This video is a compilation of quotations from John Holt's book Learning All The Time in which he argues that learning is as natural as breathing. Special appreciation goes to Roger Hodgson for supporting the work of John Holt by donating his song "The Logical Song" for use in this video, as well as to Warner/Chappell Music for the use of Harry Chapin's song "Flowers are Red."
Read MoreThis is the PowerPoint presentation that supported Pat Farenga's speech, Homeschooling and Unschooling, at the Alternatives to Compulsory Education Conference at Harvard University, April 27, 2013. This slideshow only makes sense if you watch the accompanying video of my talk. You can watch them in synchronization here:
http://www.zentation.com/viewer/index.php?passcode=UbspGt5PAe
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Unplugged Mom Radio: Beyond Unschooling—The John Holt Legacy: Interview with Pat Farenga. This is an interview with Laurette Lynn, an experienced homeschooler who engages me in a relaxed, wide-ranging discussion about Holt and my new book about his life and work, unschooling, the future of education, how parents can build their own confidence to help their children learn, and much more.
Read MoreCNN's Dr. Drew Pinsky explores being an unschooling parent to help children learn versus being a Tiger Mom. Pat Farenga is the unschooling parent.
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