When it comes to education, doing less might actually produce better results. In this eye-opening interview, OpenEd founder Matt Bowman reveals how just 60 minutes of focused learning followed by exploration, play, and real-world engagement can transform your child's educational experience.Discover why traditional schooling often gets it backward, how to give your child a voice in their education, and the simple framework that helps identify what your child actually wants to learn. Whether you're overwhelmed by homeschooling multiple children or curious about alternatives to conventional education, this conversation offers a refreshing perspective on what learning can look like.
(00:24) - Why "Our Children Are Not Standard" Changed Everything
(01:03) - The Surprising Truth Behind One Family's Educational Journey
(03:01) - Inside the Open Ed Book: The Framework Parents Are Missing
(05:50) - The #1 Mistake Overwhelmed Homeschool Parents Make
(09:01) - Give Your Child a Voice (And Why This Changes Everything)
(13:15) - Why Learning Can't Be Forced (The Science Most Schools Ignore)
(16:54) - A Day in the Life: What Successful Home Education Actually Looks Like
(25:09) - The Less-Is-More Secret to Homeschooling Multiple Kids
(31:37) - Why Americans Excel at Facts But Fail at Application
(35:08) - The Digital Safety Conversation Every Family Needs to Have
(43:02) - How Single-Income Families Can Fund World-Class Education
