Disillusioned with public education, history teacher Brett Pike set out to create a homeschooling system and curriculum that prioritizes critical thinking, practical skills, and entrepreneurship to create successful, independent people. He did just that with the Classical Learner company which is already 700 members strong. 
 

Show Notes:

Are you frustrated with the public school system? Curious about how homeschooling works and how it can provide a more free, practical curriculum? Today I welcome the creator of Classical Learner Homeschooling Company Brett Pike to the podcast. In this episode, we discuss how mainstream education has failed our children and us and what we can do about it. Brett Pike explains how lesson plans can combine critical thinking, hands-on skills, and entrepreneurial experience. Listen to this episode now to reimagine what modern education can look like. 
 

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• The History of Educational Standards in America
• The Importance of Firsthand Documents To Counter Fake News
• How Online Homeschooling Works
   

Find More of Brett Pike Here:

• www.classicallearner.com
• https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100065158254557&mibextid=LQQJ4d
• @ClassicLearner on Twitter
• https://www.youtube.com/@homeschoolsconnected747
• @ClassicalLearner on Instagram
   

Full Episode Timestamps:

• 0:00:45 Brett Pike's Experience With The Education System (as a Student and Teacher) And How It's Hurting Our Children
• 0:05:33 The History of Standards Within The Educational Sector
• 0:13:13 Why Brett Pike Left The Traditional Educational System And Decided To Homeschool His Kids
• 0:19:01 Why Do Firsthand Testimonies in History Matter So Much?
• 0:29:59 Investigating Your Own Beliefs and Practicing Discernment
• 0:36:47 How Brett Pike Created a Homeschooling Educational Company and Curriculum
• 0:46:11 Teaching Students About Deciphering Truth vs. Propaganda
• 0:55:33 Are Online Homeschoolers On The Computer All Day? How Do Homeschooled Kids Socialize?
• 0:57:40 How to Follow State Requirements With Homeschooling