#122 Discover the power of community in homeschooling 🏡 as Bernita Bradley shares her inspiring homeschool journey and how she’s empowering students through Engage Detroit. This episode dives into creative ways to simplify learning, fostering a growth mindset, and reimagining what learning looks like. Bernita discusses her transition from traditional education advocacy to creating a thriving homeschool community that supports families and embraces unconventional learning environments. Learn how to navigate education systems, advocate for your child, and build a homeschool network that aligns with your values. From addressing systemic challenges to celebrating individual learning paths, Bernita’s insights provide actionable inspiration for parents seeking student success and a supportive homeschool community.
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Bernita Bradley is a social entrepreneur who advocates for and with families in Detroit, Michigan. She is the founder of The Village, an outreach and recruitment company which ensures that future outcomes for children are prioritized within community, philanthropic and education environments.
In 2020 Bernita founded Engaged Detroit, a Homeschool Co-op to support parents on their journey of becoming their child's teacher.
Bernita was selected as first American International Fellow for the Kettering Foundation because she understands that successful community partnerships are authentic and must be built on fidelity. During her residency at the foundation she interviewed community orgs across the country to learn “What Orgs Do to Prepare Our Most Marginalized Communities for the Future of Work?” She serves as Director of Parent Voice w/ The National Parents Union, and assures that youth and parent voices are present at every change making table on a state and federal level. Bernita trains parents to take a leadership role in education with the promise to pay it forward and advocate for not just their childs needs but all of the children in their community.
Creating opportunities for community partners to hear from families for partners orgs/companies helps children to thrive. Bernita designs, plan and implement focus groups, listening session, community and parent/youth advisory councils that hold partners to their mission and values. My Brothers Keeper Initiative (Detroit), NPU FAC, DPTV, Skillman Foundation, Great Schools, Hope Starts Here Detroit, The GOAL Line and UNIDOS/National Urban League are a few of the partners she has facilitated for.
Join the conversation and visit HomeschoolYoKidsExpo.com to stay connected, explore resources, and find your tribe. Together, let’s create learning environments where every child thrives! #Homeschooling #Education #LearningEnvironment #StudentSuccess #HomeschoolCommunity#standardeducation #non-traditionaleducation #child-ledlearning #non-standardcurriculum #personalizededucation#healthyschools #familyinvolvement #homeschoolingcommunity #tths #homeschoollessonplansCHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro00:52 - Bernita Bradley, The Village and Engage Detroit01:49 - Bernita's Homeschooling Journey05:13 - Victoria's Homeschooling Journey14:57 - Journey to Homeschooling22:04 - Reading Level in Detroit23:45 - Importance of Time in Education26:55 - Punishing Your Child 31:15 - Partnering with Your Child in Learning32:30 - Engage Detroit Overview38:33 - The Village Concept45:46 - Inspiration Behind Engage Detroit49:20 - Support Parents Need for Success51:58 - Children Are the Future58:33 - Bernita’s Self Care Practices01:01:10 - Where to Find Bernita Online01:02:36 - Key Takeaways for Parents01:05:40 - Advocate for Your Children’s Education
