Reschooling Posts // July 24-30, 2022
Is Unschooling an Option for Your Family with Sue Patterson
July 30, 2022 from Kimberlynn Lavelle
“Unschooling” seemed like a HORRIBLE idea when I first heard of it. I thought “those people” must be ruining their kids’ futures and denying them so much opportunity in life. But, never satisfied with simple gut reactions, I wanted facts. And even when I wasn’t trying to learn about unschooling, it kept popping up.
The Unschool Files Zine
July 29, 2022 from The Unschool Files
The third issue of The Unschool Files Zine is live! Order a print version to have a copy mailed to your address, or pay what you’d like for a digital version. If you purchase a printed copy, you’ll also get access to the digital version. All proceeds go back into creating future issues. Thanks for your support!
Radical Parenting Podcast (S2,E10) Interview With Peter Gray
July 29, 2022 from Radical Honesty
The open School Seeks Virtual Staff Position (program director)
July 28, 2022 from AERO
The Open School is seeking to hire a staff member who will act in a program director capacity for our Virtual Program. Our school is a self-directed, democratic school, situated in Santa Ana, California with a unique online program launched in December 2020. Our virtual program and on-campus program work in conjunction with each other and are part of the same organization. However, the virtual program is growing and needs dedicated staff and development to continue to serve our families and advance the community.
Cottonwood NYC 2 Week Facilitator Residency
July 28, 2022 from AERO
2 Week Facilitator Residency WHEN : October 30th - November 11th 2022 WHERE : Greenpoint Brooklyn, New York WHO : Educators, Activists, Artists, and anyone who is passionate about sharing experiences with young people and getting to become a part of a new community!
When Your Kid Wants to Try Conventional School
July 28, 2022 from Rethinking Self-Directed Education
In this episode we chatted with Rocco, and his mom, Chestnut, about his decision to try out public conventional school, how they approached the decision, and how they have navigated conventional school as a family. Rocco also shared what drew him to this decision in the first place, and compares his experiences at conventional school with his experience at Village Free School, and SDE center in Portland, OR.
Episode 31: Unschooling in Large Families with Lauren Arikan
July 26, 2022 from Peaceful Worldschoolers
In today's episode of the Peaceful Worldschooling Podcast, I have the privilege and honor of introducing you to Lauren Arikan. Lauren is an unschooling mother of 4 and the Maryland State Delegate for District 7. She has a passion for providing educational freedom for as many children as possible. Join us as we have an unschooling conversation that can change the world!
Minimalist Moms Podcast - Going Deeper: Unschooling with Leah McDermott
July 26, 2022 from Minimalist Moms Podcast
This is the second in a new series of the Minimalist Moms Podcast. Going Deeper episodes will be less structured with a more conversational tone. This week, I spoke with Leah McDermott of Your Natural Learner about "unschooling", also known as "natural learning". Leah shared about her experience "unschooling" her children, education, encouragement to others and more. If you're a homeschooling family or are curious about unschooling/natural learning, this episode is for you!
Unschooling Does Not Mean Unparenting
July 26, 2022 from The Honest Teacher
I make a little skit to remind people that unschooling does not mean unparenting.
Unlearn | How Deschooling Has Helped Me Unlearn to Be a Better Father
July 26, 2022 from Black Dad
I have had to unlearn a lot during my deschooling (unschooling) journey. Parenting is tough particularly when we need to unlearn some of the unrealistic expectations that we have been conditioned to follow. My unschooling journey has shifted to a parenting journey where I recognized I need to find myself in order to truly help my children live purpose-filled lives. This video is a clip of my 1-year review on unschooling.
Literacy and Digital Tech with Josh Davidson
July 26, 2022 from Honey! I’m Homeschooling the Kids
Josh Davidson was one of the first students in the United Kingdom to complete an MA in Digital Art. In every professional role he has had, he has tried to retain his creativity and enthusiasm for new approaches and ideas. It is this willingness to experiment in his work that led to him being recognised with several industry awards. He is the creator and Managing Director of Night Zookeeper; a magical, inspirational brand where children discover and create their own imaginative animals.
Why It’s Hard to Raise Your Kids Like The Ones on “Stranger Things”
July 25, 2022 from Free Range Kids
If you watch Stranger Things with your kids, there’s a good chance they think the strangest things of all are not the slimy monsters without faces but the kids riding their bikes without parental supervision. I wrote about the Stranger Things phenom in the New York Post last week, asking 21st century questions like: hy aren’t El, Will, Max, Dustin, Lucas and Mike ever seen in a minivan on their way to soccer? What kind of parent lets their kids battle evil without a phone for emergencies? And, dear God, where are their bike helmets?
