A Classically Inspired School for Independent Learners in a Global Community
I want to explain my thinking on parenting and education to you since coming to embrace this educational philosophy and I want to do it by telling you about our recent camping trip. We went to Breezy Point Beach and had a campsite literally ON the beach. It was amazing. The water was warm and … Continue reading Learning from Jelly Fish
I cannot help but feel deep sadness from the passing and suicide of Chester Bennington. A gifted musician and artist, I found that he was severely bullied in school when he was young. There are other stories like his. I also read recently that the latest star of the new Spider Man, Tom Holland was … Continue reading What We “Teach”
From the Founder: With a great deal of pain, we have decided to close all services to the homeschool community (The Homeschool Center and The Umbrella). This in no way was an easy decision. I recall when I visited a democratic school the summer I opened The Living Water School and told them that I … Continue reading Focusing ONLY on the School
From the Founder: After so many years in education, I know that I have chosen a very odd philosophy to latch on to, but I just really believe in it. The research is there, and my own personal experiences have brought me to this place! After serving as a public and private school teacher, a … Continue reading How God Called Me to Sudbury
We really LOVE this article that debunks the theory that kids need summer academic enrichment. Check it out! http://www.wbur.org/cognoscenti/2017/06/28/rethinking-education-unschooling-kerry-mcdonald
