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"Returning to family-led education is crucial for regaining peace, prosperity, and liberty in the United States." – Leigh Bortins
Calling all parents, educators, and concerned citizens! Tune in to the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast for an enlightening conversation on the Declaration of Educational Independence. Yvette Hampton invites Alex Newman and Leigh Bortins to share their insights on the urgent need for change in our education system. Uncover the biblical and constitutional principles underlying their call for family-led education, and learn how you can be part of this movement for educational freedom. Don't miss this eye-opening episode that will challenge your perspective and ignite your passion for better education.
 
Watch this full conversation on our YouTube channel. 
Leigh Bortins is the founder and chief visionary officer of Classical Conversations Inc., an organization that models the home-centered learning approach to empower learners of all ages. She trains facilitators dedicated to duplicating her methods and is thereby transforming education and improving the quality of family and community life. Check out Leigh's books here.
More from Leigh Bortins on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast
Alex Newman is an award-winning international journalist, educator, author, speaker, investor, and consultant who seeks to glorify God in everything he does. 
In addition to serving as president of Liberty Sentinel Media, Inc, he has written for a wide array of publications in the United States and abroad. He currently serves as a contributor to the Epoch Times, a correspondent for the Law Enforcement Intelligence Brief, foreign correspondent and senior editor for The New American magazine, a writer for WND (World Net Daily), an education writer for FreedomProject Media, a columnist for the Illinois Family Institute, and much more. Check out Alex's books here.
More from Alex Newman on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast
 
Discussion Questions For the Series:
How does the concept of education as a family responsibility differ from the prevalent view that it is the government's responsibility?
What are the main arguments made by the speakers against government involvement in education? Do you agree or disagree with these arguments?
In what ways do you think the current education system is failing? Can you provide any personal experiences or examples to support your answer?
What are the potential implications of government funding and control of alternative education options, such as homeschooling?
How do you interpret the biblical and patriotic references made by the speakers in relation to education? Do you believe there is a strong connection between faith and education?
The Declaration of Educational Independence emphasizes the importance of defining principles and goals for education. Do you think this is necessary? Why or why not?
What role do you believe parents should play in their children's education? Do you think they are the most qualified individuals to teach their own children?
How do you think education should be separated from civil government? What steps do you think need to be taken to achieve this separation?
The Declaration of Educational Independence calls for a return to family-led education. How do you think this would impact society as a whole? What benefits or challenges do you foresee?
Recommended Resources: 
Podcast Note-Taking Guide
Sign the Declaration of Educational Independence
HSLDA Grants for Homeschooling
Classical Conversations Scholarship Fund
Ambleside Online (free homeschool curriculum)
Easy Peasy All-in-One Homeschool (free homeschool curriculum)
More free homeschool resources for every grade
📚📖 Ready to start homeschooling? Download your free Homeschool Survival Kit today!
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More information on School Choice:
School Choice: Unmasking the Euphemism (blog post)
What About “School Choice” (blog post)
Rescuing Our Children: An Urgent Call to Take Back Education (blog post)
 
Support Schoolhouse Rocked!
Has the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast been a blessing to you? Support from our listeners allows us provide resources, support, and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. Please consider donating to support Schoolhouse Rocked.
 
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CTCMath - CTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Creative graphics and animation, synchronized with the friendly voice of internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, make learning math easy and effective. Start your free trial today.
BJU Press Homeschool provides complete curriculum for preschool through 12th grade with both traditional textbooks and video courses available. Education from a Christian worldview reshapes how children see the world. BJU Press materials teach Christ's power and lordship through the Big Story of creation.
The Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) equips teachers and teaching parents with methods and materials which will aid them in training their students to become confident and competent communicators and thinkers. Using the Structure and Style™ writing method, IEW will give you the ability to fill young minds with language-building skills, laying the groundwork for a lifetime of excellent writing.
Apologia – Apologia is a Christ-centered, award-winning homeschool curriculum provider. Our mission is to help homeschooling students and families learn, live, and defend the Christian faith through our print and digital curriculum and online classes.
The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast is proud to be a member of the Christian Podcast Community.
 
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“We have an opportunity to be part of the solution, to restore true choice in education, and to regain liberty and prosperity. It starts with us, with our families, and with our resolve to make a difference." – Alex Newman
Are you concerned about the state of education in America? Join us on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast as Yvette Hampton sits down with Alex Newman and Leigh Bortins to discuss the groundbreaking Declaration of Educational Independence. Dive into their comprehensive research on the history of education, the separation of civil government from education, and why it's crucial for parents to take back control of their children's education. Get inspired to make a difference and sign the Declaration today!
Come back tomorrow for the rest of this important conversation.
Watch this full conversation on our YouTube channel. 
Leigh Bortins is the founder and chief visionary officer of Classical Conversations Inc., an organization that models the home-centered learning approach to empower learners of all ages. She trains facilitators dedicated to duplicating her methods and is thereby transforming education and improving the quality of family and community life. Check out Leigh's books here.
More from Leigh Bortins on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast
Alex Newman is an award-winning international journalist, educator, author, speaker, investor, and consultant who seeks to glorify God in everything he does. 
In addition to serving as president of Liberty Sentinel Media, Inc, he has written for a wide array of publications in the United States and abroad. He currently serves as a contributor to the Epoch Times, a correspondent for the Law Enforcement Intelligence Brief, foreign correspondent and senior editor for The New American magazine, a writer for WND (World Net Daily), an education writer for FreedomProject Media, a columnist for the Illinois Family Institute, and much more. Check out Alex's books here.
More from Alex Newman on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast
 
Discussion Questions For the Series:
How does the concept of education as a family responsibility differ from the prevalent view that it is the government's responsibility?
What are the main arguments made by the speakers against government involvement in education? Do you agree or disagree with these arguments?
In what ways do you think the current education system is failing? Can you provide any personal experiences or examples to support your answer?
What are the potential implications of government funding and control of alternative education options, such as homeschooling?
How do you interpret the biblical and patriotic references made by the speakers in relation to education? Do you believe there is a strong connection between faith and education?
The Declaration of Educational Independence emphasizes the importance of defining principles and goals for education. Do you think this is necessary? Why or why not?
What role do you believe parents should play in their children's education? Do you think they are the most qualified individuals to teach their own children?
How do you think education should be separated from civil government? What steps do you think need to be taken to achieve this separation?
The Declaration of Educational Independence calls for a return to family-led education. How do you think this would impact society as a whole? What benefits or challenges do you foresee?
Recommended Resources: 
Podcast Note-Taking Guide
Sign the Declaration of Educational Independence
HSLDA Grants for Homeschooling
Classical Conversations Scholarship Fund
Ambleside Online (free homeschool curriculum)
Easy Peasy All-in-One Homeschool (free homeschool curriculum)
More free homeschool resources for every grade
📚📖 Ready to start homeschooling? Download your free Homeschool Survival Kit today!
🍿🍿🍿 Stream Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution for FREE today!
❤️ ❤️ ❤️ Are you in need of a fresh vision for your homeschool? Join us for 4 days of Homeschool Encouragement at the Homegrown Generation Family Expo. Use the coupon code PODCAST to save 25% on registration today! 
 
More information on School Choice:
School Choice: Unmasking the Euphemism (blog post)
What About “School Choice” (blog post)
Rescuing Our Children: An Urgent Call to Take Back Education (blog post)
 
Support Schoolhouse Rocked!
Has the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast been a blessing to you? Support from our listeners allows us provide resources, support, and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. Please consider donating to support Schoolhouse Rocked.
 
Be the most popular mom in your co-op. Get your Schoolhouse Rocked merch here.
SPONSORS:
CTCMath - CTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Creative graphics and animation, synchronized with the friendly voice of internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, make learning math easy and effective. Start your free trial today.
BJU Press Homeschool provides complete curriculum for preschool through 12th grade with both traditional textbooks and video courses available. Education from a Christian worldview reshapes how children see the world. BJU Press materials teach Christ's power and lordship through the Big Story of creation.
The Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) equips teachers and teaching parents with methods and materials which will aid them in training their students to become confident and competent communicators and thinkers. Using the Structure and Style™ writing method, IEW will give you the ability to fill young minds with language-building skills, laying the groundwork for a lifetime of excellent writing.
Apologia – Apologia is a Christ-centered, award-winning homeschool curriculum provider. Our mission is to help homeschooling students and families learn, live, and defend the Christian faith through our print and digital curriculum and online classes.
The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast is proud to be a member of the Christian Podcast Community.
 
Connect with us:
@schoolhouse_rocked on Instagram
Schoolhouse Rocked on Facebook
Schoolhouse Rocked on YouTube
@SRHomeschool on Twitter
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"Education, which is simply the soul of a society as it passes from one generation to the other, is the natural and proper jurisdiction of family government and not of civil government." — Leigh Bortins
Yvette Hampton engages in a dynamic conversation with Alex Newman and Leigh Bortins about the Declaration of Educational Independence. Discover their powerful arguments against government involvement in education, the biblical basis for family-led education, and the urgent need to redefine our educational system. Join us as we explore the principles that can guide us towards true educational freedom. This series is a critical primer for those interested in the school choice movement.
Come back Wednesday and Thursday for the rest of this important conversation.
Watch this full conversation on our YouTube channel. 
Leigh Bortins is the founder and chief visionary officer of Classical Conversations Inc., an organization that models the home-centered learning approach to empower learners of all ages. She trains facilitators dedicated to duplicating her methods and is thereby transforming education and improving the quality of family and community life. Check out Leigh's books here.
More from Leigh Bortins on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast
Alex Newman is an award-winning international journalist, educator, author, speaker, investor, and consultant who seeks to glorify God in everything he does. 
In addition to serving as president of Liberty Sentinel Media, Inc, he has written for a wide array of publications in the United States and abroad. He currently serves as a contributor to the Epoch Times, a correspondent for the Law Enforcement Intelligence Brief, foreign correspondent and senior editor for The New American magazine, a writer for WND (World Net Daily), an education writer for FreedomProject Media, a columnist for the Illinois Family Institute, and much more. Check out Alex's books here.
More from Alex Newman on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast
 
Discussion Questions For the Series:
How does the concept of education as a family responsibility differ from the prevalent view that it is the government's responsibility?
What are the main arguments made by the speakers against government involvement in education? Do you agree or disagree with these arguments?
In what ways do you think the current education system is failing? Can you provide any personal experiences or examples to support your answer?
What are the potential implications of government funding and control of alternative education options, such as homeschooling?
How do you interpret the biblical and patriotic references made by the speakers in relation to education? Do you believe there is a strong connection between faith and education?
The Declaration of Educational Independence emphasizes the importance of defining principles and goals for education. Do you think this is necessary? Why or why not?
What role do you believe parents should play in their children's education? Do you think they are the most qualified individuals to teach their own children?
How do you think education should be separated from civil government? What steps do you think need to be taken to achieve this separation?
The Declaration of Educational Independence calls for a return to family-led education. How do you think this would impact society as a whole? What benefits or challenges do you foresee?
Recommended Resources: 
Podcast Note-Taking Guide
Sign the Declaration of Educational Independence
HSLDA Grants for Homeschooling
Classical Conversations Scholarship Fund
Ambleside Online (free homeschool curriculum)
Easy Peasy All-in-One Homeschool (free homeschool curriculum)
More free homeschool resources for every grade
📚📖 Ready to start homeschooling? Download your free Homeschool Survival Kit today!
🍿🍿🍿 Stream Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution for FREE today!
❤️ ❤️ ❤️ Are you in need of a fresh vision for your homeschool? Join us for 4 days of Homeschool Encouragement at the Homegrown Generation Family Expo. Use the coupon code PODCAST to save 25% on registration today! 
 
More information on School Choice:
School Choice: Unmasking the Euphemism (blog post)
What About “School Choice” (blog post)
Rescuing Our Children: An Urgent Call to Take Back Education (blog post)
 
Support Schoolhouse Rocked!
Has the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast been a blessing to you? Support from our listeners allows us provide resources, support, and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. Please consider donating to support Schoolhouse Rocked.
 
Be the most popular mom in your co-op. Get your Schoolhouse Rocked merch here.
SPONSORS:
CTCMath - CTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Creative graphics and animation, synchronized with the friendly voice of internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, make learning math easy and effective. Start your free trial today.
BJU Press Homeschool provides complete curriculum for preschool through 12th grade with both traditional textbooks and video courses available. Education from a Christian worldview reshapes how children see the world. BJU Press materials teach Christ's power and lordship through the Big Story of creation.
The Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) equips teachers and teaching parents with methods and materials which will aid them in training their students to become confident and competent communicators and thinkers. Using the Structure and Style™ writing method, IEW will give you the ability to fill young minds with language-building skills, laying the groundwork for a lifetime of excellent writing.
Apologia – Apologia is a Christ-centered, award-winning homeschool curriculum provider. Our mission is to help homeschooling students and families learn, live, and defend the Christian faith through our print and digital curriculum and online classes.
The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast is proud to be a member of the Christian Podcast Community.
 
Connect with us:
@schoolhouse_rocked on Instagram
Schoolhouse Rocked on Facebook
Schoolhouse Rocked on YouTube
@SRHomeschool on Twitter
Schoolhouse Rocked Website (Blog, Newsletter, Support, Store, Movie, and More!)

“I just don’t want any barriers of entry to any parent who wants to home school. They don’t have to join Classical Conversations. I just firmly believe in homeschooling.” – Leigh Bortins, Classical Conversations
Yvette Hampton speaks with Leigh Bortins, a nationally acclaimed educator, perhaps best known for her ability to demystify the fundamental tools of learning. As a teacher, author and commentator, Leigh is credited with helping to launch the “home-centered learning” education movement.
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Through teaching study skills for 30 years to children and adults, she has written several books including The Core, The Question and The Conversation, a series which explores the classical trivium from a parent’s perspective. She has also authored complete K-12 curriculum guides for parents and homeschool tutors all across the country. Check out her books here.
Leigh is the founder and chief visionary officer of Classical Conversations Inc., an organization that models the home-centered learning approach to empower learners of all ages. She trains facilitators dedicated to duplicating her methods and is thereby transforming education and improving the quality of family and community life. Learn more at ClassicalConversations.com.
Leigh is currently working on developing a math curriculum that maps the structure of learning K4-12 math from a classical, Christian perspective. Leigh’s emphasis on the time-tested enjoyment of learning and the fundamentals of education and critical thinking skills grew out of her own experiences in homeschooling her four boys with her husband Robert. They, their children and grandchildren live near Pinehurst, North Carolina.
Books Written by Leigh Bortins
The Core
The Question
The Conversation
Echo in Celebration: A Call to Home-Centered Education
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https://www.classicalconversations.com
https://www.parentpracticum.com
https://leighbortins.com
  
This episode of the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast is brought to you by Classical Conversations. Classical Conversations leads the home-centered education movement by teaching parents and students the classical tools of learning so that they can discover God’s created order and beauty. Share the love of learning through a Christian worldview and fellowship with other families. Our families thrive using three keys to a great education: Classical, Christian, and Community.
 
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