Summary

In this conversation, Kelly Crawford, a homeschooling advocate and blogger, discusses the importance of homeschooling and the challenges and benefits it brings. She emphasizes the need to de-school and move away from traditional classroom models of education. Kelly highlights the goal of education as shaping the whole person and developing character. She also discusses the pitfalls of homeschooling, such as comparing oneself to others and expecting specific outcomes. Overall, the conversation explores the power of conversation, critical thinking, and tailoring education to each child's unique strengths and interests. In this conversation, Kelly and JB discuss various aspects of education and homeschooling. They explore topics such as the right to be educated, the problem with comparison, determining grade levels, encouraging and supporting children, value-added education, resources for homeschooling, the role of parents in homeschooling, the importance of boredom, dealing with boredom, and creating self-learners. They also discuss how to end the episode.

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