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2019-12-26The Misuse of Words
As deschoolers, a lot of us use inaccurate words when discussing Self-Directed Education. What are more precise words that we can use and why does this matter? And when do we need to make up our own words?
2019-11-14“What if...”
An exploration of the “what ifs” surrounding Self-Directed Education.
2019-10-31School Culture is Really Strange
Reading Ramona the Pest as a self directed learner highlights how arbitrary school conventions really are.
2019-10-24The Limits of Trusting Children
Children should be trusted to make the decisions that are relevant to their education and life. Self-Directed Education requires that adults trust children. However, there are limits to that trust.
2019-10-03Dragons and the Art of Letting Go
Parenting perspective on children’s autonomy in their appearance
2019-09-26From Deschooling to Unschooling: Rethinking Anarchopedagogy after Ivan Illich
The last of a four part collection of essays from the book Anarchist Pedagogies.