Meet one of the first homeschoolers of India

In the world of education, there are many paths to choose from, and for Urmila Samson, the journey she embarked on with her children is nothing short of inspiring.
This week, we have the privilege of delving into the life of Urmila Samson, a dedicated mother who took her children's education into her own hands, carving out a unique and compelling story of homeschooling and alternative learning.
What makes Urmila's story even more inspiring is her involvement in numerous alternative learning initiatives. She didn't stop at homeschooling but also extended her reach to connect with a broader community of like-minded parents and educators who shared her vision. Her dedication to creating an ecosystem of alternative education options for children is both remarkable and praiseworthy.
Through her involvement in various initiatives, Urmila has not only broadened her children's horizons but has also connected with other homeschooling families, educators, and organizations that are committed to redefining the way we approach education.
These connections have enabled her to share her experiences, learn from others, and collectively work towards innovative solutions in the realm of education.
Sharing the initiatives mentioned in the podcast below:
Unschooling since 1992
2 unschooling conferences in the US in 2007
Hrut Collage 2009
Pune Homeschoolers 2010
Swaraj University 2010
Learning Societies unConference 2011
Pune Urban Village unConference
Swashikshan 2014
Aarohi
Swadha
DLRC
Poorna Pune, Principals Round Table, Education Leaders Movement 2014 to 17
Let's Enterprise 2023
Youth Collabirating for Compassion's Joyful Schools Program 2023
Project Defy's Nooks - helping to set them up in Pune
Open Space Technology in schools.
Education Today Society Tomorrow workshops at Initiatives of Change, Panchgani.