Sarah Raybon wasn’t always a homeschool mom. Sarah is the first to defend the efforts of her local public schools. They’re struggling to pivot an enormous institution and meet the challenges of virtual learning. As she says, she’s not “knocking” public schools, they just aren’t the right fit for every kid. As she puts it,...
As teachers and administrators continue to scramble with a plan for the fall 2020 semester, it’s looking more and more likely that the virtualized, at-home learning implemented at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic is here for the foreseeable future in many districts. Countless parents across the globe worked valiantly to make this form of...
In our article, “What Are Learning Pods,” we explore the necessity and benefits of Pod learning. We explore these necessities and benefits because, frankly, there is a lot yet to unpack and discover. The good news is that the ongoing discussion has pushed the topic into the public spotlight—where structure, flexibility, and innovation can be...
In a traditional public school setting (or any large classroom-type setting), very often teachers or instructors will break up the larger group into smaller groups. But why? The answer is simple: it’s about collaboration, sharing ideas, teamwork, and, well, overall engagement. The question is rhetorical as the vast majority of traditional K–12 educated people are...
