Our homeschool co-op started with this beautiful vision of child-led learning rooted in natural curiosity, but six months in, half the parents are pushing for more traditional structure and assessments because they're worried their kids are 'falling behind.' Those of us who wanted to trust the process feel like we're being undermined, but I also see the genuine anxiety in the other parents.
More people experience this than they realize.
A learning community is fracturing over competing fears about academic outcomes versus faith in curiosity-driven education.
“Where Are You with Wonder as pedagogy?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.