Beyond The Schoolhouse
Welcome to Beyond the Schoolhouse—discovering the best of public, private, homeschool, and alternative learning. Join your hosts Sarah McCubbin and Simit Patel as we explore the many ways kids learn—inside classrooms, at the kitchen table, online, and beyond.
Each week you’ll hear conversations with parents, educators, authors, entrepreneurs, and education leaders who are reimagining what learning can look like. Our goal is to inspire and equip you with stories, strategies, and resources so you can make the best education choices for your family right now.
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Latest Episodes
Raising Kids In An Age of Institutional Failure
April 10, 2026
The conversation explores the challenges of raising children in an era of institutional failure and the importance of finding and defining one's tribe. It delves into the impact of institutional…
Why Music Education Matters: Boosting Confidence & Brain Power for Homeschoolers: Music Duo Academy
November 7, 2025
In this episode, Sarah McCubbin sits down with Linda McCarty from Music Duo Academy to discuss the transformative power of music education for homeschoolers. Together, they unpack why music shouldn’t…
The Homeschool Co-op Handbook: What to Include, How to Start, and Why It Matters
October 23, 2025
Sarah and Simit unpack the handbook—the backbone of a healthy homeschool co-op. You’ll learn why making expectations clear (mission, schedule, volunteer roles, finances, dress code, discipline,…
How Farm School Offers Hands-On Learning and Deep Connections for Homeschoolers in Ohio: Episode 5
October 15, 2025
Discover the world of farm schools with Sarah McCubbin and guest Laura Fry, who runs a unique two-day-a-week drop-off program called Roots and Shoots Farm School on her family's homestead in Ohio….
Start Your Homeschool Co-op: Episode 4
October 7, 2025
In this episode, Sarah and Simit unpack the SchoolMaking.com Starting Point form that helps families launch a homeschool co-op (or support group, social group, park day, micro-school—whatever fits…
Raising Digitally Safe Kids—Cybersecurity Basics with Michelle Mosey (Hackers Jack): Episode 3
October 7, 2025
In this episode, Sarah talks with Michelle Mosey—Australian Navy veteran, longtime intelligence/cybersecurity professional, and leader at Hackers Jack—about how to keep kids safe online without fear…
Why We Chose Private School: Episode 2
October 7, 2025
Episode 2: Why We Chose Private School—A Conversation with Co-Host Simit PatelIn this episode of Beyond the Schoolhouse, I sit down with my co-host and business partner Simit Patel to share his story…
Nine Kids, Seven School Models, One Mission: Episode 1
October 6, 2025
Episode 1: Meet Sarah McCubbin—Nine Kids, Seven School Models, One MissionWelcome to the very first episode of Beyond the Schoolhouse! To kick things off, my co-host Simit Patel takes the…