In this edition of the "Through Conversations" podcast, Ana Lorena Fabrega discusses a range of critical topics related to education. She traces her personal journey, highlighting the significance of curiosity in the education system. Exploring the flaws in our current educational approach, Ana delves into the hazards of prioritizing success within the schooling framework and the misaligned incentives at play. Drawing striking parallels, she uncovers the startling limitations faced by children compared to incarcerated felons. Ana advocates for unlearning outdated lessons to foster true learning, scrutinizes the pros and cons of homeschooling, and emphasizes the role of technology in education. She introduces Synthesis School as a novel initiative (https://www.synthesis.com/) and offers valuable advice to parents seeking the right educational path for their children. Ana concludes by sharing her visionary insights into the future of education.

About Ana: From Teacher to Edupreneur.

With a diverse educational journey spanning ten schools in seven countries, Ana’s understanding of learning goes beyond the conventional. She then earned her BS in Childhood Education and Special Education from New York University and taught elementary school in New York, Boston, and Panama. Then, she pivoted from the classroom to become an EDUpreneur, dedicated to redefining education.

Currently serving as Chief Evangelist at Synthesis, Ana is shaping the future of learning through innovative online experiences. Synthesis, inspired by Ad Astra, the school co-founded by Elon Musk, empowers curious and ambitious young minds to learn by leveraging game-based methods. Her mission extends to questioning the traditional education system's limitations and providing alternative pathways for children to explore their talents, tackle challenges, and develop independent thinking.

Ana shares her insights with over 20,000+ curious learners through her weekly newsletter, Fab Fridays, offering unconventional perspectives on childhood education and novel ways to learn. 

Ana Lorena Fábrega, an entrepreneur, writer, and advocate for educational change, invites us all to rethink and reimagine the world of learning. If you want to join her journey to redefine education, you can first buy her book, then follow her on Twitter: @anafabrega11 and visit her website, https://afabrega.com/

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Learn More About Ana's Work - https://afabrega.com/

Get Your Copy of The Learning Game Now - https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Game-Teaching-Themselves-Challenge/dp/1804090093

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Highlights

00:00 Intro.

01:20 Ana’s Trajectory.

05:51 Why We Need Curiosity In Our Education System.

11:25 What Went Wrong With Our Education System.

18:50 The Dangers of Winning in The Game of School.

23:45 The Misaligned Incentives of The Education System.

31:22 Kids Face Twice as Many Restrictions as Incarcerated Felons.

36:55 The Lessons we must unlearn to truly learn again.

43:00 The Pros and Cons of Homeschooling.

50:00 The Power of Technology in our Education System.

58:27 Synthesis School - https://www.synthesis.com/

1:05:34 Advice for Parents Looking To Enroll Their Kids in a School.

1:07:45 Ana’s Vision For The Future of Education.

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