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Description

A former award-winning teacher and principal shares his journey from dedicating 14 years to public education to becoming an advocate for educational freedom. This conversation reveals why our education system needs transformation and how innovative alternatives are already showing the way forward.

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Chapters

00:00 The Unchanging Face of Education

00:26 Introduction to John England

00:49 John's Journey in Education

02:14 Challenges in the Public School System

05:13 Transition to Homeschooling

05:27 The Middle School Struggle

06:49 The Importance of School Choice

12:29 The Role of Non-Teaching Staff

19:29 Innovative Education Models

25:22 The Stagnation of Public Education

26:13 The Need for Flexibility in Public Schools

28:17 Innovations in Response to School Choice

31:18 Rethinking High School Education

34:11 Exploring Alternatives to College

36:48 The Value of Real-World Experience

40:16 The Benefits of Early Career Exploration

44:10 Final Thoughts and Recommendations