In this episode, expect to learn about what to look for when choosing a school for your kid. Hannah breaks down the difference between “Institutional” and “child-centric” education and how the latter often leads to improved academic outcomes for children. She also explores how child-centric education utilizes technology and AI to customize curriculum, ensuring that students are able to learn at their own pace and avoid the pitfalls of falling behind that are so common in institutional education.
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:18 - Life Updates
0:46 - Exploring Education Options & Philosophy
2:48 - The Institutional Teaching Model
4:29 - Child-Centric Education
8:01 - Classic Examples of Child-Centric Education
12:23 - Customizing Education Through Technology
20:01 - Improved Academic Outcomes for Child-Centric Education
28:06 - What to Look for in a School
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Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Acton Academy: https://www.actonacademy.org
Waldorf Schools
Montessori Schools
Connect with Hannah Frankman:
Twitter | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankman
RebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducator
Website | http://hannahfrankman.com
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Kerry McDonald is a Senior Fellow at FEE and the author of Unschooled and the forthcoming book Joyful Learning.
Kerry returns to the podcast to talk about the trends in the microschool movement coming out of the pandemic, why homeschooling and microschooling is on the rise, and how school choice policy is affecting innovation and entrepreneurship in education. We also talk about the models and trends that Kerry is most excited about as she travels across the country interviewing school founders and entrepreneurs on her podcast LiberatED
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
2:19 - Kerry's new book Joyful Learning
7:38 - Entrepreneurship and New Careers in Education
15:21 - What Sparked the Proliferation of Alternative Education?
25:59 - States Where School Choice is Flourishing
30:13 - Concerns About School Choice
38:52 - Optimism for the Future of School Choice
43:39 - The Rise of the Microschool Movement
51:23 - Larger Networks of Microschools
57:02 - Adapting Curriculum for Microschools
1:00:51 - Microschools for Middle & High School
1:03:23 - How Microschools Can Strengthen Communities
1:08:34 - How to Connect with Kerry's Work
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Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Connect with Kerry McDonald:
New Book: Joyful Learning
Book: Unschooled
Podcast: https://fee.org/liberated
FEE: https://fee.org/people/kerry-mcdonald/
Connect with Hannah Frankman:
Twitter | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankman
RebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducator
Website | http://hannahfrankman.com
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Dr. Nicholas Ellis is the Founder and CEO of Christian Halls, a local, independent learning community, offering college, skilled trade, and other post-secondary education opportunities.
Expect to learn about Nick’s experience growing up homeschooled and going to some of the most elite universities, the genesis of Christian Halls, why the current university system is broken, and how we can save small town America.
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
5:09 - Small Town America
6:04 - Christian Halls
13:22 - Using Universities as Vendors
18:33 - Why The University System is Broken
21:06 - Creating Environments in Smaller Communities
28:38 - The Microschool Movement
37:24 - The Desire for Community
46:21 - Skills Training and Career Preparedness e
51:42 - How Mennonite Upbringing Influences the work Does
56:05 - How to Connect Dr. Ellis and Christian Halls
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Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
https://christianhalls.org/permian
Connect with Nicholas Ellis:
Website: https://christianhalls.org
Connect with Hannah Frankman:
Twitter | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankman
RebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducator
Website | http://hannahfrankman.com
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Connor Boyack is the author of 50 books, including the popular Tuttle Twins children’s series. He is also president of Libertas Network, a family-centric liberty initiative.
Expect to learn about the recent acquisition of Praxis by Libertas Network, building an audience in the education space, the future of Praxis and how the market for college alternatives has changed over the past decade.
Chapters:
0:00 - Connor Boyack
3:16 - The Acquisition of Praxis
4:59 - What is Libertas Network?
9:11 - How Will Praxis Integrate?
12:55 - Building an Audience in the Education Space
17:16 - The Early Stages of Building Tuttle Twins
23:24 - Creating Propaganda
32:06 - Why is the Left More Comfortable with Propaganda?
45:51 - The Future of Praxis
55:34 - Who is Praxis Right For?
1:02:17 - Category Creation
1:07:36 - How to Get Involved with Praxis
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Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
10x is easier than 2x - Dan Sullivan & Benjamin Hardy
Connect with Connor Boyack:
Website | https://connorboyack.com
Connect with Hannah Frankman:
X | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankman
RebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducator
Website | http://hannahfrankman.com
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In this solocast, expect to learn why our education system in America is broken and what we can do to fix it. Hannah explores the lack of advancement in public education in the 21st Century, the ed-tech tools that are making the most impact, and the possibility of progress through AI, LLMs, and microschools.
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:52 - Twitter Battles
2:48 - Is Education in America Broken?
8:46 - Rejecting the Model
10:51 - 20th vs 21st Century Education
14:04 - “Learning Science”
16:35 - AI and LLMs in Education
18:24 - Removing the Teaching Component Out of Education
20:34 - The Future of the Classroom
23:21 - Company and Community Microschools
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Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
2 Hour Learning: https://2hourlearning.com
Connect with Hannah Frankman:
Twitter | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankman
RebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducator
Website | http://hannahfrankman.com
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In this solocast, expect to hear advice for teachers and educators trying to get out of the public education system. Hannah offers options ranging from the micro school movement to one-on-one and online teaching. She also offers direct support by encouraging interested listeners to reach out to her on X.
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:14 Leaving the Public Education System
5:47 - Building a Career in Education
6:48 - Teachers Leaving Education
8:33 - How the System Restricts Teachers
12:36 - The Micro School Movement
17:11 - Prenda and Primer Networks
19:39 - Private and Alternative Options
21:14 - Alpha School
22:01 - Connecting with Hannah for More Opportunities
23:25 - The Private/Charter School Route
24:28 - One-on-One Tutoring, and Online Teaching
26:49 - Other Options and Programs
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Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Samantha Westmoreland: A Better Approach to Literacy
Claire Honeycutt: From Academia to Homeschooling
Ryan Delk: Growing a Network of Microschools
Kerry McDonald: Are Microschools the Future of American Education?
LiberatED Podcast with Kerry McDonald
Connect with Hannah Frankman:
X | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankman
RebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducator
Website | http://hannahfrankman.com
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In this episode, Hannah shares 10 more of her favorite books on education for homeschoolers and their parents. If you’d like to hear Part 1, you can find that here.
Chapters:
0:00 - Top Book Recommendations
0:59 - Deschooling Society - Ivan Illich
2:48 - How Children Learn - John Holt
4:36 - Unschooled - Kerry McDonald
6:16 - The Discovery of the Child - Maria Montessori
9:38 - The Last Safe Investment - Michael Ellsberg
13:08 - Why Johnny Can’t Read and What You Can Do About It - Rudolf Flesch
16:44 - The Coddling of the American Mind - Greg Lukianoff & Jonathan Haidt
19:48 - The Self Driven Child - William Strixrud & Ned Johnson
22:00 - Changing Our Minds - Naomi Fisher
23:44 - How the Other Half Learns - Robert Pondiscio
25:36 - A Mother’s Reckoning - Sue Klebold
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Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Deschooling Society - Ivan Illich
How Children Learn - John Holt
Unschooled - Kerry McDonald
The Discovery of the Child - Maria Montessori
The Last Safe Investment - Michael Ellsberg
Why Johnny Can't Read and What You Can Do About It - Rudolf Flesch
The Coddling of the American Mind - Greg Lukianoff & Jonathan Haidt
The Self Driven Child - William Strixrud & Ned Johnson
Changing Our Minds - Naomi Fisher
How the Other Half Learns - Robert Pondiscio
A Mother's Reckoning - Sue Kelbold
Part 1: My Top Book Recommendations for Homeschoolers
Connect with Hannah Frankman:
Twitter | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankman
RebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducator
Website | http://hannahfrankman.com
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In this solocast, expect to learn about the recent Tik Tok ban, the social media driven mental health crisis, whether or not these apps are inherently harmful to kids, and the potential for social media to be used with intention for education and personal growth.
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:33 - Why Was Tik Tok Temporarily Banned?
3:34 - What is Social Media Doing to Us?
4:14 - The Social Media Algorithm
8:00 - Social Media Driving the Mental Health Crisis
10:02 - The Benefits of Social Media for Young People
17:14 - Using Social Media as a Consumer
18:45 - Using Social Media as a Creator
21:34 - Using Social Media with Intention
24:19 - Should Kids Be Allowed on Social?
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Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
The Anxious Generation - Jonathan Haidt
Don’t Tell Me I Can’t - Cole Summers
Connect with Hannah Frankman:
Twitter | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankman
RebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducator
Website | http://hannahfrankman.com
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Ellen Fishbein is a full time editor who has worked with writers like Coleman Hughes, Shane Parrish, and David Perell. She and her team offer coaching via Writing.coach and publish short books via Altamira Studio.
Expect to learn Ellen’s 3 Principles of Writing that she wishes were taught in school, the importance of having clear goals before you begin writing, why we should first focus on being persuasive in our writing, and how to begin “deschooling” from the academic writing style. We also talk about how Ellen developed a love for reading and writing at a young age and how parents can encourage passionate children to fall in love with the process of writing.
Chapters:
0:00 - Ellen Fishbein
3:24 - Why is Writing So Important?
5:06 - The 3 Principles of Writing
13:30 - What Do we Need to Unlearn from Public School
18:44 - What Really Matters When it Comes to Writing
25:18 - Why is it So Hard to Distill What We Want to Say?
32:25 - Deschooling from Academic Writing
36:44 - Is There Utility to Learning to Write in the Way We Teach in School?
40:30 - Advice for Homeschooling Parents
45:45 - Ellen's Education and Writing Experience
49:44 - The Power of Encouraging Kids to Write
51:39 - Ellen's Current Projects
52:53 - Memes Make Millions
Ellen’s 3 Principles of Writing
What you say and how you say it. (What you say is most important)
Writing is an act of communication with an objective (what do you want the person to think, feel, or do in response to this)
Editing is the fun part (Get the first draft down, THEN revise and iterate on what you’re saying and how you’re saying it)
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Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
On Writing - Stephen King
Elements of Eloquence - Mark Forsyth
Ask Aristotle - Vishal Sharma & William Jaworski
Memes Make Millions - Jason Levin
Connect with Ellen Fishbein:
Twitter: @EllenRhymes
Website: https://ellenrhymes.com
Coaching: Writing.coach
Publishing: Altamira.studio
Connect with Hannah Frankman:
Twitter | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankman
RebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducator
Website | http://hannahfrankman.com
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Scott Scheall spent the majority of his academic career at Arizona St. University, the largest university in the world, and is now a professor at the University of Austin, perhaps the smallest university in the world.
Expect to learn about the bureaucracy that exists in large academic institutions and the perverse incentives in place that make it so difficult for faculty to deliver a quality education. We dive into the war on free speech inside of college campuses and what the University of Austin is doing to protect free speech as a core pillar of the academic education it is delivering. And we talk about how Scott was a direct casualty of the war against free speech and exploration of free ideas at ASU.
Chapters:
0:00 - Scott Scheall
2:56 - Why Scott moved from ASU To UATX
12:21 - Being Denied Tenure at ASU
16:36 - The Broken Incentive Structures at Large Universities
22:47 - Bureaucracy within American Education Institutions
33:36 - Lip Service at Large Universities
40:59 - The Declining Value of a College Degree
47:12 - How Can We Fix Credentialing?
56:29 - Free Speech on College Campuses
1:07:51 - The Difference Between Free Speech Outside & Inside Universities
1:23:06 - How to Learn More About Scott's Work
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Connect with Scott Scheall:
Substack: https://policymakerignorance.substack.com
Twitter: https://x.com/pmignorance1
Podcast: The Week in Policymaker Ignorance
Book: F.A. Hayek and the Epistemology of Politics - Scott Scheall
Free Book: Dialogues Concerning Natural Politics - Scott Scheall
Connect with Hannah Frankman:
Twitter | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankman
RebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducator
Website | http://hannahfrankman.com
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Michael Gibson is a co-founder of the Teal Fellowship and then built the investment firm 1517, both of which invest in young people without college degrees to build start ups. Before his academic apostasy, he was working towards a doctorate in philosophy at the University of Oxford. He has written on innovation and technology for MIT’s Technology Review, National Review, the Atlantic, and City Journal.
In this episode, we explore the correlation between entrepreneurs and people interested in philosophy, how people who aren’t on a traditional academic tract can get benefit of liberal arts through independent study.
This is Michael’s second appearance on the podcast. You can listen to the first episode here
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
2:08 - 1517 Annual Events
7:03 - Welcoming Controversial Topics
12:40 - The Correlation between Founders and Philosophy
23:53 - What Separates Philosophy from Science?
29:05 - The Politicization of Higher Education
32:03 - The Power of Hands on Experience for the Great Thinkers
38:20 - Is Philosophy Necessary for Building Things?
50:21 - Why Didn't Michael Explore Academia?
51:59 - Has the Study of Philosophy Helped Michael with is VC Work
54:44 - How Thinking Differently Helps You in Business
58:38 - Advice for Those Pulled to Philosophy
1:03:28 - Has Analytic Philosophy Reached it's Limit?
1:06:34 - How to Connect with Michael
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Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Michael Gibson: College is Dead. We Just Don’t Know it Yet
A Theory of Justice - John Rawls
Anarchy, State, and Utopia - Robert Nozick
Zero to One - Peter Thiel
Chariots of Philosophical Fire - Michael Gibson
Superintelligence - Nick Bostrom
Connect with Michael Gibson:
Twitter: @william_blake
Contact form: 1517.com
Connect with Hannah Frankman:
Twitter | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankman
RebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducator
Website | http://hannahfrankman.com
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Laura Williams is a ghostwriter, editor, and the current managing editor at the American Institute for Economic Research.
In this episode, we explore the many cases for teaching writing in today's social media and AI-driven world: as a form of self-discovery, a way of building credibility, a tool for developing and refining thoughts, and a means of joining the historical conversation around ideas. We also address the declining writing standards in American education and discuss how parents can nurture a love of writing for their children
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
4:26 - Cheating with AI
8:22 - Cultivating a "Good" Assignment for Students?
14:40 - What is Being Lost When Using AI to Replace Writing?
17:31 - Teaching for the Real World
21:59 - What is "Good" Writing
28:38 - The Five Paragraph Essay
32:04 - Moving Beyond Academic Overtone in Writing
36:30 - The Paramedic Method of Editing
38:18 - The Case for Writing
47:22 - Using Writing to Grapple with Other People's Thinking
54:05 - The Declining Standard of Writing
59:46 - Who Are we Writing For?
1:06:59 - Writing for the Betterment of Oneself
1:12:10 - How Parents Can Encourage Their Kids to Write
1:17:47 - How to Connect with Laura
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Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
On Writing - Stephen King
Bird By Bird - Anne Lamott
Politics and the English Language - George Orwell
Shitty First Drafts - Anne Lamott
Connect with Laura Williams:
Website: https://www.thatghostwriter.com
AIER: https://aier.org
Connect with Hannah Frankman:
Twitter | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankman
RebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducator
Website | http://hannahfrankman.com
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Thomas Hogan is a professor of Economics at the University of Austin, where he is making a return to academia after spending years in the business world. Thomas has worked in finance and business, and served as the Chief Economist for a US Senate Community.
In this episode, expect to learn about Thomas’ first term teaching at UATX and the culture they are fostering at America’s newest university. You’ll learn about the approach Thomas is taking in his classroom applying a socratic, discussion based format for his seminars, and employing the Chatham House Rule during classroom debates. You’ll also learn about the development of the curriculum at UATX and why economics is so important for people to understand, regardless of what field they’re going into.
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
3:44 - The First Term at University of Austin
6:13 - The Faculty Experience at the University of Austin
10:16 - The Polaris Project and Thomas' Classroom
20:38 - What Brought Thomas to UATX
25:22 - What Led Thomas to Teaching
26:57 - UATX vs. George Mason
31:04 - Setting a Culture for Debate
36:31 - The Chattam House Rule
42:02 - The Hiring Process at UATX
47:18 - The Structure of Classes at UATX
51:50 - The Importance of Economics
59:31 - The Economic Literacy Level Thomas Hopes For from His Students
1:05:42 - Works of Economics that Were Influential to Thomas
1:11:02 - UATX Bitcoin
1:15:04 - Economic Learning Resources for Beginners
1:17:33 - How to Connect with Thomas' Work
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Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
A Conflict of Visions - Thomas Sowell
Capitalism & Freedom - Milton Friedman
Economics in One Lesson - Henry Hazlett
I, Pencil - Leanord E. Reed
Connect with Thomas Hogan:
UATX Website: https://discover.uaustin.org/
AIER Articles: https://aier.org
Inside UATX (Substack): https://uatx.substack.com
Connect with Hannah Frankman:
Twitter | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankman
RebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducator
Website | http://hannahfrankman.com
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Michael Horn is a professor at the Harvard School of Education and author of multiple books including "Disrupting Class" co-authored with Clayton Christensen, and most recently “Job Moves”. Michael’s work focuses primarily on innovation and the future of education.
In this episode, you'll learn about the trends Michael observes in K-12 and higher education, his perspective on promising educational innovations, and how the evolving job market is reshaping education.
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
3:01 - Disrupting Class
5:32 - Working with Clayton Christianson
10:42 - Successful Early Education
13:47 - How Clayton Christianson's Work has Influenced Michael's Life
18:10 - Why Michael is So Invested in Education Innovation
22:38 - How Can Higher Ed Be Better?
26:28 - How the Job Market Influences Education
29:56 - Exciting Innovations in Education?
34:21 - What Forces Cause Constriction in Education?
41:36 - Can College Be Replaced?
46:43 - Positive Disruption in Higher Ed
51:02 - Job Moves
57:50 - Education Disruptions That Michael is Optimistic About
1:03:06 - How to Connect with Michael
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Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Disrupting Class - Clayton Christensen, Curtis Johnson, Michael Horn
How Will You Measure Your Life - Clayton Christensen
Job Moves - Michael B. Horn
Connect with Michael Horn:
Substack: https://substack.com/@michaelbhorn
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michael.b.horn/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbhorn
Connect with Hannah Frankman:
Twitter | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankman
RebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducator
Website | http://hannahfrankman.com
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In this solocast, Hannah explores five of the most harmful lessons taught in public schools, examines how these lessons set kids up for failure in the real world, and discusses the process of deschooling and detoxing from traditional education.
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:13 - Deschooling
3:43 - The Harmful Lessons That Public Schools Teach
5:17 - Waiting for Permission
11:57 - Being Passive
14:25 - Deferring to Authority
18:52 - Learning to the Test
24:18 - Doing the Bare Minimum to Get By
32:07 - Programs that Give Kids Space
34:48 - The Process of Detoxing from Public School
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Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Alpha: https://alpha.school
Connect with Hannah Frankman:
Twitter | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankman
RebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducator
Website | http://hannahfrankman.com
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Matt Bateman returns to the Hannah Frankman Podcast for the third time! Matt is the co-founder of Higher Ground Montessori, one of the largest networks of Montessori schools in the world. Matt was a former philosophy professor at universities and is an expert in early childhood development.
This episode is all about AI in education. Expect to learn about the developments that have taken place since ChatGPT became widely available, the presence of cheating with AI and how to combat it, AI products that Matt is excited about, and how to prepare kids for a world infused with AI. We also discuss the components of a traditional education that are still important for kids to learn, even when certain tasks can be outsourced to AI.
This episode is sponsored by John Galt Mortgage Company
https://www.johngaltmortgage.com
Chapters:
0:00 - Matt Bateman
1:59 - AI in Education
2:59 - Matt's Experience Using AI with His Kids
7:32 - Why Do Children Lose Interest in AI Tools So Quickly?
9:54 - Are AI Tools Really for the Parents
12:55 - When Does AI Become Useful for Students?
15:50 - How AI Leads to Cheating in School
24:17 - Why Are We So Bad at Teaching Writing in America
29:45 - What is Being Lost by Using Chat GPT
41:40 - How Matt Uses AI in His Work
45:00 - Preparing Kids for an New World
54:20 - Parameters Around Screen Time and Technology for Children
1:01:59 - Technology in the Montessori Classroom
1:07:43 - What Matt is Excited About in AI
1:13:27 - Should Parents Encourage AI for their Kids?
1:15:08 - Using AI Effectively as a Student
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Connect with Matt Bateman:
website | guidepostmontesorri.com
website | montesorrium.com
twitter | @mbateman
twitter | @montessorium
twitter | @guidepostschools
Connect with Hannah Frankman:
Twitter | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankman
RebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducator
Website | http://hannahfrankman.com
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Samantha Westmoreland is a former public school teacher and is currently the writer-in-residence at Guidepost Montessori. She possesses deep knowledge of the Montessori pedagogy and approach.
In this episode, you'll learn about the Montessori approach to literacy, its effectiveness in teaching reading, and why Montessori students often surpass average reading levels. We discuss the engaging reading and sound games that make learning fun, and how Montessori capitalizes on the critical window when children are most receptive to language acquisition. We also explore practical tips for parents interested in adopting a Montessori approach to teaching literacy at home.
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
2:50 - The Montessori Approach to Literacy
4:04 - Samantha's Career as a Public School Teacher
8:17 - The Draw to Montessori
11:35 - Montessori vs. Public School in Stages of Development
13:14 - Literacy in Montessori
17:23 - The Sweet Spot of Language
21:56 - How Does Montessori Introduce Children to Language?
24:22 - Sound Games & Learning to Read
32:06 - Writing Before Reading
36:45 - How Public Schools Teach Literacy
39:40 - Is Formal Instruction Necessary to Learn How to Read?
44:36 - Why Do Montessori Students Love to Read?
47:45 - Preparing Toddlers to Read
49:48 - Helping Children Who are Resistant to Reading
52:36 - Teaching Older Children to Read
55:27 - Top Advice for Taking a Montessori Approach as a Parent
59:53 - The Power of Phonetics
1:01:28 - Where to Connect & Learn More
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Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Dr. Montessori’s Own Handbook - Maria Montessori
Montessori From the Start - Paula Polk Lillard & Lynn Lillard Jessen
Connect with Samantha Westmoreland:
Twitter | https://x.com/_samantha_joy
Substack | https://higherground.substack.com
Connect with Hannah Frankman:
Twitter | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankman
RebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducator
Website | http://hannahfrankman.com
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Madison Adkins is a Praxis graduate who currently works with Hannah to help market alternative education programs and brands.
Expect to learn about Madison's journey as a high school and college dropout and how it influenced her current work. We explore our approaches to marketing alternative education programs, including common mistakes educators make, our process for refining clients' brand positioning and messaging, and best practices for various platforms to help brands effectively communicate their message and achieve their goals.
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
3:10 - The Work Hannah & Maddie do with Brands
5:30 - Maddie's Education Story
10:20 - How Maddie Dropped Out of High School
11:45 - Pushback from Dropping Out
17:19 - Marketing Alternative Education
24:09 - How We Help People Build Brands
28:10 - Philosophical Interviews
30:13 - Most Important Questions to Ask
36:24 - The Problem with Generic Mission Statements
41:17 - How to Create a Good Mission Statement
51:18 - Finding Balance Between Growth and Goals
55:26 - Platform Breakdowns
57:32 - Translating Your Message into Content
1:02:10 - The Visual Aspect of Content
1:04:38 - Biggest Mistakes That Creators Make
1:07:38 - Most Surprising Insights About Education Marketing
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Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Walking on Water - Derrick Jenson
The Teenage Liberation Handbook - Grace Llewellyn
Connect with Hannah Frankman:
Twitter | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankman
RebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducator
Website | http://hannahfrankman.com
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Andrew Bernstein is a professor of philosophy at Marist College and the author of “Why Johnny Still Can’t Read or Write or Understand Math And What We Can Do About It”. In his book, he discusses the history of American decline in literacy rates and mathematics, the deterioration of public education quality, and the most promising educational movements for American children.
Expect to learn about the biggest contributing factors to why American kids struggle with reading, Andrew's observations as a college professor, and his most optimistic views on the future of education. He also offers his top advice for parents on raising children who enjoy reading.
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
2:38 - The Decline of Academic Standards
4:16 - Why Have Education Standards in America Fallen So Dramatically
7:52 - The Relationship Between Reading and Math Skills
9:47 - Literacy Skills in Early America
16:16 - Gaps in Knowledge Andrew Has Noticed
27:04 - How to Teach a Child to Read with Phonics
40:22 - The Genesis of the "Look-Say" Method
45:18 - Is the Education System Setting Children Up for Failure?
55:08 - How the System Holds Teachers Back
1:02:35 - How Parents Can Combat the Shortcomings of the School System
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Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Audrey Wisch: Inspiring Kids to Find Their True Passion
The Well-Trained Mind - Susan Wise & Jessie Wise
Connect with Andrew Bernstein:
Website | andrewbernstein.net
Book | Why Johnny Still Can’t Read or Write or Understand Math And What We Can Do About It
Connect with Hannah Frankman:
Twitter | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankman
RebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducator
Website | http://hannahfrankman.com
Follow along for conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom. All in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.