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S3 E2: Raising Heroes: Building Leaders and Character in Education
In this episode of the InFormed Parent, Suzanne Phillips interviews Matt Beaudreau, founder of Apogee. Matt shares his story of excelling in the conventional school system but finding that it did not equip him or others with the real-world skills needed for life.
Matt's experiences at Stanford University and in public education exposed him to systemic issues within traditional schooling, where students were often well-prepared for academic success but struggled with practical life skills. This led him to explore alternative educational models, leading to the founding of Apogee. Apogee focuses…
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