Engage in Lifelong Learning at The Other Hearth

"Human communities depend upon a diversity of talent not a singular conception of ability." - Sir Ken Robinson

The Other Hearth offers a wide range of classes, workshops, and self-directed education opportunities that cater to parents and children alike. The focus on lifelong learning not only encourages personal growth but also fosters a sense of curiosity and exploration that can last a lifetime.

The Other Hearth takes inspiration from the needs of its local community as well as other homeschool education collaboratives, the work of Sugata Mitra's "SOLE", Agile Learning Centers, Magda Gerber's RIE principles, and honoring the whole child in their individual journey.

If you are looking to be part of a supportive and inspiring community, The Other Hearth is the perfect place for you. Join us in our mission to create the conditions for learning to flourish.

Pieces of each of the following provided inspiration and are not a complete picture of the founding principles of The Other Hearth

Santa Barbara Homebased Partnership:

https://sbhomeschool.org/

Sugata Mitra and his research:

Wikipedia page about Sugata Mitra

TED Talk (the "granny method" at 9:00 and in summary at 15:31)

Agile Learning Centers:

https://www.agilelearningcenters.org/

Sir Ken Robinson and his "rethinking" education TED talks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFMZrEABdw4

Magda Gerber's RIE principles:

https://magdagerber.org/magdas-writings/magda-gerbers-basic-rie-basic-principles/

Screen-free environments for children:

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5823000/#:~:text=Risks%20for%20physical%20health&text=One%202012%20Canadian%20study%20found,suppression%20(26%2C85)