Matt Beaudreau is an estimated educator, speaker, and consultant with a passion for transforming education and empowering youth. he doesn't just speak about the common problems, he also does something about it. Matt has led schools as an administrator and also built many from scratch. Currently he’s mainly focusing on helping build new school campuses worldwide with his apogee strong program.

he now lives on a farm, and  i hope the chickens in the background make this conversation even more enjoyable. 

Summary

In this conversation, Matt Beaudreau discusses his decision to build a parallel system for his children's education and the importance of intentionality in parenting. He shares his insights on the similarities between education systems and prisons, highlighting the need to preserve the factory setting of curiosity. Matt emphasizes the importance of teaching meta skills and building good habits, as well as reimagining education from the ground up. He also discusses the dangers of trying to mold children. Matt encourages taking action and building better systems. The conversation explores actionable steps to improve children's lives and make their parents' lives better. It discusses options for parents without access to campuses and highlights home education as an alternative. The importance of creating a positive and healthy home environment is emphasized, as well as the negative impact of sending kids to government institutions. The conversation also delves into the importance of cultivating relationships and responsibilities.

Takeaways

Intentionality in parenting is crucial for creating a parallel system of education that aligns with a child's needs and values.

Education should focus on preserving the factory setting of curiosity and teaching meta skills that are transferable and always relevant.

Schools often prioritize behavior management over true education, leading to a system that resembles prisons.

Building a better education system requires taking action

Creating a positive and healthy home environment is crucial for children's development.

Sending kids to government institutions can have a negative impact on their education and overall well-being.

Recognizing patterns in parents and kids can help identify areas for improvement and growth.

Cultivating relationships and responsibilities early on sets children up for success.

Having great conversations and fostering a love for reading are essential for children's intellectual and emotional development.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Appreciation

00:49 The Decision to Build a Parallel System

02:48 The Importance of Intentionality in Parenting

04:34 Building Apogee Strong Campuses

05:35 The Similarities in Education Systems

07:28 The Purpose of Education

08:48 Preserving the Factory Setting of Curiosity

10:57 Breaking Habits and the Importance of Questions

12:56 The Cognitive Dissonance of Parents

14:34 The Disconnect Between School and Life

17:36 Teaching Meta Skills and Building Good Habits

21:34 Reimagining Education from the Ground Up

23:26 The Dangers of Trying to Mold Children

26:47 The Comparison Between School and Prison

30:08 Taking Action and Building Something Better

34:28 Inviting the Right People and Sharing Stories

37:15 The 1% Willing to Do the Work

39:47 Actionable Steps to Improve Children's Lives

40:15 Options for Parents without Access to Campuses

41:14 Home Education as an Option

42:43 Creating a Positive and Healthy Home Environment

43:30 The Impact of Sending Kids to Government Institutions

45:45 Recognizing Patterns in Parents and Kids

46:15 The Role of Parents in Creating a Positive Environment

48:11 Cultivating Relationships and Responsibilities

49:07 Pointing Out Bad Patterns and Making Good Choices

50:13 The Importance of Great Conversations

51:44 The Power of Reading and Positive Influence

52:37 The Negative Impact of Academia on Reading