The hosts tackle an aspect of education that has always been present - tutorials. The hosts examine the qualities and effectiveness as well as the difference between tutoring in school with one's teacher and hiring it out to be done - a field of endeavor that Mr. Miller is currently engaged in. Not only does tutoring look different in or out of school, but also through various subjects.

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Once more, the hosts are proud to present the estimable Dr. Alex Fingers to the podcast. This time, Dr. Fingers speaks on the value of sports and extracurricular activities to the student in their academic pursuits. From personal experience, Dr. Fingers speaks on the lessons learned from winning, losing and the tireless preparation for the moment.

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In this episode, the hosts follow the advice of Jimmy Buffett and show their age - this time, by complaining about the state of etiquette today and whether it is a real problem or whether they are the problem.

After consider the state of the world with the presence or lack of manners, consider doing a deep intellectual dive into our book, The Center Cannot Hold: A Critical Look at Contemporary Education.

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The hosts return to Mr. Miller's trip - the second part through Montana and Glacier National Park. As the story unwinds, the Miller family pass through Missoula, a garden of Buddhas, a mission church, complete with a member of rock n' roll royalty and the majestic peaks and valleys of the park itself. Mr. Miller finishes with a visit to Little Big Horn.

After delving into the wonders of nature with this episode, consider doing a deep intellectual dive into our book, The Center Cannot Hold: A Critical Look at Contemporary Education.

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As Mr. Miller and his family attempt to shoe horn two more national parks before the start of the next school year, the hosts discuss the first of the two parks - Grand Tetons National Park in western Wyoming. In the course of this discussion, the hosts unpack the park itself as well as the drive there, Jackson Hole, the beauty of southeastern Idaho and the nature of cities in the northern mountainous states.

After delving into the wonders of nature with this episode, consider doing a deep intellectual dive into our book, The Center Cannot Hold: A Critical Look at Contemporary Education.

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Dr. Bourgeois and Mr. Miller welcome back now three-time guest - Dr. Rick Westfall. In their discussion, the hosts and guest get into the dynamics of building school culture, including relationships with students, teachers and parents. The goal of striking a balance between a school's administration and the three "stockholders" is an intricately complicated process and Dr. Westfall brings his expertise on the matter to bear during this conversation.

If the mood to expand your mind has gripped you after the great conversation with Dr. Currier and exploring continuing education opportunities for teachers, check out the hosts' tome over the American education system called, The Center Cannot Hold: A Critical Look at Contemporary Education.

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In this episode, Dr. Bourgeois and Mr. Miller welcome Dr. Carrie Currier from TCU to discuss China's geopolitical position - with their neighbors and with the west. In the process, the hosts and guest discuss what lies in store for China in the coming years, from growing tensions surrounding North Korea and Taiwan as well as their attempts to influence developing countries. The three also serve up a little tennis talk.

Dr. Currier is the director of the North Texas National Consortium for Teaching About Asia - for teachers, a free class offered each school year on all topics related to East Asia, covering all aspects of life, from history and language to pop culture and philosophy. More information can be found at www.nctasia.org.

If the mood to expand your mind has gripped you after the great conversation with Dr. Currier and exploring continuing education opportunities for teachers, check out the hosts' tome over the American education system called, The Center Cannot Hold: A Critical Look at Contemporary Education.

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Dr. Bourgeois and Mr. Miller, in what may be the start of a on-going series of state profiles, take a look at the 34th state to join the Union - Kansas. In particular, the hosts delve into its history - such as its history related to the Civil War and Civil Rights as well as the Wild West; its culture, including its food; the capital of Topeka and the government's efforts to change the reputation of the state; in short, everything that makes the Sunflower State worthy of consideration.