A Thousand Thoughts

one human thinking and writing about neurodivergence, humanity, being a parent, and existential questions outside the doors of the establishment

education

April 27, 2024

Carrots and sticks in education – a complaint about purpose being lost in systems.

One of the complicated things I’ve learned during the Free2Homeschool campaign is about something called the National School Reform Agreement. Now, I’m not part of any school, and my kids don’t get any government funding, so why does it matter to me? It turns out it’s relevant, and it goes like this. The National School Continue reading

Culture, education, Learning, Neurodivergent life, Parenting, Purpose

children, education, family, Parenting, schools
March 15, 2024

We don’t need no curriculum! Hey! Queensland! Leave those kids alone!

I am an accidental homeschooler. We are an unexpectedly homeschooling family. Because of our precious child’s complex needs, that’s where we have ended up and it’s actually fantastic. Today we’ve been to the library and a six year old could search the catalogue himself, because he’s a great reader and has excellent computer skills. The Continue reading

Culture, Learning, Neurodivergent life, Parenting

actuallyautistic, ADHD, autism, children, Culture, education, neurodivergence, neurodivergent, PDA, trauma

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