Sharing the Vision

A change of education everywhere is becoming more and more necessary. This is a movement that is sweeping the world. Take a peak at what we have gathered below to find out who is participating and where else this education evolution is taking place. Learn how you are a part of the change when you become a part of Open Doors Center!

Hackschooling Makes Me Happy: Logan LaPlante at TEDx University of Nevada

When 13 year-old Logan LaPlante grows up, he wants to be happy and healthy. He discusses how hacking his education is helping him achieve this goal.

Sir Ken Robinson: Building a Culture of Innovation

Sir Ken Robinson delivers a brand new, insightful and entertaining talk to educators at the 9th Annual AERO Conference, "Finding the Catalyst for the Education Revolution."

Sir Ken Robinson: Building a Culture of Innovation from AERO - Education Revolution on Vimeo.

Linn Kristin Breivik in Norway: Her Vision for New Education

Linn Kristin Breivik has a beautiful vision for the future of youth. She shares her ideas for creating spaces for children and teens all over the world, where they can blossom into their true selves.

Dr. Peter Gray claims "School Is A Prison!"

"Peter Gray is a research professor of psychology at Boston College. He has conducted and published research in comparative, evolutionary, developmental, and educational psychology; published articles on innovative teaching methods and alternative approaches to education; and is author of Psychology (Worth Publishers), an introductory college textbook now in its 6th edition. He did his undergraduate study at Columbia University and earned a Ph.D. in biological sciences at Rockefeller University. His current research and writing focuses primarily on children's natural ways of learning and the life-long value of play. His own play includes not only his research and writing, but also long distance bicycling, kayaking, back-woods skiing, and vegetable gardening."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_DJAZ-ByV0

Sir Ken Robinson: Changing Education Paradigms

Sir Ken Robinson presents his ideas to the Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA). He asserts that all countries on Earth are in the process of reforming their education system for various reasons. This video elaborates on those reasons and necessity for change.

To learn more about Sir Ken Robinson's work, go to: http://www.sirkenrobinson.com

To view another video by Sir Ken Robinson, on TED Talks, visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG9CE55wbtY

Other schools & centers that share a similar vision...

Village Home Education Resource Center
5150 Southwest Watson Avenue
Beaverton, OR 97005
(503) 597-9100
http://my.villagehome.org/index.php

Global Village School
207 North Ventura Street
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-9792
http://www.globalvillageschool.org/

Joshua Tree Living School
61871 Twentynine Palms Highway
Joshua Tree, California 92252
livingschool@hwy62.com
http://joshuatreelivingschool.com/

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