Reimagining Education: Chris Turner on Co-Learning, Technology, and the Future of Schooling Macon Atlanta with Brent

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In this episode of Macon Atlanta, host Brent Macon engages with Chris Turner, founder of Moonrise, to explore the challenges of modern education and the potential of alternative learning models. Chris introduces "co-learning," which combines the flexibility of homeschooling with beautiful spaces, real-world experiences, and a built-in community.
Featured Guest: Chris Turner
Chris Turner is the founder of Moonrise, an innovative co-learning space integrating technology, real-world experiences, and community-based learning. He is dedicated to creating new educational paradigms that foster creativity, agency, and well-rounded skillsets in students.
Chris’s Bio:
Founder of Moonrise, a pioneering co-learning platform redefining modern education by integrating technology, hands-on learning, and community. A first-principles thinker, Chris envisions and builds alternative education systems addressing the limitations of traditional schooling. Moonrise exposes children to real-world experiences in a safe and controlled environment, fostering creativity, agency, and diverse skillsets. A techno-optimist, Chris leverages technology to enhance education, offering students limitless opportunities for access to information, experimentation, and exploration. Host: Brent Macon
Brent Macon is a multifaceted Atlantan—dad, spiritual seeker, small business owner, and investor. He explores technology's transformative impact, humanity's interconnectedness, and spirituality beyond mainstream beliefs. Brent promotes balanced living and a unified worldview integrating virtues, nature reverence, and equitable progress. Through his podcast, Macon Atlanta, he engages with inspiring individuals to explore big ideas and promote better living.
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