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Unschooled is a film focused on empowering students to direct their own education. We follow three teens as they put this unconventional method to the test.

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We're looking for teens or adults who were (or are) unschooled and would like to share their stories for a video series highlighting the many ways that self-directed education leads to success and fulfillment. Nominate yourself or someone you know: https://t.co/YhupCfZH20

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“For far too long the artistic creativity of children has been maligned, sidelined, overlooked, abbreviated, relegated, denigrated and disparaged.” https://t.co/q3POSXA6rq

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Do you know a young person who has creativity in spades? @LEGO_Group is looking for a Kid Creative Director for their Kids Creative Studio: https://t.co/C54NZ47mLv

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Parents who regularly apologize to their children report stronger attachment bonds. Here’s how to do it meaningfully: https://t.co/uIn9Wdud7x

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“Follow your dreams, and do it now. ... Don't wait, because you never know when you won't have a chance.” https://t.co/6KkOviBT0N

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From learning research skills to keeping in touch with friends, young people have been using tech in entirely new ways during lockdown: https://t.co/wnC4Qi6XZ3

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We love these tips on tapping into young people’s interest! https://t.co/EDN7TCs07G

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From circus classes to virtual escape rooms, there’s something for everyone in this roundup: https://t.co/t4DfCiDoWn

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Setting up for successful unschooling means considering the different ways it will affect you and your family: https://t.co/smwnQLiGRS

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11.1% of households with school-age children reported homeschooling in the fall census, up from 5.4% in the spring. https://t.co/LqjqT2Is25

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If your young person’s mental health has been affected by the pandemic, loosening family rules around screen time and sharing your own feelings may help: https://t.co/lpRRtqzjbN

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Everyone has their own preferred method of learning. If your young person loves, podcasts, check these out: https://t.co/6UxJOq8L7L

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“Outside of the school building, we’re seeing learning happen anytime, anywhere, with anyone, in formal and informal ways.” https://t.co/NplEiAGJTS

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“I knew there was a better way and that they would discover more on their own. The more I read about how kids learn, the more convinced I was.” https://t.co/RDugSJKUK8

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Humans experience a range of emotions, and it’s inevitable that we lose our cool occasionally. It’s what happens afterwards that matters. https://t.co/Xk7E0uSwrB

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Have a young poet in your life? Submissions for the National Youth Poet Laureate program are due 3/22! https://t.co/KgeHSI39h8

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We love this beautiful homage to natural curiosity from @winterjessica https://t.co/p0hApGWbp1

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This young person has a great creative outlet for her passion for history! Check out her take on Jane Austen: https://t.co/g7zHlhFOwZ

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Happy International Women’s Day! If you’re looking for ways to celebrate women this month, check out these ideas from @parents https://t.co/NjavVz59oV

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We love this example of the potential of natural creativity! https://t.co/wyCjQYTdxK

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According to the National Home Education Research Institute, there are between 4 and 5 million homeschooled students in the country, compared to just 2.5 million in 2019. https://t.co/yvOp8696xz