Reschooling Posts // February 11-17, 2024
John Taylor Gatto and the Hidden Curriculum
February 16, 2024 from
John Taylor Gatto, an award-winning educator and author, emerged as a prominent figure in the homeschooling movement by challenging conventional views on education. His groundbreaking essay, "The Seven Lesson Schoolteacher," sheds light on the hidden curriculum within public schools, suggesting that what we perceive as the primary educational objectives may only be the tip of the iceberg.
63. Social Justice through Inner Change w/ Dr. Sundiata Soon-Jahta
February 16, 2024 from Radical Learning Talks
Once again, we have the great honor of having Dr. Sundiata Soon-Jahta on our podcast! This time, we talk about how social justice movements can often perpetuate the very systems of oppression and power-over dynamics that we’re trying to walk away from, resulting in what Dr. Sundiata shares is a system archetype called a “feedback loop”.
On being unambitious
February 16, 2024 from
I recently had a call with an old acquaintance who wanted to know what I was up to and what I planned to do next. Like me, he had tried to acquire and operate a company earlier in his career, and since then he has been involved in a variety of entrepreneurial endeavors. Like an increasing number of graduates from top MBA programs, he attempted something entrepreneurial early on that did not quite stick, and then seemingly got stuck in the difficult mud of exceedingly high professional expectations (internally and externally) without much to show for it.
What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?
February 16, 2024 from Stories of an Unschooling Family
“When I grow up, I’m going to be a YouTube Shorts video creator,” I tell Amina. My pretend friend raises her eyebrows and says, “But I thought you wanted to be a graphic designer.” “I could be a graphic designer who makes YouTube Shorts.” “When I was a child, I wanted to be a fashion designer,” says Amina. “I loved making clothes for my Barbie dolls. I had loads of ideas for fabulous clothes collections.” “Why didn’t you become a fashion designer?” I ask.
Empowering Expression
February 15, 2024 from
In the landscape of alternative education, unschooling emerges as a philosophy that champions learning through life experiences rather than subscribing to rigid curricula. This unconventional approach extends to the development of writing skills, where unschooling encourages a personalized and organic journey towards literacy.
What's So Magical About Age 18?, Episode 360
February 15, 2024 from Living Joyfully with Unschooling
What's so magical about age 18? Pam, Anna, Erika, and our guest Erin dig into the transition from childhood to adulthood and what it means for our unschooled kids. It's common for parents to bump up against some cultural beliefs about this phase of life and inadvertently put expectations on young adults. Strangers, friends, and family also all seem to be interested in the choices that our kids are making at this age!
Homeschooling with Clarity, Confidence, and Calm | A Conversation with Michelle Brownell
February 14, 2024 from Raising Lifelong Learners
Imagine this: It’s a regular weekday, and you’re deep into homeschooling your bright and quirky kids. While juggling all the activities, household chores, and community responsibilities and starting to feel overwhelmed, you realize how important it is to set boundaries and say “no” sometimes. It can be hard to juggle everything, but maintaining your mental health and your family’s emotional stability is paramount.
Unschooling and Financial Literacy
February 14, 2024 from
Unschooling, a philosophy of education that values real-life experiences over structured curricula, extends its principles to the realm of financial literacy. In this unconventional approach, children learn the intricacies of managing finances through hands-on experiences and the consequences of their choices. This article delves into the unschooling philosophy of financial literacy, emphasizing how practical, real-world interactions can shape a child's understanding of economic principles.
[Podcast #224] A School Principal Chooses Homeschooling: An Interview with Mandy Davis
February 14, 2024 from Brave Writer
In the realm of homeschooling, the journey from traditional educational frameworks to embracing a homeschooling lifestyle is both inspiring and transformative. This transition, often sparked by a desire for a more personalized and engaging learning experience, is richly illustrated by the story of Mandy Davis, a former traditional education professional who embarked on a homeschooling journey with her family.
Okay for Kids, 9 & 12, To Stay Alone in Hotel Room for an Evening?
February 13, 2024 from Free Range Kids
Amazing the range of opinions regarding this question on Let Grow’s Raising Independent Kids Facebook group. A mom named Michelle asks: Question about leaving kids alone at a hotel. My family lives in Texas and my husband and I were invited to his cousins wedding in Colorado, we really want to go, and we want to use it as an excuse to have a family vacation for a week or so before the wedding. Only problem is it’s a child-free wedding.
#57 Embracing the ease of natural learning, with Julie Walter in Ontario, Canada
February 13, 2024 from The Unschool Space
In this episode, I’m chatting with Julie Walter from Ontario, Canada. Julie has three children who are 9, 11 and 13 and have never been to school. As a former teacher, Julie talks about how impacted she was by the differences between the resistant nature of learning in a classroom and the kind of natural learning she was seeing unfolding happily at home.
Unschooling On Wheels: Three Years of Part-Time Travel in Our Cosy Caravan...
February 13, 2024 from
Three years ago, we lucked out buying our caravan from a fellow homeschooling family, aiming to blend our love for travel and adventure with home education. Balancing work, homeschool commitments, and squeezing into a caravan with two adults, three kids, and two dogs sounded daunting, but three years on, we're still on the road each month!
Over the Rainbow
February 12, 2024 from
Behaviour charts look so fun, so playful. They’re bright coloured, and they decorate the classroom wall. Sometimes there’s a rainbow. Or a traffic light. Children’s names or sometimes their faces are moved up and down. But parents tell me that their children see them in their nightmares.
Unschooling
February 11, 2024 from
Unschooling, a revolutionary approach to education, not only challenges the conventional structures of learning but also redefines the concept of a curriculum. At its core, unschooling thrives on the belief that life itself is the curriculum, intertwining seamlessly with the diverse interests of learners. What makes unschooling even more liberating is its inherently cost-effective nature, fostering an educational journey that is both enriching and accessible.
Gentle parenting: in or out?
February 11, 2024 from
Does gentle parenting still hold up in 2024? I recently recorded a conversation with Laura Thomas, PhD, RNutr for her podcast and substack Can I Have Another Snack? where we chatted about whether gentle parenting has a diet culture problem (spoiler: I think so!). Our conversation got me thinking more widely about gentle parenting in general, and whether or not it’s still fit for purpose as a movement - or if we need to get deeper and grapple with some bigger, more difficult questions.
Put on Your Real-Life Maths Eyes
February 11, 2024 from Stories of an Unschooling Family
Lying awake in bed last night, I did some real-life maths: how long was it before I had to get up for Mass? As the sleepless hours ticked by, the answer to that question became smaller and smaller. After I emerged from the bathroom after this morning’s shower, I said, “Andy, we forgot to pick up some money for the collection.”