#alternative-education

[ follow ]
#school-motivation #parenting #trade-careers #palantir #meritocracy-fellowship #defense-contracting
fromScary Mommy
1 week ago

A Concerned Parent Asked: What Happened To Your Kid Who Never Cared About School?

"Currently struggling with a kid who has no desire to do well in school and doesn't care they fail," the parent wrote. "Shows no desire to get to school on time. It's impossible for them to get their schoolwork done on their own and do not take initiative until I have to intervene. Doing this daily is becoming impractical (the days I don't intervene - nothing gets done) and I am hoping for the day they have the sense of urgency to take ownership."
Education
Higher education
fromFortune
1 month ago

Palantir says college is no longer a reliable training ground-so it hired 22 high school students instead: 'Skip the debt. Skip the indoctrination.' | Fortune

Palantir ran a paid four-month Meritocracy Fellowship for recent high-school graduates, requiring top test scores and offering potential salaried jobs in lieu of college.
Education
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

'This isn't right': California teachers question priorities, track record of Learn4Life charter schools

Learn4Life receives substantial public funding while using a largely independent, low-contact instructional model that critics say leaves vulnerable students inadequately supported.
Education
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I believed these 5 misconceptions about homeschooling. Years later, I know I was wrong.

Homeschooling can provide flexible, interest-driven education and ample social opportunities while easing parental anxiety about middle and high school transitions.
Real estate
fromFortune
2 months ago

'Million Dollar Listing' star Fredrik Eklund says Gen Z doesn't need a college degree to make it in real estate: 'You've gotta be out on the streets' | Fortune

Real estate can deliver multimillion-dollar success without a four-year degree; practical communication, negotiation, and on-the-ground experience drive results.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 months ago

Off Da Beaten Path: Brooklyn educator builds global movement around the power of choice * Brooklyn Paper

Dominique Paloma Bible centers learner choice and self-directed mentorship in Off Da Beaten Path, prioritizing individualized goals over traditional schooling.
Miscellaneous
fromFortune
4 months ago

Stanford dropout Sam Altman says college is 'not working great' for most people-and predicts major change in the next 18 years

AI will transform education, making traditional college paths less relevant for many.
[ Load more ]