Matt Bateman: The Christmas Grinch Episode: What’s Wrong with Our Education System?

Matt Bateman is a philosopher in residence and co-founder of Higher Ground Montessori, one of the largest networks of Montessori schools in the world. Matt was a former philosophy professor at universities, is an expert in early childhood development, and has been working in the Montessori world for years. In this episode, among many things, you’ll learn why ed tech as a sector is failing, the reasons for declining academic standards, whether we’re experiencing a teacher crisis, and whether there’s hope for the future of education This episode is sponsored by John Galt Mortgage Company https://www.johngaltmortgage.com Chapters: 0:00 - Matt Bateman 6:05 - Has Ed Tech Failed? 20:25 - Why Aren’t We More Concerned with the Results of Our Education System? 24:35 - The History of American Education 34:25 - Are There Advantages to Private or “Elite” Schools? 37:25 - Is There Value in Private Tutoring? 44:11 - Sponsor: John Galt Mortgage Company 47:01 - Are Academic Standards Decreasing? 52:39 - Do Grades Matter? 58:05 - Are We Experiencing a Teacher Crisis? 1:05:58 - Do We Have a Market For a Better Education? 1:07:48 - Is There Hope for the Future of Education? 1:19:05 - Closing Thoughts and Episode Review from Hannah If You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Connect with Matt Bateman: website | guidepostmontesorri.com website | montesorrium.com twitter | @mbateman twitter | @montessorium twitter | @guidepostschools 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.