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Redefining Education Part Two – Epi-3460

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Join me at 13:00 CST as we continue our multi part series on redefining education.  I thought about calling this series “redefining childhood education” and while we will come at it a lot from what we should teach our kids, I am betting most adults may have to learn over half of the things we will talk about in this series as well. The truth is education is failing out children in so many ways.  Kids are subjected to learning thousands of functionally useless facts, regurgitating them on tests and then 90% or more is fully forgotten in time.  And … Continue reading →

Redefining Education Part One – Epi-3451

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Today we will begin a multi part series on redefining education that I hinted at on the show yesterday.  I thought about calling this “redefining childhood education” and while we will come at it a lot from what we should teach our kids, I am betting most adults may have to learn over half of the things we will talk about in this series as well. The truth is education is failing out children in so many ways.  Kids are subjected to learning thousands of functionally useless facts, regurgitating them on tests and then 90% or more is fully forgotten … Continue reading →

15 Things to Teach Kids that Government Schools Never Will – Epi-3082

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Today we discuss 15 things we should be teaching our children that government run schools never will.  Most adults by the way likely need to learn at least half of them.  We are not attacking the school system today though, rather pointing out how valuable this knowledge is and why the state doesn’t want a population to have them. In fact the entire point of this episode is to make you think about what to teach your kids so they can have in the words of every parent ever, “have more than I did when I was growing up” or … Continue reading →

Redefining Education Part Two – Epi-3460

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Join me at 13:00 CST as we continue our multi part series on redefining education.  I thought about calling this series “redefining childhood education” and while we will come at it a lot from what we should teach our kids, I am betting most adults may have to learn over half of the things we will talk about in this series as well. The truth is education is failing out children in so many ways.  Kids are subjected to learning thousands of functionally useless facts, regurgitating them on tests and then 90% or more is fully forgotten in time.  And … Continue reading →

Episode-2595 – Projects for Home Learning for Wanna Be Home Schoolers

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As you guys know, I am a massive fan of homeschooling, but it is not for everyone.  What I do feel should be for all concerned parents and grand parents though is as much self directed learning as possible.  I just started a project with my Grandson today.  Here is how it is working. Every day when he comes over I will give him a word, he must learn to define the word and spell it. He must be able to explain the concept to the point where I know he understands it.  Any words that come up in the … Continue reading →

Episode-2522- The Serenity Bus Project with Brian and Sherry Hamons

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The Serenity Bus Project is and adventure being taken by a family of 6. Led by husband and wife team Brian and Sherry Hamons they have sold our home, left their jobs, and converted a 40′ school bus into a tiny home on wheels.  They are about to begin a journey traveling across North America. Their plan is to travel the U.S and Canada for a year as a family, then who knows. They join us today to discuss school bus conversions and the “skoolie owners” community.  Living in a tiny house.  Homeschooling and the advantages of doing so while … Continue reading →

Episode-2424- Aaron McKeon on Getting Started with Homeschooling

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Aaron McKeon is a husband, father of two young children, and Survival Podcast listener who several years ago decided to set his family on a course towards resilience, un-dependence, and a more fulfilling lifestyle better aligned with their personal values. As part of that journey, he and his wife decided they wanted to homeschool their children but quickly learned how intimidating executing on that decision could become. Recognizing a gap in the resources available to would-be homeschoolers, Aaron decided to create the online resource he had hoped for from the beginning. He’s taken advantage of his background as a web … Continue reading →

Episode-2321- Noah Tetzner on Surviving Government School and Finding your Passion

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Noah Tetzner is 17 and hosts a popular podcast called The History of Vikings. Despite being a mere 5 months old, the podcast is listened to by over 50,000 people and has been trending among the top history podcasts on iTunes for some time. Noah is a lifelong homeschooling advocate, and has appeared on The School Sucks Podcast, The Tom Woods Show, and The Dangerous History Podcast! He is most passionate about helping young people to realize their unlimited potential! He joins us today to discuss how young people have traditionally been high achievers, America’s system of education, self directed … Continue reading →

Episode-1992- An Outsider Turned Insider’s View of Government Schools

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Author Gregory Cecil, M.A.S. worked as a paramedic for 22 years before changing careers and becoming an aerospace technician. Gregory went to work as a Senior Aero-composite Technician for the Space Shuttle Program 3 months after graduating from school, and worked on all three remaining space shuttles. During his time there, Gregory earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. After he was laid off from the Space Shuttle Program, Gregory became a Florida State Certified Educator and taught high and middle school science in both public and private schools. In 2014, Gregory started a aerospace education consulting … Continue reading →

Episode-1327- Jen Mendez on Permaculture Based Childrens Education

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Jen Mendez is a wife, mother, permaculture enthusiast and student, lifelong learner, urban homesteader, and professionally trained, successful educator gone rogue. Her experiences living and working around the world as an active duty military member led to an understanding  of the need for and the impact of education on the future of our world. After her service, she completed a Masters in International Education with a focus on early childhood and elementary education and has been an educator ever since. Between her time as a classroom teacher and now as a homeschooling parent, she has fused her passion for educating … Continue reading →