If you're ready to move beyond traditional public schooling and explore alternative education paths for your child, Joyful Learning by Kerry McDonald is a must-read. She shares compelling research and real-world examples that highlight innovative, student-centered approaches to education.

Kerry McDonald does a fabulous job exploring growth of homeschooling in the United States, the flaws of the traditional school system - whether public or private, as well as the many different options which have popped up over recent years as options for homeschoolers, and the philosophies they reflect. One important takeaway is that homeschooling families are not a monolith, and while some prefer a "school at home" approach, others prefer to customize their child's learning, taking a more child centered approach which fosters an intense love of learning.