Why do so many kids hate math? Maybe it’s not math they hate — maybe it’s how we teach it. We’ve turned curiosity into pressure and mistakes into failure. It’s time to change that. Welcome to Straight Talk: Plant the Change — where compassion meets the classroom.

In this powerful episode, you’ll discover:

• Why traditional math requirements are damaging more students than they help

• The emotional and academic toll of rigid graduation standards

• A revolutionary, flexible model for teaching math that actually builds confidence and skill

If you're a parent, teacher, or student who’s ever questioned the way math is taught—press play now and see how compassion can change the equation.

Inspiring education and insights on healthy living, plant-based eating, sustainable choices, Plant the Change is a podcast for parents, families, educators, and changemakers who want to raise health-conscious, emotionally intelligent kids in a world full of misinformation, environmental crisis, and emotional disconnection.

From vegan values and healthy habits to animal rescue and conscious parenting, Plant the Change is helping you raise the next generation of eco-friendly, compassionate changemakers.

Subscribe today, and join Michele Fasnacht on a journey to plant seeds of purpose, action, and hope—one conversation at a time.

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