How Embark kept classes, mentoring, field trips, and community alive online—from D&D and philosophy to speaker series and network classes—while keeping member choice central.

Practical, compassionate tips for sudden homeschoolers—honor free play, set gentle boundaries, connect through family projects, and let boredom spark creativity.

How self-directed education grows adults, too—Kara shares creating the Embark Cultural Outreach Program with a teen, turning shared passion for travel into real-world learning.

What’s it really like to choose self-directed education? Teens and parents share honest stories about independence, community, and family life at Embark. Includes video.