Dads Who Lead Podcast

053 The Education Crisis w/ Matt Beaudreau

Episode Summary

Summary: In this powerful episode of Dads Who Lead, we are joined by Matt Beaudreau, founder of the Apogee school system, to discuss the evolving landscape of education and how it impacts our children's future. Matt shares how Apogee is redefining education by focusing on life skills, sovereignty, and freedom—key concepts that traditional schooling often overlooks. Whether you're a father, a parent, or someone interested in the education system, this episode will challenge your thinking and offer profound insights into how we can better prepare our children for life.

Episode Notes

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• Education vs. Schooling: Matt highlights the critical distinction between schooling and true education. He believes schooling teaches obedience and compliance, but real education fosters independence, critical thinking, and sovereignty.
• Issues with the Current System: Schools often prepare students for grades, tests, and following orders rather than teaching them essential life skills. According to Matt, schooling fosters a reactionary lifestyle instead of helping kids proactively shape their futures.
• Factory Settings Philosophy: Matt introduces the concept of "factory settings," the natural state of curiosity, resilience, and independence children are born with. He argues that society and the schooling system suppress these traits, and parents must work to preserve them.
• Apogee’s Unique Approach: Apogee is an education system for the entire family, not just kids. While students on campus engage in K-12 programs designed to foster self-sufficiency and real-world skills, parents participate in separate verticals for men and women, ensuring the entire family is empowered to live independently.
• Empowering Men, Women, and Families: Apogee also offers programs for adults, helping them reclaim their autonomy. These programs focus on personal psychology, physical health, marriage, financial independence, and parenting, ensuring the whole family thrives.