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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
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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
Connect with Hannah Frankman:
Twitter | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankman
RebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducator
Website | http://hannahfrankman.com
Follow along for conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom. All in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.
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
Connect with Hannah Frankman:
Twitter | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankman
RebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducator
Website | http://hannahfrankman.com
Follow along for conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom. All in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.
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
Connect with Hannah Frankman:
Twitter | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankman
RebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducator
Website | http://hannahfrankman.com
Follow along for conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom. All in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.
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
Connect with Hannah Frankman:
Twitter | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankman
RebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducator
Website | http://hannahfrankman.com
Follow along for conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom. All in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.
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
Follow along for conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom. All in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.
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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Connect with Hannah Frankman:
Twitter | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankman
RebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducator
Website | http://hannahfrankman.com
Follow along for conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom. All in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.
In this solocast, Hannah explains her personal experience as a homeschooler. She discusses the debates surrounding socialization for homeschoolers and explores the distinction between "normal" and "common" in relation to student experiences in public education.
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:15 - Update on Hannah’s Life
2:13 - Socialization for Homeschooled Kids
14:43 - Are We Over Socializing in Public Education?
19:12 - Normal vs. Common
22:40 - Social Status and Bullying
25:52 - Relationship with Adults as a Homeschooler
30:53 - Hannah’s Socialization Experience
36:07 - No One “Right” Way
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Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
The Childhoods of Exceptional People - Henrik Karlsson
Connect with Hannah Frankman:
Twitter | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankman
RebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducator
Website | http://hannahfrankman.com
Follow along for conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom. All in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.
Kaity Broadbent is the chief evangelist at Prenda, a network of microschools expanding across the country and offering Education Savings Account (ESA) options for students.
In this episode, you'll learn about Prenda's culture, how it establishes values of curiosity, and why it emphasizes the process of learning rather than standardized test outcomes. We dive into the academic tools Prenda uses to develop its curriculum, how they reignite curiosity in their students, and the process families go through when launching a Prenda microschool.
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
3:59 - The Expansion of Prenda
5:16 - The Process of Launching a Microschool
9:47 - What Makes a Family Actually Stick to the Change?
20:14 - Changing the Values of Education Standards
24:17 - What Data Does Prenda Collect to Understand Academic Success?
31:54 - How Prenda is Revolutionizing Learning
40:55 - What is the Academic Curriculum at Prenda Schools?
50:39 - Kaity's Favorite Learning Apps
52:59 - Building Excitement Around Curiosity and Academic Work
59:34 - What Makes Schools Work?
1:04:22 - How to Connect with Kaity and Prenda
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Resources & Tools Mentioned in this Episode:
i-Ready: https://www.curriculumassociates.com
CTCMath: https://www.ctcmath.com/
Zearn: https://www.zearn.org
ALEKS: https://www.aleks.com/
Lexia Learning: https://www.lexialearning.com/
Connect with Kaity Broadbent:
Website | https://www.prenda.com
Prenda on Social | @prendalearn
Personal IG | https://www.instagram.com/kaity_forthekids/
Connect with Hannah Frankman:
Twitter | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankman
RebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducator
Website | http://hannahfrankman.com
Follow along for conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom. All in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.
Hunter Dane is a wilderness entrepreneur and outdoorsman who leads guided hunting expeditions across the globe.
Expect to learn about the genesis of Hunter's career as a hunting guide, his profound connection to nature, and the life-changing experiences his clients undergo during their expeditions. We also discuss the school Hunter is building, which teaches outdoor, hunting, and survival skills. He shares why he considers these skills essential for everyone, especially children, to learn.
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
2:01 - Hunter's Upcoming Trip to Alaska
5:23 - What Does a Typical Expedition Look Like?
9:53 - Reverence For Mother Nature
14:36 - The Therapeutic Component of Nature
29:36 - Have We Lost Touch with The World?
34:20 - How Hunter Turned This Into a Career
37:49 - The School Hunter is Building
45:22 - How To Get Involved in Hunter's School
47:52 - Working With Kids in the Wilderness
55:26 - The Most Important Nature-Based Skills For Kid's to Learn
59:02 - How to Connect with Hunter
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Connect with Hunter Dane:
Website | https://www.madeuntamed.com
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/hunter.dane
Connect with Hannah Frankman:
Twitter | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankman
RebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducator
Website | http://hannahfrankman.com
Follow along for conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom. All in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.
Robert Pondiscio is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and author of How the Other Half Learns He has spent the past few decades researching and writing about education reform.
In this episode, expect to learn why Robert left a successful journalism career to become a public school teacher in New York City's lowest performing school system, Robert's insights on education reform, particularly in inner-city schools, and what the real root of the public education problem really is. We explore why education reform is such a complex issue and why he believes the method of education is far more crucial than the school's structural parameters.
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
2:44 - Why Robert Left Journalism to Become a Teacher in New York City
5:48 - The Training Program Robert Went Through to Become a Teacher
14:01 - Prerequisites for Teaching
20:51 - What is the Root of the Problem in Public Education
33:12 - The Work of E.D. Hirsch Jr.
37:26 - Repercussions of Lacking Cultural Knowledge
42:11 - Robert's Experience as a Public School Teacher in Lowest Performing Schools
51:32 - Alternative Education Models that Robert is Excited About
58:22 - Robert's Thoughts on App Based Learning
1:02:39 - Misreading the Signals
1:10:39 - Education as a Free Market
1:15:18 - Does School Choice Harm Lower Income Students?
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Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Hard Words - Emily Hanford
Sold a Story - Emily Hanford
Teaching Content is Teaching Reading - Dan Willingham
The Knowledge Deficit - E.D. Hirsch
Cultural Literacy - E.D. Hirsch
Connect with Robert Pondiscio :
American Enterprise Institute | https://www.aei.org/profile/robert-pondiscio/
Book | https://www.amazon.com/How-Other-Half-Learns-Excellence/
Children’s Book | https://www.amazon.com/Get-Net-Everything-Including-Addresses/
Connect with Hannah Frankman:
Twitter | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankman
RebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducator
Website | http://hannahfrankman.com
Follow along for conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom. All in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.
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