Tag Archives: Better Than College

What a week!

I hereby give my own mini standing ovation to all the event planners out there.  You are sorely under-appreciated.   Why is that, all you non-event planners might ask? Well. First there are the lists.  Lists of attendees, rsvp’s, items … Continue reading

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Critical Mass

Normally I don’t read more than one book at one time.  I like to put all my focus on one story or subject and be fully absorbed in it, if possible.   However, this Spring (and I’m using that term … Continue reading

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An evening with Michael Ellsberg

Ok everyone, get out your pens. (or open your laptop calendar.  Whatever.) If you are fortunate enough to be in New York on the evening of April 25th, you are hereby invited to join the NYC Home Educators Alliance for … Continue reading

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More on Stop Stealing Dreams…

Yesterday I started reading Seth Godin’s manifesto (or “rant” as he calls it) on education, “Stop Stealing Dreams”.   The link to it is here. So far, and I’m only a few pages in, my two favorite quotes are: Culture … Continue reading

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Help support Blake Boles’ new book!

Tonight I have one request, and that is to go to this link and help Blake Boles reach his goal of $8500 necessary to publish his book, “Better Than College: How to Build a Successful Life Without a Four-Year Degree”. … Continue reading

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