Laura Williams is a ghostwriter, editor, and the current managing editor at the American Institute for Economic Research.

In this episode, we explore the many cases for teaching writing in today's social media and AI-driven world: as a form of self-discovery, a way of building credibility, a tool for developing and refining thoughts, and a means of joining the historical conversation around ideas. We also address the declining writing standards in American education and discuss how parents can nurture a love of writing for their children

Chapters:

0:00 - Intro

4:26 - Cheating with AI

8:22 - Cultivating a "Good" Assignment for Students?

14:40 - What is Being Lost When Using AI to Replace Writing?

17:31 - Teaching for the Real World

21:59 - What is "Good" Writing

28:38 - The Five Paragraph Essay

32:04 - Moving Beyond Academic Overtone in Writing

36:30 - The Paramedic Method of Editing

38:18 - The Case for Writing

47:22 - Using Writing to Grapple with Other People's Thinking

54:05 - The Declining Standard of Writing

59:46 - Who Are we Writing For?

1:06:59 - Writing for the Betterment of Oneself

1:12:10 - How Parents Can Encourage Their Kids to Write

1:17:47 - How to Connect with Laura

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Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Purdue Owl - Paramedic Method

On Writing - Stephen King

Bird By Bird - Anne Lamott

Politics and the English Language - George Orwell

Shitty First Drafts - Anne Lamott

Connect with Laura Williams:

Website: https://www.thatghostwriter.com

AIER: https://aier.org

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Thomas Hogan is a professor of Economics at the University of Austin, where he is making a return to academia after spending years in the business world. Thomas has worked in finance and business, and served as the Chief Economist for a US Senate Community.

In this episode, expect to learn about Thomas’ first term teaching at UATX and the culture they are fostering at America’s newest university. You’ll learn about the approach Thomas is taking in his classroom applying a socratic, discussion based format for his seminars, and employing the Chatham House Rule during classroom debates. You’ll also learn about the development of the curriculum at UATX and why economics is so important for people to understand, regardless of what field they’re going into.

Chapters:

0:00 - Intro

3:44 - The First Term at University of Austin

6:13 - The Faculty Experience at the University of Austin

10:16 - The Polaris Project and Thomas' Classroom

20:38 - What Brought Thomas to UATX

25:22 - What Led Thomas to Teaching

26:57 - UATX vs. George Mason

31:04 - Setting a Culture for Debate

36:31 - The Chattam House Rule

42:02 - The Hiring Process at UATX

47:18 - The Structure of Classes at UATX

51:50 - The Importance of Economics

59:31 - The Economic Literacy Level Thomas Hopes For from His Students

1:05:42 - Works of Economics that Were Influential to Thomas

1:11:02 - UATX Bitcoin

1:15:04 - Economic Learning Resources for Beginners

1:17:33 - How to Connect with Thomas' Work

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Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Friedrich Hayek

A Conflict of Visions - Thomas Sowell

Capitalism & Freedom - Milton Friedman

Economics in One Lesson - Henry Hazlett

The Tuttle Twins Books

I, Pencil - Leanord E. Reed

Connect with Thomas Hogan:

UATX Website: https://discover.uaustin.org/

AIER Articles: https://aier.org

Inside UATX (Substack): https://uatx.substack.com

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Website | http://hannahfrankman.com

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Michael Horn is a professor at the Harvard School of Education and author of multiple books including "Disrupting Class" co-authored with Clayton Christensen, and most recently “Job Moves”. Michael’s work focuses primarily on innovation and the future of education.

In this episode, you'll learn about the trends Michael observes in K-12 and higher education, his perspective on promising educational innovations, and how the evolving job market is reshaping education.

Chapters:

0:00 - Intro

3:01 - Disrupting Class

5:32 - Working with Clayton Christianson

10:42 - Successful Early Education

13:47 - How Clayton Christianson's Work has Influenced Michael's Life

18:10 - Why Michael is So Invested in Education Innovation

22:38 - How Can Higher Ed Be Better?

26:28 - How the Job Market Influences Education

29:56 - Exciting Innovations in Education?

34:21 - What Forces Cause Constriction in Education?

41:36 - Can College Be Replaced?

46:43 - Positive Disruption in Higher Ed

51:02 - Job Moves

57:50 - Education Disruptions That Michael is Optimistic About

1:03:06 - How to Connect with Michael

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Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Disrupting Class - Clayton Christensen, Curtis Johnson, Michael Horn

How Will You Measure Your Life - Clayton Christensen

Job Moves - Michael B. Horn

Connect with Michael Horn:

Substack: https://substack.com/@michaelbhorn

x: https://x.com/michaelbhorn

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michael.b.horn/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbhorn

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Website | http://hannahfrankman.com

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In this solocast, Hannah explores five of the most harmful lessons taught in public schools, examines how these lessons set kids up for failure in the real world, and discusses the process of deschooling and detoxing from traditional education.

Chapters:

0:00 - Intro

0:13 - Deschooling

3:43 - The Harmful Lessons That Public Schools Teach

5:17 - Waiting for Permission

11:57 - Being Passive

14:25 - Deferring to Authority

18:52 - Learning to the Test

24:18 - Doing the Bare Minimum to Get By

32:07 - Programs that Give Kids Space

34:48 - The Process of Detoxing from Public School

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Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Alpha: https://alpha.school

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Website | http://hannahfrankman.com

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Matt Bateman returns to the Hannah Frankman Podcast for the third time! Matt is the co-founder of Higher Ground Montessori, one of the largest networks of Montessori schools in the world. Matt was a former philosophy professor at universities and is an expert in early childhood development.

This episode is all about AI in education. Expect to learn about the developments that have taken place since ChatGPT became widely available, the presence of cheating with AI and how to combat it, AI products that Matt is excited about, and how to prepare kids for a world infused with AI. We also discuss the components of a traditional education that are still important for kids to learn, even when certain tasks can be outsourced to AI.

This episode is sponsored by John Galt Mortgage Company

https://www.johngaltmortgage.com

Chapters:

0:00 - Matt Bateman

1:59 - AI in Education

2:59 - Matt's Experience Using AI with His Kids

7:32 - Why Do Children Lose Interest in AI Tools So Quickly?

9:54 - Are AI Tools Really for the Parents

12:55 - When Does AI Become Useful for Students?

15:50 - How AI Leads to Cheating in School

24:17 - Why Are We So Bad at Teaching Writing in America

29:45 - What is Being Lost by Using Chat GPT

41:40 - How Matt Uses AI in His Work

45:00 - Preparing Kids for an New World

54:20 - Parameters Around Screen Time and Technology for Children

1:01:59 - Technology in the Montessori Classroom

1:07:43 - What Matt is Excited About in AI

1:13:27 - Should Parents Encourage AI for their Kids?

1:15:08 - Using AI Effectively as a Student

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Connect with Matt Bateman:

website | guidepostmontesorri.com

website | montesorrium.com

twitter | @mbateman

twitter | @montessorium

twitter | @guidepostschools

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Website | http://hannahfrankman.com

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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

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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

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Twitter | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankman

RebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducator

Website | http://hannahfrankman.com

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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

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Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Walking on Water - Derrick Jenson

The Teenage Liberation Handbook - Grace Llewellyn

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Twitter | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankman

RebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducator

Website | http://hannahfrankman.com

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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

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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

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Twitter | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankman

RebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducator

Website | http://hannahfrankman.com

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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

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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

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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

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Website | http://hannahfrankman.com

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