January 01, 2024

#100, Rediscovering Education: Katy McKinney's Journey to Classical Learning at Lafayette Academy

53 minutes

Dive into the incredible insights shared by our guest, 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐜𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐲, founder of 𝐋𝐚𝐟𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲! She offers invaluable lessons on running an educational institution like a business. Discover the importance of having a strong "why" that fuels your journey through tough times. Katy McKinney's wisdom is a must-listen for anyone navigating challenges in entrepreneurship.

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Highlights of the Episode:

[09:08] Classical education and its importance.

[14:16] Education system changes and philosophies.

[19:02] Education philosophy and the importance of agreeing to disagree.

[23:40] Challenges in classical education and how to combat them.

[28:06] Cultivating critical thinking and argumentation skills in students

[31:51] Early childhood education and family involvement in a classical school

[34:07] Private classical school funding challenges.

[38:26] Education reform and charter schools in Missouri.

[42:54] Homeschooling and field trips with a focus on history and PE

[47:11] Classical Christian education with Katie from Lafayette School in Missouri

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