I sat down with Hannah Frankman, founder of Renegade Educator and an advocate for alternative education models, to explore her insights on the flaws in traditional public schooling and the innovative approaches that could shape the future of learning. Hannah shares her personal experience growing up as a homeschool kid, which she believes is a more natural and effective approach that reflects how humans have learned for almost all of history. We delve into various educational models, from Montessori and Waldorf to micro-schools and homeschooling, and how each can foster critical thinking, creativity, and self-directed learning in children. Hannah also highlights the role of technology in education and the potential of micro-schools to revolutionize how we think about learning environments.
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Watch the Hannah Frankman Podcast: https://youtube.com/@thehannahfrankmanpodcast?si=pjKIAHxrRpQmlyAC
Outline:
[0:00] What is Renegade Educator?
[4:16] The broken origins of public schooling
[17:38] Why don’t adults see the problem?
[26:14] Big questions parents should be asking
[34:46] Curiosity and creativity matter for every kid
[41:36] Develop work ethics, not job skills
[46:25] Are teen angst and apathy actually ‘normal’?
[57:15] Traditional schools abandon kids that don’t fit in
[1:04:35] Most learning happens on the job, not in class
[1:08:53] What if we’re wrong about public schools?
[1:13:06] How homeschooling works in practice
[1:24:45] Are Catholic schools a good alternative?
[1:29:25] What are Montessori schools?
[1:36:12] The wide range of guide-based education models
[1:42:55] Waldorf has it’s value, but it’s not for everyone
[1:52:59] Microschooling is the cutting edge of school choice
[1:54:38] Why don’t tax dollars follow the students?
[2:00:28] Can we solve for the childcare function of school?
[2:05:55] What makes Hannah optimistic about the future?
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