“The next generation of….”… entrepreneurs, scientists, engineers… teachers? Schools have a long history of seeking to fill future jobs, and education often begins to sound like a job training program. …
At IndED we care deeply about developing INTELLECT, CHARACTER, and COMMUNICATION SKILLS. That’s why our Living Learning Plans and Competency Progress Reports focus on the skills and knowledge which can …
The first assertion when you bring up homeschooling: “Well you need to make sure the child is ‘socialized.’” What does that mean? Socialization, after all, is a neutral term. Teenagers …
IndED is so excited about our move to the Leesburg Junction for the 2019-2020 school year! The Junction’s commitment to the Community and their passion for learning is a perfect …
The families of IndED have addressed the conundrum of an affordable, high-quality, personalized education head on: it’s called a “MicroSchool”… This is done in three steps: Step one is to …
IndED takes great pride in having dedicated Mentors who get to directly apply their ideas and skills sharing knowledge with the next generation. IndED Mentor is a new kind of …
On the 150th Anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence, our 30th President, Calvin Coolidge, said the following (of which an excerpt is included in the video): We …
At IndED, through Socratic discussions, field trips, and special guests, as well as our Great Conversation(s) initiative, we create opportunities for families and friends — through conversation, food, and fellowship …
We write to tell a story…to explain, to persuade or influence. In general, though, writing is not simply a form of communication; it is an art form, and a mighty …
Host Butch Porter, Founder of Independent Education (http://inded.us), sits down with Kristen Umstattd, the Leesburg District Representative to the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors, and former Mayor of Leesburg, VA. …