Around 30 years ago, The Forest School movement was introduced to the UK via Scandinavia, a place where a passion for nature and the great outdoors is a deep-seated part of the culture. Now, Forest Schools are experiencing a revival in the UK. According to a 2021 survey by the … [Read more...] about Forest Schools surge in popularity in the UK
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Pupils in need will be offered free internet to study online
Lockdown-induced school closures have disrupted the education of millions of students around the world, but thanks to virtual classes many were still able to continue their learning. For those with disadvantaged backgrounds though, a lack of access to the internet has put a halt … [Read more...] about Pupils in need will be offered free internet to study online
Earth School aims to keep kids connected to nature while stuck at home
With 1.5 billion children out of school right now, due to the coronavirus pandemic, many parents are scrambling to figure out how to continue their education. Some schools have provided guidance, but it's nowhere near what children usually receive in classrooms. And the Internet … [Read more...] about Earth School aims to keep kids connected to nature while stuck at home
Parents! These 5 free resources will help make homeschooling better
As a parent of a young child, the outbreak of the coronavirus can make life particularly challenging. With schools closed, parents now have kids on their hands round the clock—with an added responsibility of guiding them through virtual school. If this situation sounds familiar … [Read more...] about Parents! These 5 free resources will help make homeschooling better
Q & A with John Taylor Gatto
Ode talks with John Taylor Gatto, an ex-New York City schoolteacher and author of five anti-public schooling books, including Weapons of Mass Instruction: A Schoolteacher's Journey through the Dark World of Compulsory Schooling , which you’ll find an exclusive excerpt in the … [Read more...] about Q & A with John Taylor Gatto