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How getting out of kids’ way can help them thrive

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I just ran across this op-ed piece in the NY Times worth reading, “Let Kids Rule the School” by Susan Engel. In it, she shares about a project that was done in a public high school to great success. Eight…

Tagged with: customized learning, education, high school, homeschool, independent learning, learning disabilities, learning styles, NY Times, personalized education, struggling learner
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Challenging False Assumptions

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Despite my desire to get invited to parties, I love talking about education. I know it’s not the most popular topic. I get that. In our culture, new ideas can be threatening, especially when one has invested their whole life…

Tagged with: autonomy, customized learning, education, freedom, learning disabilities, learning profile, learning styles, personalized education, planning, teaching
Posted in Customized Learning, Learning Styles, My Services

Changing Education Paradigms, an animated lecture

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Please view this 11-minute video of a lecture by Ken Robinson and illustrated by RSA. I love these thought-filled illustrations which appear to be created as the speaker is talking. It’s such a clever and effective way to get…

Tagged with: autonomy, customized learning, education, freedom, personalized education, teaching, video
Posted in Customized Learning, Education News

Krista English

Certified LearningSuccess™ Coach

Blog Archives

How getting out of kids’ way can help them thrive

Challenging False Assumptions

Changing Education Paradigms, an animated lecture