Explore the importance of critical thinking for children’s development and how schools often overlook this vital skill. Learn practical ways parents can foster critical thinking at home, from answering “why” questions to encouraging open-minded discussions. Discover how critical thinking can prepare children for success in today’s information-driven world.
In this special episode of The State of Education Podcast, Katie sits down with her mom, Debbi, to discuss their family’s homeschooling journey in the early 1990s. Learn about homeschooling before the internet, navigating state laws, and the personalized learning approach that homeschooling allowed, including student-led and interest-based education.