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Cato Weekly Podcast • October 30, 2025 

# Five\* Types of Innovative “Schools” 

School choice isn’t just about choosing different schools—it’s about unbundling education itself and trying new things to get kids excited about learning. Cato scholars Neal McCluskey and Colleen Hroncich envision a future where adults educated through innovative institutions bring diverse perspectives to workplaces and communities.

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### [*No Adult Left Behind: How Politics Hijacks Education Policy and Hurts Kids*](/events/no-adult-left-behind-how-politics-hijacks-education-policy-hurts-kids) 

Featuring Vladimir Kogan , Charlie Wilson, and [Neal McCluskey](https://www.cato.org/people/neal-mccluskey) 

*No Adult Left Behind* sets aside the bromides, asks these tough questions, and reveals the dangerous flaws in democratically controlled education. Join us on October 29 to discuss!

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### [*Fighting for the Freedom to Learn*](/books/fighting-freedom-learn) 

By [Neal McCluskey](https://www.cato.org/people/neal-mccluskey) 

A comprehensive history tracing the foundations and evolution of educational freedom in the United States.

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### [Education Reimagined: A Conversation with Kerry McDonald on *Joyful Learning*](/events/education-reimagined-conversation-kerry-mcdonald-joyful-learning) 

Featuring [Kerry McDonald](https://www.cato.org/people/kerry-mcdonald) and [Colleen Hroncich](https://www.cato.org/people/colleen-hroncich) 

Are you wondering how to spark more joy and curiosity in your child’s learning—or how to make education work better for your students?

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##### [Neal McCluskey](/people/neal-mccluskey)

Former Director, Center for Educational Freedom, Cato Institute

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##### [Colleen Hroncich](/people/colleen-hroncich)

Policy Analyst, Cato Institute

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