The Hannah Frankman Podcast

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  How to Choose a School for Your Kid 28.03.2025 31мин

  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 - Intro0:18 - Life Updates0:46 - Exploring Education Options & Philosophy2:48 - The Institutional Teaching Model4:29 - Child-Centric Education8:01 - Classic Examples of Child-Centric Education12:23 - Customizing Education Through Technology20:01 - Improved Academic Outcomes for Child-Centric Education28:06 - What to Look for in a SchoolIf You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts & SpotifyResources Mentioned in this Episode:Acton Academy: https://www.actonacademy.orgWaldorf SchoolsMontessori SchoolsConnect with Hannah Frankman:Twitter | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankmanRebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducatorWebsite | http://hannahfrankman.comFollow along for conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom. All in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.
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  Kerry McDonald: Breaking Free from Conventional Schooling 13.03.2025 1ч 9мин

  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 LiberatEDChapters:0:00 - Intro2:19 - Kerry's new book Joyful Learning7:38 - Entrepreneurship and New Careers in Education15:21 - What Sparked the Proliferation of Alternative Education?25:59 - States Where School Choice is Flourishing30:13 - Concerns About School Choice38:52 - Optimism for the Future of School Choice43:39 - The Rise of the Microschool Movement51:23 - Larger Networks of Microschools57:02 - Adapting Curriculum for Microschools1:00:51 - Microschools for Middle & High School1:03:23 - How Microschools Can Strengthen Communities1:08:34 - How to Connect with Kerry's WorkIf You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts & SpotifyResources Mentioned in this Episode:Acton AcademyPrendaKahn AcademyOrchard Stem SchoolConnect with Kerry McDonald:New Book: Joyful LearningBook: UnschooledX: https://x.com/Kerry_eduPodcast: https://fee.org/liberatedFEE: https://fee.org/people/kerry-mcdonald/Connect with Hannah Frankman:Twitter | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankmanRebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducatorWebsite | http://hannahfrankman.comFollow along for conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom. All in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.
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  Nicholas Ellis: Saving Small Town America 06.03.2025 57мин

  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 - Intro5:09 - Small Town America6:04 - Christian Halls13:22 - Using Universities as Vendors18:33 - Why The University System is Broken21:06 - Creating Environments in Smaller Communities28:38 - The Microschool Movement37:24 - The Desire for Community46:21 - Skills Training and Career Preparedness51:42 - How Mennonite Upbringing Influences the work Does56:05 - How to Connect Dr. Ellis and Christian HallsIf You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts & SpotifyResources Mentioned in this Episode:https://christianhalls.org/permianConnect with Nicholas Ellis:Website: https://christianhalls.orgConnect with Hannah Frankman:Twitter | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankmanRebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducatorWebsite | http://hannahfrankman.comFollow along for conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom. All in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.
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  Connor Boyack: Praxis Got ACQUIRED 27.02.2025 1ч 10мин

  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 Boyack3:16 - The Acquisition of Praxis4:59 - What is Libertas Network?9:11 - How Will Praxis Integrate?12:55 - Building an Audience in the Education Space17:16 - The Early Stages of Building Tuttle Twins23:24 - Creating Propaganda32:06 - Why is the Left More Comfortable with Propaganda?45:51 - The Future of Praxis55:34 - Who is Praxis Right For?1:02:17 - Category Creation1:07:36 - How to Get Involved with PraxisIf You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts & SpotifyResources Mentioned in this Episode:Tuttle Twins BooksLibertas NetworkPraxis10x is easier than 2x - Dan Sullivan & Benjamin HardyConnect with Connor Boyack:X | https://x.com/cboyackWebsite | https://connorboyack.comConnect with Hannah Frankman:X | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankmanRebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducatorWebsite | http://hannahfrankman.comFollow along for conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom. All in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.
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  Public School is an OUTDATED Model 21.02.2025 26мин

  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 - Intro0:52 - Twitter Battles2:48 - Is Education in America Broken?8:46 - Rejecting the Model10:51 - 20th vs 21st Century Education14:04 - “Learning Science”16:35 - AI and LLMs in Education18:24 - Removing the Teaching Component Out of Education20:34 - The Future of the Classroom23:21 - Company and Community MicroschoolsIf You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts & SpotifyResources Mentioned in this Episode:2 Hour Learning: https://2hourlearning.comConnect with Hannah Frankman:Twitter | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankmanRebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducatorWebsite | http://hannahfrankman.comFollow along for conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom. All in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.
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  What To Do if You Quit Your Public School Career 13.02.2025 27мин

  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 - Intro0:14 Leaving the Public Education System5:47 - Building a Career in Education6:48 - Teachers Leaving Education8:33 - How the System Restricts Teachers12:36 - The Micro School Movement17:11 - Prenda and Primer Networks19:39 - Private and Alternative Options21:14 - Alpha School22:01 - Connecting with Hannah for More Opportunities23:25 - The Private/Charter School Route24:28 - One-on-One Tutoring, and Online Teaching26:49 - Other Options and ProgramsIf You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts & SpotifyResources Mentioned in this Episode:Samantha Westmoreland: A Better Approach to LiteracyClaire Honeycutt: From Academia to HomeschoolingRyan Delk: Growing a Network of MicroschoolsKerry McDonald: Are Microschools the Future of American Education?LiberatED Podcast with Kerry McDonaldActon AcademyPrendaPrimerAlpha SchoolConnect with Hannah Frankman:X | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankmanRebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducatorWebsite | http://hannahfrankman.comFollow along for conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom. All in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.
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  Q&A - Reading, Homeschool Curriculum, Education Reform & More 07.02.2025 26мин

  We’re finally doing an AMA episode! Expect to hear Hannah answer listener questions on topics like reading, homeschool curriculum, education reform, socialization, and much more.Chapters:0:00 - Intro0:45 - What Do You Think is the Best Way to Teach a Kid to Read?3:18 - What is the Best Way to Create a Well Rounded Curriculum for Homeschooling Kids8:34 - Can the Education System Can Be Reformed or Do We Need a Different System?11:41 - How Do We Protect Kids in Classrooms from the System Influencers Once Trump Begins the Education Reform Process12:54 - When Do We Trust the Government for Anything Else?13:03 - What Does Private/Public School Provide That Can’t Be Obtained by a Homeschool Family?16:05 - Resources and Recommendations for Teaching Entrepreneurship and Sales Skills to Students18:39 - What is Proper Socialization and Why are Public School Kids Lacking in Social Skills?20:33 - How Can We Create a Student Centric Education System?21:58 - Navigating Low Socialization and Isolation from DisabilitiesIf You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review onApple Podcasts &SpotifyResources Mentioned in this Episode:HFP - Samantha Westmoreland - A Better Approach to LiteracyChildren’s Entrepreneurship MarketConnect with Hannah Frankman:Twitter |https://twitter.com/HannahFrankmanRebelEducator |https://twitter.com/rebelEducatorWebsite |http://hannahfrankman.comFollow along for conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom. All in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.
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  My Top Book Recommendations for Homeschoolers Part 2 31.01.2025 29мин

  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 If You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify 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 Follow along for conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom. All in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.
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  What is Social Media Doing to Kids? 23.01.2025 27мин

  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? If You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Resources Mentioned in this Episode: The Anxious Generation - Jonathan Haidt Austin Scholar Substack 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 Follow along for conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom. All in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.
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  Ellen Fishbein: How Writing Should Be Taught in School 16.01.2025 54мин

  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) If You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Resources Mentioned in this Episode: On Writing - Stephen King The Hemingway App 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 Follow along for conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom. All in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.
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  Scott Scheall: The Declining Value of the Modern College Degree 09.01.2025 1ч 28мин

  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 If You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify 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 Follow along for conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom. All in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.
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  Michael Gibson: How Philosophy Helps Build Companies 02.01.2025 1ч 8мин

  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 If You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify 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 Follow along for conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom. All in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.
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  Laura Williams: Writing for the Real World 19.12.2024 1ч 19мин

  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 If You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Purdue Owl - Paramedic Method 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 Follow along for conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom. All in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.
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  Thomas Hogan: The First Semester at America's Newest University 12.12.2024 1ч 20мин

  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 If You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Friedrich Hayek A Conflict of Visions - Thomas Sowell Capitalism & Freedom - Milton Friedman Economics in One Lesson - Henry Hazlett The Tuttle Twins Books 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 Follow along for conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom. All in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.
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  Michael Horn: Disruptive Innovation & The Future of Education 05.12.2024 1ч 4мин

  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 If You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify 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 x: https://x.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 Follow along for conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom. All in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.
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  How to Deschool Your Kids 28.11.2024 37мин

  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 If You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify 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 Follow along for conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom. All in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.
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  Matt Bateman: How Bad is AI-Enabled Cheating? 21.11.2024 1ч 20мин

  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 If You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify 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 Follow along for conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom. All in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.
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  Samantha Westmoreland: A Better Approach to Literacy 14.11.2024 1ч 4мин

  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 If You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify 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 Follow along for conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom. All in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.
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  Madison Adkins: A Crash Course in Education Marketing 07.11.2024 1ч 13мин

  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 If You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify 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 Follow along for conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom. All in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.
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  Andrew Bernstein: The Decline of American Education 31.10.2024 1ч 11мин

  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 If You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Audrey Wisch: Inspiring Kids to Find Their True Passion The Well-Trained Mind - Susan Wise & Jessie Wise thehomeschoolmom.com microschoolrevolution.com outschool.com varsitytutors.com 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.