Topic: Homeschooling

Homeschooling comes up in 26 chapters across 20 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from September 2013 to June 2026.

September 2013 June 2026

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Iain Davis | The Technocratic Dark State, AI Everything, & The Neo-nerd Nexus
• 1:45:32 - 1:51:44

Iain Davis | The Technocratic Dark State, AI Everything, & The Neo-nerd Nexus

Non-Compliance and Building Parallel Systems

Davis stresses the importance of mass non-compliance and the use of privacy-focused technology like Linux and non-smartphones. He suggests that instead of trying to tear down the existing system, people should focus on building better alternatives, such as homeschooling hubs and independent trade networks. These parallel structures will provide a refuge for others when the centralized control grid eventually fails.

John Klyczek | School World Order Updates, AI Teachers, & Techno-education
• 31:41 - 34:00

John Klyczek | School World Order Updates, AI Teachers, & Techno-education

Homeschooling Vouchers and the Growth of Class Wallet

The host describes the $8,000 per-child homeschooling vouchers available in Florida and the potential for these funds to be used as primary household income in rural areas. This trend is fueling the rapid growth of companies like Class Wallet and Benefit Wallet, which manage the distribution of tax-advantaged funds. Class Wallet is reportedly expanding its services to facilitate payments for other federal agencies including FEMA and HUD.

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John Klyczek | School World Order Updates, AI Teachers, & Techno-education
• 55:51 - 1:01:55

John Klyczek | School World Order Updates, AI Teachers, & Techno-education

Challenges of Finding Tech-Free Education Alternatives

John Klyczek discusses the difficulty of establishing a network for tech-free education or homeschooling co-ops, noting that many parents struggle with the full-time demands of homeschooling. He emphasizes the need for parents to be cognizant of their own AI and device usage before attempting to shield their children. Klyczek directs listeners to his website, SchoolWorldOrder.info, for his database and research on these topics.

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Joe Atwill | Inexplicable Facts, Masonic Manipulations & the Converso Cabal
• 1:04:49 - 1:09:57

Joe Atwill | Inexplicable Facts, Masonic Manipulations & the Converso Cabal

Strategies for Survival, Homeschooling and Localism

To counter global chaos, Atwill advises focusing on physical health, homeschooling, and local political engagement. He highlights the 50% increase in homeschooling in California as a positive trend toward escaping institutional indoctrination. He encourages listeners to engage in the "Socratic process" at the local level by influencing sheriffs, mayors, and school boards.

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David Avocado Wolfe | The Magic Of Nature, Rudolf Steiner, & Charles Fort
• 40:44 - 43:21

David Avocado Wolfe | The Magic Of Nature, Rudolf Steiner, & Charles Fort

Parasite Class Education and Practical Life Skills

Wolf critiques the modern educational system for failing to teach useful survival and technical skills, labeling it a distraction by the "parasite class." He reminisces about his own 1970s public education where he learned to rebuild engines and drive a dune buggy at age 14. He encourages parents to ensure their children learn practical skills like planting, canning, and understanding electricity.

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Kerry McDonald | The Unschooling Movement & The Many Pitfalls Of Conventional Education
• 15:38 - 19:35

Kerry McDonald | The Unschooling Movement & The Many Pitfalls Of Conventional Education

Education Disruption, Black Homeschooling Growth and Empowerment

The "three E's" of education disruption—empowerment, exit, and entrepreneurship—are used to describe the massive shift away from district schools since 2020. US Census Bureau data shows the homeschooling population doubled to over 11%, with Black families representing the fastest-growing demographic in a fivefold increase. Enrollment in traditional districts continues to decline as families move toward parochial schools, charter schools, and hybrid micro school models.

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John Bush | Live Free Academy, The Techno-Fascism Era, & Sovereign Life Design
• 32:51 - 35:58

John Bush | Live Free Academy, The Techno-Fascism Era, & Sovereign Life Design

Confederation of Freedom Cell Communities

John Bush details his vision for a "Confederation of Freedom Cell Communities" that utilizes regenerative agriculture and natural building. He explains how these communities can decouple from the electric grid and state law enforcement to eventually declare independence. The model relies on community sufficiency, where neighbors trade goods like goat milk and eggs while sharing expensive equipment like tractors.

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John Klyczek | Ed Tech Privatization & Digitally Dehumanizing The Classroom
• 50:13 - 56:03

John Klyczek | Ed Tech Privatization & Digitally Dehumanizing The Classroom

Organic Homeschooling and Community Resistance Strategies

John Klyzik offers solutions for parents, emphasizing "organic" homeschooling that avoids the use of data-mining EdTech products. He suggests forming local learning groups in public spaces like parks to build community networks outside of state control. Klyzik encourages a multi-pronged approach: opting out of the system, attending school board meetings to voice opposition, and building parallel educational structures.

Randall Carlson | Geomancy, The Sacred Template, & The Great Cosmic Work
• 54:46 - 58:25

Randall Carlson | Geomancy, The Sacred Template, & The Great Cosmic Work

Reintegration Facilities, Rural Minnesota and Future Prototypes

Drawing from his childhood in rural Minnesota, Carlson envisions creating "reintegration facilities" or schools that teach ancient principles and cosmic nature. He is currently working with a group to identify land for a prototypical 21st-century sacred structure. Six potential locations in North America have been identified, including sites in the southern Appalachians, to serve as grounds for these educational retreats.

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John Klyczek | School World Order, Edu-Conditioning, & The Technocracy
• 55:09 - 57:54

John Klyczek | School World Order, Edu-Conditioning, & The Technocracy

Navigating Public School versus Alternative Education Models

Greg Carlwood and John Klyzak discuss the dilemma of choosing between public school, homeschooling, and alternative models like Montessori. Carlwood expresses concern about raising "weirdo" kids who cannot integrate into society, while Klyzak warns that many homeschool programs now use the same technocratic software as public schools. They conclude that a "one foot in, one foot out" approach may be the most practical strategy.

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Charlotte Iserbyt | The Education Conspiracy, Dumbing Down America, & The Order
• 48:51 - 52:25

Charlotte Iserbyt | The Education Conspiracy, Dumbing Down America, & The Order

Homeschooling Resources and the Alpha Phonics Program

Iserbyt provides recommendations for parents, including Samuel Blumenfeld’s Alpha Phonics reading program and traditional math texts from the 1930s. She critiques the New Age influence of Rudolf Steiner and Waldorf schools. Her son’s website, americandeception.com, is highlighted as a resource for historical documents, including lists of Skull and Bones members.

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Darren & Graham of Grimerica | The Vaccine Conspiracy, Homeschooling, & The Art Of Podcasting
• 9:56 - 16:11

Darren & Graham of Grimerica | The Vaccine Conspiracy, Homeschooling, & The Art Of Podcasting

Homeschooling Benefits, Nature Kindergarten and Alberta Education

The hosts share their experiences with homeschooling and "nature kindergarten" in Alberta, Canada. One host describes a program where children spend the majority of their time outdoors in temperatures as low as minus 20 degrees Celsius. They argue that one-on-one instruction is more efficient than public schooling, allowing children to complete their daily curriculum in approximately three hours while fostering resilience and natural curiosity.

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Darren & Graham of Grimerica | The Vaccine Conspiracy, Homeschooling, & The Art Of Podcasting
• 1:04:01 - 1:08:41

Darren & Graham of Grimerica | The Vaccine Conspiracy, Homeschooling, & The Art Of Podcasting

Greg Carlwood Post-Interview Reflections, Russian Snow School

Greg Carlwood reflects on the interview, specifically the benefits of homeschooling and nature-based education. He describes viral videos of Russian schoolchildren dumping buckets of cold water on themselves to strengthen their immune systems. Carlwood critiques the "coddling" of American children and the legal restrictions that prevent parents from giving their children independence and responsibility.

Dr. Joseph P. Farrell | Common Core & The Cabal
• 54:59 - 58:43

Dr. Joseph P. Farrell | Common Core & The Cabal

State Sovereignty, Forced Vaccinations and the Russian Homeschooling Model

To resist federal mandates like Common Core and forced vaccinations, Farrell suggests that individual states must assert their sovereignty using the 10th and 14th Amendments. He notes a surprising historical inversion where Russia is now defending national culture and hosting international homeschooling conferences. He contrasts this with the United States, which he claims is beginning to resemble a centralized socialist state.

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Dr. Joseph P. Farrell | Common Core & The Cabal
• 58:43 - 1:01:09

Dr. Joseph P. Farrell | Common Core & The Cabal

Educational Speakeasies, Market Pressures and the Collapse of Public Schooling

Farrell predicts the collapse of the public education system due to market pressures as good teachers quit in protest of Common Core. He envisions a future of "educational speakeasies" and private tutors for those who can afford to opt out of the "nightmare" of public schooling. He observes that the current system is producing a "bumper crop of idiots" more interested in football than the Constitution or high culture.

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David Rodriguez | The Education Conspiracy And The History Of Forced Schooling
• 1:16:07 - 1:21:27

David Rodriguez | The Education Conspiracy And The History Of Forced Schooling

Homeschool Cooperatives, Legal Defense, and the Power of "I Prefer Not To"

Parents are encouraged to form homeschool cooperatives and seek support from organizations like the Homeschool Legal Defense Association (HSLDA). The phrase "I prefer not to" is presented as a powerful tool for resisting standardized testing and compulsory attendance. By recognizing the harm caused by the state system, parents can reclaim their power and provide a more respectful environment for their children.

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David Rodriguez | The Education Conspiracy And The History Of Forced Schooling
• 1:36:33 - 1:39:34

David Rodriguez | The Education Conspiracy And The History Of Forced Schooling

Child Protective Services, Fear Tactics, and Legal Support

Child Protective Services (CPS) is criticized for using fear and intimidation to enforce state standards on homeschooling families. Parents are advised to build support networks and understand their legal rights to prevent unauthorized access to their children. The Homeschool Legal Defense Association provides guidelines for families to navigate interactions with state authorities without succumbing to fear.

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Cara St. Louis | The Education Conspiracy, Imagination Eradication, & Kali
• 37:08 - 42:00

Cara St. Louis | The Education Conspiracy, Imagination Eradication, & Kali

Mental Health Care and the Suppression of Hemispheric Integration

The modern workplace and school system are described as soul-robbing environments that necessitate the "midlife crisis" and a reliance on mental health care. Kara St Louis argues that the education system intentionally severs the connection between the analytical left brain and the imaginative right brain. She advocates for homeschooling or alternative pedagogies like Waldorf and Montessori to protect a child's ability to use their imagination as a primary tool for power.

Cara St. Louis | The Education Conspiracy, Imagination Eradication, & Kali
• 1:12:02 - 1:17:46

Cara St. Louis | The Education Conspiracy, Imagination Eradication, & Kali

Greg Carlwood on Personal Rebellion and Educational Indoctrination

Host Greg Carlwood reflects on his own experiences with the education system, including being expelled from a private Catholic high school in Missouri for rebellion. He contrasts the "draconian" private school environment with the "teenage daycare" of public school. Carlwood encourages listeners to foster creativity in children and pursue independent, entrepreneurial paths to escape the complacency and indoctrination of the standard 9-to-5 work cycle.

Randall Carlson | Sacred Geometry, Lost History, & Cycles Of Catastrophe
• 1:09:34 - 1:12:14

Randall Carlson | Sacred Geometry, Lost History, & Cycles Of Catastrophe

Sacred Geometry International and Upcoming Webinars

Randall Carlson promotes his website, Sacred Geometry International, and an upcoming webinar titled "The Quest for the Cosmic Grail." He announces the relaunch of online sacred geometry classes and mentions articles covering Grail mythology and global change. The host expresses interest in the curriculum as a way to bypass traditional education systems.