# Episode 9 - The Secret School Rule: If You Can't Leave, You Can't Learn

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Podcast: [Andisheh Conversations](https://stenobird.com/podcast/andisheh-conversations-6731706)
Published: 2025-10-09T19:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3569

## Resource

In this conversation, Stephanie Sewel, an alternative education consultant, shares her insights on the limitations of traditional schooling and the importance of creating personalized, student-centered learning experiences. She discusses her journey from conventional teaching to homeschooling, emphasizing the need for autonomy and trust in children's learning processes. The conversation explores the balance between grit and autonomy, the role of choice in education, and the various alternative education options available to families.Stephanie Sewel Homepage: https://www.stephaniesewell.ca/My email: andi@andishehparenting.comeMy info: https://linktr.ee/AndishehParenting?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

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