Changing the Route Can Change the Destination
It’s a busy time of year for everyone – I don’t expect you have much time to cozy up to your computer screen (or tablet, or phone) and read blog posts. But that’s not the real reason I’ve been slow…
The Trouble with Potential
potential |pəˈtenCHəl| adjective [ attrib. ] – having or showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future noun – latent qualities or abilities that may be developed and lead to future success or usefulness ORIGIN late Middle English:…
Un-Schooling Another Generation: The Interview, Part 2
Well, the last post was… a lot. And, like I said, it’s ultimately very personal. I came away from Monday’s post reflecting on how almost everyone I know went to school. But Josh, like other partners of unschooled adults, has…
Un-Schooling Another Generation: The Interview, Part 1
As promised, this post focuses on the dialogue I have been having with my husband, comparing our very different experiences growing up as an unschooler and a traditional schooler. Forgive me for the original cliff-hanger! And now, I’ve split the conversation into two parts. Of…
For Learning’s Sake
I went to my cousin’s college commencement last week. She was graduating from Occidental College, the small Liberal Arts school in Los Angeles where President Obama studied before transferring to Columbia University. The ceremony was pleasant, but a little tedious. My…