In Freedom and Beyond, John Holt writes, “Another consequence of defining education as schooling is that as we put more and more of our educational resources into schools, we have less and less left over for those institutions that are truly open and educative and in which more and more people might learn for themselves.” This conference had little to say about education models that aren’t like school, but it’s a start.
Read MoreMore people are grasping that there are many other ways to live and learn with children besides telling them to perform in classrooms as instructed by adults. Further, some young people are being empowered to speak out on their own. Here are some events and activities from young people, educators, and parents from around the world that may interest you.
Read MoreDue to the pandemic, homeschooling is heating up and getting attention all over the world, and some of the attention is unwelcome. In France, homeschooling is close to being abolished this month, as Germany and Sweden have already done. In the United States, homeschooling has doubled in size this year and all sorts of things are brewing here as a result, too…
Read MoreI spoke at a conference in Calgary, Alberta last month and learned that some school boards there cooperate with homeschoolers and help with reimbursements for educational expenses. It’s an interesting model for schools and homeschoolers.
Read MoreNews and reports about learning without going to school from Belgium and Colombia. Life Without School–A Plea To Unschool Our Learning is a new title written by two Belgian authors, and Colombian researchers explore the economics of homeschooling/unschooling in their country and the characteristics of a really alternative school.
Read MoreSlow down, you move too fast! Here are some concrete actions and inspiring ideas for stepping way from conventional, multitasked, overscheduled family life and on to the path of home and community built on shared responsibilities and self-directed learning.
Read MoreTwo new online forums built expressly for unschooled teenagers are described by Jim Flannery, the founder/moderator of both. Plus the third Northeast Changemakers Jam happens at the end of March.
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