• Senior Producer: Amanda Avery
• Senior Editor: Alisa Jenkins, Springboard Marketing
• Video Production/Editing: Kevin Smith, Picturebox Productions
• Music Producer: Dyami Wilson