The Primary Educator Podcast

This is the Primary Educator Podcast, where we share stories about homeschooling, public schools, and education in general. We hope these stories will help parents become the primary educators they were meant to be! New episodes every Monday and Friday.

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The Myth that Americans Were Poorly Educated before Mass Government Schooling

Early America had widespread literacy and a vibrant culture of learning. Written Wednesday, April 29, 2020 by Lawrence W. Reed at Fee.org

Dec 06, 2021•11 min

Public Kindergarten Enrollment is Plummeting—Here’s Why That’s a Good Thing

Children not enrolled in public kindergarten are not ‘missing.’ Their parents know exactly where they are. Written Monday, April 12, 2021 by Kerry McDonald for Fee.org

Dec 03, 2021•8 min

New University Provides An Alternative to “Woke” Higher Ed

A commitment to free thought and inquiry will be a foundational principle for the new school. Written Saturday, November 13, 2021 by Kerry McDonald at Fee.org

Nov 29, 2021•4 min

Why Schools Waste—and How to Stop It

No one—not me, not you, not Jeff Bezos or Warren Buffett—really knows how to spend money. Written Sunday, February 28, 2021 by Gabriel McKinney at Fee.org

Nov 26, 2021•9 min

I Gave Up My Seat in Law School One Week Before Orientation. Here’s Why

Upon entering the workforce, fewer than one in four law students believe that their degree is worth the financial cost, and the government is partially to blame. Written Thursday, August 26, 2021 by Brett Cooper for Fee.org

Nov 22, 2021•7 min

Virginia Voters Make It Clear: Parents Matter

The Virginia gubernatorial election is just the latest example of how parents are reclaiming their power nationwide. Written Friday, November 5, 2021 by Kerry McDonald at Fee.org

Nov 19, 2021•8 min

Homeschooling Numbers Are Skyrocketing in Some Parts of the Country

2020 was a record-breaking year for homeschooling rates, but 2021 is doing even better. Written Thursday, September 2, 2021 by Kerry McDonald for Fee.org

Nov 17, 2021•5 min

Sorry, Washington Post, But Parents Do Have Every Right to Shape Their Kids’ Curriculum

Which sounds more like indoctrination? Compulsory government curriculum or educational freedom? Written Wednesday, October 27, 2021 by Kerry McDonald at Fee.org

Nov 15, 2021•7 min

Public School Pandemonium Teaches a Valuable Lesson

When governments abrogate parents' right to choose, they instigate conflict between parents and teachers. Written Wednesday, November 3, 2021 by Jon Hersey at Fee.org

Nov 12, 2021•11 min

No, You Don’t Need to be “Qualified” to Homeschool Your Children

If you can do these three simple things, you’re already qualified to be a homeschooling parent. Original article by Hannah Frankman at Fee.org

Nov 10, 2021•10 min•Ep. 1

The Primary Educator Podcast (Trailer)

Nov 09, 2021•26 sec

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