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Learning is Not Something That's Done to Us
“You cannot teach a person anything; you can only help him find it within himself.” ~Galileo
Mar 18
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Wendy Priesnitz
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The Hand That Rocks the Cradle Rocks the Boat
Some thoughts on International Women's Day from a family perspective
Mar 8
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February 2024
The Words We Use: Living As If School Doesn't Exist
I look forward to the day when the transition from passive learning to active living has ended and we all see the word “school” and its various forms as…
Feb 25
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Learning From Life, Not School
Kids learn best about social engagement by participating in community life.
Feb 16
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Wendy Priesnitz
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January 2024
The Trouble With Perfection
What can happen when we demand perfection of our children or ourselves
Jan 20
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There's Danger in Not Speaking Out
Our stories and our art have power to change the world
Jan 9
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Learning is Natural
Learning without school mimics life in the natural world
Jan 5
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December 2023
Avoiding the Fear Virus
Fear can be manufactured and is contagious.
Dec 18, 2023
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November 2023
Threads of Words and Yarn
Writing and weaving to survive grief-filled times.
Nov 12, 2023
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October 2023
Trusting the Learning Process
When we can pursue our own interests, test our own ideas, and make our own mistakes
Oct 30, 2023
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Seeds of Hope
Adjusting to a new life while growing hope and a garden
Oct 21, 2023
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April 2023
After the Pause
Thinking about the results of controlling and coercing children
Apr 8, 2023
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