children are natural born learners with the capacity to lead and embrace their own education.
caretakers who treat children with compassion, trust, and respect are positively changing the world.
communities that honor children’s individuality and support families are paramount to a healthier society.
learning never stops, we are all connected. Rinse. Repeat.



The Case for Living the Self-Directed Life
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