Texas Commissioner of Education Mike Morath joins Dr. Ben Carson to discuss transformative education strategies and how Texas, focusing on high-quality instructional materials and best evidence from cognitive science, created Bluebonnet Learning. As a member of the Texas Education Agency Open Education Resources Advisory Board, Dr. Carson has followed these issues. The conversation covers the impact of technology and the importance of incorporating classical literature and other rich texts in the curriculum so student may gain a deeper understanding of our society and culture. Morath discusses declining standards in education and emphasizes the need for rigorous, engaging content. This episode underscores the critical role of education in sustaining the American dream while tackling learning challenges with evidence-based approaches. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.