Unschooled: A Movie Review

I have two strong impressions after viewing the movie Unschooled. One because I personally know Peter Bergson and the second because of my experience advocating for unschooling and self-directed education.

I went to the screening already knowing that Peter was upset with his portrayal in the film and with the film’s over-riding narrative of “kindly white person saves inner-city minority youths.” . . .

Alternative schooling, Homeschooling Films, Learner-centered curricula, Public School Issues, School reform, UnschoolingPatrick FarengaMay 15, 2020Unschooling movie, Natural Creativity Center, Peter Bergson Comment

The Alternatives to Compulsory Schooling Conference, April 27, 2013

A homeschooler volunteering at the local library during school hours. This is just one of the many opportunities you can help children use in lieu of classroom seat-time. Read to learn more about the Alternatives to Compulsory Education Conference on April 27, 2013 at Harvard University.

Legal Issues, Unschooling, Public School Issues, Learning and TeachingPatrick FarengaApril 8, 2013Alternatives to Compulsory Schooling, Cevin Soling, Dr. Peter Gray, Peter BergsonComment

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