Do kids really benefit from a “classical” education? Are homeschoolers antisocial? How can parents have real conversations with their kids? Katy Gallegos answers these questions and many more on the show today. Katy is a homeschool mom and has been influential in her local homeschool community through a curriculum called Classical Conversations. Listen in as she and Melvin discuss the ins and outs of homeschooling, as well as the way Classical Conversations is helping kids get well-rounded educations.

Resources Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

• Go to Classical Conversations to learn more and find a group in your area
• Learn more about homeschooling and socialization
• Check out more homeschooling resources on our blog 

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Can parents remain neutral any longer as their children buy into the transgender lie? Today, Erin Friday unpacks some concerning facts: transgenderism doesn’t work and most parents don’t have the knowledge or support to stand up for their kids. But Erin doesn’t believe the situation is hopeless. She has some timely words of hope and many tips and resources to share. Plus, she answers questions such as: How do parents and teachers find the courage to do the right thing? What should you do to protect your child from gender dysphoria? How should you safely and effectively respond to rapid-onset gender dysphoria in your child?

Resources Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

• Learn more about Erin’s mission and receive support at her organization, Our Duty
• Looking for even more support for you and your child? Visit Partners For Ethical Care and Parents of Rapid-Onset Gender Dysphoria Kids
• Check out Advocates Protecting Children to learn more about the fight to protect kids from trans ideology
• For science and research of transgenderism in kids, go to Science for Evidence Based Gender Medicine
• Erin also recommends the book Desist, Detrans & Detox: Getting Your Child Out of the Gender Cult by Maria Keffler and the Gender: A Wider Lens podcast

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Noah Webster Educational Foundation collaborates with individuals and organizations to tell the story of America’s education and culture; discover foundational principles that improve it; and advance practice and policy to change it.

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Erin Friday is a California attorney and a mom. She was very involved in her daughter’s school—but that didn’t keep her safe from the long arm of gender ideology. Listen in today as she and Melvin talk about modern parenting challenges, how schools are sneaking radical indoctrination into the classroom, and most importantly, Erin’s story of rescuing her daughter from the spiral of mental illness and the transgender lifestyle.

Resources Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

• Learn more about Erin’s mission and receive support at her organization, Our Duty

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Noah Webster Educational Foundation collaborates with individuals and organizations to tell the story of America’s education and culture; discover foundational principles that improve it; and advance practice and policy to change it.

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Every child is unique and deserves high-quality education tailored to their needs. Homeschooling is a great way to give them that. But what if your child has needs that are a little more “special?” Does that bar you from homeschooling? On the podcast today, Melvin is talking with Dr. Rochelle Somerville, who has a few children with special needs of her own. Not only does Dr. Somerville think homeschooling is a great option for any family, she believes it is one of the best ways for children with disabilities to learn and lead happy, healthy lives.

Resources Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

• Visit the Home School Legal Defense Association online for more resources and contact information
• Or, call HSLDA at 540-338-5600 for immediate homeschooling support

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Noah Webster Educational Foundation collaborates with individuals and organizations to tell the story of America’s education and culture; discover foundational principles that improve it; and advance practice and policy to change it.

Website: https://www.nwef.org
Reach out: [email protected]

As a father himself, Alvin Lui has a personal stake in the fight against childrens’ indoctrination. That’s why he created Courage Is A Habit, which has a goal to expose the dangers of SEL, or Social Emotional Learning. In today’s episode, he talks about some of the resources his foundation offers to parents, school board members, teachers, and anyone who desires to take a stand. Do parents have the option to opt out of SEL? How does the school system really sneak Critical Race Theory and gender ideology into the classroom? Alvin answers all these questions and more.

Resources Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

• Visit Alvin’s foundation, Courage Is A Habit, to learn more
• Discover what a SEL survey is and how you can opt-out on the SEL Surveys page at Courage Is A Habit
• Find out how school counselors are influencing your kids
• Follow NWEF on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook
• Follow Courage Is A Habit on YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter
• Donate to Courage Is A Habit

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Noah Webster Educational Foundation collaborates with individuals and organizations to tell the story of America’s education and culture; discover foundational principles that improve it; and advance practice and policy to change it.

Website: https://www.nwef.org
Reach out: [email protected]

Has your child taken a survey in school that touched on inappropriate topics? Have they come across vulgar books in their school library? LGBTQ and Critical Race Theory talking points are everywhere in schools these days, even down to the earliest grades. That’s no secret. What is hidden from parents is that most of this teaching comes under the guise of Social Emotional Learning programs. In this episode, we’re doing a deep-dive into what SEL really stands for with our guest, Alvin Lui, and the founder of Courage Is A Habit.

Resources Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

• Visit Courage Is A Habit to learn more and find resources to help you protect your kids from SEL
• Read more on our website about SEL & parental engagement. 

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Noah Webster Educational Foundation collaborates with individuals and organizations to tell the story of America’s education and culture; discover foundational principles that improve it; and advance practice and policy to change it.

Website: https://www.nwef.org
Reach out: [email protected]

Today is Noah Webster Educational Foundation’s second birthday. In honor of that, we’re excited to have our host, Melvin Adams, switch seats and share his own story this week! Our content manager, Catherine D. Kent,  joins him on the show this week to ask questions about Melvin’s life and the founding of NWEF. Melvin talks about his childhood in Africa, what it was like being homeschooled before homeschooling was popular, what led him to work in education, why he chose the name “Noah Webster,” and more. 

Resources Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

• Donate to the Noah Webster Educational Foundation
• Follow NWEF on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook

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Noah Webster Educational Foundation collaborates with individuals and organizations to tell the story of America’s education and culture; discover foundational principles that improve it; and advance practice and policy to change it.

Website: https://www.nwef.org
Reach out: [email protected]

There aren’t a lot of good decisions being made by school board members. Some don’t even know that they have the power of decision. Why is that? On today’s episode, Sherri Story and Cheryl Facciani give us an answer to that question. They believe school board members can and should be empowered to act on behalf of their communities, not be silenced by associations and superintendents. They also have some incredible personal stories to share with us that illustrate the importance of standing firm in your convictions.

Resources Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

• Go to the School Board Member Alliance website to learn more and support their work 

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Noah Webster Educational Foundation collaborates with individuals and organizations to tell the story of America’s education and culture; discover foundational principles that improve it; and advance practice and policy to change it.

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Today on The State of Education, Melvin talks to Sherri Story and Cheryl Facciani, who are part of the team behind Virginia’s new School Board Member Alliance. Sherri and Cheryl have very different life stories, but they share a common experience—being the dissenting voices on their local school boards. Plus, they love their kids and want to do what they can to create safe educational spaces for the next generation. The SBMA was founded to empower other school board members to do the same. Listen in to learn all the details!


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– WHAT IS THE NOAH WEBSTER EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION? –

Noah Webster Educational Foundation collaborates with individuals and organizations to tell the story of America’s education and culture; discover foundational principles that improve it; and advance practice and policy to change it.

Website: https://www.nwef.org
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• Veronica is the Education Director at PA Economic Growth PAC. Check out their website, or find them on Facebook.
• If you have questions for Veronica, email her at [email protected] or DM her on Facebook.
• Check out Noah Webster Educational Foundation’s online course for school board candidates, as well as events and ongoing training for elected school board members on our website.

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