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Part 2: Building Creativity
Part 2: Encouraging Creativity With Entrepreneurial Thinking One of the top benefits of promoting entrepreneurial thinking in teens is that it encourages creativity. When your teen is thinking like an entrepreneur, they're always looking for ways to solve problems,...
Part 1: Encouraging Entrepreneurial Thinking in Teens
The Right Mindset for Today's Market As a parent, you want your teen to be successful in life, but how can you prepare them for a constantly changing and evolving world? One way is to encourage and promote entrepreneurial thinking in your teen. Entrepreneurial...
Announcing our 2023 Summer Camp!
Great news! Astrolabe Academy is excited to announce the launch of our new 6-week Entrepreneurial Summer Camp for teens. This program is designed to help young adults develop the skills and knowledge they need to become successful entrepreneurs. Our expert instructors...
One Reason Your Teen May be Miserable…
Pretty much as soon as the pumpkin decorations show up on the shelves, folks start asking for help with their kids in high school. School has barely started and the problems have already begun. The parenting teens groups on Facebook fill up with posts from frustrated...
It’s all about the label…
Frustrated... Let’s face it, by the time you, as parents, contact me, you are generally at whit’s end. Am I right? Traditional education isn’t cutting it and your high school age child is, to put it simply, just done with school. Your child has been compartmentalized,...
The Winding Road to Unschooling
Like many who are homeschooling or are thinking about it, I headed down this path for several reasons. Regardless, of what lies behind that decision, we all have one worthy goal in mind – to foster a love of learning in our children and to help them develop the...
Headmaster’s Musings
Unveiling Emotional Intelligence: A Deep Dive with Astrolabe Academy’s Teens
A Deep Dive with Astrolabe Academy's Teens In a recent session at Astrolabe Academy, we took an immersive journey into the realms of Emotional Intelligence (EI), and it was a remarkable experience marked by active engagement and insightful discussions. Our students,...
Navigating the Digital Seas: Enhancing Research Skills in the Information Age
Enhancing Research Skills in the Information Age In the vast ocean of information that is the internet, it’s crucial for learners to navigate effectively. Our recent session at Astrolabe Academy focused precisely on this: empowering students with advanced research...
Navigating the Mind’s Compass: Critical Thinking in Youth Education
Critical Thinking in Youth Education Introduction: The Compass of Critical Thinking In an age brimming with information and choices, the ability to think critically is more than a skill—it's a necessary compass for navigating life's myriad decisions. At Astrolabe...
Nurturing Minds: A Journey Through Health & Wellness at Astrolabe Academy
A Journey Through Health & Wellness at Astrolabe Academy In the nurturing environment of Astrolabe Academy, our latest session blossomed into a rich garden of insights, experiences, and strategies centered around health & wellness. Our vibrant community of...
Unlocking the Digital Future: Empowering the Next Generation with Essential Digital Skills
Empowering the Next Generation with Essential Digital Skills At Astrolabe Academy, our recent weekly group session was nothing short of a digital revelation for our teen participants! Guided by a commitment to learner-centered education, the session was a vibrant...
Empowering Education – VELA Fund Grant Award
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 alternative educational approaches....
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 nonverbal communication. Our...
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 - students, coaches, and...
Global Awareness & Cultural Competence
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 understanding of diverse cultures, challenge their...
BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS & FINDING MENTORS
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 your existing network Be clear on your goals Develop an...
