#LearnerDirected
We believe every child is a natural learner; they do not need to be forced, coerced or bribed.

#learnerdirected #kidsarenaturallearners
November 6, 2026 at 3:09 PM
AERO Newsletter ~10/22/26 - conta.cc/3WDewDP- Join us tonight and Sunday as we celebrate Jerry's life. Sign up here to stay informed bit.ly/AERONews

#visionary #learnerdirected #community
October 30, 2026 at 2:39 PM
We believe that learners should have the freedom to find the right fit for them. Even if that path is one we wouldn't have chosen.

#learnerdirectededucation #learnerdirected #therightochoose
October 28, 2026 at 5:41 PM
For 37 years, we have helped families, educators, students, and schools build and sustain learner-centered alternatives around the world, find the right educational fit, network, and be a part of a global community. Come be a part of it!

#EducationRevolution #AlternativeEducation #LearnerDirected
October 26, 2026 at 4:24 PM
“There's just no way that any one person can really encapsulate anybody's life, and especially a life like Jerry's. What he was able to do, the vision that he had, and all the people that he touched, literally around the world.”

#JerryMintz #AERO #learnerdirected #youthrights
October 19, 2026 at 6:18 PM
"His curiosity was genuine, especially when it came to kids; he was genuinely interested in their lives and their interests, and it went beyond just taking them seriously." theeducationrevolution.substack.com/p/jerry-mint...

#JerryMintz #AERO #learnerdirected #settinglearnersfree
October 16, 2026 at 2:51 PM
In this episode, we chat with Melissa Psallidas about the current state of education, future of learning, how libraries & librarians are an important part of that future, and much more!

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#learning #futureoflearning #learnerdirected #youthrights
September 23, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Approaches and assessments, in kind and degree, should reflect the nature of learning.

#learning #learnerdirected #individualizedlearning
September 22, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Much of "Education", is still focused on what fits into a box.

#freetolearn #learnerdirected #whatcountsforknowledge
September 18, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Latest AERO News! 9/10/26 ~ conta.cc/4yuWbGJ - IDEC Starts Tomorrow! Rights-Aligned Education Resources, Youth Podcast Guest - Tania Yermakova, & more!
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#ukraine🇺🇦 #democraticeducationnetwork #democraticeducation #learnerdirected
September 10, 2026 at 3:33 PM
"When we talk about Education with the big E , it seems that a lot of it Is more about compliance than learning." Listen to the rest here theeducationrevolution.substack.com/p/educationf...

#compliance #learning #learnerdirected
August 27, 2026 at 5:44 PM
It can easily be designed by learners.

#learnerdesigned #selfdeisgned #learnerdirected
August 25, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Yes, we “eliminated,” a problem, but at what cost, and what new problems appear down the line as a result? This type of thinking has an insidious way of infiltrating our schools . Read here - theeducationrevolution.substack.com/p/guest-post...

#authenticlearning #learnerdirected
August 13, 2026 at 2:14 PM
AERO's webinar series is back with special guests Mikala Streeter & Khabral Muhammad founders of Lighthouse Prep a small microschool in Georgia. Join us August 27, at 8 pm Eastern Time. Contact us for the registration link.

#microschool #handsonlearning #learnerdirected
August 11, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Latest AERO News! conta.cc/4bJB6ze IDEC Deadline, New Podcast Episode & more 7/16/26 - Sign up here bit.ly/AERONews to stay informed. You can also advertise in our newsletter or send us items to include.

#learnerdirected #AI #educationaloptions #democraticeducation
July 16, 2026 at 2:56 PM
How would "education" be different if learners were part of a culture that shared power and governance? How do we make these ideas more experiential and less abstract?

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#sharedpower #ideas #sharedgovernance #experiential #learnerdirected
July 13, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Latest AERO News! New Letter from our friends in Ukraine and more. 7/9/26 -
conta.cc/3RroHsU. Sign up here bit.ly/AERONews to stay informed. You can also advertise in our newsletter or send us items to include.

#learnerdirected #ukraine🇺🇦 #educationaloptions #democraticeducation
July 9, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Latest AERO News! We The People and more. 7/2/26 -
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#wetheoeople #learnerdirected #democraticeducation #4thofJuly
July 2, 2026 at 1:12 PM
"Education In whatever way that it is. Is there to serve learners, too often in both government and in education. It becomes about something else. " Listen to the rest here. open.substack.com/.../we-the-p....
#WeThePeople #education #democracy #learnerdirected
July 1, 2026 at 4:45 PM
@idec_2026_virtual Is fast approaching. If you'd like to submit a session for this important event the deadline is July 19, 2026. You can submit a session, register, etc., here www.idec2026.org

#democraticeducation #democracy #democraticprocess #learnerdirected #selfdetermination #RightsMatter
June 29, 2026 at 3:36 PM
"At the end of the day, can we come together around the things that we agree on? And around the things that we don't agree on, in a way that honors our humanity."

Listen to to the rest here - open.substack.com/pub/theeduca...

#community #bridingthegap #humanity #learnerdesigned #learnerdirected
June 24, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Latest AERO News! Conference report and more. 6/18/26-https://conta.cc/4eBL5aH Sign up here bit.ly/AERONews to stay informed. You can also advertise in our newsletter or send us items to include.

#freedom #learnerdesigned #LearnerDirected #youthrights #youthvoice #freedom #democracy
June 18, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Special Edition! 6/9/26 -https://conta.cc/3QadzzV.
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#freedom #learnerdesigned #LearnerDirected #youthrights #youthvoice #freedom #democracy #innovationineducation
June 9, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Check out AERO's latest newsletter 6/3/26 -https://conta.cc/4o8D7dt .
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#freedom #LearnerDirected #youthrights #youthvoice #freedom #democracy #innovationineducation #ukraine🇺🇦
June 3, 2026 at 5:27 PM