The Hannah Frankman Podcast Connor Boyack: The School System is Teaching Your Kids to be Mediocre
Connor Boyack is an author, speaker, and advocate for educational freedom. He is the founder and president of Libertas Institute, a public policy think tank in Utah, and is also the author of 40 books, including his new book Mediocrity and the popular Tuttle Twins series for children. Connor has been a leading voice in the homeschooling movement, working to reform laws and regulations to expand educational choice for families. Connor is passionate about helping individuals and families discover their unique paths to success and fulfillment through self-directed learning and personal responsibility.
In this episode we talk about the genesis of Connor’s new book, Mediocrity, all the ways Connor is helping to create change in the education system on a policy level, and his mission to empower parents to deliver an amazing education to their kids at home. Connor offers some great insight and encouragement on how we can make learning fun for kids, help them find their passion and purpose, and set them up to thrive in the 21st century. Throughout the episode, Connor mentions a wealth of resources related to homeschooling, all of which are linked in the “Resources” section below.
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Introduction to Connor and his work
5:30 - Tips on discovering your path early in life
6:00 - The inspiration behind Connor's new book
12:00 - Encouraging parents to explore alternative education options instead of settling for the status quo
18:30 - Education models and systems that Connor finds exciting
25:00 - Connor's role in reforming homeschooling laws in Utah
27:15 - Resources available to parents interested in homeschooling but unsure of how to start
29:00 - Strategies for managing time and attention to maximize productivity and impact
42:00 - The value of entrepreneurial and profit-driven learning
51:00 - The importance of taking responsibility and not blindly trusting systems
58:00 - Criticisms of the Federal Reserve and its impact on the economy
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Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
HSLDA (Home School Legal Defense Association)
Connect with Connor Boyack:
Twitter | @cboyack
bio.link | https://bio.link/cboyack
Connect with Hannah Frankman:
Twitter | @hannahfrankman
Website | http://hannahfrankman.com
Follow along for onversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom. All in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.