What is unschooling?
A child-trusting, anti-oppression, liberatory, love-centered approach to parenting and caregiving. It is also creating and expanding communities of confident, capable people who understand how they learn best, and how to work collaboratively to learn and solve things. — Akilah S. Richards
In keeping with our commitment to our Core Values of children’s rights, autonomy, and self-determination, we practice and promote the educational philosophy of Self-Directed Education for people of all ages. Classes and workshops at Alder Commons are always optional, and we mostly host programs that have either been specifically requested by the community, or offered by a community member.
We provide support and services for young people and families who are enrolled in school, and also to those who practice homeschooling or unschooling.
Unschooling Resources
There are lots of other places in town (and beyond) practicing self-directed education, and doing amazing things!
