Best Melissa Harrison Podcasts (2024)

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Folk on Foot Classic: Eliza Carthy (and Family) in Robin Hood's Bay 53:56

2h ago53:56

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Enjoy this classic episode from August 2018 Eliza Carthy inherited her love of English music from her famous folk singing parents, Martin Carthy and Norma Waterson. Norma had recently suffered a serious illness and Eliza moved back to the family home in the North Yorkshire fishing village of Robin Hood’s Bay to look after her. Eliza takes Matthew o…

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Empowering Young Writers Through Homeschool Programs with Melissa Webb 41:34

2h ago41:34

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Ever wondered how to tailor an educational experience that aligns perfectly with your child's interests and career aspirations? This episode promises to unlock the secrets of homeschooling with Melissa Webb from Write on Webb. Melissa shares her remarkable journey from a traditional classroom teacher to a homeschool mom and online writing educator.…

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🔒 Curriculum Series: Math-U-See Through High School 11:00

1d ago11:00

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Subscriber-only episode Ever wondered how to make math less intimidating for both you and your child? In this episode of the Homeschool How-To Find my Curriculum series, Carmen Spotts joins us to share her journey with Math-U-See, a curriculum that transformed math from a subject of tears to one of triumph. Discover the unique advantages of Math-U-…

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118: Making Paleontology the Next TikTok Trend, with Harrison Duran 1:08:35

2d ago1:08:35

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Harrison Duran is a field paleontologist whose popular social media accounts document his preparation and excavation in the American West. His videography and storytelling convey the work and skill required by paleontology, as well as its significance to our understanding of the natural world. Species which he has excavated and prepared include Tri…

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#84: Part 2 with Jill- Earning College Credits in High School 56:23

2h ago56:23

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Unlock the secrets to a successful homeschooling journey with our special guest, Jill Harrison, a trailblazer in innovative educational approaches. Last week, we released Part 1 with Jill. This episode of The Homeschool How To promises to enrich your homeschooling experience with essential resources, while we explore the unique benefits of understa…

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Sarah Smout Along The River Wharfe to Fleet Moss 55:44

9h ago55:44

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The cellist, singer and environmental campaigner Sarah Smout takes us for a beautiful summer walk along the River Wharfe in North Yorkshire. Along the way she explains how her love of the natural world inspires her music and stops to play, sing and read one of her poems. Then we head up to Fleet Moss where a five-year-long project has been restorin…

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🔒 Curriculum Series: Moby Max 12:12

7d ago12:12

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Subscriber-only episode ***So sorry for the spotty connection!! But this episode was valuable, so I didn't want to trash it!!** Ever felt lost in the whirlwind of homeschooling options and resources? Join us as Jill Harrison takes us through her transformative journey from using budget-friendly Dollar Tree workbooks to the highly adaptable Moby Max…

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Re-Release: Solving the Crisis of Boys and Men, with Richard Reeves 1:18:01

7d ago1:18:01

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Where We Go Next will be back to its regularly scheduled programming next week. Until then, enjoy this re-release of Episode 68, with the brilliant Richard Reeves. Reeves is a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, and writes for a wide range of publications, including the New York Times, the Guardian, National Affairs, The Atlantic, Democracy…

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Supporting Children with ADHD in Homeschooling: Jill Harrison’s Practical Strategies and Insights 55:40

16d ago55:40

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Ever wondered how to create an effective and nurturing learning environment for a child with ADHD? This week on The Homeschool How To, we promise you'll gain invaluable insights from our conversation with Jill Harrison from Arizona. Jill opens up about her journey with undiagnosed ADHD and the pivotal role it played in shaping her early homeschooli…

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🔒 Curriculum Series: God's Little Explorers 13:53

16d ago13:53

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Subscriber-only episode How can a structured yet flexible homeschooling curriculum change your life? Discover the benefits of "God's Little Explorers" as we sit down with homeschooling expert Susan Gladstein. She shares her personal journey of finding this affordable program, designed by a former teacher, that beautifully merges Bible stories with …

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117: The Things We're Afraid to Talk About (But Should), with Sarah Hepola & Nancy Rommelmann 1:06:53

9d ago1:06:53

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Nancy Rommelmann is an investigative journalist, columnist, and author - most recently of To the Bridge: A True Story of Motherhood and Murder. Her work appears in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Reason Magazine, and her Substack, Make More Pie. Sarah Hepola is the author of the bestselling memoir, Blackout: Remembering the Things I Drank …

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Official Folk Albums Chart Show—3rd September 2024 58:20

10d ago58:20

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Matthew’s guest on this month’s show is the wonderful Jenny Sturgeon talking about her epic 864km walk from the Scottish borders to Cape Wrath - and sharing the evocative sounds she recorded along the way. There’s also a live performance from The Breath filmed at Cornwall’s spectacular Minack Theatre, plus music from Kathryn Tickell and the Darkeni…

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Championing Veterans and Democracy with Melissa Bryant 7:39

10d ago7:39

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Welcome to another exciting episode of ALIVE Now! I'm your host, Angel Nicole, and today we have a very special episode recorded live at the Democratic National Convention. Joining us is Melissa Bryant, former Senior Advisor to the Secretary at the Department of Veterans Affairs and a dedicated advocate for veterans' rights. In this episode, Meliss…

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Homeschooling Special Needs: Tanya's Journey Navigating Autism and Unique Learning Approaches 42:15

23d ago42:15

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Imagine navigating the intricate world of homeschooling while raising children on the autism spectrum—Tatiana from Florida does just that. Tune in as she shares her poignant journey, from early developmental concerns to the complexities of pediatric diagnoses and the overwhelming financial strain of therapies. We delve into her skepticism over conv…

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🔒 Curriculum Series: Beast Academy- Math 14:41

24d ago14:41

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Subscriber-only episode What if your child's math curriculum could ignite their passion for critical thinking and logical problem-solving? In this episode, we sit down with Katie Berry to explore Beast Academy, a revolutionary math program that breaks away from traditional grade levels and brings math to life through engaging comic book-style teach…

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116: The Unintended Consequences of Great Design, with Carissa Carter & Scott Doorley 57:59

23d ago57:59

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Carissa Carter is a designer, geoscientist, and the academic director at the Stanford d.school. She's the author of The Secret Language of Maps: How to Tell Visual Stories with Data, and teaches design courses on emerging technologies, climate change, and data visualization. Her work on designing with machine learning and blockchain has earned mult…

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Jaime Harrison Discusses the Impact of the Democratic Party and 2024 Election Goals 6:01

26d ago6:01

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Welcome to another inspiring episode of ALIVE Now, where your host, Angel Nicole, sits down with Jaime Harrison, the dynamic chair of the Democratic National Committee. Jaime shares his compelling journey into the world of politics, sparked by a childhood moment watching Jesse Jackson speak at the Democratic convention in 1988. He also opens up abo…

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Questioning Everything: Instagram Live Event with Tasha, Chris and Justin 1:58:14

21d ago1:58:14

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What happens when a former social worker becomes a fierce advocate for unschooling and questions everything we take for granted about education and society? Or when a dad realizes that NASA and Big Pharma may not be exactly as we are told and shows up at County Commissioner meetings with a big elephant in the room? Or when a Hollywood music and tel…

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🔒 Curriculum Series: Beautiful Feet 20:01

1M ago20:01

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Subscriber-only episode Unlock the secrets to a dynamic and engaging homeschool curriculum with our special guest, Katie Berry, as she shares her insights on the Beautiful Feet curriculum. Discover why this comprehensive social studies program stands out, offering a rich diversity of books that captivate both parents and children alike. We delve in…

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Kwame Raoul Talks Being Illinois Attorney General and Championing Justice 10:58

1M ago10:58

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Welcome to ALIVE Now, where we bring you the most inspiring and thought-provoking conversations with influential figures shaping our world today. In today's episode we have the honor of speaking with Kwame Raoul, the Attorney General of Illinois, live at the Democratic National Convention. AG Raoul takes us through his remarkable journey from servi…

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115: Spaceships, Silicon Valley, and Psilocybin, with Ashlee Vance 1:02:41

24d ago1:02:41

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Ashlee Vance is a feature writer at Bloomberg Businessweek, host of the innovator-focused travel show Hello World, and the New York Times bestselling author of two books: Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future, and most recently, When the Heavens Went on Sale: The Misfits and Geniuses Racing to Put Space Within Reach, which …

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#80: Integrating Faith and Practical Wisdom in Homeschooling: Chris Long on Bringing the Bible to Young Minds 43:16

1M ago43:16

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Can you imagine transforming your homeschooling approach by integrating faith and practical wisdom in a way that resonates deeply with your children? Join us as we sit down with Chris Long from Illinois, the inspiring author of "Guided by Wisdom." Chris shares how his early experiences with the Bible and a passion for making its teachings accessibl…

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Ranagri at Ranagri 1:02:30

1M ago1:02:30

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The Anglo-Irish band Ranagri take us for a walk on the farm that gave them their name. The family of guitarist and singer Dónal Rogers have worked this land in County Carlow since the 1600s. His Mum, Lena, still lives there and tells stories of growing up in the three room thatched farm house she shared with her mother and ten siblings. There was n…

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🔒 Curriculum Series: ASU Universal Pathways- College Courses Weaved Into Your Homeschool 14:13

29d ago14:13

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Subscriber-only episode Ever wondered how a 12-year-old can manage college-level studies while being homeschooled? Meet Layla, an inspiring young learner who shares her unique educational journey with us. Layla discusses how the ASU Universal Learner program's online college-level English course, which focuses on ChatGPT, has been both manageable a…

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114: Our Complicated Relationship with the First Amendment, with Jonathan Turley 1:11:12

1M ago1:11:12

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Jonathan Turley is a law professor, columnist, television analyst, and litigator. Since 1998, he has held the Shapiro Chair for Public Interest Law at George Washington University Law School. He has served as counsel in some of the most notable cases in the last two decades, representing members of Congress, judges, whistleblowers, five former Atto…

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#79: How a Former High School Teacher Transitioned to Homeschooling: Rebekah's Story 40:44

1M ago40:44

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Have you ever wondered what it takes to make the leap from public school to homeschooling? Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Rebekah Porter from Texas, as she shares her brave and transformative story of leaving her high school teaching career to homeschool her five children. Learn how the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 pro…

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🔒 Curriculum Series: Classical Conversations 25:43

2M ago25:43

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Subscriber-only episode Unlock the secrets of effective homeschooling with Rebekah Porter from Texas as she guides us through the Classical Conversations curriculum. This episode promises a deep dive into the classical education model, emphasizing the grammar phase for younger students. We'll walk you through the collaborative weekly routine, explo…

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113: Freethinkers Only, Please, with Meghan Daum 1:08:29

1M ago1:08:29

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Meghan Daum is the host of The Unspeakable Podcast, co-host of A Special Place in Hell, the author of six books, and the founder of The Unspeakeasy, a community for free-thinking women who crave honest conversations about subjects that don’t come with easy solutions. I Wasn’t Canceled. I Was Problematized. Who Killed Creative Writing? Was Alice Mun…

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#78: How a Diagnosis Changes It All: With Samantha- Host of Kids Storytime Favorites Podcast 1:26:27

2M ago1:26:27

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Ever wondered how homeschooling can transform your child's educational journey? On this episode, Samantha from the Kids Storytime Favorites Podcast shares her unique experience as a homeschooling mom to her five-and-a-half-year-old daughter. Samantha takes us through the joys and challenges of educating an only child, from the intimate benefits of …

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🔒 Curriculum Series: Write on Webb 15:26

2M ago15:26

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Subscriber-only episode Unlock the secret to enhancing your child's writing skills with a specialized curriculum in this episode of The Homeschool How To: Find My Curriculum! We sit down with Tiffany, a veteran homeschooling mom, who shares her invaluable journey of discovering and utilizing the Write on Webb curriculum. This unique program, aimed …

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112: 40% of Kids Don't Live with Married Parents and Why It Matters, with Melissa Kearney 1:02:33

2M ago1:02:33

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Melissa Kearney is the Neil Moskowitz Professor of Economics at the University of Maryland. She is also Director of the Aspen Economic Strategy Group, a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research, and a non-resident Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution. The Two-Parent Privilege: How Americans Stopped Getting Married and St…

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#77: Homeschooling in Australia with Stefania, a Public School Educator Who Homeschools 50:44

2M ago50:44

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What if the educational system could be reimagined to truly benefit our children? Join us on this thought-provoking episode of The Homeschool How To podcast as we welcome Stefania, a public school teacher and passionate homeschooling mom, to discuss the burgeoning homeschooling trends in Australia. We delve into a critical examination of the curren…

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🔒 Curriculum Series: 7 Sisters -Career Exploration Course and Literary Guides 12:04

2M ago12:04

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Unlock the secrets to finding the perfect high school curriculum without the unnecessary frills! Join us as we sit down with CJ from Homeschooling Through High School, who shares her journey of discovering the 7 Sisters curriculum. Are you tired of literature guides that are too juvenile or overloaded with busy work? CJ unveils how 7 Sisters’ no-fu…

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111: The Hidden Forces Driving Our Online Behavior, with Steve Rathje 1:09:01

2M ago1:09:01

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Steve Rathje is a postdoctoral researcher in social psychology at New York University. Broadly, he studies the psychology of technology, and explores how polarization and intergroup conflict interact with social media and artificial intelligence. He is also a science communicator with over one million followers on his psychology TikTok channel. ste…

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#76: World Schooling- What Is It? How Is It Done? And Is It For Me? 1:02:38

2M ago1:02:38

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What if your child's education could be as unique and flexible as your family's needs? Join us this week on The Homeschool How To as we talk with Jennifer Norman from British Columbia, who turned her middle son's special needs into a homeschooling journey that breaks all conventional norms. Initially reluctant, Jennifer found that traditional curri…

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🔒 Curriculum Series: Flip Flop Spanish 26:26

2M ago26:26

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Subscriber-only episode Unlock the secrets to effective language learning with Senora Gose, the mastermind behind Flip Flop Spanish. Have you ever wondered how homeschooling parents can create a bilingual environment at home? Senora Gose, a former public school Spanish teacher turned curriculum developer and homeschool mom, shares her inspiring jou…

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WE BACK! Until Further Notice And To Talk About the Network Marketing Industry, The Shifts & 5 Things to Look For When Partnering w/ a Company 33:45

2M ago33:45

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WE BACK! For a moment. This topic was on our heart to share and we'll probably do that moving forward where if something is on our heart to share we'll hit record and go and release it that day. On this episode we do a deep dive into the evolving landscape of network marketing. With nearly six years of experience and backgrounds in entrepreneurship…

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110: The Mounting Evidence That COVID-19 Leaked from a Lab, with Alina Chan 1:21:34

2M ago1:21:34

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Alina Chan is a molecular biologist at the Broad Institute of M.I.T. and Harvard, and a co-author of Viral: The Search for the Origin of Covid-19. She was a member of the Pathogens Project, which the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists organized to generate new thinking on responsible, high-risk pathogen research. Why the Pandemic Probably Started in…

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#75: What I Learned After a Decade of Home Education- a Former Middle School Teacher's Story 53:10

2M ago53:10

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What if you could transform your child's educational experience by stepping away from traditional schooling? Join us on The Homeschool How To as we sit down with Rachel Chioreanu, a former middle school teacher and school counselor, who made the leap to homeschooling her children. Rachel shares her candid observations on the inefficiencies of publi…

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Melissa Harrison & Laura Cannell in Suffolk 59:02

2M ago59:02

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On a beautiful day in May the novelist, nature writer and podcaster Melissa Harrison and the composer and multi instrumentalist Laura Cannell take us for a walk in the glorious Suffolk countryside. Laura plays a recorder duet with a nightingale, Melissa reads from her acclaimed novel “All Among The Barley” - appropriately enough in a field of ripen…

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🔒 🔒 Curriculum Series: Masterbooks 31:35

2M ago31:35

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Subscriber-only episode Can homeschooling be both comprehensive and faith-based? Join us as we unpack the world of the Masterbooks curriculum with our special guest, homeschooling parent and Language Arts teacher, Leigh Ann Scott. Discover how this program offers a well-rounded education from pre-K through high school, infused with Christian values…

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109: Bringing the World’s First Solar-Powered EV to Market, with Steve Fambro 59:05

2M ago59:05

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Steve Fambro is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Aptera Motors, which is aiming to deliver the world’s first mass market solar-powered electric vehicle. Aptera Motors Ground News gathers news coverage from around the world, empowers free thinking, and makes media bias explicit. Subscribe through my link at https://check.ground.news/Next for 15% off you…

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#74: Juggling Homeschool While Still Teaching in the School System 1:00:40

3M ago1:00:40

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Ever wondered how to balance a demanding career while homeschooling your kids? Get ready to be inspired by Leigh Ann Scott, a public school teacher from Kentucky who's done just that. With nearly two decades of teaching experience, Leigh Ann shares her heartfelt journey into homeschooling her four children, driven by her Christian faith and the tri…

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🔒 Curriculum Series: Guest Hollow World Geography & Economics Review 22:52

3M ago22:52

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Subscriber-only episode How do you create a homeschooling curriculum that captivates and educates? Join us for an insightful conversation with CJ from Homeschooling Through High School, who shares her experiences with the flexible and comprehensive resources provided by Guest Hollow. CJ offers a firsthand look at how she successfully navigates hist…

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#73: Behind the Agenda with Alex Newman 30:38

3M ago30:38

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What if the primary goal of education isn't about securing a high-paying job but about knowing and glorifying God? This week on The Homeschool How To, we're joined by Alex Newman, who opens our eyes to the deep-seated motivations behind why parents send their children to school. Challenging the conventional wisdom of public education, Alex delves i…

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🔒 Curriculum Series: The Mystery of History 30:39

3M ago30:39

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Subscriber-only episode Discover how to make history come alive for your homeschooling family with insights from our special guest, Michelle, who has been navigating the "Mystery of History" curriculum since 2005. Learn how this unique curriculum can be tailored to engage children of all ages, from simple projects for the little ones to more comple…

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#72: Homeschooling Eight Children While Working Full-Time Outside of the Home: How Did Melissa Do It? 55:18

3M ago55:18

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Curious about how one mother manages a demanding career while homeschooling eight children, seven of whom are adopted? Join us this week on The Homeschool How To as Melissa from Texas shares her incredible journey. Discover the emotional complexities of adoption, the unique challenges and rewards of managing a large, blended family, and the strateg…

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Free Sample! Curriculum Series: Triad Math- How This Program Alone Will Make Your Child Ready to Enter into a Career in the Tech Field 11:58

3M ago11:58

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Thanks for checking out our sample version of the longer Craig Hane interview about Triad Math! Transform your math education approach with insights from Craig Hane, the visionary behind Triad Math. Craig’s innovative six-tier structure starts with mastering a scientific calculator and pre-algebra, making the subject both accessible and enjoyable f…

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🔒 Curriculum Series: Triad Math- How This Program Alone Will Make Your Child Ready to Enter into a Career in the Tech Field 37:46

3M ago37:46

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Subscriber-only episode Transform your math education approach with insights from Craig Hane, the visionary behind Triad Math. Craig’s innovative six-tier structure starts with mastering a scientific calculator and pre-algebra, making the subject both accessible and enjoyable for students who have historically struggled. Discover how Craig’s emphas…

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108: Investigative Journalism Is in Jeopardy, with Nancy Rommelmann 1:08:35

3M ago1:08:35

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Nancy Rommelmann is an investigative journalist, columnist, and author. Her on-the-ground reporting includes covering the war in Ukraine, the fight over abortion rights in Kansas City, and Donald Trump’s New York trial. Her work appears in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Reason Magazine, and elsewhere, and she posts on her Substack - title…

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