As our students are preparing for their upcoming Showcase and planning for their final unit, we thought it would be appropriate to share how the inquiry portion of our day operates and how allowing room for student voice makes an […]

Each inquiry unit we design intentionally revolves around a 21st century skill that our students/all children will grow up and will likely succeed if they are well versed in. This unit’s theme, for example, was collaboration. We have been encouraging […]

People often ask how we’re different. There’s no single, easy answer. But learning through experiences is certainly a major component. Localtopia is an annual event that allows us to reinforce why we encourage our kids to experience as many things […]

When you think of the holidays, what is the first thing that usually comes to mind? For us at Indi-ED, it is random acts of kindness. However, those also happen throughout the year. We just use the holidays to springboard […]

As we have now entered the holiday season, it seems the right time to share about something that makes us feel especially grateful. Here at Indi-ED, we take time to be grateful everyday. Our students understand that by intentionally focusing […]

As you know, we ask our students to reflect whenever possible because honest reflection and action, create genuine growth. They understand the value of pausing, discussing, and completing individual reflections. Last week, we asked our students to reflect on some […]

We’re all excited to host our third annual stand-up comedy show fundraiser for Indi-ED on November 10.  If you’ve been kind of hearing about this event and aren’t sure what’s up with it, or if it’s for you, this should clear things up a […]

Last Thursday, Indi-ED was selected to compete in our local Social Venture Partnership’s Fast Pitch Event. It was a time for 10 social enterprises (a fancier way to say a self-sustaining non-profit) competed for the chance to win additional funds to […]

What is your definition of a leader? Do you consider yourself a leader? Why or why not?  Now, think if you could answer these questions effectively in high school. What about middle school or even elementary? Believe it or not, […]

It is hard to believe that 30 days of school have passed as we get ready to welcome the month of October. When I saw the 30 day mark on the calendar I decided to sit down with my students […]