Corona Gap Year

Catina SweedyAbout Self-Directed Learning, Uncategorized

young woman sitting on leaf covered ground laughing and playing with a white hound rescue dog in a blue harness

With all of the uncertainty, angst, frustration, and fear facing students this fall, I would like to propose a radical solution: take a corona gap year. I know; it sounds crazy, but bear with me. It’s not as far out there as you think. If you (or your child) are between the ages of four and thirteen this post is … Read More

Self-directed Education; It’s Not Just for Them

Kara DraperAbout Self-Directed Learning

I grew up a military brat moving every two years from continent to continent. By the age of eleven my mother had sailed around the world; twice. We were a family comfortable with travel. I grew up reading and re-reading copies of National Geographic Magazine. In my childhood journal were lists of all the far off places I wanted to … Read More

Alternatives for Managing School Related Anxiety

adminAbout Self-Directed Learning

The rise of suicides among Loudoun County teens has resulted in vigilance among local school professionals and parents. Both Loudoun County Public Schools and private organizations, like the Ryan Bartel Foundation and A Place to Be, have been actively engaged in raising awareness about teen depression, anxiety, and suicide risk. According to the CDC, suicide remains the second leading cause … Read More