Saint Louis Sudbury School

?????????????????? ???? ???????? ???????????? ?????? ???????????????????? ?????????????? (part 3 of, at least, 7)… ?? Are you looking for an alternative to the intensity of grades, homework, and focus on the future without living the present? Our youth are SO stressed about grades and their futures, that they are unhealthy and unable to enjoy the present! Hey, it’s true for most adults too, but let’s give the gift to our children if we can’t yet give it to ourselves… “According to the American Psychological Association in 2024 stress levels among K-12 students are alarmingly high, with seven out of ten U.S. teens (ages 13-17) identifying anxiety or depression as major issues among their peers. In school, 75% of high school students report experiencing boredom, anger, sadness, fear, or stress. On a 10-point scale, where adult stress averages 3.8, American teens rate their stress at 5.8. Additionally, three-quarters of high school students and half of middle schoolers consistently feel stressed due to schoolwork.” (The American Institute of Stress) Yikes! Don’t accept the common narrative that grades are the only way to measure life success and wellness. We look forward to your call and/or your comments below - let’s chat! #stress #wellness #bepresent #selfdirected #democratic #school #stl #stlsudbury #asde #sudburyinternational #unschooling #leadership #respect #trust #children #parenting #reparenting #community #lifeskills #learning

?????????????????? ???? ???????? ???????????? ?????? ???????????????????? ?????????????? (part 2 of, at least, 7)… ?? Are you seeing your child lose their love for learning? You’re observant and have recently noticed a loss of curiosity, love of learning, and general joy for exploring the world. Congrats for noticing! And, sorry this is the current state. We hear this frequently from families. You are not alone. For many adults, learning is the spice of life and seeing our kiddos lose something they once loved, is heartbreaking. What if this observation nudges you to research A.S. Neil’s work via the Summerhill Schhol? What if you read about Sudbury Valley School and their philosophy? What if you reach out to us for a chat about another way, a respectful, trusting, and collaborative environment for curious humans to learn and grow together? We hope to chat soon. In the meantime, what questions do you have? #selfdirected #democratic #school #stl #stlsudbury #asde #sudburyinternational #unschooling #leadership #respect #trust #children #parenting #reparenting #community #lifeskills #learning

?????????????????? ???? ???????? ???????????? ?????? ???????????????????? ?????????????? (part 1 of, at least, 7)… ?? Is school avoidance a regular part of your family’s life? Unfortunately, few of our environments normalize this difficult phenomenon for us. We’re here to say, many of our community has been there and navigated that! School avoidance is a real thing and, is it any surprise when many conventional school environments are (unintentionally) disrespectful and mistrusting of children?! Please know, whether you are looking for another school option already or still sticking it out, you are not alone. #schoolavoidance #selfdirected #democratic #school #stl #stlsudbury #asde #sudburyinternational #unschooling #leadership #respect #trust #children #parenting #reparenting #community #lifeskills #learning

?? With the shift to School Meeting members sitting in a circle to: - share announcements ??, - facilitate discussions ???, - and manage their school ??, we have noticed increased participation. Interesting to note. May be a worthwhile experiment for your learning community or work environment. Report back if you happen to try. Picture just for fun - some of us recently visited the Missouri History Museum to enjoy “An Unlikely Hero”, performed by Metro Theater Company! #selfdirected #democratic #school #education #stl #sudbury #asde #respect #trust #children #autonomy #selfmanagement #leadership #community #learning #lifeskills

Are you curious about another way? Join Sudbury International and humans, from around the globe, on November 16th. #selfdirected #democratic #school #saintlouis #stlsudbury #sudburyinternational #learning #community #autonomy #respect #trust #lifeskills #sde #asde #leadership #alternative #education

?? Overheard at the playground, “they don’t let you climb at school, do they? Sit down. I hope not.” ?? Hmmm, why? Don’t we wonder why conventional schools prevent children from their natural adventures, curiosity, and problem solving? We wonder and, daily, we experience a different way, an aligned way of learning. As always, please ask us about that. #curiosity #school #learning #respect #autonomy #trust #saintlouis #stlsudbury #selfdirected #democratic #education #leadership #lifeskills #community #problemsolving

?? Why is a school posting on LinkedIn, a professional website? It seems that many of us are on this platform to help, to offer support, to consult, coach, teach, or train our business world out of the problems they are encountering. What if, instead (or, at least, in addition to), we didn't need to undo what conventional school environments did...? Where do we learn to micromanage, to mistrust, to compete (at any cost), to grab a solution before actually understanding the problem...? ???? ???????????? ???????????????????????? ???????????????? ??????????????, ??????????????????, ?????? ?????????????????????? ???????????????? ?????? ????????????????????????????, ???????? ?????????? ???? ?????????????????? ?????????? ?????? ???????? ????????????????????????? Your thoughts? #selfdirected #democratic #education #saintlouis #stlsudbury #school #unschooling #learning #respect #trust #autonomy #community #freedom #lifeskills #leadership #deming #kenrobinson #educationrevolution #rootcause

We came, we saw, we donned denim. Denim may be conventional, but our educational model is not. ?? Ask us about it anytime! #school #freetolearn #saintlouis #stlsudbury #leadership #learning #respect #trust #autonomy #democracy #selfdirected #democratic #education #deming #kenrobinson #asneil #asde #sde #agentic #lifeskills

The Graybar Construction Trades Scholarship is accepting applications through November 1. This scholarship will be awarded to students who will enroll full-time as undergraduate students in an accredited nonprofit two-year college or technical school program in the construction trades. Up to 50 students will be awarded a $1,000 per year scholarship ($500 per semester) that is renewable for up to four semesters. Learn more, apply, or share this information with a student: https://lnkd.in/gBykc_kV The Graybar Construction Trades Scholarship is a program administered by the St. Louis Community Foundation.

This Wednesday is Denim Day and we’re excited! ?? That’s it. That’s the whole post. ?? #selfdirected #democratic #education #saintlouis #stlsudbury #school #unschooling #learning #respect #trust #autonomy #community #freedom #lifeskills #leadership #deming #kenrobinson #educationrevolution