Blog & Newsletters

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The school of today was designed for a factory. In 1763.

In 1763, a king issued a decree. An American brought it home 80 years later. Here's what happened next.

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The model that educated da Vinci, Newton, and Mozart - and looked nothing like a classroom

Between ancient Greece and the industrial revolution, one model dominated. A tutor and a student. Here's what that looked like.

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The word "school" used to mean leisure

From the Sumerian 'house of tablets' to Aristotle walking his students through the park - school used to look very different.

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Two kids and a business that sells

What Happens When Kids Take the Lead

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✨ We Launched Our First Pilot! ✨

And you should be a part of it

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Back to (home/un)school

Exploring the many paths to a child-engaged alternative education

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Who should teach our kids and what

Summer reflections on tutors, teaching, and letting curiosity lead

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[Part 2] Things they didn't teach you at school

A deep dive into the skills that shape great thinkers: executive function, decision-making, mental models, and self-directed learning.

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Things they didn't teach you at school

What do you wish school had taught you? And what gets your kids curious? What do you hope they learn outside of school?

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Is AI going to “save” education? Or maybe not?

Impressions from the biggest EdTech conference in San Diego and the overwhelming amount of the AI tools for education

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How kids can get involved as citizens

Helping kids get involved in their community isn’t just about doing good—it’s about teaching them to care about the world around them..

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Learning Through Movement 💃

Why kids learn better when they move – and how to make it happen!

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Find the Best Learning Style for Your Child! 🎒✨

Wouldn’t it be amazing if education was tailored to every child’s unique way of learning?

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Do we need more AI tools?

Happy 2025! 🎉 AI Tools to Empower Your Parenting and Teaching

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👻 Happy Halloween! 👻

As you celebrate Halloween this year, remember: it doesn’t have to be perfect to be magical!

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Today is World Mental Health Day

Perfect opportunity to remind ourselves that caring for our mental well-being is important every single day

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🎉 Early Access - Join Our Waitlist Now!

Be among the first to join our waitlist and become a founding member of our platform

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Fall and project-based learning

Try some project-based learning this fall

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Tidbits from Learning Lot - Founder's homeschooling journey

Dear Parent,

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Tidbits from Learning Lot - Labor Day edition

Dear Parent,