"Families were describing something closer to grief than a preference category. They wanted their children to flourish, not merely comply." The three jobs families hire alternative schools to do. From @calebpcollier:
https://t.co/MftRC24saB #SelfDirectedLearning@ChristensenInst
Students from The Forest School, an Acton Academy near Atlanta, turned a classroom lesson on human trafficking into real results. They lobbied to make pimping & pandering a felony in Georgia - bill headed to the Governor.
https://t.co/hk6D1OIkXk #EndTrafficking#Microschools
The future looms large over education right now. Everyone is staring at the horizon, anxious about what AI and whatever comes next will do to learning.
But, what if the most useful thing you could do in this moment is look backward?
A new series on the history of SDL.
Ready to launch a microschool? Get research-backed, hands-on training combining @forestschoolPF expertise, Dr. @TylerThigpen /Institute for Self-Directed Learning research, and UPenn courses. See link to register:
https://t.co/0Jto07ggkh
I'm hiring an Elementary Guide (our term for teacher) for @forestschoolPF for next school year. Know an A+ candidate? Details and app link: https://t.co/4Pn2YBbmyn
Can students truly master math in a self-directed environment? Our latest research says YES. @calebpcollier, Trey Lackey, and I explored how young people @forestschoolPF develop math mastery by cultivating mindsets and strategies. Read more: https://t.co/PGlGBnPuVn
Registration is OPEN! Join us for the Learner-Centered Microschool Accelerator Apr 26-28
✅ Learn from top experts ✅ Get hands-on coaching ✅ Observe @forestschoolPF in action
🎟️ Limited spots! https://t.co/53X6nzBaPw
#Microschools#LearnerCentered#EducationReform
Honored to receive such a glowing endorsement from Dr. @BethRabbitt of @LearningAccel ! Beth’s unwavering leadership in advancing education innovation inspires, and I'm grateful for her thoughtful words! Book details here https://t.co/Voe4ytIDtx
A student-centered, relationship-driven approach to fostering success in school is possible 📚
‘The Playbook for Self-Directed Learning' is out now, presenting intuitive and bold methods for transforming schools into self-directed learning environments.