The Hannah Frankman Podcast

Dec 12 2024 78 ep. 84 mins 32
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Conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom — all in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.

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The First Semester at America's Newest University

Dec 12 2024 80 mins  
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

Disruptive Innovation & The Future of Education

Dec 05 2024 64 mins  
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 o

How to Deschool Your Kids

Nov 28 2024 37 mins  
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

Matt Bateman: How Bad is AI-Enabled Cheating?

Nov 21 2024 80 mins  
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

Samantha Westmoreland: A Better Approach to Literacy

Nov 14 2024 64 mins  
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 th

Madison Adkins: A Crash Course in Education Marketing

Nov 07 2024 73 mins  
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 cl

Andrew Bernstein: The Decline of American Education

Oct 31 2024 71 mins  
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.

Designing Your Environment for Learning

Oct 24 2024 36 mins  
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 Desig

My Top Book Recommendations for Homeschoolers

Oct 17 2024 23 mins  
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 7:0

Socialization for Homeschoolers

Oct 10 2024 38 mins  
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 So