Send us a text An easy justification for ineffective teachers, for years, has been "I'm not here to entertain the kids." The fact is, to be a great teacher, you have to have the ability to inspire and entertain kids... and in this episode, Ryan articulates exactly why this is true.

Send us a text There are pros and cons to any decision or situation, and choosing what to do after high school is no different. As usual, it pretty much entirely depends on the kid!

Send us a text While this is an obvious attempt at humor, and involves some hyperbole, once you hear the similarities between prison and large high school campuses, you can't "unsee" them. Having worked in these schools, Ryan paints a funny picture of how the two are similar... but a lot of truth is said in jest.…

Send us a text Ask yourself, any kid you know, and anyone who you can corner... "Did you read the books assigned in high school?" The resounding answer will be "No." But why? We inherently love reading... don't we? Ryan breaks down the reason, and its potential solution.

Send us a text For some of us, having our kids addicted to video games is our worst fear... but what if it is an indicator of a broader interest in computers and computer science in general? Ryan explains the pattern he's seen between kids that love video games and their success in programing and computer science, and how we may benefit from managing and encouraging the pursuit, rather than demonizing it.…

Send us a text Before you celebrate the resumption of old policies and ideas about the benefits of a strict home or classroom, it might pay to give the potential outcomes of those policies some thought. That is exactly what Ryan does in this episode.

Send us a text It is hard to decide if we are in favor or against a particular bill without going deep on what it entails... which is exactly what Ryan does in this episode. Ultimately, it seems to come down to what your perception of what homeschooling really is, and what homeschool families look like. Ryan will help to shape that perception.…

Send us a text In this episode, Ryan explains how and why the majority of kids begin to dislike school in middle and high school, as opposed to elementary school. Spoiler alert... it has to do with the innate development of kids, and how the system is directly adversarial to that development.

Send us a text In a take on Robert Kiyosaki's book, "Why A students work for C students," Ryan points out how and why this is exactly true. He also promotes the idea of eradicating the notion that A students in school are somehow "better" than C students... as well as offers some advice on what to do if you have either, at home.…

Send us a text People that are obsessed with their house plants will know that, by simply moving a plant to the spot at which it will do best, solves the majority of problems associated with growing flourishing plants. Well... the same goes for kids. In this episode, Ryan explains how and why we can change the environment for our kids, to allow them to grow and thrive the most.…

Send us a text It is nearly impossible that a group of kids would learn at exactly the same pace, so why do we do it that way in school? More importantly, is there any other way to do it, efficiently and effectively? Funny you ask... Ryan breaks down exactly how that could be done, and at much lower costs than schools are run today.…

Send us a text Rather than judging kids for cheating in school, Ryan suggests we look at the "why" behind it, and some possible solutions for eliminating the students' perceived need for it.

Send us a text In this episode, Ryan explains why districts can't afford to offer kids dozens of different electives, and how Nexbooks has solved that problem. Now, you can literally allow each kid to follow their passions and interests, and to take electives that will change their lives forever, and for the better.…

Send us a text The reason our schools vary so dramatically across districts, cities, and states is not from funding, or standards... it has to do with teacher talent. Imagine if only the best lessons were put in front of our kids, and everyone could access those lessons... regardless of location or socioeconomic status. That is how video-based learning could fix education immediately.…

Send us a text Adolescence can be a hard time for both parents and kids to navigate, and this topic of "finding identity" is an important one. How we respond to this pursuit, and how we help, as parents, is critical.