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A Day in the Life of a Microschool Student
At our microschool, Lucas Literacy Lab, each day is carefully designed to cater to the individual needs and interests of every child,...
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Feb 104 min read
A Field Trip Through NYC’s Creative Spaces
At Lucas Literacy Lab, we believe in the power of hands-on learning. This year, our middle schoolers are not just learning how to write,...
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Feb 32 min read
Middle School is the Perfect Time for a Change in Education
When my now 17-year-old daughter graduated elementary school, one thing I was absolutely sure of was that I was not going to put her in...
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Jan 274 min read
Mixed-Age Learning in Action
Recently, our older students buddy read The Boy in the Striped Pajamas  and worked in small groups to create a presentation aimed at...
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Jan 223 min read
The Importance of Emotional Safety for Learning
When I first embarked on the journey of starting my microschool, I imagined a space where learning could be as free-flowing and creative...
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Jan 144 min read
In Defense of Giving Up
When I was 21 years old, living alone in a Brooklyn apartment above the State Farm office where I worked as a receptionist, our boss gave...
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Dec 8, 20242 min read
Creating the Magic of Christmas All Year Long: How Our Microschool Fosters a Sense of Wonder and Joy All Year
The awe and delight in my children's eyes when I've been moonlighting as an elf, creating holiday magic, is enough to make my inner child...
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Aug 5, 20243 min read
What the Olympics Can Teach Us About Education
Known for her unmatched prowess and grace, Simone Biles has redefined the boundaries of gymnastics with her incredible skills. But beyond...
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Jul 29, 20242 min read
Parents Have Real Fears About Back-To-School
Back-to-school season brings so much excitement with new clothes, book bags, and the adorable photos we take on the first day of school....
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Jul 15, 20242 min read
The Pomodoro Technique for Fidgety Kids
Do you have a child who just can not sit still? I do. Whenever it's time to do any work, she fidgets, releases the lid on her train of...
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Jul 12, 20242 min read
What Happens When Schools Leave Parents Out
When my eldest daughter was 13 years old, COVID-19 shut our world down. I was teaching middle school ELA from my laptop in the dining...
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Jul 8, 20243 min read
The NEA Should Not Win "All the Things"
A lot can be said about the recent keynote speech by Becky Pringle at the 2024 NEA Representative Assembly in Philadelphia last week....
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Jul 5, 20242 min read
Left Back for Lack of Documentation
New Jersey is known for its supportive homeschooling laws. Unlike some states, NJ imposes no specific curriculum, testing, or reporting...
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Jul 1, 20242 min read
Giving Joy Her Rightful Place
I have already watched the new Inside Out 2 movie twice—once with my children and another time by myself. I cried both times. If you ask...
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Jun 24, 20242 min read
Exploring the Charlotte Mason Pedagogical Approach: Nurturing Education through Living Ideas
In the realm of education, there are numerous philosophies and methodologies that aim to shape young minds and cultivate a love for...
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Jun 20, 20242 min read
Divine Education
It's all divine, you know—all of it. From the moment a human is conceived, they are miraculous. And, since we live in these bodies and...
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Jun 7, 20242 min read
I Got It Wrong
Believe it or not, your friendly literacy-based microschool owner once had a child of her own who hated to read.... and it may have been...
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May 23, 20242 min read
10 Benefits of Hybrid Schooling
Exploring educational alternatives is crucial for today's parents seeking the best fit for their child's learning journey. In recent...
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May 20, 20243 min read
Curious, Cultured, and Confident Kids
If you Google the word "education," you'll get 2 definitions: the process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a...
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May 15, 20242 min read
Parents, You're Right
The other day, I came across a reel on Instagram of Eva Mendez defending her choice to have children after 35 and stay home to raise...
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