The Hannah Frankman Podcast

Hannah Frankman
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Conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom — all in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.

  1. 03/28/2025

    How to Choose a School for Your Kid

    In this episode, expect to learn about what to look for when choosing a school for your kid. Hannah breaks down the difference between “Institutional” and “child-centric” education and how the latter often leads to improved academic outcomes for children. She also explores how child-centric education utilizes technology and AI to customize curriculum, ensuring that students are able to learn at their own pace and avoid the pitfalls of falling behind that are so common in institutional education. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:18 - Life Updates 0:46 - Exploring Education Options & Philosophy 2:48 - The Institutional Teaching Model 4:29 - Child-Centric Education 8:01 - Classic Examples of Child-Centric Education 12:23 - Customizing Education Through Technology 20:01 - Improved Academic Outcomes for Child-Centric Education 28:06 - What to Look for in a School If You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Acton Academy: https://www.actonacademy.org Waldorf Schools Montessori Schools 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.

    31 min

  2. 03/13/2025

    Kerry McDonald: Breaking Free from Conventional Schooling

    Kerry McDonald is a Senior Fellow at FEE and the author of Unschooled and the forthcoming book Joyful Learning. Kerry returns to the podcast to talk about the trends in the microschool movement coming out of the pandemic, why homeschooling and microschooling is on the rise, and how school choice policy is affecting innovation and entrepreneurship in education. We also talk about the models and trends that Kerry is most excited about as she travels across the country interviewing school founders and entrepreneurs on her podcast LiberatED Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 2:19 - Kerry's new book Joyful Learning 7:38 - Entrepreneurship and New Careers in Education 15:21 - What Sparked the Proliferation of Alternative Education? 25:59 - States Where School Choice is Flourishing 30:13 - Concerns About School Choice 38:52 - Optimism for the Future of School Choice 43:39 - The Rise of the Microschool Movement 51:23 - Larger Networks of Microschools 57:02 - Adapting Curriculum for Microschools 1:00:51 - Microschools for Middle & High School 1:03:23 - How Microschools Can Strengthen Communities 1:08:34 - How to Connect with Kerry's Work If You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Acton Academy Prenda Kahn Academy Orchard Stem School Connect with Kerry McDonald: New Book: Joyful Learning Book: Unschooled X: https://x.com/Kerry_edu Podcast: https://fee.org/liberated FEE: https://fee.org/people/kerry-mcdonald/ 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.

    1h 10m

  3. 03/06/2025

    Nicholas Ellis: Saving Small Town America

    Dr. Nicholas Ellis is the Founder and CEO of Christian Halls, a local, independent learning community, offering college, skilled trade, and other post-secondary education opportunities. Expect to learn about Nick’s experience growing up homeschooled and going to some of the most elite universities, the genesis of Christian Halls, why the current university system is broken, and how we can save small town America. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 5:09 - Small Town America 6:04 - Christian Halls 13:22 - Using Universities as Vendors 18:33 - Why The University System is Broken 21:06 - Creating Environments in Smaller Communities 28:38 - The Microschool Movement 37:24 - The Desire for Community 46:21 - Skills Training and Career Preparedness 51:42 - How Mennonite Upbringing Influences the work Does 56:05 - How to Connect Dr. Ellis and Christian Halls If You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Resources Mentioned in this Episode: https://christianhalls.org/permian Connect with Nicholas Ellis: Website: https://christianhalls.org 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.

    58 min

  4. 02/27/2025

    Connor Boyack: Praxis Got ACQUIRED

    Connor Boyack is the author of 50 books, including the popular Tuttle Twins children’s series. He is also president of Libertas Network, a family-centric liberty initiative. Expect to learn about the recent acquisition of Praxis by Libertas Network, building an audience in the education space, the future of Praxis and how the market for college alternatives has changed over the past decade. Chapters: 0:00 - Connor Boyack 3:16 - The Acquisition of Praxis 4:59 - What is Libertas Network? 9:11 - How Will Praxis Integrate? 12:55 - Building an Audience in the Education Space 17:16 - The Early Stages of Building Tuttle Twins 23:24 - Creating Propaganda 32:06 - Why is the Left More Comfortable with Propaganda? 45:51 - The Future of Praxis 55:34 - Who is Praxis Right For? 1:02:17 - Category Creation 1:07:36 - How to Get Involved with Praxis If You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Tuttle Twins Books Libertas Network Praxis 10x is easier than 2x - Dan Sullivan & Benjamin Hardy Connect with Connor Boyack: X | https://x.com/cboyack Website | https://connorboyack.com Connect with Hannah Frankman: X | 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.

    1h 11m

  5. 02/21/2025

    Public School is an OUTDATED Model

    In this solocast, expect to learn why our education system in America is broken and what we can do to fix it. Hannah explores the lack of advancement in public education in the 21st Century, the ed-tech tools that are making the most impact, and the possibility of progress through AI, LLMs, and microschools. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:52 - Twitter Battles 2:48 - Is Education in America Broken? 8:46 - Rejecting the Model 10:51 - 20th vs 21st Century Education 14:04 - “Learning Science” 16:35 - AI and LLMs in Education 18:24 - Removing the Teaching Component Out of Education 20:34 - The Future of the Classroom 23:21 - Company and Community Microschools If You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Resources Mentioned in this Episode: 2 Hour Learning: https://2hourlearning.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.

    26 min

  6. 02/13/2025

    What To Do if You Quit Your Public School Career

    In this solocast, expect to hear advice for teachers and educators trying to get out of the public education system. Hannah offers options ranging from the micro school movement to one-on-one and online teaching. She also offers direct support by encouraging interested listeners to reach out to her on X. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:14 Leaving the Public Education System 5:47 - Building a Career in Education 6:48 - Teachers Leaving Education 8:33 - How the System Restricts Teachers 12:36 - The Micro School Movement 17:11 - Prenda and Primer Networks 19:39 - Private and Alternative Options 21:14 - Alpha School 22:01 - Connecting with Hannah for More Opportunities 23:25 - The Private/Charter School Route 24:28 - One-on-One Tutoring, and Online Teaching 26:49 - Other Options and Programs If You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Samantha Westmoreland: A Better Approach to Literacy Claire Honeycutt: From Academia to Homeschooling Ryan Delk: Growing a Network of Microschools Kerry McDonald: Are Microschools the Future of American Education? LiberatED Podcast with Kerry McDonald Acton Academy Prenda Primer Alpha School Connect with Hannah Frankman: X | 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.

    28 min

  7. 02/07/2025

    Q&A - Reading, Homeschool Curriculum, Education Reform & More

    We’re finally doing an AMA episode! Expect to hear Hannah answer listener questions on topics like reading, homeschool curriculum, education reform, socialization, and much more.Chapters:0:00 - Intro0:45 - What Do You Think is the Best Way to Teach a Kid to Read?3:18 - What is the Best Way to Create a Well Rounded Curriculum for Homeschooling Kids8:34 - Can the Education System Can Be Reformed or Do We Need a Different System?11:41 - How Do We Protect Kids in Classrooms from the System Influencers Once Trump Begins the Education Reform Process12:54 - When Do We Trust the Government for Anything Else?13:03 - What Does Private/Public School Provide That Can’t Be Obtained by a Homeschool Family?16:05 - Resources and Recommendations for Teaching Entrepreneurship and Sales Skills to Students18:39 - What is Proper Socialization and Why are Public School Kids Lacking in Social Skills?20:33 - How Can We Create a Student Centric Education System?21:58 - Navigating Low Socialization and Isolation from DisabilitiesIf You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review onApple Podcasts &SpotifyResources Mentioned in this Episode:HFP - Samantha Westmoreland - A Better Approach to LiteracyChildren’s Entrepreneurship MarketConnect with Hannah Frankman:Twitter |https://twitter.com/HannahFrankmanRebelEducator |https://twitter.com/rebelEducatorWebsite |http://hannahfrankman.comFollow along for conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom. All in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.

    26 min

  8. 01/31/2025

    My Top Book Recommendations for Homeschoolers Part 2

    In this episode, Hannah shares 10 more of her favorite books on education for homeschoolers and their parents. If you’d like to hear Part 1, you can find that here. Chapters: 0:00 - Top Book Recommendations 0:59 - Deschooling Society - Ivan Illich 2:48 - How Children Learn - John Holt 4:36 - Unschooled - Kerry McDonald 6:16 - The Discovery of the Child - Maria Montessori 9:38 - The Last Safe Investment - Michael Ellsberg 13:08 - Why Johnny Can’t Read and What You Can Do About It - Rudolf Flesch 16:44 - The Coddling of the American Mind - Greg Lukianoff & Jonathan Haidt 19:48 - The Self Driven Child - William Strixrud & Ned Johnson 22:00 - Changing Our Minds - Naomi Fisher 23:44 - How the Other Half Learns - Robert Pondiscio 25:36 - A Mother’s Reckoning - Sue Klebold If You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Deschooling Society - Ivan Illich How Children Learn - John Holt Unschooled - Kerry McDonald The Discovery of the Child - Maria Montessori The Last Safe Investment - Michael Ellsberg Why Johnny Can't Read and What You Can Do About It - Rudolf Flesch The Coddling of the American Mind - Greg Lukianoff & Jonathan Haidt The Self Driven Child - William Strixrud & Ned Johnson Changing Our Minds - Naomi Fisher How the Other Half Learns - Robert Pondiscio A Mother's Reckoning - Sue Kelbold Part 1: My Top Book Recommendations for Homeschoolers 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.

    29 min
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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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  • Creator
    Hannah Frankman
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    91
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Hannah Frankman
  • Show Website
    The Hannah Frankman Podcast