134. Text Books Today VS 1877
134. Text Books Today VS 1877  
Podcast: School to Homeschool
Published On: Mon Jan 26 2026
Description: We didn't make education better—we made it more complicated. In this episode, I compare modern textbooks to books from 1877 and explain why kids are struggling with math, grammar, and learning today—and how simpler, classical methods may be the answer. The Deliberate Dumbing Down of America by Charlotte Iserbyt ONLINE FREE Vintage Book List Link 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 *Please note that some of the links included in this article are Amazon affiliate links. CONNECT with US Instagram Contact Janae: schooltohomeschool1@gmail.com 🔔 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!