400 Years ago today, a group of English colonists on the “Margaret” were about a week out from landing…
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Recess – Are We Asking the Right Question?
Recess is not exercise. It’s not P.E. It’s not even “socialization” time. It’s a break…a “suspension of business”… The question…
Continue Reading“The Next Generation of…Soldier-Statesmen?”
“The next generation of….”… entrepreneurs, scientists, engineers… teachers? Schools have a long history of seeking to fill future jobs, and…
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At IndED we care deeply about developing INTELLECT, CHARACTER, and COMMUNICATION SKILLS. That’s why our Living Learning Plans and Competency…
Continue ReadingMeaningful Relationships Over “Socialization”
The first assertion when you bring up homeschooling: “Well you need to make sure the child is ‘socialized.’” What does…
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The families of IndED have addressed the conundrum of an affordable, high-quality, personalized education head on: it’s called a “MicroSchool”… …
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IndED takes great pride in having dedicated Mentors who get to directly apply their ideas and skills sharing knowledge with…
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On the 150th Anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence, our 30th President, Calvin Coolidge, said the following…
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At IndED, through Socratic discussions, field trips, and special guests, as well as our Great Conversation(s) initiative, we create opportunities…
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We write to tell a story…to explain, to persuade or influence. In general, though, writing is not simply a form…
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