Life can be difficult, even in the best of times. We face challenges every day, from the moment we wake up until the moment we close our eyes at the end of the day. There’s a lot that’s not in your control. And when children are involved, all bets are off! You never know what… Read More »
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It Takes a Village to Make Sure Our Kids Are More Than Okay
As a parent, you know that your kids aren’t okay. You’ve seen them struggle with online learning during the pandemic, can feel their anxiety when it comes to going back to the classroom, and you’ve had to push them outside their comfort zone on more than one occasion to get them past the social hump… Read More »
At What Cost Are You Pushing Your Kids?
One of the most amazing things about the kids at LEADPrep is that every single one of them is so uniquely different. And we don’t try to pretend that they’re not. There’s no trying to fit anyone into a box and we honor everyone’s unique personalities and interests. That’s not typical. Too many schools require… Read More »
Camping to Build Resilience and Caring
Why would a team in a profession already worn thin take 40 tweens and teens camping…the third week of classes? Because human-centered learning is worth the effort. Neuroscience tells us humans need to feel safe and then welcome to be ready to access their frontal lobes and get to learning. So the LEADPrep team spent… Read More »
Benefits of Alternative Middle & High School
One of the things that’s amazing about humans is that we’re all so mismatched and different. We look different, have different cultural backgrounds and lived experiences; we have different viewpoints on…well…everything. We all have different ways of thinking and communicating and learning. These differences are exciting and can be frustrating, especially when we’re trying to… Read More »
In-depth Conversation about Student-Led Learning
Sometimes, when students are following their own interests, they have difficulty transitioning from the “fun” parts of a project to the “work” parts of a project. For example, Julian’s mom Kester is an artist, so she loves to draw. But in order to be a professional artist, she has to learn how to do things… Read More »
Adding Love and Logic Parenting Strategies to Stay Sane
What a challenging time to be a parent! Many parents are still working from home and taking on a lot of teaching and supervising their children in remote learning settings. Or they’re navigating what it looks like to send their children back to school–and all the stressors that go along with that. At LEADPrep, even… Read More »
Tribute to My Partner in Crime
This spring, our learner-centered school graduates six seniors. They have been through a great deal to cross the stage and earn their diplomas. LEADPrep also “graduates” Terry Risdon, our beloved science teacher and director of learning. Let me tell you about this quiet, creative believer who is retiring after a full career of serving youth.… Read More »
Disruptive Innovation in Education
A recent blog post by Thomas Arnett of the Christiansen Institute asks: Is this the moment in history when K–12 school systems get disrupted? Yes, conventional classrooms being forced online and with increased challenges engaging students has prompted many families and educators to look for alternatives. The article asks if these shifts beg the question:… Read More »
Our Commitment to Community: Seeing 2020
Community, that feeling of love and belonging. Of having a home and being welcome. Community is a priority at LEADPrep. We know learning happens more easily when students feel safe, connected, and genuinely care about one another. Being small and having one teacher per five students allows us to get to know each other, build… Read More »
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