The Rational Educator

Joel Marquez
The Rational Educator

Join our weekly discussion of topics in the world of education with longtime teachers Andrew Bernstein and Deanna Heikkinen.

  1. 11/14/2021

    Political Solutions for Education - What's wrong with them?

    Education became a huge political hot button issue in the November election of 2021. In this episode we ask if political solutions to education's problems are sustainable, and if they even work at all. Check out our new website, a repository of education news and resources for parents: www.rationaleducator.comContact us at info@rationaleducator.comFind us on social media:Instagram: @therationaleducatorTwitter: @rationaleducatrFacebook: @TheRationalEducatorParler: @TherationaleducatorLocals: @...

    57 min

  2. 11/08/2021

    The Homeschool Option: Can it really save your children?

    In this panel discussion, we talk about some of the myths behind homeschooling, and how it has emerged in a world of corrupted institutional education to be perhaps the only option left to save your children. Check out our new website, a repository of education news and resources for parents: www.rationaleducator.comContact us at info@rationaleducator.comFind us on social media:Instagram: @therationaleducatorTwitter: @rationaleducatrFacebook: @TheRationalEducatorFind Andrew Bernstein on Twitt...

    1h 4m

  3. 11/01/2021

    From Marx to Critical Race Theory: What's Destroying the Schools - #4

    Trying to fight the never ending insanities of modern education, from historical revisionism, to climate alarmism, to social justice math, is like trying to play whack-a-mole. But at the root of it all is the 19th century political philosopher Karl Marx, and that's the subject of our podcast. Who was he, and why does his influence continue to drive education today?Check out our new website, a repository of education news and resources for parents: www.rationaleducator.comContact us at info@ra...

    1h 6m

  4. 10/25/2021

    The Destroyers of American Education - How it all started - #3

    In this episode, we discuss how the modern classroom came to be, why it was such a departure from earlier methods of education, and the figures in American history that drove its early adoption, Horace Mann and John Dewey.Check out our website: www.rationaleducator.comHere you'll find the latest news in the world of education, along with helpful resources if you want to explore homeschooling and other education alternatives.We'd love to hear from you. Our email is info@rationaleducator.com.Fi...

    1h 2m

  5. 10/20/2021

    Alternatives in Education: What to do if you don't like your child's education - #2

    In this episode, we discuss your alternatives if you have a child in a school you're not happy with. Will making your case in front of the school board work? What about private schools? Are they any better? And what about homeschooling? Is that even possible?Check out our website: www.rationaleducator.comHere you'll find the latest news in the world of education, along with helpful resources if you want to explore homeschooling and other education alternatives.We'd love to hear from you. Our ...

    1 hr

  6. 10/05/2021

    Why the world needs rational education - #1

    We're back!After a long hiatus, we've decided to relaunch with a new format and new name, but still bring you thoughtful discussion about the world of education.Our panel features longtime teachers Andrew Bernstein and Deanna Heikkinen, and is moderated by your host, Joel Marquez. In this episode, we discuss how education went off the rails over the last century, and perhaps some hope for change in the future.Check out our website: www.rationaleducator.comHere you'll find the latest new...

    1h 1m

  7. 12/02/2020

    Ana Martin: The Libertarian Homeschooler pt 2- #29

    Here's part two of our extended interview with Ana Martin, creator of the Libertarian Homeschooler Facebook page. We talk about what it means to be a libertarian homeschooler, as well as some of the lessons she's learned by homeschooling her two boys. This is a great episode, filled with the wisdom and observations Ana is known for on her Facebook page.If you're a parent and you'd like to start homeschooling, but you're overwhelmed and not sure where to begin, check out the homeschool coachin...

    35 min

  8. 11/24/2020

    Ana Martin: The Libertarian Homeschooler pt 1- #28

    Ana Martin is a long time homeschool mom who has been passionate about education and childhood development since the age of 14. She runs the Libertarian Homeschool Facebook page where she shares her wisdom and experience with an audience of over 60,000 people. We visit with her today to hear about her homeschool journey, about her ups and downs, and what she learned along the way.If you're a parent who's considering a homeschool journey of your own, but are overwhelmed and not sure where to b...

    53 min
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Join our weekly discussion of topics in the world of education with longtime teachers Andrew Bernstein and Deanna Heikkinen.

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  • Creator
    Joel Marquez
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2021 The Rational Educator
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    The Rational Educator

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