Traditionally, classrooms have been designed to follow a one-way flow of information, with the teacher imparting knowledge to the students. However, research has shown that there are significant benefits to student-led learning, where students take ownership of their own education […]

When I polled students last year about the social studies curriculum of the 2022-2023 school year, a lot of students expressed interest in the “human struggle” that people face around the world. Some students were genuinely interested in other countries […]

Camping is a great way to connect with nature and with the people you love. Whether you’re camping alone or with a group, the experience can be incredibly bonding and fulfilling. One of the best things about camping is that […]

One of the most valuable skills that we can model for our kids, expose them to on a daily basis, and encourage them to practice by providing a safe environment to wonder and question is that of critical thought. We […]

The American education system has come a long way in the last two hundred years – at the height of the industrial era, schools resembled factories in order to efficiently educate a working class. The factory model for a classroom […]

Do you want to know why Indi-ED is so wonderful? It’s because of the fantastic learning environment that has been created and fostered along with the values that we instill and reinforce each day. Not to mention the amazing community […]

This is my favorite time of year. Halloween (my favorite holiday), we enjoyed a brief cold front, and we all get to come together with our families and friends for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, etc.  This is also my favorite time […]

The first few weeks with our new students in math almost always seem to begin with establishing confidence and new mentalities.  It’s tough to hear kids’ perceptions and attitudes about math as a whole and more specifically their abilities around […]

Most language arts teachers start the new school year with a writing assignment about summer vacation. It is a fast and easy way to learn about a student both personally and academically. Making a small change in this assignment to […]

I pledge to use my mistakes to thrive — this is the first line of the Indi-ED pledge recited daily at our morning meetings. This statement is powerful and one of the most important values that we as humans can […]