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Progressive Education @progeducat.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

One week to go! A webinar for all those running or starting their own #schools or #learningcommunities. Lea Jovy who has a wealth of experience in start-up business. She has run her own online school, a pilot self-directed learning community and has her own CIC, #MissionEquality. 1/

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Progressive Education @progeducat.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Two weeks to go! A webinar for all those running or starting their own #schools or #learningcommunities. Lea Jovy who has a wealth of experience in start-up business. She has run her own online school, a pilot self-directed learning community and has her own CIC, #MissionEquality. 1/

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Progressive Education @progeducat.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

7.30PM BST TONIGHT!! Just a reminder that we have our online group coaching this evening, for our members who are already running or dreaming of setting up their own schools and learning communities. If you're not already a member you can join at educationstartups.org/community

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Progressive Education @progeducat.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Webinar for start-up #schools & #learningcommunities Tuesday 14 October. Meet Lea Jovy who has a wealth of experience in start-up business. She has run her own #onlineschool, a pilot #selfdirectedlearning community and has her own community interest company, #MissionEquality CIC. 1/

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Progressive Education @progeducat.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Thank you to Leoniyah for her feedback and testimonial following her mentoring. If you're exploring alternatives to conventional schooling and could benefit from a listening ear to help you take the next steps, you might like to consider mentoring: info.progressiveeducation.org/mento…

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Progressive Education @progeducat.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

WEBINAR 8 September. For all those running or starting their own full-time #schools or part-time #learningcommunities. With Ramïn Farhangi, an inspiring French #unschooling advocate, educator, and community builder with over a decade of lived experience in #selfdirectededucation. 1/

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Benedict Kestner @benkestner.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

My first Substack post. Let me know what you think and feel free to share! Moving away from my blog! open.substack.com/pub/benkestn...

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A Family's Leap into Democratic Education

From Conventional Classrooms to Communities of Empowerment

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Progressive Education @progeducat.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

49% OFF our online course until midnight BST TODAY Friday 31st July. Simply use the promo code JULY49 at the checkout at info.progressiveeducation.org/intro… Discover a world of #alternatives outside of mainstream #education! #ReimagineEducation #TimeForChange #21stCenturyEducation

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Progressive Education @progeducat.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Check out our new online course on #alternatives to conventional #schooling. The 10th module is all about #ConsentBasedEducation with learning community co-founders, Dr Max Hope and Sophie Christophy. 1/

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Sociocracy For All @sociocracyforall.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Learn and practice the basics of #sociocracy! In this class you will be introduced to basic principles of sociocracy with many examples and practice opportunities. All sessions are participatory with hands-on exercises. www.sociocracyforall.org/event/intr…

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Introduction to Sociocracy: 2-session class - Sociocracy For All

In this class you will be introduced to basic principles of sociocracy with many examples and practice opportunities. All sessions are participatory with time

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Progressive Education @progeducat.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

7.30PM BST TONIGHT!! Just a reminder that we have our online group coaching this evening, for our members who are running or setting up their own schools and learning communities. You can find out more about our membership here: educationstartups.org/community

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Progressive Education @progeducat.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Check out our new online course on #alternatives to conventional #schooling. The 9th module is all about #DemocraticEducation with school founder, Gabriel Groiss. He defines democratic schooling, shares the benefits and explains how people can get involved with the movement for change. 1/

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Progressive Education @progeducat.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

2 days left of our special offer. 49% off our new #onlinecourse with promo code JULY49. Valid until midnight (BST) Friday 31st July. Explore alternatives to conventional schooling. Discover 10 ways to approach education outside of the mainstream. info.progressiveeducation.org/intro…

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Progressive Education @progeducat.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Check out our new online course on #alternatives to conventional #schooling. The 8th module is all about #SelfDirectedEducation (SDE) with Meghan Suniga-Davies. She identifies the optimising conditions for SDE and compares and contrasts #AgileLearningCentres, #Sudbury Schools and #FlyingSquads. 1/

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Progressive Education @progeducat.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

49% OFF our online course until midnight BST Friday 31st July. Simply use the promo code JULY49 at the checkout at info.progressiveeducation.org/intro… Discover a world of #alternatives outside of mainstream #education! #ReimagineEducation #TimeForChange #21stCenturyEducation

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Progressive Education @progeducat.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

49% off our online course on alternatives to conventional schooling, until midnight BST Friday July 31st.. Watch a preview video at youtu.be/AUcNkH1yM8U?si=91MdwLfr__x… Use promo code JULY49 at the checkout here: info.progressiveeducation.org/intro…

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Progressive Education @progeducat.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

One week left of our special offer. 49% off our new #onlinecourse with promo code JULY49. Valid until midnight Friday 31st July. Explore alternatives to conventional schooling. Discover 10 ways to approach education outside of the mainstream. info.progressiveeducation.org/intro…

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Progressive Education @progeducat.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Thinking of starting your own #School or #LearningCommunity? Download our free guide at educationstartups.org/top-tips - Expert advice from founders who have been there and done it. - Need-to-know essentials. - Pitfalls to avoid. - Action tasks to get you started. Hope you find it useful!

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Progressive Education @progeducat.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Check out our new online course on #alternatives to conventional #schooling. The 5th module is all about #worldschooling with Lizz Quain from Trailblazing Families. She explores the pros/cons, shares 6 ways to learn through worldschooling, as well as discounts for various global #learning hubs. 1/

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Progressive Education @progeducat.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

49% off our #onlinecourse with promo code JULY49. Valid until midnight 31st July. Explore #alternatives to conventional #schooling. Discover 10 ways to approach #education outside of the mainstream. info.progressiveeducation.org/intro… #ReimagineEducation #AlternativeEducation

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Progressive Education @progeducat.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

FREE WEBINAR: 11 August, 7.30pm BST Q&A exploring implications of the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act for part-time learning communities in England and Wales. educationstartups.org/webinar-11-au…

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Progressive Education @progeducat.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Thanks to SEND Tutoring for sharing our work in their recent blog: A Parent’s Guide to Alternative Pathways www.sendtutoring.co.uk/.../a-parent... #ProgressiveEducation #AlternativeEducation #ReimagineEducation

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Progressive Education @progeducat.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

1 WEEK TO GO! WEBINAR 9th JULY, 7.30pm BST 'Ask the Expert' Q&A on 'Building a Positive Team and Culture'. For all those starting or running their own #schools and #learning communities. Find out more at educationstartups.org/webinar-9-jul…. 1/

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Progressive Education @progeducat.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Are you questioning conventional #schooling? Do you need support in exploring the world of #alternatives? Progressive Education founder, Jo Symes is now offering 1:1 mentoring online via Zoom. 1/

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Progressive Education @progeducat.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

THIS TIME NEXT WEEK! Just a reminder that we have our online group coaching next Wednesday, for our members who are running or setting up their own schools and learning communities. You can find out more about our membership here: educationstartups.org/community

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Progressive Education @progeducat.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

In a survey of 21,678 US #highschool students (2000), researchers from the #Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and the Yale Child Study Center found that nearly 75% of the students’ self-reported feelings related to #school were negative. 1/

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Progressive Education @progeducat.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Check out our new online course on #alternatives to conventional #schooling. The 3rd module is all about #onlineschooling with Raya Bidshahri, founder of #School of Humanity. You can find out more at info.progressiveeducation.org/intro…

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Progressive Education @progeducat.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

WEBINAR 9th JULY, 7.30pm BST 'Ask the Expert' Q&A on 'Building a Positive Team and Culture'. For all those starting or running their own #schools and #learning communities. Find out more at educationstartups.org/webinar-9-jul…. 1/

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Progressive Education @progeducat.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

If you're starting or running your own #school or #learning community, join us in our Education Start-Ups #membership for expert webinars, peer coaching and online community. Find out more at educationstartups.org/community #ReimagineEducation #21stCenturyEducation

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Progressive Education @progeducat.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

WEBINAR: THURSDAY 11TH JUNE, 7.30PM BST Learn how to create a collaborative learning environment with Kimberly Hopkins from Lives in the Balance. For all those starting or running their own schools and learning communities. educationstartups.org/webinar-11-ju… #ReimagineEducation

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Progressive Education @progeducat.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Meet your experts! Our new #onlinecourse on #alternatives to conventional #schooling features 14 guest experts and showcases 10 different ways to approach #education in the 21st century. Find out more at info.progressiveeducation.org/intro…

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Progressive Education @progeducat.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

THIS TIME TOMORROW! Just a reminder that we have our online group coaching Wednesday 27th May at 7.30pm BST, for our members who are running or setting up their own schools and learning communities. You can find out more about our membership here: educationstartups.org/community

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Progressive Education @progeducat.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

We're so happy that Education Start-Ups members are finding our membership useful. If you're setting up or running your own school or learning community, check out our membership which includes group coaching, expert webinars & an online community. Next coaching session Weds 27th May 7.30pm BST. 1/

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Progressive Education @progeducat.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

THIS TIME NEXT WEEK! Just a reminder that we have our online coach coaching next Wednesday, for our members who are running or setting up their own schools and learning communities. You can find out more about our membership here: educationstartups.org/community

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Progressive Education @progeducat.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Thank you to Derry Hannam for his support. Derry Hannam is a former deputy head, #Ofsted inspector and international adviser in #education for democratic #citizenship. We highly recommend his book, 'Another Way is Possible: Becoming a Democratic Teacher in a State School'. #ReimagineEducation

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Progressive Education @progeducat.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

More and more children and young people are struggling to attend mainstream #school, but there are many inspiring alternatives! Our new #onlinecourse showcases 10 ways to approach #education in the 21st century. Find out more at info.progressiveeducation.org/intro…

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Progressive Education @progeducat.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Check out our new online course on #alternatives to conventional #schooling. The 2nd module is all about #flexischooling with Sarah Sudea from #FindingTheFlex, the UK’s leading organisation in flexischooling implementation. Find out more at info.progressiveeducation.org/intro…

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Progressive Education @progeducat.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

This stat comes from the US but the problem is global. More and more people are seeking #alternatives to our one-size-fits-all #school system. Our new #onlinecourse showcases 10 alternative ways to approach #education in the 21st century. info.progressiveeducation.org/intro…

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Progressive Education @progeducat.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

The first module in our new online course on #alternatives to conventional #schooling is all about #homeeducation. Our guest experts are Dr Jo Sweetland, Matt Harris and Alice Khimasia from #Streams, which encourages, equips and connects home educators across the UK. 1/

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Progressive Education @progeducat.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

So pleased our new #onlinecourse is being well received! 10 modules showcasing 10 different ways to approach #education in the 21st century, outside of the conventional #school system. It's all online for you to work through at your own pace. #ReimagineEducation 1/

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Teacher Tapp @teachertapp.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Attendance awards - motivating tool or unfair on pupils who can't control their absences? 🤔 47% of primary schools use them. In secondary, that rises to 74%.

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Progressive Education @progeducat.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

NEXT WEBINAR: 11 June, 7.30-9.30pm BST Learn how to create a #learning environment where all kids are understood and treated in ways that are compassionate, effective, non-punitive, non-adversarial, proactive, and collaborative. With Kimberly Hopkins, from #LivesInTheBalance 1/

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Progressive Education @progeducat.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

The recordings from our EDUCATION #PastPresentFuture event are now ready for viewing! Almost 700 people registered for this inspiring event and the speakers were absolutely incredible. You can access the six talks and panel discussions for free at info.progressiveeducation.org/future

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Progressive Education @progeducat.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Thank you to @drnaomifisher.bsky.social for this lovely testimonial: "Progressive Education is a reliable and trustworthy source of information for anyone looking for alternatives to mainstream education... " #AlternativeEducation 1/

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Progressive Education @progeducat.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

FYI the earlybird offer on our new #onlinecourse on #alternatives to conventional #schooling ends at midnight (BST) TONIGHT. Simply enter the code APRIL15 at the checkout for a 15% discount: info.progressiveeducation.org/intro… #ReimagineEducation #AlternativeEducation

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Progressive Education @progeducat.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

In case you're wondering what's included in our new course (which is online and pre-recorded, so you can watch at your own pace), here's a list of the 10 modules. The course is made up of presentations and interviews with 14 inspiring #education pioneers, on the following topics... 1./

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Progressive Education @progeducat.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

2 DAYS LEFT for the Earlybird Offer on our new #onlinecourse on #alternatives to conventional schooling! If you enter the code APRIL15 at the checkout, you can apply a 15% discount, which is valid until midnight Thursday 30 April. Find out more at info.progressiveeducation.org/intro…

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