Why @katerynabotvinnik @one.crazy.school thinks the @idec_2026_virtual is important and why you should attend. She will also be delivering a session at IDEC. You can get tickets, submit a session, etc., here www.idec2026.org #demoraticeducation

"Many of the options that school choice week highlights adhere to a conventional model of education, there is little if any inclusion of learner directed ideas or approaches. theeducationrevolution.substack.com/p/school-cho... #schoolchoice #educationfreedom #youthrights

Join this 15 week intensive, benefit from AERO's over 30 years of experience helping alternatives start & sustain around the world. Scholarships & monthly payments available. Register -https://omella.com/aql5r. #startaschool #educationfreedom #startanalternative #educationaloptions

Last chance to register! Starts tomorrow at 10 am Eastern Time. It highlights the work and perspectives of youth around the world across 6 continents and multiple countries. Reserve your spot www.aeroconference.org #youthempowerment #youthentrepreneurs #educationfreedom #democracy #youthleaders

Check out AERO's latest newsletter,https://conta.cc/4jL5xbp. You can subscribe to the newsletter here and stay informed with what's happening in the world of educational options. You can do that here bit.ly/AERONews #youthledevent #youthfounders #YouthAdvocacy #democraticeducation #IDEC2026

There's still time to register for this event www.aeroconference.org, free for 23 and under. The event brings together youth from around the world as they share their work for positive change. #youthvoices #youthled #youthadvocacy #mentalhealth #youthfounders #YouthEntrepreneurs

Join us on January 17,2026, hear about the work youth from around the world are doing and their perspectives on #AlternativeEducation, #MentalHealth, #Democracy, #EducationFreedom & more. For more information, go to - aeroconference.org You can register here omella.com/v05oq, free for 23 & under

Take a look at AERO's Newsletter for this week -https://conta.cc/4jgnuyd. If you don't subscribe yet, you can do so here. bit.ly/AERONews #EducationFreedom #youthrights #youthperspectives #humanityineducation

Thinking about starting an educational alternative, need support with an existing one? Join this 15 week intensive, benefit from AERO's over 30 years of experience helping start alternatives around the world. Register -https://omella.com/aql5r.

Here are two of the great sessions that are a part of AERO's Global Youth Perspectives event -1/17/26. Free for 23 & under - Register today! ~ omella.com/v05oq #youthvoice #youthrights #youthled #educationfreedom #SelfDetermination

Can We Have A Universal Agreement in Education? : No matter the approach, can we agree on our humanity? Listen Here - theeducationrevolution.substack.com/p/can-we-hav... #universalagreement #socialcontract #educationfreedom #learnerdirected

It can be limiting to approach learning this way. #learnerdirected #educationfreedom #learning

REGISTER omella.com/aql5r for this course, & benefit from over 30 years of experience starting over 1,000 schools around the world. 15-weeks starting 1/31/26, from conception to sustainability and growth. , contact . #startingschool #educationfreedom #educationalaternatives #educationaloptions

Save the Dates! AERO is pleased to announce that the dates for the 2026 IDEC have been set. March 27 - 29, 2026. More information will be coming very soon, including a call for session proposals! Please feel free to reach out with any questions. #democraticeducation #democracy

“But parents and advocates around the country say that, too often, kids are now spending recess in their classrooms, where they don’t get the full benefits that outdoor play can provide.” www.vox.com/life/471062/... #learningthroughplay #outdoorlearning #freetolearn

What if this script was flipped? hashtag#selfdetermination hashtag#youthled hashtag#educationfreedom

Join us tomorrow, December 4th, 2025, 8 pm EST, for an overview of what we will be offering during our school starter's course, based on over 35 yrs of helping to start educational options. & an open discussion on school choice. Message us for the registration link. #startingaschool #schoolchoice

“63% agree more with the concept that it’s “not worth the cost because people often graduate without specific job skills and with a large amount of debt to pay off.” www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol... #HigherEducation #college

“And yet no one in political leadership — or our broader national conversation about mental health — seems to be asking about the environment where children spend most of their waking hours: school.” nytimes.com/2025/11/24/mag… #mentalhealtht#teenmentalhealtht#kidsmentalhealthth

"In most conventional K-12 education, students are an underrepresented population. In some cases, there’s no representation." open.substack.com/pub/theeduca... #educationfreedom #democraticeducation #youthrights #youthrightsineducation

“The most common reason cited was concern about the school environment, including safety, drug exposure, or negative peer pressure, with 83 percent of parents saying it was a factor.” www.newsweek.com/why-homescho... #homeschooling #EducationFreedom

Join us tonight 11/13/25 at 8 pm Eastern time for a chat with Dr. Gina Riley, on Ungrading, Unlearning, & the Unschooling movement. Message us for the Registration Link. hashtag#unschooling hashtag#ungrading hashtag#unlearning

Shifting the mindset is important to the future of education. #freedomtolearn #youthrights

“Behind that lay a bigger idea: progress in school meal sustainability would act as a lever to transform Sweden’s broader food system.” www.theguardian.com/environment/... #foodsustainability #schoollunches

Join us for a chat with Dr. Gina Riley about Unschooling, Ungrading, Unlearning and the Unschooling Movement . Thursday, November 13, 2025. 8 pm Eastern Time. Message us for the registration link #unschooling #unlearning #ungrading

“Until this changes & those with a stake in schools are involved in decision-making on issues that affect them, I hold out little hope that young people will leave school with an understanding of why democracy matters.” www.theguardian.com/society/2025... #democraticeducation #democraticprocess

“To say that The Circle School community is committed to the democratic process is a drastic understatement. It’s baked into every feature of the school, and it manifests in a welcoming and inclusive way.” open.substack.com/pub/theeduca... #democraticeducation #learnerdirected

On 1/17/26 - Join youth from around the world as they share their perspectives & experiences on alternative education, mental health, democracy, & more. www.aeroconference.org register here omella.com/v05oq #youthvoices #youthleadership #democracy #LearnerDirected #mentalhealth #educationfreedom

Sometimes there's a misconception that this approach is meant as an exemption from accountability and is immune to rigor. In most cases, the reality is the opposite. #learnerdirected #freedomtolearn #EducationFreedom

Join us Tonight 10/30/25 with Kerry McDonald about her book, "Joyful Learning," her work at the intersection of education and enterprise, and spotlighting education entrepreneurs and the educational options they offer. Message us for the registration link. #educationfreedom #educationaltoptions

“Playing is what children are born to do. It’s innate in them. It is how they learn.” www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... #learningthroughplay #letkidsplay

Join us for a chat with Kerry McDonald (@Kerry_edu) about her book, "Joyful Learning," her work at the intersection of education and enterprise, and spotlighting education entrepreneurs and the options they offer. Message us for the registration link. #educationfreedom #educationaltoptions

www.linkedin.com/posts/peberg... #educationfreedom #democracy #learnerdirected

Another great session at our 11/8 event ~ From Tokenism to Transformation: Reimagining Youth Representation in South Africa ~ All are welcome! Free for 23 & under omella.com/u29rm For more information, go to - aeroconference.org #youthvoice #youthled #educationfreedom #learnerdirected #southafrica

This is true no matter the approach or the number of hours. The time would be better invested in learning what to do when we encounter our gaps. #learnerdirected #knowingthyself