The Education Game with Matt Barnes and Dr Scott Van Beck
The Playbook For Highly Engaged Parents.
About the show
If you're a parent, we have a message for you. Since 2011, Matt Barnes has coached thousands of parents about their child's education, and for the last 35 years, Dr. Scott Van Beck has led schools at every level. Now, together, they help you build an inspired, 21st century, learning plan for your child.
Visit theeducationgame.com to "upskill" your role as your child's learning leader.
Episodes
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Episode 40: How Schools are Paid (and Why You Care)
February 22nd, 2022 | 20 mins 27 secs
education, parents, school
Schools -- like all systems -- are shaped by funding and the funding model creates significant problems.
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Episode 39: The Key to Succeeding Without Education
May 11th, 2021 | 51 mins 1 sec
education, learning, mental health, parents
A engaging conversation with Mikkel Thorup, a #1 Bestselling author, the host of the Expat Money Show, an international traveler, and a high-school dropout.
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Episode 38: Student Interview - Normal is Broken, Now Weird Wins
May 4th, 2021 | 50 mins 34 secs
learning, parents, school
A conversation between Matt and a curious student who has founded several organizations, is currently writing a book, and is a big-time lover of learning.
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Episode 37: Stepping Outside the Box (Parent Q&A)
April 29th, 2021 | 47 mins 13 secs
education, parents, school
A question and answer conversation with a mom who was interested in stepping outside the traditional box of education.
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Episode 36: A New Way To Look At Children and Technology
April 26th, 2021 | 44 mins 39 secs
education, parents, technology
Demetria Menard talks about the unique ways in which she believes children should handle technology.
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Episode 35: Helping Your Child Thrive (Parent Q&A)
April 23rd, 2021 | 40 mins 41 secs
education, mental health, parents, school
A 1-on-1 conversation with a parent about helping her children thrive regardless of limitations such as dyslexia.
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Episode 34: How to Navigate the Public School System (Parent Q&A)
April 19th, 2021 | 51 mins 5 secs
education, parents, school
A 1-on-1 conversation with a parent about navigating the public school system to best suit the needs of the family and the young learners.
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Episode 33: Fabienne Vailes, Co-Author of “How to Grow a Grown Up”
April 14th, 2021 | 54 mins 53 secs
education, parents, school
Fabienne Vailes talks about her research around her informative books “How to Grow a Grown Up” and “The Flourishing Student”.
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Episode 32: Abhi Nangia - Co-Founder of Better World Ed
April 11th, 2021 | 50 mins 4 secs
education, learning, parents
In this interview Matt Barnes and Abhi Nangia talk about Abhi's post-collegiate experiences and how it shaped his understanding of education.
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Episode 31: Michael Strong - Educational Innovator and Entrepreneur
April 9th, 2021 | 39 mins 58 secs
Michael Strong discusses his radical views on education and how the traditional model of learning is flawed.
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Episode 30: Another Example of the Power of Atypical Learning
April 2nd, 2021 | 38 mins 48 secs
education, parents, self-directed learner
A conversation with learner Phillip Blest around his unique interests and educational journey.
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Episode 29: Amanda Presgraves - An Innovative and Inspirational Change-Maker
March 30th, 2021 | 46 mins 39 secs
education, mental health, parents, school
Interview with Amanda Presgraves about ADHD, athletics, and ideas around non-traditional schooling.
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Episode 28: Christophe Menagé - Educational Innovator
March 23rd, 2021 | 53 mins 28 secs
Christophe Menagé discusses his unique life experiences and how they give him a seasoned perspective into the world of education.
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Episode 27: Blake Boles - Author of “Why Are You Still Sending Your Kids To School?”
March 16th, 2021 | 39 mins 22 secs
eduction, parents, school
Blake Boles discusses that if college is the goal, traditional high-school is not the 'only' way to get there.
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Episode 26: How To Help An Unmotivated 14-year-old (Parent Q&A)
March 9th, 2021 | 29 mins 6 secs
eduction, parents, school
A 1-on-1 conversation with a mom who is looking for ways to motivate her 8th grade daughter to study and help get her daughter prepared for life beyond school.
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Episode 25: Dad of PreK Learner Looking for Options (Parent Q&A)
March 2nd, 2021 | 28 mins 34 secs
education, microschool, parents
A 1-on-1 conversation with a parent who is concerned about the lack of learning in his daughter’s preschool.