The Hannah Frankman Podcast

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.

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.

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.

In this solocast, Hannah explains why your physical space has such a profound impact on your life, discusses the issues with public education classrooms, and offers insights on how to optimize your environment for both personal and children's education.  Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 2:47 - Why Environment Design is So Important 5:56 - What is Environment Design? 9:36 - Environment Design in Montessori Classrooms 16:54 - Hannah’s Personal Experience with Environment Design 21:00 - Public School Education Spaces 26:16 - Environment Design in the Kitchen 28:16 - Optimizing Your Space for Education If You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify HFP Podcast Interviews Mentioned in this Episode: Eric Daniels: From Montessori to Higher Ed Laura Mazer: Building the Future of Montessori Matt Bateman: The Montessori Approach and the Innovation of Education 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.

In this solocast, Hannah shares her top book recommendations for homeschoolers and their parents. This is the stack she believes is most helpful for understanding how to take charge and facilitate your child’s education experience. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:23 - Don’t Tell Me I Can’t 4:05 - The Intellectual Lives of Children - Susan Engel 6:02 - Free to Learn - Peter Gray 7:05 - The ABC’s of Ho 10:57 - Why Johnny Still Can’t Read or Write or Understand Math: And What We Can Do About It 11:58 - Mediocrity: 40 Ways Government Schools are Failing Today’s Students 13:25 - Courage to Grow 15:58 - Unschooling Rules 17:00 - The Underground History of American Education 17:39 - Dumbing Us Down 19:27 - Weapons of Mass Instruction 20:41 - Paper Belt on Fire Books Mentioned in this Episode: Don’t Tell Me I Can’t - Cole Summers The Intellectual Lives of Children - Susan Engel Free to Learn - Peter Gray The ABC’s of How We Learn - Daniel L. Schwartz Why Johnny Still Can't Read or Write or Understand Math: And What We Can Do About It - Andrew Bernstein Mediocrity - Connor Boyack & Corey DeAngelis Courage to Grow - Laura Sandefer Unschooling Rules - Clark Aldrich The Underground History of American Education - John Taylor Gatto Dumbing Us Down - John Taylor Gatto Weapons of Mass Instruction - John Taylor Gatto Paper Belt on Fire - Michael Gibson Podcast Interviews Mentioned in this Episode Peter Gray: The Psychology of Play Connor Boyack: The School System is Teaching Your Kids to be Mediocre Michael Gibson: College is Dead. We Just Don’t Know it Yet If You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify 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.

In this solocast, Hannah explains her personal experience as a homeschooler. She discusses the debates surrounding socialization for homeschoolers and explores the distinction between "normal" and "common" in relation to student experiences in public education. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:15 - Update on Hannah’s Life 2:13 - Socialization for Homeschooled Kids 14:43 - Are We Over Socializing in Public Education? 19:12 - Normal vs. Common 22:40 - Social Status and Bullying 25:52 - Relationship with Adults as a Homeschooler 30:53 - Hannah’s Socialization Experience 36:07 - No One “Right” Way 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 Childhoods of Exceptional People - Henrik Karlsson 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.

Kaity Broadbent is the chief evangelist at Prenda, a network of microschools expanding across the country and offering Education Savings Account (ESA) options for students. In this episode, you'll learn about Prenda's culture, how it establishes values of curiosity, and why it emphasizes the process of learning rather than standardized test outcomes. We dive into the academic tools Prenda uses to develop its curriculum, how they reignite curiosity in their students, and the process families go through when launching a Prenda microschool. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 3:59 - The Expansion of Prenda 5:16 - The Process of Launching a Microschool 9:47 - What Makes a Family Actually Stick to the Change? 20:14 - Changing the Values of Education Standards 24:17 - What Data Does Prenda Collect to Understand Academic Success? 31:54 - How Prenda is Revolutionizing Learning 40:55 - What is the Academic Curriculum at Prenda Schools? 50:39 - Kaity's Favorite Learning Apps 52:59 - Building Excitement Around Curiosity and Academic Work 59:34 - What Makes Schools Work? 1:04:22 - How to Connect with Kaity and Prenda If You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Resources & Tools Mentioned in this Episode: i-Ready: https://www.curriculumassociates.com CTCMath: https://www.ctcmath.com/ Zearn: https://www.zearn.org ALEKS: https://www.aleks.com/ Lexia Learning: https://www.lexialearning.com/ Connect with Kaity Broadbent: Website | https://www.prenda.com Prenda on Social | @prendalearn Personal IG | https://www.instagram.com/kaity_forthekids/ 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.

Hunter Dane is a wilderness entrepreneur and outdoorsman who leads guided hunting expeditions across the globe. Expect to learn about the genesis of Hunter's career as a hunting guide, his profound connection to nature, and the life-changing experiences his clients undergo during their expeditions. We also discuss the school Hunter is building, which teaches outdoor, hunting, and survival skills. He shares why he considers these skills essential for everyone, especially children, to learn. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 2:01 - Hunter's Upcoming Trip to Alaska 5:23 - What Does a Typical Expedition Look Like? 9:53 - Reverence For Mother Nature 14:36 - The Therapeutic Component of Nature 29:36 - Have We Lost Touch with The World? 34:20 - How Hunter Turned This Into a Career 37:49 - The School Hunter is Building 45:22 - How To Get Involved in Hunter's School 47:52 - Working With Kids in the Wilderness 55:26 - The Most Important Nature-Based Skills For Kid's to Learn 59:02 - How to Connect with Hunter If You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Connect with Hunter Dane: Website | https://www.madeuntamed.com Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/hunter.dane 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.

Robert Pondiscio is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and author of How the Other Half Learns He has spent the past few decades researching and writing about education reform. In this episode, expect to learn why Robert left a successful journalism career to become a public school teacher in New York City's lowest performing school system, Robert's insights on education reform, particularly in inner-city schools, and what the real root of the public education problem really is. We explore why education reform is such a complex issue and why he believes the method of education is far more crucial than the school's structural parameters. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 2:44 - Why Robert Left Journalism to Become a Teacher in New York City 5:48 - The Training Program Robert Went Through to Become a Teacher 14:01 - Prerequisites for Teaching 20:51 - What is the Root of the Problem in Public Education 33:12 - The Work of E.D. Hirsch Jr. 37:26 - Repercussions of Lacking Cultural Knowledge 42:11 - Robert's Experience as a Public School Teacher in Lowest Performing Schools  51:32 - Alternative Education Models that Robert is Excited About 58:22 - Robert's Thoughts on App Based Learning 1:02:39 - Misreading the Signals 1:10:39 - Education as a Free Market 1:15:18 - Does School Choice Harm Lower Income Students? 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: Hard Words - Emily Hanford Sold a Story - Emily Hanford Teaching Content is Teaching Reading - Dan Willingham The Knowledge Deficit - E.D. Hirsch Cultural Literacy - E.D. Hirsch Connect with Robert Pondiscio : American Enterprise Institute | https://www.aei.org/profile/robert-pondiscio/ Book | https://www.amazon.com/How-Other-Half-Learns-Excellence/ Children’s Book | https://www.amazon.com/Get-Net-Everything-Including-Addresses/ 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.

Claire Honeycutt is a former academic spending 20 years working inside of academia. She was a professor at Arizona St. University from 2015-2024 when she resigned to become a full time homeschooling mom. Expect to learn about Claire's insights on how we learn and why she became so interested in intrinsic motivation and self-directed learning. She'll discuss taking a mastery-based learning approach in classrooms of 50–100 students, why many kids in her classes struggled to love learning, and why she feels strongly about fostering a love of learning in her own children. Claire bridges the philosophies of classical education and unschooling to create a coaching-centric approach to learning and education. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 3:07 - Claire's History in Academia 5:45 - Developing a Love for Teaching 9:42 - Making Education Entertaining 11:01 - Intrinsic Motivation and Mental Health of University of Students 21:03 - Trying Things Before Committing to a Degree 28:24 - Claire's Journey to Becoming a Homeschooling Mom  34:35 - Developing a Love of Learning 39:34 - The Relationship Between Classical Education and Unschooling 42:39 - What is the Objective of Claire's Homeschooling Style 54:49 - Prioritizing a Love of Learning  1:00:44 - Self Paced and Mastery Based Learning 1:06:51 - Quitting Academia to Start Homeschooling 1:13:43 - Advice for Homeschooling Parents 1:17:34 - Working While Homeschooling 1:21:33 - Resources for Parents in Alternative Education If You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Connect with Claire Honeycutt: Website: ClarifiED.life Twitter: https://x.com/hippymomphd 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.

Eric Daniels is the Assistant Director of Clemson University’s Institute for the Study of Capitalism. Eric has worked in multiple levels of education; from middle school science teacher to head of a Montessori school to working at multiple universities. Expect to learn Eric's insights from his diverse educational experiences and how they've shaped his teaching philosophy. He discusses the development of thought, critical thinking, and reasoning, emphasizing the crucial role of early years in building a foundation for lifelong learning. Eric shares valuable lessons from Montessori and university-level education, and offers advice for parents on raising independent adults with a strong sense of direction and purpose. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 6:20 - Eric's Background in Education 12:42 - A Holistic Understanding of Education 29:16 - The Most Important Books 38:36 - Selecting Applicants for the Program at Clemson 44:51 - Should Young Americans Go to College? 49:37 - Trends in Academic Capacity of Students 1:02:50 - Deviations in Human Development 1:22:22 - Knowledge vs. Facts 1:29:02 - The Importance of the Developmental Years 1:53:21 - How to Connect with Eric 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 Intellectual Lives of Children - Susan Engle The Republic - Plato Leviathan - Thomas Hobbes An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations - Adam Smith The Nicomachean Ethics - Aristotle How to Raise an Adult - Julie Lythcott-Haims Connect with Eric Daniels: https://www.clemson.edu/centers-institutes/capitalism/ 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.

Joe Connor is the founder and CEO of Odyssey, a platform that helps parents access and utilize their ESA money. Expect to learn about the history of ESA programs, what Odyssey does to help parents access funds, and the patterns and trends in ESA rollouts across the country. We explore why Joe is so optimistic about the future of school choice and how ESAs can empower parents to select the best education for their children. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 2:49 - What is Odyssey? 4:38 - What Should School Choice Look Like 8:24 - How Certain Platforms are Restricting School Choice 11:58 - Patterns of Adoption in School Choice 15:31 - The History of ESAs 19:55 - Trends in Adoption of ESAs 25:10 - Customizing Education 28:54 - Predicting the Future of Education 32:21 - The Scale of the School Choice Movement 39:53 - Rolling Out ESAs on a State Level 43:04 - Areas of Pushback Towards ESAs 46:11 - Conflicting Opinions About School Choice 54:12 - Schooling Models Joe is Excited About 56:14 - How Joe Found Himself in Education 58:37 - Is Universal School Choice Possible? 1:01:28 - How to Connect with Joe If You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Connect with Joe Connor: Twitter | https://x.com/josephjconnor Website | https://withodyssey.com Email | joe@withodyssey.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.

Ryan Delk is the founder and CEO of Primer, a network of microschools expanding across the country. Primer is structured in a way that supports teachers that allows them to focus on what they love most. Expect to learn about the systems Primer has built across their network to allow teachers to focus on what they love and streamline the process for getting a school off the ground. You’ll learn about the work Ryan has done to manage regulations and laws to make it easier for people to launch schools. The educational philosophy that underpins the resources that Primer is building and the new leader cohort that primer is launching to help educators launch the microschools. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 3:20 - Current State of Primer 3:43 - The First Day of School 5:37 - Primer Leadership Cohort 8:56 - Who is a Good fit for the Primer Leadership Cohort 15:52 - Incentivizing Forward Thinking Teachers 18:42 - How Does the Infrastructure of Primer Work? 24:03 - The Relationship Between the Teacher and the Software 26:55 - What Does Primer Curriculum Look Like? 33:53 - Regulations in Microschools 41:06 - Changing Education Laws 54:55 - Why Start in Florida and Arizona? 59:36 - The Original Inspiration for Primer 1:01:24 - The Operations of Primer 1:05:43 - Requirements for Teachers at Primer 1:07:57 - What Does the Primer Leadership Cohort Actually Look Like? 1:10:10 - How to Learn More About Primer If You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Connect with Ryan Delk: Website | https://primer.com Twitter | https://x.com/delk Email | r@primer.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.

Steve Patterson is an author and freelance philosopher working outside of traditional academia. He specializes in uncovering foundational errors in “mainstream consensus” and orthodox opinions. Expect to learn about the research Steve has done throughout his career, what it means to be a philosopher, and why he believes we are in a dark age of philosophy, ideas, and information. You’ll discover how he found that much of what academic institutions have produced over the last century is riddled with errors, why our institutions are corrupt and flawed, and what he is doing to advance the efforts of Independent Philosophy. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 2:31 - Shower Notes 6:11 - What is Philosophy 11:21 - What is Independent Philosophy? 22:07 - The Fallacy of Prestige 25:38 - When Prestige Fails Us 33:03 - Have We Been Teaching Reading Incorrectly? 35:59 - The Replication Crisis 41:08 - Intellectual Paradigms 48:25 - What are the “Dark Ages” 53:43 - The True Source of Revolutions and Advancements 1:06:04 - Does Theory Get in the Way of Practice? 1:08:56 - Where Do We Go to Find Evidence? 1:12:40 - How to Measure Intelligence 1:19:07 - Measuring Progress Outside of Academia 1:21:38 - The Natural Philosophy Institute 1:26:07 - How to Connect with Steve’s 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: My Bachelor’s Degree Means Nothing: https://steve-patterson.com/a-bachelors-education/ Connect with Steve Patterson : Website | https://steve-patterson.com Books | https://steve-patterson.com/books/ Podcast | https://stevepatterson.substack.com/podcast 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.

Jon England is the Education Policy Analyst at Libertas Institute. He works to support micro school founders and school choice legislation, and is currently building an association that will allow micro school founders to tap into the economies of scales that public schools are able to leverage. In this episode, expect to learn about John’s experience as a public school teacher and principal, the difficulties of innovation within the public education landscape, and why he was investigated and asked to step down for speaking about his values around gender and Covid policy. You’ll also learn about the work Jon is doing now at Libertas and why he’s so excited about the future of education. This episode is sponsored by Primer Micro Schools https://primer.com Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:19 - How John Got into Education 7:23 - The Covid School Policy 10:25 - A Gender Policy Comment that Started an Investigation 15:41 - Life as a Public School Principal 19:16 - The Roadblock to Change in the Public Education System 26:02 - Sponsor: Primer 27:03 - Micromanaging in the Public Education System (Medium) 32:02 - Rate of Change in Public Education 36:43 - Culture Wars Beginning in 2020 42:04 - How Jon Transitioned out of Public Education 47:01 - What Jon’s new Association is Aiming to do 50:03 - Making Profit as an Educator 53:34 - Biggest Challenges of Running a Micro School 59:04 - Jon’s Plan for Expansion 1:00:41 - How to Connect with Jon 1:01:40 - School Choice in Utah 1:07:29 - Lean More About the Association and Jon’s Work If You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Connect with Jon England: Email: jon@libertas.org Twitter: https://x.com/Principal_Jon edinnovators.org Libertas: https://libertas.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.

Dan Sanchez is a writer and Senior Fellow at FEE where he is the Director of Content and Editor. Dan and Hannah worked together at Praxis and ran the Cole Summers Fellowship together. In this episode, expect to learn Dan’s journey becoming an intellectual outside of academia through his own studying and learning, his approach to developing fellowships and coaching programs inside of FEE and why he feels like writing is such an important mechanism to teach young people as a tool for thinking. This episode is sponsored by John Galt Mortgage Company https://www.johngaltmortgage.com Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 2:24 - How Dan Came to Be a Writer in the Liberty Movement 7:38 - Dan’s Time Working at a Science Museum 10:54 - Dan’s Time at UC Berkeley 14:07 - Cultivating a Love for Learning 16:55 - How Dan Found Himself Working at FEE 23:06 - Sponsor: John Galt Mortgage Company 24:04 - Dan And Hannah’s Work Together 25:49 - Designing Educational Programs 34:14 - Refining the Program 41:44 - Active Minds Program 49:44 - The Cole Summer’s Fellowship 57:13 - Why Did Dan Choose His Life Path? 1:04:05 - Why the Philosophy of Liberty? 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: Unschooled - Kerry McDonald Don’t Tell Me I Can’t - Cole Summers Connect with Dan Sanchez: Twitter | https://x.com/dansanchezv 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.

Katelyn Donnelly is the founder and general partner of Avalanche VC, a venture capitalist firm that invests primarily in Ed Tech Companies. Expect to learn what Ed Tech is and how it’s changing the education landscape, how Austin, TX has become a hub for education innovation, and Katelyn’s predictions about the future of the education market. You’ll also learn about Katelyn’s work with the government of Pakistan helping them roll out a voucher program that allow students to attend public and private schools. This episode is sponsored by John Galt Mortgage Company https://www.johngaltmortgage.com Chapters: 0:00 - Katelyn Donnelly 3:18 - What is Venture Capital? 5:53 - When Does VC Make Sense? 9:06 - Why Katelyn Chose to Focus on Education 16:48 - Career Progression 22:06 - How Katelyn Became a VC 26:48 - The Genesis of Avalanche 29:35 - How Katelyn Chooses what to Invest In 34:07 - Sponsor: John Galt Mortgage Company 35:05 - Predictions About the Future of Education 39:22 - How to Make Education Work 44:51 - Education Technology 55:46 - The Importance of Early Childhood Education 1:02:10 - Katelyn’s Work in Pakistan 1:09:59 - How We Value Education 1:16:12 - Austin’s Place in Ed Tech 1:18:10 - Katelyn’s Advice for Start Ups 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: Zero to One - Peter Thiel The Earlier the Better - Guidepost Montessori Three Cups of Tea - Greg Mortenson Connect with Katelyn Donnelly: Website | https://www.avalanche.vc Email | hello@avalanche.vc Website | https://katelyndonnelly.com Twitter | https://x.com/krdonnelly Newsletter | https://obviouslythefuture.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.

Graham Frey returns to the show! Graham is the CEO of Hallcraft School Studio and former CEO of Alpha, an innovative network of K-12 schools based in Austin, Texas. In this episode, expect to learn why the modern education system makes it easier for girls to succeed and is detrimental to boy’s self-esteem and development, the case for same sex schools, why having a strong culture in early education is so important, and how Graham is thinking about raising his own sons in the modern world. This episode is sponsored by John Galt Mortgage Company https://www.johngaltmortgage.com Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 3:57 - Is Traditional Education More Harmful to Boys? 6:59 - What Makes the Classroom Easier for Girls? 15:22 - How Much Does The Modern System Set Boys Back in Later Years 19:18 - How the System Holds Girls Back Too 20:59 - The Case for Same Sex Schools 31:54 - Sponsor: John Galt Mortgage Company 32:50 - How to Judge a School Based on Lunch 38:44 - Why Same Sex Environments Help Kids Thrive 46:02 - Long Term Negative Effects of School System for Boys 52:04 - Declining Enrollment Rates for Men in Universities 55:55 - Declining Innovation in America 1:07:02 - Graham’s Most Formative Teachers 1:10:38 - Downstream Effects of Broken Education System 1:18:11 - Reframing Our Expectations for Education 1:23:51 - How Graham is Thinking About Raising His Own Boys 1:31:49 - Resources for Those Who Want to Go Deeper 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: Tribe - Sebastian Junger Road to Character - David Brooks How to Know a Person - David Brooks Ego is the Enemy - Ryan Holiday Six Great Ideas - Mortimer J. Adler Richard Hawley - https://www.richardalanhawley.com/ Connect with Graham Frey: Website | hallcraftschools.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.

Nat Eliason is a blogger, programmer, entrepreneur, and author of the new book Crypto Confidential, where he tells the story of riding the crypto mania wave of 2021, how he learned how to invest in crypto, become a programmer, and signing onto a project that made and then lost him millions of dollars. In this episode, expect to learn Nat’s process of book writing, the importance of memoir style writing in the 21st century, why he thinks social media is mostly a waste of time, how he has learned the skill of learning new things, and why he’s building a Patronage fund for his daughters as an alternative to a college fund. This episode is sponsored by John Galt Mortgage Company https://www.johngaltmortgage.com Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 2:22 - The Process and Vulnerability of Writing Crypto Confidential 11:15 - The World Needs More Memoirs (start 15:06 - The Value of Books in the Age of the Internet (Medium) 23:27 - Discerning the Shadow Career Over the Real Thing 25:56 - What Does Success Mean as a Writer? 29:02 - Sponsor: John Galt Mortgage Company 30:05 - Why Memoirs Might Become More Important in the 21st Century 35:23 - Making Life Decisions off Data 41:27 - The Value of Social Media 51:18 - The Process of Learning New Things 1:05:16 - The Changing Landscape of Work 1:12:40 - The Importance of Being Curious 1:21:49 - Rewiring Dopamine and Writing Style 1:25:53 - Managing Social Media 1:27:53 - Starting a Patronage Instead of a College Fund for Kids 1:37:18 - Recreating and Improving the Community that College Offers 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: Turning Pro - Steven Pressfield Peak - Anders Ericsson & Robert Poole http://letsbeprolific.com Anthology of Balaji - Eric Jorgenson Connect with Nat Eliason: Book | Crypto Confidential https://www.nateliason.com/crypto-confidential Website | blog.nateliason.com Twitter | https://x.com/nateliason 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.

John Papola is the founder of Emergent Order and host of the Dad Saves America Podcast. Expect to learn the genesis of Dad Saves America, how John came up with the idea, and why he believes that the family unit is the most important place to build the future of American culture. You’ll also learn how John got started as an independent media creator, the genesis of Emergent Order, and what John thinks are the biggest problems for us to solve culturally and institutionally. This episode was recorded as part 1 of a double header. After interviewing John for HFP, John interviewed me on his show Dad Saves America. That episode will be live soon. This episode is sponsored by John Galt Mortgage Company https://www.johngaltmortgage.com Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 2:46 - Dad Saves America 9:02 - The Importance of the Family Unit 15:44 - The Role of the Parent 22:07 - Does Our Culture Discourage Having Kids? 39:13 - Combating Cultural Counterforces 51:30 - Sponsor: John Galt Mortgage Company 52:33 - How Our Education System Feeds Cultural Narratives 1:07:31 - The Genesis and Philosophy of Emergent Order 1:28:04 - How Emergent Order Merges with Dad Saves America 1:34:23 - The Driving Force Behind Who John Chooses to Interview 1:47:29 - How to Connect with John Papola’s 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: The Pathless Path - Paul Millerd Free to Learn - Peter Gray The Beautiful Tree - James Tooley The Righteous Mind - Jonathan Haidt The Evolution of Everything - Matt Ridley Connect with John Papola: Dad Saves America Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/@DadSavesAmerica Emergent Order: https://www.eo.foundation Substack: https://www.dadsavesamerica.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.