Rethinking Education

Rethinking Education

Blog Rethinking Education Are We Preparing Our Children for the Real World? Introduction Welcome to a space where we question the status quo and envision an education system that puts children and their innate curiosity at the forefront. The traditional narrative...
Empowering Education – VELA Fund Grant Award

Empowering Education – VELA Fund Grant Award

Blog Empowering Education VELA Education Fund Grant Award to Support Mythbusting Seminars Introduction We are thrilled to announce that we have been awarded the prestigious VELA Education Fund grant to further our mission of empowering parents and teens with...
Decoding Faces

Decoding Faces

Blog Decoding Faces The Science and Significance of Reading Facial Expressions Situation Focus: This week we had a guest speaker – our very own Coach Craig, who specializes in communication. In this session, Craig led us on an exploration into the realm of...
Wrapping Up the Year

Wrapping Up the Year

Blog Wrapping Up the Year Bittersweet Goodbyes, Fond Memories, and Exciting Futures Our last session of the year was tinged with a unique mix of nostalgia, accomplishment, and a keen sense of anticipation for what the future holds. We came together as a community...
Global Awareness & Cultural Competence

Global Awareness & Cultural Competence

Blog GLOBAL AWARENESS & CULTURAL COMPENTENCE The Situation/Focus In this session, the students dove into the crucial topic of cultural competence in our interconnected world. Through engaging in activities and discussions, they gained a chance to broaden their...
Part 8: The Power of Networking for Teen Entrepreneurs

Part 8: The Power of Networking for Teen Entrepreneurs

Blog Encouraging Entrepreneurial Thinking in Teens - Part 8 The Power of Networking for Teen Entrepreneurs Networking is an essential skill for any entrepreneur, and it’s never too early for your teen to start building their own network. Networking allows...
BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS & FINDING MENTORS

BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS & FINDING MENTORS

Blog NETWORKING & BUILDING PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS The Situation/Focus Our latest student session aimed to empower teens with networking skills that can help them build relationships, find mentors, and create opportunities. Key Insights or Distinctions Leverage...
Discover a World of Possibilities with Career Conversations

Discover a World of Possibilities with Career Conversations

Blog Discover a World of Possibilities with Career Conversations A new program for Astrolabe Academy and our Homeschool friends! At Astrolabe Academy, we believe in the power of real-world experiences and conversations to shape the educational journey of our students....
Part 7:  Risk-Taking in Your Teen

Part 7: Risk-Taking in Your Teen

Blog Encouraging Entrepreneurial Thinking in Teens - Part 7 Encouraging Risk-Taking in Your Teen: Tips for Building Confidence and Resilience As parents, we often want to protect our children from failure and disappointment. However, by shielding them from risk, we...