Ken Danford: Do Kids Need School to Be Successful?

Ken Danford a former public school teacher who quit his job to start North Star: A teen learning center that views school as optional.

In this episode, you’ll learn why the traditional education model fails so many kids, how North Star is structured for freedom and consent, why treating kids like adults and giving them agency is so important, The ESA movement and politics of school funding, and advice for parents who are interested in unschooling.

This episode is sponsored by John Galt Mortgage Company

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Chapters:

0:00 - Ken Danford

4:15 - What is the Mission of North Star?

6:14 - What are the Outcomes of Students at North Star?

17:19 - What Does an Average Day Look Like at North Star?

20:54 - Who is a Good Fit for North Star?

38:26 - The Value of Treating Kids Like Adults

41:05 - Sponsor: John Galt Mortgage Company

42:25 - Why is College Such a Big Part of Our Culture?

50:11 - The Evolution of Alternative Education (Medium)

55:35 - The Value of Giving Students Agency

1:10:12 - Advice for Parents Who Want to Unschool

1:14:12 - The ESA Movement and The Politics of School Funding

1:31:04 - How to Connect with Ken and North Star

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Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Blogs, ESAs and Politics - Kenneth Danford

The Secret History of School Choice: How Progressives Got There First - James Forman Jr.

Connect with Ken Danford:

northstarteens.org

kennethdanford.com

Connect with Hannah Frankman:

Twitter | @hannahfrankman

Website | http://hannahfrankman.com

Follow along for conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom. All in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.