by Ken Danford | May 28, 2025 | self-directed learning
This week we have learned that recent North Star alums have been accepted on at least 15 of 17 college applications! Congrats to Hazel Kleinman-Eddy, Enzo Belmonte, Volt Ouroborros, and Lucy Lackman. The accepting colleges involved include: Sarah Lawrence, Reed,...
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 | 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 | Dec 21, 2023 | self-directed learning
It’s official! We are honored to announce that Liberated Learners has received a grant of $100,000 from Stand Together Trust to help people start centers using our approach in states offering public funding. We are grateful, excited, and eager to see what we can do...
