Episode 6: You can’t perfectly decolonize your history curriculum, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try
I think one of the first lessons of secular history is that there is no perfect secular, decolonized, intersectional history curriculum. And if you stop looking for the perfect curriculum, you can go a long way towards building a secular history that you’re going to love.
Episode 5: Homeschooling in the Age of AI
Our AI tell us that in this episode, Blair and Amy discuss the impact of AI on writing and education, sharing insights from their conversation with a friend working in AI. They explore the challenges and benefits of using AI in writing, emphasizing the importance of teaching kids to use AI responsibly and as a tool to enhance productivity rather than replace human creativity.
Episode 4: This curriculum isn’t secular (and here’s how you can tell)
In this episode, we focus on the challenges we, as secular homeschoolers, face in identifying truly secular curriculum amidst a market that often blurs the lines between secular and non-secular content. We discuss the difficulties in distinguishing genuinely secular educational materials, particularly in the science field, due to some publishers and curriculums subtly indoctrinating children with non-secular ideologies.
Episode 3: What’s the problem with critical race theory?
In episode 3 of Secular Homeschooling with Blair and Amy, we’re talking about why people get so worked up about critical race theory, what it really means, and why it’s an important part of a progressive secular homeschool.
Episode 2: If you teach one subject in your homeschool, make it critical thinking
If you only teach one subject in your secular homeschool, make it critical thinking. Here’s why — and how we do it.
Episode 1: Why Secular Homeschooling Matters
In this new podcast, Blair and Amy discuss the importance of secular academic homeschooling. We share our experiences as advocates for inclusive and diverse homeschooling resources and our mission to promote critical thinking and provide accurate representation in subjects like science and history. We aim to make the homeschooling world more inclusive and supportive. Join us on this journey as we explore various topics and advocate for a diverse secular homeschooling community.