#159: The Death of Recess: What Parents Don’t Know About Schools (w/ Spencer Taylor)

What if the biggest education question isn’t “public vs. private”… but who is shaping your child’s worldview?This week on The Homeschool How To Podcast, I’m joined by documentary filmmaker Spencer Taylor, creator of The Death of Recess (streaming on Angel Studios). Spencer shares what sparked the film—when his school eliminated recess—and how that change connected to a bigger story: the erosion of childhood, creativity, and parental authority in modern education.We talk about:Why removing recess impacts behavior, mental health, and learningThe rise of standardized testing (and what it’s costing kids)How education funding and influence shape curriculum decisionsWhy school choice and homeschooling are growing fast after COVIDWhat Spencer discovered when he went undercover at an NEA leadership summitHow parents can reclaim their role without fearIf you’re homeschooling, considering homeschooling, or trying to get your spouse on board, this episode will challenge your assumptions—and give you language for the conversations that matter.🎥 Watch The Death of Recess on Angel Studios - click here! 📌 New here? Grab my free 30-day homeschool quick-start guide  Night Zookeeper is a gamified online language arts program with a parent dashboard for assigning work and tracking progress. Click here to check it out 🎮📚  👉 Click here for a free 7-day trial and 50% off your yearly subscription.📘 Feeling overwhelmed about where to start with homeschooling? After three years of interviewing homeschooling families, I compiled the best advice, practical tips, key questions, and trusted resources into one clear, actionable e-book: The Homeschool How To Complete Starter Guide. 👉 Grab it here!Support the showInstagram: TheHomeschoolHowToPodcast Facebook: The Homeschool How To Podcast