In this article you can find out what dyslexic kids, who have grown up together in a self-directed setting, have to say about reading, reading instruction, community, and dyslexia. Spoiler alert: Consent and listening to kids are prime in our story even when they rub against what adult voices in SDE and adult voices in literacy education have to say.

An invitation to share your experience with Self-Directed Education

What deschooling really asks of us

The reality of unschooling as a poor single parent facing serious health issues, and the community we’re building in spite of it.

Why does “The Left” continue to defend Public Schooling while the expanding ecosystem of alternatives – fueled by School Choice legislation – is producing fertile ground for liberal values and their pedagogical roots?

In 2018, I wrote an article for Tipping Points called, “Update Available: Why Big Tech is in the Business of Education Reform.” At the time, […]

Sophie Christophy shares her Family Frame approach to consent-based, self-directed decision making and activity planning that addresses the needs and wants of all.

They say education has a single path, A paved road with fences and gates, Rules marked by bells and registers, Grades like shackles — Pass, […]

A young working group identified new names for the formerly self-directed model of education.

Sari González shares the beginnings of her personal unschooling and deschooling practice in this piece about trust, doubt, and finding comfort in the discomfort of not having all the answers.

Rudi Gesch, author of new version of the classic “No More Monkeys Jumping on the Bed” shares more about the story behind the story in his new book advocating for risky play.

An exploration of trans youth medical care access by an SDE parent in collaboration with my young trans self-directed child.

And other comfort-challenging experiences with my toddler

On his path toward self-discovery, the author started a conversation with Chat GPT that led him to the world of self-directed education which eventually brought him a deeper sense of purpose and belonging through time spent with young people at Not Back To School Camp.

For many, holidays can mean more time gathering with friends and family. Sometimes that comes along with criticism or questions of the choice to engage in Self-Directed Education. Responding with grace isn’t always easy when caught off guard in the moment but the suggestions and reminders here may help bring comfort heading into these types of gatherings.