by Ken Danford | Jan 18, 2025 | self-directed learning
Here’s a lovely and inspiring book review that starts the new year off in the right direction! I routinely offer my book to inquiring parents and visitors to North Star as a souvenir for their time. I don’t know how many folks actually read it, but apparently some...
by Ken Danford | Jan 5, 2025 | self-directed learning
Happy New Year! I am looking forward to a busy 2025, and excited to share that I have three public events scheduled already! The field of education reform, school choice, and alternatives to school has expanded enormously in the past couple of years, and there are...
by Ken Danford | Dec 1, 2024 | Uncategorized
On Tuesday, November 26, North Star staff and teens conducted the 29th Bake-a-thon, making pies for the Amherst Survival Center’s Community Thanksgiving meal. We continue to value our alliance with that important local organization. Many of you may have received the...
by Ken Danford | Oct 8, 2024 | self-directed learning
A Message for Potential Founders and Starters of New Microschool Programs in ESA States! I have attended several conferences in the past year and I am encouraged by the range of people and groups offering start-up coaching to teachers and parents interested in joining...
by Ken Danford | Apr 7, 2024 | self-directed learning
Last week the New York Times encroached on our turf with news articles and a podcast episode announcing that for many families, “school feels optional” since the pandemic. The reporters focus on the serious increase of “chronic absenteeism” at public schools, which...
