Why Anyone Can Teach: Recovering the Simplicity and Power of Early American Education

Learning isn’t complicated—and it never was. In this video, I share why American education thrived under the guidance of McGuffey and collapsed under the so-called reforms of Horace Mann. We’ll look at how real learning is simple, rooted in the Bible, and fueled by personal responsibility—not by state control or academic fads. I’ll also show you how to identify vintage materials that nourish your child’s soul instead of stuffing their minds with educational “candy.” If you’re looking for practical homeschooling wisdom that actually works, you’re in the right place. 

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