The Journal
Stories and field notes on alternative education.
The Complete Guide to Worldschooling: How Families Turn the World Into a Classroom
Everything you need to know about worldschooling - what it is, how it works, the legal and budget realities, where families go, and how to start turning travel into your child's education.
The Complete Guide to Schooling in Spain for Relocating and Local Families
Everything relocating and local families need to know about schooling in Spain: the legal requirement, accreditation, visas, school types, regional languages, costs, and the homeschooling and worldschooling reality - with a live, searchable directory of alternative and international schools across Spain.
What Does Unschooling Actually Mean?
Unschooling ditches the traditional classroom script in favor of curiosity-driven, self-directed learning. Here is what unschooling actually means, how it works in real life, and why more families are choosing it.
Is AI Wrecking Your Kid's Ability to Think?
A groundbreaking MIT report warns that pervasive AI tools cause cognitive surrender in students. Here is why parents and educators are rethinking tech in the classroom.
Do Microschools Actually Work? The First Real Test Data Is In
The first academic study tracking microschool academic performance followed 400 students for a full year. Here is what the test data reveals for parents.
Public Schools Are Stealing the Microschool Playbook
Public school districts are adopting the microschool model to retain families. Discover how district-run microschools are expanding alternative education options.
What Happens When a Microschool Takes Your Money and Disappears?
A sudden microschool closure in Arkansas left 56 families scrambling. Here is why microschool regulation oversight matters and how parents can vet alternative schools safely.
Davis Forest School: Why Everyone Is Suddenly Searching for This Small California Forest School
Search interest in Davis Forest School spiked 60% this week. Here is what this California nature program offers, what a day looks like, and why forest schools are booming.
Unschooling vs Homeschooling vs Worldschooling: Which One Fits Your Family?
Unschooling, homeschooling, worldschooling: three paths, three totally different lifestyles. A plain-English comparison so you can pick the right one for your family.
Is Unschooling Legal? A State-by-State Guide for 2026
Yes, unschooling is legal in all 50 states. But the paperwork, testing, and notification rules vary a lot. Here's what your state requires in 2026.
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