For the first science unit, our high school cohort is learning about psychology, and how our brains develop, grow, and change as we get older. One of the best parts of an individualized curriculum is that we get to choose […]

Imagine sitting in a classroom with 14 kids who range in age from 8 -11 years old. All eyes are on you as you are preparing to introduce the topic of atoms for the first time. Not because the Florida […]

One of our goals is to encourage enthusiasm around learning. That happens more easily when we can follow things that are interesting and relevant to our students. That is possible because we have systems in place that allow the freedom. Sometimes […]

Coming out of lockdown has given us an appreciation for things that might have previously escaped our notice. Even though “connection” has always been at the heart of what we do at Indi-ED, all around us, we see people approaching […]

Our first week together was simply beautiful. Our younger students played games to engage with and learn about one another and reinforce processes and values.  Others spent the week learning about the science of the brain with fun challenges, setting […]

It may be hard to hear but even the most motivated teachers are considering (if they haven’t already) walking away. You may have heard compassion fatigue referenced early on in the pandemic.  More recently, Adam Grant refers to a newer […]

Our class has been working on a variety of writing styles and pieces recently. We’ve studied the Hero’s Journey, how to develop themes through symbols or motifs, how language and voice paints a stronger picture, and analyzing characters and structure […]

Just like any family, here at Indi-ED we were uncertain how this pandemic would affect us as a family. Especially for the families who were joining us for the first time. We couldn’t give the hugs that we were accustomed […]

Have you ever wondered what it must have been like to be a black man during the civil rights movement? Have you ever had the opportunity to sit down and ask someone who lived through that time any questions that […]

Sounds like a tall order, no? After taking a look at and teaching a variety of lessons for black and women’s history months and watching and discussing parts of, “The Social Dilemma”, some of our middle schoolers took the task […]