SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODETeach Your Kids: LinkedIn | Website | X | Instagram | Substack | Facebook | TikTokManisha: LinkedIn | X | Instagram | FacebookJon Birger: Website | LinkedIn | X | FacebookJoin our premium community with expert support and adviceTeach Your Kids Blog PostsSo, what's the big deal about "Mastery Learning"?PodcastsScience of Reading: The Podcast Amplify EducationBooks, Articles, and PublicationsDate-onomics: How Dating Became a Lopsided Numbers Game - Jon BirgerMake Your Move: The New Science of Dating and Why Women Are in Charge - Jon BirgerBoys Adrift - Leonard Sax Should Boys Start Kindergarten One Year Later Than Girls? - Leonard SaxSummer Birth Date Children: Kindergarten Entrance Age and Academic Achievement - Crosser, S. L. (1991). The Journal of Educational ResearchSchool-Entry Policies and Skill Accumulation Across Directly and Indirectly Affected Individuals - Kelly Bedard and Elizabeth Dhuey, (2012). Journal of Human ResourcesThe Benefits of Delayed Primary School Enrollment | Journal of Human Resources - Patrick J. McEwan and Joseph S. Shapiro, (2008). Journal of Human ResourcesStarting Strong IV Early Childhood Education and Care Data Country Note: FinlandNew Data Show How the Pandemic Affected Learning Across Whole Communities | Harvard Graduate School of EducationThis site contains product affiliate links. We may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links. Time Codes00:00:00 — Introduction: Manisha introduces Jon Birger and his work00:01:02 — Jon Birger's journey from economics to dating dynamics and its surprising connection to education00:03:05 — Discussing the education gap00:014:30 — Birger's insights on the challenges of first-time parenting and setting realistic expectations00:17:30 — Debunking myths around early education: Is starting earlier really better?00:25:21 — The impact of COVID-19 on children's education and overcoming learning gaps00:29:00 — The evolving role of music and arts in education00:32:06 — The future of education: adapting to changes and embracing new methodologies00:35:40 — Birger's current interests and studies outside of education and dating dynamics00:38:00 — Closing thoughts and reflections on the conversation This podcast is made possible through a generous grant from the Vela Education FundVELA Education Fund is catalyzing a vibrant alternative education ecosystem. VELA provides trust-based funding to entrepreneurs, fosters community-building and knowledge-sharing, and increases visibility through storytelling that promotes cultural awareness and acceptance of the out-of-system space. Today, VELA serves the largest community of out-of-system education entrepreneurs in the country, with over 2,000 community members. About half of VELA’s community members operate small learning environments, and the other half are ecosystem and community builders offering direct services and support across the out-of-system space. Learn more at velaedfund.org.

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