Self-directed education in the Denver Metro Area. Teaching freedom, respect, responsibility, and autonomy for over twenty years.
Wheat Ridge, CO
Joined July 2013
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Challenges and Opportunities alpinevalleyschool.libsyn.co…
Most people involved in self-directed education know that staff are the adult members of the school community, but what is the actual role staff members play in the day-to-day running of the school? Listen now to find out! alpinevalleyschool.libsyn.co…
Do your kids feel like they are just going through the motions at school? Maybe it's time for something new. alpinevalleyschool.com
What are school wounds? How do they develop, and who do they affect? This is a topic we explore on episode 55 of the Alpine Valley School podcast, along with Akilah S. Richards, a podcaster, author, and self-directed parent. alpinevalleyschool.libsyn.co…
Parents and teachers are continually breaking down children into two groups: good students and bad students. We hear from Tay Arrow and Marc Gallivan, two Sudbury School graduates who self-identified as bad and good students, respectively. alpinevalleyschool.libsyn.co…
Strength in Struggle alpinevalleyschool.com/blog/…
How to Motivate Young People alpinevalleyschool.com/blog/…
It’s been a while, but Alpine Valley School is still here! In this episode Marc provides an update about what life at our school is going to look like moving forward, as well as the future of this podcast. alpinevalleyschool.libsyn.co…
We know it's hard to imagine what #selfdirected #learning looks like without actually seeing the space where it happens. So, we're very pleased to offer private small-group tours of our facility. Space is limited, so book now: ow.ly/fFU250zU5Ay
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A colleague shared this parent quote from a recent, virtual enrollment interview: “It’s been a real eye-opener for us to see our daughter doing her classes in real time. We’re getting a first hand look at school, and it doesn’t look good.”
Every single parent is trying to figure out how to work best in this new reality, and how to help their children. Our latest podcast provides some real resources that can help.
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How might things have turned out differently for you if you had possessed the hiring and firing power over your teachers?
Play is how children process things, and giving them ample time to explore and process safely is absolutely essential.
While meeting over Zoom is not really the same as being at school, we have managed to maintain a sense of community and even fun during our daily calls with students.
We're hosting another virtual open house in a few weeks - learn more here: ow.ly/bfcB50zvnTr