Tag Archives: John Holt

Standing up to testing? I applaud you

Last night I took part in a “Comments” discussion on Lisa Nielsen’s Innovative Educator blog.   The post in question was titled “Tell Bully Principal How You Feel” .  In it, Lisa called for her readers to send emails to … Continue reading

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Only a day or two to go!

Tomorrow I am meeting with my amazing web designer, Alison Leipzig, to go over final things for my website and to learn how to make changes and/or add content.  I’ll tell you right now that the resources page is going … Continue reading

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My response to Seth Godin’s “Stop Stealing Dreams”

A couple of weeks ago I wrote a post about the beginning of Seth Godin’s education manifesto titled “Stop Stealing Dreams”, because I liked what he was saying and thought much of it applicable to unschooling.    Then,  a day … 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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Liberal? Conservative? Who cares?

Dana Goldstein believes that when children learn outside of school, it violates progressive values.   You can read her article about it on your own, if you wish.  I have no desire to print quotes from it here. Let me … Continue reading

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As it turns out…

…it’s not so easy to just NOT post.   Turns out I really enjoy writing this blog, and the act of writing it gets my creative juices flowing.   Which they were not doing earlier, as I sat in my … Continue reading

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Home away from home? I certainly hope not.

The new issue of Big Apple Parent is out, with its’ bold headline that reads, “Get Schooled!”  and purports to give parents everything they need to know in order to choose the best school for their child. Inside, the headline … Continue reading

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On changing paradigms, with help from Sir Ken Robinson

My post tonight is about changing the paradigm of education & learning in our culture.   Sometimes before I begin writing about a particular topic I do a little on line research, to see what others are saying or if … Continue reading

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When asked for homeschooling advice

I was asked recently if I would mind giving some advice/suggestions to someone regarding homeschooling their toddler.    Are they planning on homeschooling?  I asked.   No, the mother just wants to ‘get a head start’ with her 3 year old son. … Continue reading

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Rethinking our views on education and success

Occupy Wall Street is getting a lot of press in New York and across the country.   Today I was reading through some (many) of the testimonials  on the web site We Are the 99 Percent.   What struck me like a … Continue reading

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