107. Why School Fails — And What Families Can Do Now...With Matt Bowman, Founder of OpenEd
107. Why School Fails — And What Families Can Do Now...With Matt Bowman, Founder of OpenEd  
Podcast: School to Homeschool
Published On: Mon Jul 14 2025
Description: Is traditional school no longer working for your child? In this powerful conversation, we sit down with Matt Bowman, former teacher and co-founder of OpenEd (formerly MyTechHigh), to explore how personalized, project-based education can give families real freedom. We dive into how Matt and his wife Amy built a learning model that honors kids' creativity, family values, and faith — all while breaking free from the one-size-fits-all system. Whether you're exploring homeschooling, unschooling, or just need a better option, this episode will inspire you to take the lead. 👉 Discover how elementary, middle, and high schoolers can thrive, how tech empowers learning, and how parents can guide with love, limits, and latitude. 🎯 What You'll Learn: Why traditional school often fails kids How OpenEd empowers student-led learning Real stories of homeschool success Faith-based approaches to education Tools for starting your own journey 🔔 Subscribe + Follow for more! If you're a faith-driven mom exploring homeschooling, unschooling, or personalized learning, this show is for you. Don't forget to follow, subscribe, and leave a review — it helps more families find freedom in education! SIGN UP FOR JULY'S WEDENSDAY WORKSHOP: CLICK HERE References from today's episode: Learn more about OpenEd HERE Open Education: How to Reimagine Learning, Ignite Curiosity, and Prepare Your Kids for Success by Matt Bowman & Isaac Morehouse SCHOOL TO HOMESCHOOL RESOURCES:  Sign Up for the School to Homeschool Newsletter Private Mentoring with Janae: Schedule a Free Discovery Call School to Homeschool YouTube Channel Etsy Store: Shop for Homeschooling Swag *Please note that some of the links included in this article are Amazon affiliate links. CONNECT with US Join the Private Facebook Group  Learn more about School to Homeschool Contact Janae: schooltohomeschool1@gmail.com