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.Par Ryan Teves

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 lear…

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.Par Ryan Teves

Send us a text Did you know that pediatricians banned homework for kids in grades k-8 at one point, in the history of this country? In this episode, Ryan explains how, apart from being entirely ineffective, homework really is a net-negative for kids development and wouldn't be missed if it was eliminated all together.…

Send us a text This episode is an explanation on what constitutes success in high school, as viewed through a lens other than just that of academics. Not only that, it offers ideas and tips as to how we, as parents, can help to facilitate that success, for our kids.Par Ryan Teves

Send us a text In this episode, Ryan breaks down what the DOE is, what it does, and whether or not it would be missed. Just like accepting money from an overbearing parent, sometimes we have to measure freedom against support, and choose to take control of our own destiny.Par Ryan Teves

Send us a text In this episode, Ryan points out how insane the logic is that every single kid needs to meet the same exact standards to graduate from high school... and how, if we extended that logic to adults, it would be a catastrophic failure.Par Ryan Teves

Send us a text Offering teachers tenure, while likely having the purest of intentions, has been nothing but negative for kids and families. This episode explains how we should reward excellence, energy, and creativity, over time in the saddle.Par Ryan Teves

Send us a text There is nothing more human than the desire for choice, and education is not exempt from that reality. In this episode, Ryan makes a case for school choice, and not just which school one can attend, but even down to which curriculum kids are able to learn from.Par Ryan Teves

Send us a text As parents, it is normal to worry about our kids and to wonder if their behavior is dangerous, or just part of growing up. In this episode, Ryan offers a snapshot of what is commonly going on with teenagers, so that we can measure our own kids against the norm.Par Ryan Teves

Send us a text Just as there is sparring in dojos around the world, teen sass is another form of simulating self-defense. Be careful in how much you forbid it, as you may be preventing your kid from developing a well-needed skill for both school and life.Par Ryan Teves

Send us a text In this episode, Ryan explains the origin of the frustration behind many of the tragic school shootings, and some potential solutions for eliminating them forever.Par Ryan Teves

Send us a text Learning is similar to packing for a trip... but we should consider the trip we are going on. Ryan explains that the current secondary school model in America is helping kids to pack for a trip that they'll never go on, and that it needs to be reconsidered.Par Ryan Teves

Send us a text In this episode, we discuss how the requirement of a teaching credential is doing more damage than good to our school system, and that the requirement has locked some of the best talent in our country out of the profession.Par Ryan Teves

Send us a text Countless parents are considering this very question and are super unsure as to what it takes to homeschool. In this episode, Ryan breaks down what it looks like to homeschool, the pros and cons, and why it might be good for you.Par Ryan Teves

Send us a text Ryan reveals his "Seat belt" theory, in which a ride home from the delivery room, with his newborn daughter, taught him just about everything you need to know about parenting.Par Ryan Teves

Send us a text Never mind the controversial premise of why the idea has been floated, the concept of a universal free online university for all Americans is super exciting and can have a life-changing impact on millions.Par Ryan Teves

Send us a text Every parent struggles with the question of how much they should help their kid/s with their school work, and in this episode, Ryan explains how to go about making that decision.Par Ryan Teves

Send us a text In this episode, Ryan rips apart the logic that math teaching critical thinking skills, or logic, and suggests a better way forward for kids.Par Ryan Teves

Send us a text In this episode, we dissect the concept of grades, and where they come from. And as you'll soon find out, grades offer nothing to the kids being graded, but rather are only a tool for the system to filter and track them.Par Ryan Teves

Send us a text This is where Ryan introduces himself, his professional past, and why he has decided that the world could use another podcaster!Par Ryan Teves