Episodes

  • One-Room Education Relaunch Livestream Event! l Meet the New Team and 9/11 Memorial

    One-Room Education Relaunch Livestream Event! l Meet the New Team and 9/11 Memorial
    Sep 17 2024
    Summary In this conversation, Katie Jones introduces the relaunch of One-Room Education and the State of Education podcast. She is joined by Francis Cook, the freedom ambassador for a grocery store called Seed to Table, Dr. Mary Cochron, an assessment specialist, and Mikaela Bolt, founder of Dream Media Marketing Agency, who has extensive training in ADHD and neurodivergence. Together, they discuss their roles in One-Room Education and their shared passion for teaching America's founding documents and promoting freedom. The conversation also covers the importance of proper assessment in education and the resources available to parents of neurodivergent children. The discussion highlights the benefits of homeschooling, particularly in allowing children to pursue their passions and interests, while emphasizing the need for individualized education. It also touches on the lack of parental involvement in traditional schooling and the importance of parents understanding their child’s passions and learning styles. The conversation then shifts to a reflection on the significance of September 11th, its impact on individuals and veterans, and the importance of supporting veterans, especially those with unseen wounds and trauma. In the final part of the conversation, the speakers address the lowering of standards for joining the military, the importance of exercising freedoms, and the challenges veterans face in accessing mental health support. They also introduce themselves and their work, inviting listeners to engage with them on social media and through their websites. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Relaunch of One Room Education 02:53 Teaching America's Founding Documents and Promoting Freedom 08:15 The Importance of Individualized Assessment in Education 11:09 Resources for Parents of Neurodivergent Children 23:02 Fostering Socialization Opportunities for Homeschoolers 34:21 Fostering a Love for Learning 41:31 Understanding Your Child's Passions 48:05 The Significance of September 11th 56:12 Supporting and Caring for Veterans 01:01:48 Lowering Standards and Requirements for Military Recruitment 01:06:42 Trauma, PTSD, and the Importance of Mental Health Support for Veterans 01:18:50 Introducing the Speakers and Their Work Love our work? Help support it by joining one-roomeducation.com or shopping our merch! Check all the ways to support us HERE Follow us on YouTube and Rumble Follow the One-Room Team on Social! One-Room Education: X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok Francis Cook: X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok Dr. Mary Cochron: Facebook Mikaela Bolt: X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-roomeducation/support
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • The State of Education LIVE: Environmental Education and Misunderstanding of the Issues

    The State of Education LIVE: Environmental Education and Misunderstanding of the Issues
    Sep 9 2024
    Summary:In this livestream, Katie Jones discusses the importance of environmental education and the misconceptions surrounding it. She criticizes fear-based education and the use of fear to manipulate people's understanding of environmental issues. Katie also highlights the need for practical and applied environmental education that promotes sustainability and stewardship. She addresses the misinterpretation of facts and the impact it has on young people's mental health. Additionally, she explores the paper versus electronic communication debate and provides statistics on paper recycling rates and greenhouse gas emissions. In this conversation, Katie Jones discusses the environmental impact of different forms of energy production, including electronic communication, paper industry, nuclear power, solar panels, and wind farms. She highlights the trade-offs and vulnerabilities associated with each form of energy and challenges the prevailing narratives around renewable energy. Katie also raises concerns about the influence of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in environmental education and emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and unbiased research. Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties03:42 Upcoming Livestream and One Room Education Classroom Launch12:05 Fear-Based Education and Misinterpretation of Information19:50 Promoting Sustainable Environmental Stewardship27:45 Paper Recycling Rates in Europe38:03 Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Paper versus Electronic Communication39:52 Examining the Environmental Impact of Different Forms of Energy Production50:04 The Trade-Offs and Vulnerabilities of Renewable Energy Sources56:03 Challenging Narratives: Nuclear Power as a Clean Alternative01:04:26 The Risks and Concerns Surrounding Solar Panels and Wind Farms01:12:14 The Influence of DEI in Environmental Education: A Critical Perspective Key Takeaways:1. Fear-based education in environmental issues can lead to anxiety and a lack of critical thinking.2. Environmental education should focus on practical and applied knowledge, promoting sustainability and stewardship.3. Misinterpretation of facts and misinformation can lead to misconceptions about environmental issues.4. Paper recycling rates are high in Europe, debunking the belief that forests are shrinking.5. The ICT industry has a higher greenhouse gas emission rate compared to paper and print products. Different forms of energy production have varying environmental impacts and trade-offs.5. The paper industry and electronic communication both have significant environmental consequences.6. Nuclear power is a clean alternative to fossil fuel-generated electricity and requires less land compared to solar and wind farms.7. Solar panels and wind farms have vulnerabilities and can pose risks to the environment and water supply.8. The influence of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in environmental education may divert attention from critical thinking and unbiased research. Enjoyed this episode of The State of Education? Head over to https://one-roomeducation.com/ to check out more great One-Room content. Support Our Work:If you enjoy this content, head over to https://one-roomeducation.com/support-our-content/ to find out all the ways you can support us in our efforts to help create the most free and prosperous generation yet. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-roomeducation/support
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Inside the Teen Mind with Kiera Gray

    Inside the Teen Mind with Kiera Gray
    Jul 11 2023
    Welcome back to The State of Education podcast, presented by One-Room Education! Today we dive into the often tumultuous relationship between teens and their parents, but with a bit of a twist. Kiera Gray is the 18-year-old behind the psychology-based course Inside the Teen Mind, created for parents to help reconnect with their preteens and teens to bring peace back to everyone's lives. Kiera talks about everything from the developing brain to the modern education system, and even how she was able to create a course for parents as a teen. Topics discussed today include: The impact of parental presence on teens and preteens.What teens and preteens really need from their families and how to facilitate that.How the parental relationship affects education.Tips to reconnect with your teen.How home education can set the stage for early success in life.What public education looks like to a teen who is experiencing it.What the Inside the Teen Mind course is and how to access it. Where to Find Kiera: Website: https://www.insidetheteenmind.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/inside_teenmindInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inside.the.teen.mind/Get the Inside the Teen Mind course: https://insidetheteenmind.lemonsqueezy.com/ Related Listens: Your Students Need You: The Importance of Parental Involvement in Their Student’s EducationWhat is the Real Purpose of Education?Talk About Homeschooling!: An Interview with Guest Jamie of Humble Heart PressInterview with a Homeschooling OG Part 1Interview with a Homeschooling OG Part 2Interview with a Homeschooling OG Part 3 Related Reads: Should We Be Teaching or Facilitating Learning?Career Readiness: Educating Students on Their OptionsIs College Really for Everyone? For full show notes and references for all episodes of The State of Education podcast, please head over to ⁠⁠⁠https://one-roomeducation.com/podcast/⁠⁠⁠ If you like this content, please make sure to head over to ⁠⁠⁠one-roomeducation.com⁠⁠⁠ to find more content from educators of all types as well as ways to ⁠⁠⁠support my work⁠⁠⁠. If you would like to be a content contributor for One-Room Education, please send me a message at: Contribute@one-roomeducation.com For a full list of REFERENCES, click ⁠⁠⁠*HERE*⁠⁠⁠ to go to the One-Room Education website. While you're there, make sure to signup to receive One-Room content straight to your inbox whenever we post new content. References: *For a full list of references for this episode, please head over to the One-Room Education website ⁠⁠⁠*HERE*.⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-roomeducation/support
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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • "Sensitivity Readers" and the Future of Literature

    "Sensitivity Readers" and the Future of Literature
    Jun 27 2023

    Welcome back to The State of Education podcast, presented by One-Room Education! Today we're diving into the world of Sensitivity Readers to see what changes they're making to beloved classic stories and the effect it can, and does, have on our understanding of language and historical context.

    Topics discussed today include:

    • What does George Orwell have to do with this?
    • What are "Sensitivity Readers"?
    • Edits to Roald Dahl (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach...)
    • Changes to Agatha Christie Novels (mystery author)
    • R.L. Stine (author of Goosebumps books) is speaking out!
    • How to address content you don't agree with.
    • Should we be changing original literary choices of an author?
    • What you can do to help curb this trend.

    Related Listens:

    • “Hard History” is Fueling Racial Divides in Schools
    • Your Students Need You: The Importance of Parental Involvement in Their Student’s Education
    • The Factory Model of Education: What is it and is it Still Viable in Today’s Ever Evolving World?
    • The Government’s War on Real Education Part 1

    Related Reads:

    • Difficult Truths: How To Teach Hard History
    • Should We Be Teaching or Facilitating Learning?
    • Trends in Pre and Post Pandemic Reading Levels
    • Falling Literacy Rates Part 1
    • Literacy Rates Part 2
    • The Factory Model: Does It Work? Did It Ever?


    For full show notes and references for all episodes of The State of Education podcast, please head over to ⁠⁠https://one-roomeducation.com/podcast/⁠⁠

    If you like this content, please make sure to head over to ⁠⁠one-roomeducation.com⁠⁠ to find more content from educators of all types as well as ways to ⁠⁠support my work⁠⁠.

    If you would like to be a content contributor for One-Room Education, please send me a message at: Contribute@one-roomeducation.com

    For a full list of REFERENCES, click ⁠⁠*HERE*⁠⁠ to go to the One-Room Education website. While you're there, make sure to signup to receive One-Room content straight to your inbox whenever we post new content.


    References:

    *For a full list of references for this episode, please head over to the One-Room Education website ⁠⁠*HERE*.

    --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-roomeducation/support
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    1 hr and 47 mins
  • Experiential Learning: What is it and How Can it Be Used?

    Experiential Learning: What is it and How Can it Be Used?
    Jun 13 2023

    Welcome back to The State of Education podcast, presented by One-Room Education! Today we're diving into what experiential learning is and the importance of incorporating it into your classroom and life.

    • What is Experiential Learning?
    • How is it used in education?
    • Is it really that important?
    • Ways to incorporate it into your life and classrooms.

    Related Listens:

    • Interview with a Homeschooling OG Part 1
    • Interview with a Homeschooling OG Part 2
    • Interview with a Homeschooling OG Part 3

    Related Reads:

    • The Rise of Alternative Education: Charter Schools
    • The Most in Demand Life Skill That's Not Being Taught
    • Should We Be Teaching or Facilitating Learning?
    • How High School Students Learn (and get ahead) Through Community Service


    For full show notes and references for all episodes of The State of Education podcast, please head over to ⁠https://one-roomeducation.com/podcast/⁠

    If you like this content, please make sure to head over to ⁠one-roomeducation.com⁠ to find more content from educators of all types as well as ways to ⁠support my work⁠.

    If you would like to be a content contributor for One-Room Education, please send me a message at: Contribute@one-roomeducation.com

    For a full list of REFERENCES, click ⁠*HERE*⁠ to go to the One-Room Education website. While you're there, make sure to signup to receive One-Room content straight to your inbox whenever we post new content.

    References:

    *For a full list of references for this episode, please head over to the One-Room Education website ⁠*HERE*.

    --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-roomeducation/support
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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • Classroom Sizes: Why Size and Money Really Do Matter

    Classroom Sizes: Why Size and Money Really Do Matter
    May 30 2023

    Welcome back to The State of Education podcast, presented by One-Room Education!

    Today we'll be looking at class sizes and funding and how these 2 things directly relate to the quality of education your students receive.


    In today’s episode we’ll be discussing:

    • Why classroom sizes are important when it comes to student experience
    • What classroom sizes should be from a student’s perspective
    • What classroom sizes should be from a teacher’s perspective

    Related Listens:

    • Teacher Flight
    • What is the Real Purpose of Education?
    • The Factory Model of Education: What is it and is it Still Viable in Today’s Ever Evolving World?

    Related Reads:

    • The Communication Key
    • The Art of Inclusion in the Classroom
    • The Factory Model: Does It Work? Did It Ever?


    For full show notes and references for all episodes of The State of Education podcast, please head over to https://one-roomeducation.com/podcast/

    If you like this content, please make sure to head over to one-roomeducation.com to find more content from educators of all types as well as ways to support my work.

    If you would like to be a content contributor for One-Room Education, please send me a message at: Contribute@one-roomeducation.com

    For a full list of REFERENCES, click *HERE* to go to the One-Room Education website. While you're there, make sure to signup to receive One-Room content straight to your inbox whenever we post new content.

    References:

    *For a full list of references for this episode, please head over to the One-Room Education website *HERE*.


    --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-roomeducation/support
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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • Hard History is Fueling Racial Divides in Schools

    Hard History is Fueling Racial Divides in Schools
    May 16 2023

    Welcome back to The State of Education podcast, presented by One-Room Education!

    In today's episode we're taking a look at how the "hard history" of slavery is presented to our students and helping to fuel racial divides in schools across the nation.


    In today’s episode we’ll be discussing:

    • What is Hard History?
    • How Does One-Room Education address it?
    • What is the opposition and why is there one?
    • Critiquing curriculum suggestions.

    Related Listens:

    • Equity or Equality: Which is Actually Better?
    • Holidays Explained: The 4th of July

    Related Reads:

    • Difficult Truths: How To Teach Hard History
    • What’s the Big Deal with Critical Theory Anyway?
    • The State of the Unions
    • Civics: An Essential Subject Pushed Aside

    For full show notes and references for all episodes of The State of Education podcast, please head over to https://one-roomeducation.com/podcast/

    If you like this content, please make sure to head over to one-roomeducation.com to find more content from educators of all types as well as ways to support my work.

    If you would like to be a content contributor for One-Room Education, please send me a message at: Contribute@one-roomeducation.com

    For a full list of REFERENCES, click *HERE* to go to the One-Room Education website. While you're there, make sure to signup to receive One-Room content straight to your inbox whenever we post new content.

    References:

    *For a full list of references for this episode, please head over to the One-Room Education website *HERE*.


    --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-roomeducation/support
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • What is an SLP? and Other School Resource Staff Explained

    What is an SLP? and Other School Resource Staff Explained
    May 2 2023

    Welcome back for season 2 of The State of Education podcast, presented by One-Room Education!


    Today we're looking at resource staff and the important role they play in our education system.


    In today’s episode we’ll be discussing:

    • Who's the new co-host!?!
    • What is an SLP and why are they in schools?
    • What other resource staff are available in K-12 schools?
    • How can students and families access resource staff in schools?
    • How can teachers and resource staff better work together to help our students learn more effectively?

    Related Listens:

    • Your Students Need You: The Importance of Parental Involvement in Their Student’s Education
    • What is the Real Purpose of Education?

    Related Reads:

    • COVID Speech Delay in Kids
    • Social Delays After the COVID-19 Pandemic
    • Is College Really for Everyone?


    For full show notes and references for all episodes of The State of Education podcast, please head over to https://one-roomeducation.com/podcast/

    If you like this content, please make sure to head over to one-roomeducation.com to find more content from educators of all types as well as ways to support my work.

    If you would like to be a content contributor for One-Room Education, please send me a message at: Contribute@one-roomeducation.com

    For a full list of REFERENCES, click *HERE* to go to the One-Room Education website. While you're there, make sure to signup to receive One-Room content straight to your inbox whenever we post new content.

    References:

    *For a full list of references for this episode, please head over to the One-Room Education website *HERE*.


    --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-roomeducation/support
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    1 hr and 41 mins