Writing on homeschooling, AI, adaptive learning, and raising kids who can think for themselves in a fast-changing world.
Hi and welcome. I'm Cassandra, homeschool to three kids aged 4-9 and passionate about creative curriculum and learning reimagined. How to do child-led learning…
There’s this place called Alpha School. Their students are top-performing - off-the-charts test scores. And guess how long they spend on school each day? 🕑…
Last week, I found myself doing that thing again - hunched over my laptop at midnight, trying to adapt yet another curriculum to fit my daughter's unique way…
You had such high hopes for this new subject. The beautiful books. The perfect plan. The mental image of your child's eyes widening with wonder as they beg for…
Ever noticed how your most memorable conversations with your child happened naturally? Those magical moments where their eyes light up with pure understanding?…
Hey there, learning friend! 👋 You know that eternal quest to meet your kid’s curiosity with answers that aren't written for PhD candidates OR kindergartners?…
Those clunky desktop computers we grew up with? They weren't just glorified typewriters - they were the seeds of what we're seeing today. AI has actually been…
Watching my 4-year-old negotiate with Siri yesterday, I realized: our kids are growing up arguing with robots as if it's completely normal. With technology…
Hi fellow homeschoolers! As a research-obsessed parent who's tried ALL the methods with my three wild kiddos, trust me when I say there are SO many ways to…
Hey there, fellow learning journey companion! ✨ I've been deep in research mode lately (you know how it goes when you fall down those fascinating brain…
This article was created in response to the Business Insider piece called Unemployment by Degrees: New Data Shows the More Education You Have, the Longer…
Hey there! I've been thinking about you and your little ones lately, especially as I watched my youngest figure out three different ways to build a fort when…
Have you ever watched a child completely absorbed in play? The focus in their eyes, the determination in their movements, the joy of discovery – it's pure…
Have you ever noticed how differently some children learn when they're free to follow their curiosity versus when they're following a predetermined plan? It's…
You know that feeling when you're so absorbed in something that time seems to disappear? When you're fully present, completely focused, and genuinely curious…
You know those moments when everything just clicks? When you suddenly see something so clearly that you wonder how you ever missed it before? That's exactly…