When families first join Embark Center, the hardest shift is often letting go of 'doing school.' Deschooling gives kids and parents the space to rebuild trust in curiosity, move beyond measurement, and embrace self-directed learning.

One family shares how their 11-year-old regained joy, independence, and even started writing again after joining Embark. With gentle supports and growing separation confidence, mom describes learning to trust the self-directed process.