Lesson 1: Is education is a Public Good or a marketplace.
\n\nLesson 2: Can you trust the feedback you get from your school?
\n\nLesson 3: Are good schools compensated better (since kids are learning more?)
\n\nLesson 4: What's realestate got to do with it?
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","summary":"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.","date_published":"2021-05-11T10:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2869c551-62d0-4df1-b635-5fa032861ec7/83b3060f-3d26-46da-9e98-76c6353ffb79.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":73476933,"duration_in_seconds":3061}]},{"id":"4dbaf94e-24a2-450f-9cec-49273fe27ace","title":"Episode 38: Student Interview - Normal is Broken, Now Weird Wins","url":"https://educationgame.fireside.fm/38","content_text":"Meghana, a high-performing student who is only 15-years-old, impresses Matt Barnes as she flips the table on him and interviews him around the subjects of the student debt crisis within America. Within this conversation, Meghana and Matt discuss how after she became bored during the start of the Covid pandemic, Meghana began to explore other interests outside of school, supporting Matt’s idea that boredom is extremely healthy and emphasizing that weirdness truly does win. Some of the interests that Meghana explored are founding two organizations and writing a book. Listen to the full episode to hear this fascinating conversation.","content_html":"Meghana, a high-performing student who is only 15-years-old, impresses Matt Barnes as she flips the table on him and interviews him around the subjects of the student debt crisis within America. Within this conversation, Meghana and Matt discuss how after she became bored during the start of the Covid pandemic, Meghana began to explore other interests outside of school, supporting Matt’s idea that boredom is extremely healthy and emphasizing that weirdness truly does win. Some of the interests that Meghana explored are founding two organizations and writing a book. Listen to the full episode to hear this fascinating conversation.
","summary":"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.","date_published":"2021-05-04T08:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2869c551-62d0-4df1-b635-5fa032861ec7/4dbaf94e-24a2-450f-9cec-49273fe27ace.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":24281048,"duration_in_seconds":3034}]},{"id":"466b989c-01e4-4129-9654-b9716ecbf8dc","title":"Episode 37: Stepping Outside the Box (Parent Q&A)","url":"https://educationgame.fireside.fm/37","content_text":"Within this conversation, Matt Barnes and Scott VanBeck talk with a mom about alternative learning options along with how traditional school can hinder young learners’ desire to learn and grow. Stepping outside of the box, in terms of education and learning, Matt, Scott, and this parent explore other ways to help children flourish, such as self-directed learning.\n\nApply these ideas to your situation or call Matt to schedule your own 1-on-1. www.theeducationgame.com/contact","content_html":"Within this conversation, Matt Barnes and Scott VanBeck talk with a mom about alternative learning options along with how traditional school can hinder young learners’ desire to learn and grow. Stepping outside of the box, in terms of education and learning, Matt, Scott, and this parent explore other ways to help children flourish, such as self-directed learning.
\n\nApply these ideas to your situation or call Matt to schedule your own 1-on-1. www.theeducationgame.com/contact
","summary":"A question and answer conversation with a mom who was interested in stepping outside the traditional box of education.","date_published":"2021-04-29T10:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2869c551-62d0-4df1-b635-5fa032861ec7/466b989c-01e4-4129-9654-b9716ecbf8dc.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":22676084,"duration_in_seconds":2833}]},{"id":"8b62bd91-b315-4e36-93c9-63f096fe7db8","title":"Episode 36: A New Way To Look At Children and Technology","url":"https://educationgame.fireside.fm/36","content_text":"In this interview with Demetria Menard and Matt Barnes, Demetria shares her radical views of how children should interact with technology, pointing parents from the typical path full of restrictions to a way that prioritizes learning. Listen to the full episode to hear this engaging, inspiring, and novel conversation.","content_html":"In this interview with Demetria Menard and Matt Barnes, Demetria shares her radical views of how children should interact with technology, pointing parents from the typical path full of restrictions to a way that prioritizes learning. Listen to the full episode to hear this engaging, inspiring, and novel conversation.
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\n\nApply these ideas to your situation or call me to schedule your own 1-on-1.
\nwww.theeducationgame.com/contact
In this parent Q&A with Matt Barnes, Matt talks with a mom of three about what she wants for her children’s education and how to get that in the rigid structure of traditional public schools.
\n\nApply these ideas to your situation or call me to schedule your own 1-on-1: www.theeducationgame.com/contact.
","summary":"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.","date_published":"2021-04-19T10:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2869c551-62d0-4df1-b635-5fa032861ec7/c1db2296-2f18-468f-b382-9f3713a35433.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":24530778,"duration_in_seconds":3065}]},{"id":"a4536c88-2815-4e79-acbf-d92e3d1cafca","title":"Episode 33: Fabienne Vailes, Co-Author of “How to Grow a Grown Up”","url":"https://educationgame.fireside.fm/33","content_text":"In this interview with Fabienne Vailes, Fabienne and Matt talk about Fabienne’s research and experience in the world of education, including two books that she wrote and co-wrote, “The Flourishing Student” and “How to Grow a Grown Up.” Listen to the full interview to hear the engaging conversation with Matt and Fabienne.","content_html":"In this interview with Fabienne Vailes, Fabienne and Matt talk about Fabienne’s research and experience in the world of education, including two books that she wrote and co-wrote, “The Flourishing Student” and “How to Grow a Grown Up.” Listen to the full interview to hear the engaging conversation with Matt and Fabienne.
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\n\nVisit betterworlded.org to learn more about Better World Ed and use the code EDGAMEPARENTS for a lifelong discount of 30% on the All Access Memberships.
","summary":"In this interview Matt Barnes and Abhi Nangia talk about Abhi's post-collegiate experiences and how it shaped his understanding of education.","date_published":"2021-04-11T07:45:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2869c551-62d0-4df1-b635-5fa032861ec7/971eb682-331d-4257-ad46-b84eaf6cd948.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":72122118,"duration_in_seconds":3004}]},{"id":"aeef59f1-90fc-4df0-83ad-6a8814c0ce8c","title":"Episode 31: Michael Strong - Educational Innovator and Entrepreneur","url":"https://educationgame.fireside.fm/31","content_text":"In this interview with Michael Strong, Matt and Michael discuss problems within the traditional education system and explore new and engaging ways to help young learners develop a love of learning. They also talk about Expanse, an innovative learning program founded by Michael. Go to expanseonline.co to learn more about Michael Strong or Expanse and listen to the full interview to hear this fascinating conversation with Matt Barnes and Michael Strong.","content_html":"In this interview with Michael Strong, Matt and Michael discuss problems within the traditional education system and explore new and engaging ways to help young learners develop a love of learning. They also talk about Expanse, an innovative learning program founded by Michael. Go to expanseonline.co to learn more about Michael Strong or Expanse and listen to the full interview to hear this fascinating conversation with Matt Barnes and Michael Strong.
","summary":"Michael Strong discusses his radical views on education and how the traditional model of learning is flawed.","date_published":"2021-04-09T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2869c551-62d0-4df1-b635-5fa032861ec7/aeef59f1-90fc-4df0-83ad-6a8814c0ce8c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":57570242,"duration_in_seconds":2398}]},{"id":"f7502f93-efe5-47c7-8bb2-191c64c469fa","title":"Episode 30: Another Example of the Power of Atypical Learning","url":"https://educationgame.fireside.fm/30","content_text":"In this interview, Matt Barnes talks with 17 year old Phillip Blest about Phillip’s unusual high-school experience. They also converse about how Phillip was able to grow his skill set and understanding about things that he was passionate about due to his freedom from the structure of traditional school. Listen to the full interview to learn more about what atypical learning looks like in practice. ","content_html":"In this interview, Matt Barnes talks with 17 year old Phillip Blest about Phillip’s unusual high-school experience. They also converse about how Phillip was able to grow his skill set and understanding about things that he was passionate about due to his freedom from the structure of traditional school. Listen to the full interview to learn more about what atypical learning looks like in practice.
","summary":"A conversation with learner Phillip Blest around his unique interests and educational journey.","date_published":"2021-04-02T09:30:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2869c551-62d0-4df1-b635-5fa032861ec7/f7502f93-efe5-47c7-8bb2-191c64c469fa.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":55893808,"duration_in_seconds":2328}]},{"id":"6b83ae16-ce25-4941-b4d9-ca3b55f6fa91","title":"Episode 29: Amanda Presgraves - An Innovative and Inspirational Change-Maker","url":"https://educationgame.fireside.fm/29","content_text":"Amanda Presgraves and Matt Barnes talk about the danger of putting labels on young learners and about how alternative learning styles might better fit students with “disabilities” like ADHD. In addition to that, they also cover the pros and cons of non-traditional schooling and talk about Amanda’s upcoming book, The NonRecipe Book. Listen to the full episode to hear Amanda’s unique story and learn from her distinct insight into the world of education. ","content_html":"Amanda Presgraves and Matt Barnes talk about the danger of putting labels on young learners and about how alternative learning styles might better fit students with “disabilities” like ADHD. In addition to that, they also cover the pros and cons of non-traditional schooling and talk about Amanda’s upcoming book, The NonRecipe Book. Listen to the full episode to hear Amanda’s unique story and learn from her distinct insight into the world of education.
","summary":"Interview with Amanda Presgraves about ADHD, athletics, and ideas around non-traditional schooling.","date_published":"2021-03-30T12:30:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2869c551-62d0-4df1-b635-5fa032861ec7/6b83ae16-ce25-4941-b4d9-ca3b55f6fa91.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":22402739,"duration_in_seconds":2799}]},{"id":"294bffc2-0608-47fc-9c62-b63d9b775090","title":"Episode 28: Christophe Menagé - Educational Innovator","url":"https://educationgame.fireside.fm/28","content_text":"“To the lovers of learning, life is pure adventure shared with adventurers.” - Pearl S. Buck. In this interview, Matt and Chris converse about education, exploration, how to shift learning from the monotony of typical school to an adventure, and how to create a world of mature, critical thinking, self-directed learners. Listen to the full episode to hear their inspiring conversation.","content_html":"“To the lovers of learning, life is pure adventure shared with adventurers.” - Pearl S. Buck. In this interview, Matt and Chris converse about education, exploration, how to shift learning from the monotony of typical school to an adventure, and how to create a world of mature, critical thinking, self-directed learners. Listen to the full episode to hear their inspiring conversation.
","summary":"Christophe Menagé discusses his unique life experiences and how they give him a seasoned perspective into the world of education.","date_published":"2021-03-23T09:30:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2869c551-62d0-4df1-b635-5fa032861ec7/294bffc2-0608-47fc-9c62-b63d9b775090.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":77007852,"duration_in_seconds":3208}]},{"id":"951a2898-a085-4809-acea-2bb9412ce8c3","title":"Episode 27: Blake Boles - Author of “Why Are You Still Sending Your Kids To School?”","url":"https://educationgame.fireside.fm/27","content_text":"In this interview Blake Boles talks about the value of learning over grades as it prepares your child for college and life beyond school. Blake also gives parents two key takeaways from his book “College Without High-School”. Listen to the full episode to hear the transformative conversation with Matt and Blake Boles.","content_html":"In this interview Blake Boles talks about the value of learning over grades as it prepares your child for college and life beyond school. Blake also gives parents two key takeaways from his book “College Without High-School”. Listen to the full episode to hear the transformative conversation with Matt and Blake Boles.
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\n\nApply these ideas to your situation or call me to schedule your own 1-on-1. www.theeducationgame.com/contact
","summary":"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.","date_published":"2021-03-09T08:30:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2869c551-62d0-4df1-b635-5fa032861ec7/5bdc603d-0be6-4613-b471-89c933f3a5d2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":41913073,"duration_in_seconds":1746}]},{"id":"0b1720cc-6410-4554-b2e7-496cbe2ee6c0","title":"Episode 25: Dad of PreK Learner Looking for Options (Parent Q&A)","url":"https://educationgame.fireside.fm/25","content_text":"What should a parent do when school is hurting their child's academics? How can parents find a way to continue to challenge their children academically so that they can reach their full potential? \n\nListen to the full episode to hear my recommendations. \nApply these ideas to your situation or call me to schedule your own 1-on-1. www.theeducationgame.com/contact","content_html":"What should a parent do when school is hurting their child's academics? How can parents find a way to continue to challenge their children academically so that they can reach their full potential?
\n\nListen to the full episode to hear my recommendations.
\nApply these ideas to your situation or call me to schedule your own 1-on-1. www.theeducationgame.com/contact
What should a parent do when her kindergartner is burned out, frustrated, and beginning to associate learning with pain?
\n\nListen to the full episode to hear my recommendations.
\nApply these ideas to your situation or call me to schedule your own 1-on-1. www.theeducationgame.com/contact
Are writers born or made? Dr. Robin Reagler, long time executive director of Writers In The Schools (WITS) says, "Writers are MADE!" What does it take to build, grow, and inspire a young writer? Dr. Robin is the person to ask.
","summary":"Matt and Dr. Scott interview Dr. Robin Reagler, expert in writing.","date_published":"2021-02-18T08:30:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2869c551-62d0-4df1-b635-5fa032861ec7/73c4808a-e85d-44c1-973b-24939dec81b4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14473008,"duration_in_seconds":1808}]},{"id":"2bc8440f-f055-4ea7-82d1-e05a4f396f9f","title":"Episode 22: \"I (Don't) Hate Math, Mom!\" ","url":"https://educationgame.fireside.fm/22","content_text":"For the parents of children who have ever said: \"I hate math!\" or \"I don't like math!\" or \"I'm not good at math.\" Jen Mascheck has been in hundreds (thousands?!) of classrooms and worked with many hundreds of teachers. She helps parents become better at supporting math learning at home.","content_html":"For the parents of children who have ever said: "I hate math!" or "I don't like math!" or "I'm not good at math." Jen Mascheck has been in hundreds (thousands?!) of classrooms and worked with many hundreds of teachers. She helps parents become better at supporting math learning at home.
","summary":"Math Specialist and Coach, Jen Mascheck, from Houston A+ Challenge joins Dr. Scott and Matt for practical Math lessons for parents.","date_published":"2021-02-04T15:15:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2869c551-62d0-4df1-b635-5fa032861ec7/2bc8440f-f055-4ea7-82d1-e05a4f396f9f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":24102788,"duration_in_seconds":3012}]},{"id":"1087bff6-3006-45ac-bb00-4b1ebcb70b5c","title":"Episode 21: Can You Read This?","url":"https://educationgame.fireside.fm/21","content_text":"Dr. Scott and Matt discuss the importance of reading and also highlight different strategies to engage students in their learning and accelerate their character growth.","content_html":"Dr. Scott and Matt discuss the importance of reading and also highlight different strategies to engage students in their learning and accelerate their character growth.
","summary":" If you can read this, there is hope for your child’s future! Let's discuss how.\r\n","date_published":"2021-02-04T08:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2869c551-62d0-4df1-b635-5fa032861ec7/1087bff6-3006-45ac-bb00-4b1ebcb70b5c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":19073903,"duration_in_seconds":2383}]},{"id":"3cbe73e7-adad-4ec1-9c6e-2532fa9102b3","title":"Episode 20: Anytime, Anywhere Learning","url":"https://educationgame.fireside.fm/20","content_text":"Dr. Scott and Matt unpack the new truth about learning: It is not limited to school. Learning happens anytime and anywhere.","content_html":"Dr. Scott and Matt unpack the new truth about learning: It is not limited to school. Learning happens anytime and anywhere.
","summary":"Learning has escaped the walls of the school!","date_published":"2021-02-01T08:30:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2869c551-62d0-4df1-b635-5fa032861ec7/3cbe73e7-adad-4ec1-9c6e-2532fa9102b3.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":19264074,"duration_in_seconds":2407}]},{"id":"34feb860-7156-41ab-8490-37dad557c71a","title":"Episode 19: Kelly Young - Education Reimagined","url":"https://educationgame.fireside.fm/19","content_text":"Kelly runs Education Reimagined, a national nonprofit that is at the forefront of learning redesign. More information at https://education-reimagined.org/","content_html":"Kelly runs Education Reimagined, a national nonprofit that is at the forefront of learning redesign. More information at https://education-reimagined.org/
","summary":"Kelly is one of the national leaders working to \"reimagine\" our educational systems with students and parents at the center. Listen to hear where learning is going.","date_published":"2021-01-20T13:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2869c551-62d0-4df1-b635-5fa032861ec7/34feb860-7156-41ab-8490-37dad557c71a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":21213854,"duration_in_seconds":2651}]},{"id":"994194fb-a73b-4978-9d54-c73efc16ff7f","title":"Episode 18: Amy Anderson - ReSchool Colorado","url":"https://educationgame.fireside.fm/18","content_text":"Dr. Scott and Matt chat with Amy Anderson, Executive Director of ReSchool Colorado to learn about how their work can inform and guide parents across the country. More information at: http://www.reschoolcolorado.org/","content_html":"Dr. Scott and Matt chat with Amy Anderson, Executive Director of ReSchool Colorado to learn about how their work can inform and guide parents across the country. More information at: http://www.reschoolcolorado.org/
","summary":"ReSchool is one of the signature programs that works directly with learners, families and communities on research and programming to address gaps in the education ecosystem.","date_published":"2021-01-14T08:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2869c551-62d0-4df1-b635-5fa032861ec7/994194fb-a73b-4978-9d54-c73efc16ff7f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":18883731,"duration_in_seconds":2359}]},{"id":"f05cb50f-1692-458a-b07d-28cd335df777","title":"Black Girl Magic School: A School Built for Kids","url":"https://educationgame.fireside.fm/17","content_text":"We each interviewed the Founder of Black Girl Magic School, an intentional MicroSchool in Houston. As you listen, imagine what these children are receiving -- not only in book smarts… but in confidence, agency, and character. Wouldn’t you want this for your child? If so, we’ll show how in future episodes. ","content_html":"We each interviewed the Founder of Black Girl Magic School, an intentional MicroSchool in Houston. As you listen, imagine what these children are receiving -- not only in book smarts… but in confidence, agency, and character. Wouldn’t you want this for your child? If so, we’ll show how in future episodes.
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