But what about socialization?
Raising Indistractable Kids: Nir Eyal's Unconventional Approach to Homeschooling
Microschooling with Iman Alleyne & Shiren Rattigan
The Future of Educational Choice: Kerry McDonald Unpacks it All
Teach Your Kids: Game-Based Learning: The Prodigy Approach with Rohan Mahimker

Blog Posts

So, what's the big deal about "Mastery Learning"? 🏔️
But what about socialization?!
50 Educational Apps Your Kids Will Love
📚 The top 4 tools to teach your child to read in 2023
How to afford homeschooling 💰
How to find and vet the best homeschool teachers
🎨 But what about childcare?
Giving kids the time and space they need to teach themselves
Family involvement in education
Video Game Addiction by Peter Gray
What Is Choice Theory?
Unschooling

Rachel’s homeschooling article and Hacker News Thread

My family’s unlikely homeschooling journey
- My family’s unlikely homeschooling journey - Hacker News thread

Books

Deschooling Society - Ivan Illich
Free to Learn: Why Unleashing the Instinct to Play Will Make Our Children Happier, More Self-Reliant, and Better Students for Life - Peter Gray
Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance - Angela Duckworth
Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers - Gordon Neufeld, Gabor Maté MD
Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life - Nir Eyal
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success - Carol S. Dweck, PhD
The Case Against Education - Bryan Caplan
The Number Devil: A Mathematical Adventure - Hans Magnus Enzensberger
The Teenage Liberation Handbook - Grace Llewellyn
Unschooled: Raising Curious, Well-Educated Children Outside the Conventional Classroom - Kerry McDonald

Programming Resources

Code Ninjas
Replit
Fast.ai

Math Apps

Dragonbox Math Apps
Prodigy Game
Slice Fractions
Beast Academy
IXL
Khan Academy

Educational Communities and Microschools

Colossal Academy
Cultural Roots Homeschool Cooperative
San Francisco Bay Area Gifted Homeschoolers
Sudbury Valley School

Tutoring Marketplaces

Tutor.com
Wyzant

Miscellaneous

Bank Street College of Education
Meet these incredible women advancing AI research

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Time Codes

00:01:09 — What is Airchat? Naval Ravikant explains the concept of Airchat, an asynchronous audio-first platform for recording conversations.

00:02:21 — Why Homeschooling? Panelists share their personal experiences and insights into the benefits and challenges of homeschooling.

00:14:58 — Technology and Media Addiction: Naval Ravikant and others discuss the allure and pitfalls of technology, as well as strategies for responsible consumption.

00:25:17 — What About Socialization? An in-depth conversation on how homeschooling impacts social skills, debunking myths, and highlighting benefits.

00:38:34 — Is Homeschooling Only for the Cognitive Elite? Naval Ravikant challenges the stereotype, suggesting that homeschooling can democratize elite education.

00:41:02 — Finding Tutors: The panel discusses the value of specialized education and how to source quality tutors for homeschooling.

00:52:04 — Skills of the Future: Discussion about essential skills for future generations, ranging from numeracy and literacy to adaptability and critical thinking.

00:54:35 — Mathematics: A collective deep dive into the realm of mathematics education, exploring different methods, resources, and philosophies.

01:04:50 — Programming: Naval Ravikant outlines the importance of coding skills and recommends resources for young learners.

01:06:56 — Entrepreneurship: Emphasis on why entrepreneurial skills and financial literacy should be included in a homeschooling curriculum.

01:08:27 — Parents as Teachers: Exploring the challenges and benefits of parents taking on the educational role, providing academic guidance, and emotional support.

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