The Reason We Learn

American education is broken. We know we can do better—and here’s where we talk about how. thereasonwelearn.substack.com

The Reason We Learn is a education podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 70 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts The Reason We Learn, a education show with 70 episodes published.

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  This Man Changed My Mind About Fairness in Education

  Sep 25, 20251h 50mS0

  <p>Have you ever read a book on a subject you thought you already understood inside and out—only to realize something so blindingly obvious, you feel almost foolish for not having seen it before?</p><p>That’s how I felt reading Ian Underwood’s Rethinking Fairness in Education and Stop Lying About Education Savings Accounts. In these two books, Ian takes the issue of money in education—a complicated and contentious topic—makes it almost effortless to understand. Using compelling visuals, humor, and simple thought exercises, he subtly leads the reader to first principles, making it nearly impossible to mistake...

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  When 'Freedom' isn't Freedom at All

  Aug 12, 202521 minS0

  <p>In this video, I challenge the way “freedom” is being defined and sold to us today. Using the debate over school choice and vouchers as a case study, I argue that more government-approved options aren’t freedom at all—just a rebranded form of control. I share my own definition (“the right to say no”) and ask: if the state still holds the strings, can we really call it freedom?</p><p>PS: If adults struggle to communicate when we use the same words in very different ways, imagine how much harder it is for our teens—especially if no one has tau...

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  Stop Pretending School Works

  Jun 9, 202521 minS0

  <p>This Substack-only segment from my conversation with Matt Bowman, co-founder of OpenEd, is a focused follow-up to our longer YouTube interview. In this shorter discussion, we step back from the big picture and ask a more immediate question:</p><p>What should parents be asking themselves before committing to another year of school?</p><p>If you’re sitting at the kitchen table wondering whether the conventional path is working for your child — or your family — this short segment is for you.</p><p>Matt offers simple, clear starting points:</p><p>* Is your child happy?</p><p>* Is your c...

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  What is a "Good School" Anyway? A Teacher Explains

  Jun 6, 20251h 55mS0

  <p>In this episode, I sit down with veteran educator James Furey to unpack a question many parents and educators grapple with: What makes a school “good”? We explore how standardized test scores, college admissions, and school rankings often fail to capture the true quality of education. James shares insights from his years in the classroom, discussing the impact of school culture, teacher autonomy, and student engagement on learning outcomes.</p><p>Whether you're a parent evaluating school options or an educator reflecting on your practice, this conversation offers a thought-provoking look at the deeper elements that contribute to a mean...

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  Educated into Compliance: The Constitutional Case Against Compulsory Schooling

  Apr 20, 202517 minS0

  <p></p><p>What If School Is Unconstitutional?</p><p>How compulsory education laws violate your First, Fourth, and Fifth Amendment rights</p><p>What’s the underlying assumption behind compulsory education laws?</p><p>That you, as a parent, will neglect your child — or more to the point, are already neglecting your child. That’s the premise the state must adopt in order to justify compulsory education. If the government truly believed parents were, on the whole, responsible and capable of educating their children, these laws wouldn’t exist.</p><p>We don’t pass laws that compel action based pure...

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