The Geosafari Approach to Education

I did damn good in school. Like nine straight years of no B’s.

How to Survive in Your Native Land

How to Survive in Your Native Land was written by James Herndon in 1971 after teaching in a public…

Language vs. Grammar, or Why You’ll Never Fit In

Teach Your Own

Teach Your Own by John Holt, 2003.

Be from somewhere

I used to tell people that my family was German. This is a weird thing that some Americans do. Being a country of immigrants…

Winners and Losers

The one thing schools are awesome at…

Institutions and Education

The two fundamental characteristics of all institutions

The Importance of Feeling Small

At our local high school, the astronomy club puts on a monthly event for the public at their…