What do you think of when you hear the phrase “it takes a village?” Maybe you think of community – of taking kids to cul-de-sac cookouts and having them help bake fresh brownies for your new neighbors. Maybe you think of the difficulties of parenting – of toddler temper tantrums in public places and knowing …

It Takes A Village: The Benefits of Mixed-Age Socialization for Kids Read More »

When a toddler takes a few steps and falls down, we say he is “learning to walk.” We don’t say he’s “failing to walk.” But just a few short years later, school-aged kids are compared to an arbitrary standard of academic progress. If they don’t measure up, they are often labeled lazy or inept. It …

You can catch up: Why common core standards are not as important as you think Read More »

The minute the Internet came online our entire education system became obsolete – Hannah Frankman The time to bid farewell to the 20th century notion of attending public school is fast approaching. As we progress through the 21st century, a profound shift is underway, transforming the very essence of our lives. In the ever-evolving landscape …

Soon Going To Public School Will Feel Like A 20th Century Idea: Podcast Recap Read More »

Everybody knows the meme: “Homeschoolers aren’t socialized.” Queue knowing glances, side-eyes, and judgmental giggles. Education within the home is sometimes seen as withdrawal from society, a paranoid attempt to meticulously control kids and what they learn. Parents are accused of sheltering kids to keep them ignorant. Homeschoolers themselves get labeled as “weird” or “antisocial.” As …

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