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Listen "115: Solutions for Educating Your Children Abroad – Michael Strong"
Episode Synopsis
Today's guest on the Expat Money Show is Michael Strong, Founder of Expanse Online, an innovative virtual secondary school and he is one of the most experienced and creative school program designers in the country.
WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:
Public education in Michael's opinion is abusive and fraudulent, listen to a better alternative
Statistically, 75% of high school students are unhappy and only 45% are actively engaged in learning
The increase in suicide rates in teens are shocking, why is this happening?
We examine the rise in substance abuse in government-run schools and how to protect your child from it
Why communication and compassion will always be necessary and how to foster them in your child's education
Mikkel and Michael go into what careers require higher education to be successful and what careers don't
How to prepare your child for the real world and set them up for success
How Michael's school rewards Emotional Intelligence in kids
What does a school day and week look like at Expanse Online?
Some have referred to this program as 'Homeschooling by professionals'
And so much more...
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HOW TO FIND MICHAEL STRONG'S WORK
www.expanseonline.co
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CONCLUSION
Michael is an amazing human being, working to ensure his students get the very best education possible so that becoming effective adults is not that difficult. I really enjoyed the conversation, and personally got a lot out of it, I hope you do too!
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WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:
Public education in Michael's opinion is abusive and fraudulent, listen to a better alternative
Statistically, 75% of high school students are unhappy and only 45% are actively engaged in learning
The increase in suicide rates in teens are shocking, why is this happening?
We examine the rise in substance abuse in government-run schools and how to protect your child from it
Why communication and compassion will always be necessary and how to foster them in your child's education
Mikkel and Michael go into what careers require higher education to be successful and what careers don't
How to prepare your child for the real world and set them up for success
How Michael's school rewards Emotional Intelligence in kids
What does a school day and week look like at Expanse Online?
Some have referred to this program as 'Homeschooling by professionals'
And so much more...
RELATED EPISODES
094: Alternative Ways To Learn, Enter The Workforce And Educate Children - Isaac Morehouse
078: Brandon Pearce -Travelling the Globe World Schooling your Children
036: Jim Rogers – North Korea, China, Mandarin And The Current State Of Education
HOW TO FIND MICHAEL STRONG'S WORK
www.expanseonline.co
SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER
If you’d been receiving the EMS Pulse newsletter and the weekly Expat Sunday Times, you would have already read the basics of today's story! Sign up now, and you’ll also receive my FREE special report, “Plan B Residencies and Instant Citizenships.”
CONCLUSION
Michael is an amazing human being, working to ensure his students get the very best education possible so that becoming effective adults is not that difficult. I really enjoyed the conversation, and personally got a lot out of it, I hope you do too!
Mentioned in this episode:The Colombia Investment TourThis year, I’m taking a private group to Medellín—Colombia’s most exciting city for offshore opportunity. We’ll dive deep into banking, real estate, and asset protection with Colombia’s top experts. We’ll tour high-growth developments, visit a private reforestation project, and get boots-on-the-ground access to one of Latin America’s fastest-rising economies. This is serious intel—and serious opportunity. Want in? Go to ExpatMoney.com/Colombia. Colombia Tour Nov 30 - Dec 6, 2025Gold in the Caribbean—No Bank Can Touch ItFiat is failing. Banks are cracking. And smart investors are moving...
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