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Michael Ellsburg’s pro-unschooling book (even though he might not know it)

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Amy

“I typed these words on a computer designed by Apple, co-founded by the college dropout Steve Jobs.  The program I used to write it was created by Microsoft, started by the college dropouts Bill Gates and Paul Allen. And as … Continue reading →

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Thanks for everything, but most of all…

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Amy

So much has been written about Steve Jobs in the past week that I considered keeping my thoughts to myself.   At least until I picked up the latest issue of Time Magazine, which features a 1982 photo of Jobs … Continue reading →

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The follow instructions, do as you’re told, make no mistakes so take no risks, be perfect and never act silly method of learning (and why it doesn’t work)

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Amy

Actually, it should be obvious why it doesn’t work.   I don’t really have to explain it, do I?    What I will point out is how many schooled children, despite what the school might say, are being taught exactly that method … Continue reading →

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