Alternative Learning Organization

Source: Open Education Eliminating Control – Mark Pesce on the potential of a shared and connected, opensource educational environment. In the process of web surfing, there are times you stumble on some gems – some material so transcendent you find yourself spellbound. Such is the case with the work of Mark Pesce at The Human [...]

Source: Open Education On Tuesday Barack Obama ended months of speculation by announcing Arne Duncan as his nominee for Secretary of Education. Duncan, 44, will bring seven year’s of experience as the chief executive of the Chicago Public School system, the third-largest school district in the nation. Solid Reputation in Education Experts agree that Duncan [...]

Source: Open Education Ben Grey at The Edge of Tomorrow represents yet another of those educators rightfully questioning the system at hand. Offering some very interesting and heartfelt dialogue, Grey’s work immediately struck a cord with this writer. Skill Limitations A piece that essentially addresses the insidiousness of NCLB, “The Ability Paradigm,” resonated beginning with [...]

Mission Statement SAT is a nationwide network of young people who resist high stakes standardized testing and support real-life learning. More about it, click image

Summerhill School, a co-educational boarding school in Suffolk, England, is the original alternative ‘free’ school. Founded in 1921, it continues to be an influential model for progressive, democratic education around the world.A.S Neill’s Summerhill School, a co-educational boarding school in Suffolk, England, is the original alternative ‘free’ school. Founded in 1921, it continues to be [...]

Integral education is the natural successor to progressive education. The Circle School is an example and demonstration of this new movement in education. More about it, click image

Philosophy – Turning Passion into Achievement PSCS employs a humanistic approach that allows students to experience personal success now and in the future as responsible, caring, and contributing global citizens. More about it, click image

Play Mountain Place was founded in Los Angeles by Phyllis Fleishman in 1949, to further the philosophy of self-motivated learning. For over fifty years, Play Mountain has encouraged children to discover the joys of creativity and learning on their own schedule, at their own pace. Our mission is to provide a humanistic educational environment that [...]

Humanistic Public Education K – 8 We are a group of parents, teachers and students who operate a humanistic alternative charter school in Los Angeles, California. Children are inherently curious and embrace learning with great joy and energy. We believe children should be the subjects of their own educational experience. Our charter school will promote [...]

Oak Meadow publishes homeschool curriculum materials and has an accredited distance education school. For over 30 years, Oak Meadow has created independent learning materials for families around the world. Through experience, Oak Meadow provides a firm foundation for academic excellence, while offering new opportunities for learning. More about it, click image