The Unschool Files

in this episode, meghan speaks with alicia lucas of @brick_city_homeschool, mother of 5 free humans -on Black, queer unschooling, her deeply personal story of her children finding autonomy (some as young as 2) with the support of language, normalization and representation. We also discuss the ways she finds safety in community while living life on the margins and her pursuit of liberation.

she explains how difficult it is to be aware of the lack of safety for Black children (especially LGBTQ) in public spaces while also pushing back on conformity and steadfast in her mission to live fully no matter what.

FOTFC Teen Unschooling and Online Community

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntW0M54PW6M

Unconventionally Brown

https://unconventionallybrown.com

Frame of Reference podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/frame-of-reference/id1457594799

Patrion Brick City Homeschool

https://www.patreon.com/Brick_City_Homeschool

Antiracism Resource List

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w9LaeZMD_t2IML6k2aJG7XXdny-0Z_fTukezLwblcR0/mobilebasic

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@theconciouskid

@fareofthefreechild

@latinxparenting

@laylafsaad

@rachelcargle

@theunapologeticallybrownseries donate : https://www.papermag.com/where-to-donate-protests-minneapolis-2646128317.html

https://undoingwhitesupremacy.org

https://www.blackvisionsmn.org

bit.ly/ANTIRACISMRESOURCES

https://time.com/5362786/talking-racism-with-white-kids-not-enough/

https://medium.com/@sheathescholar/our-trauma-shall-be-viral-no-more-b46ae94bc208.

https://docs.google.com/document/u/2/d/1a36vDwHEWr9qYnEUAVvbz6gAAl7UoI_MxLiDnPYOKpo/mobilebasic

in this episode, meghan is speaking with fellow unschooling parent and Phd candidate Noah Romero, on how we can begin intentionally decolonize our thinking, and practices and center the stories and experiences of indigenous people and people of color for a more just and equitable society.

Much love to everyone here, and wanting to do better. I see you, and I’m glad you’re here!

RESOURCES:

Noahromero.org [email protected]

Article on Critical Unschooling

https://jual.nipissingu.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2018/06/v12233.pdf

Convention on the Rights of the Child-

https://treaties.un.org/Pages/ViewDetails.aspx?src=TREATY&mtdsg_no=IV-11&chapter=4&lang=en

Sex Ed law-

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2017/08/23/545289168/abstinence-education-is-ineffective-and-unethical-report-argues

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27098762/ https://www.jahonline.org/article/S1054-139X(17)30260-4/fulltext

Brian Ray article compilation of homeschooling facts and statistics derived from empirical research-

https://www.nheri.org/research-facts-on-homeschooling/

PODCAST on Self Directed learning for a socially just world - https://www.raisingfreepeople.com/164/

Yes Magazine, decolonizing issue - https://www.yesmagazine.org/issues/decolonize/

A MUST READ for all parents-

https://www.latinxparenting.org/post/parenting-world-so-white

in this episode, meghan has a special message and invitation followed by a chat with her youngest unschooler on how the time at home during quarantine has shown her some needs of her own that need tending and how she self directs.

corona virus. ugh. It’s a drag and it’s making us behave weirdly. but it’s serious business. in this episode, meghan talks about how all our reactions, commentary and judgment of others is being seen by our children, and can shape how they come out on the other side of this pandemic. • if you have things you’d like to share to add to this discussion - because it’s ever evolving and our awareness is necessary - please send them to [email protected] or over on Instagram @theunschoolfiles

in this episode, meghan talks with crystal from @the.unschool.life about her experiences in unschooling her 7, 14 and (newly minted) 18 year old. she embraces the messier side of childhood after a shocking revelation that recreating school at home wasn’t going to work for her family! she’s one that makes ya smile as you listen to her talk, and is so relatable y’all! Find Crystal in all the places! -

https://m.facebook.com/theunschoollife/

https://instagram.com/the.unschool.life?igshid=2c6nbxt0lhz2

https://nashvillefunforfamilies.com

in this episode akilah breaks down deschooling and designing a new relationship with life and partnering with our children without old power structures. she helps describe the need for community and the push-hold that can be much needed while in relationship with our kids, and give us some tools to make that happen.

You can listen to Akilah and her daughter Sage here https://www.raisingfreepeople.com/154/

College Admissions for Unschoolers

https://medium.com/@AntonioBuehler/college-admissions-for-the-alternative-schooled-homeschooled-and-unschooled-applicant-7944e4e48f19

A couple of Akilah’s Essays

https://mystudentvoices.com/how-learning-happens-in-unschooling-5dc0d7fa0a99

https://mystudentvoices.com/the-freedom-of-unschooling-raising-liberated-black-children-without-the-restrictions-of-school-58347bf5919

Connect closely with Akilah on Patreon!

https://www.patreon.com/akilah

in episode 10, meghan talks a little about the upcoming guests and how it will really help answer many of the questions the unschool files is getting in feedback. she lays some ground work to understanding the mindset that is unschooling vs schooly paradigm. if you’d like to be a guest on the podcast, or ask any questions - find us on Instagram @theunschoolfiles

in episode 9, meghan talks about what can happen when our expectations of our loved ones aren’t met, and what might be standing in the way of that. also, a totally relatable bathroom schpeal that is actually her clear confession, not a hypothetical!

in this brief recording of some rambling thoughts and practices of setting boundaries with the people you love and live with, meghan talks about some ways she uses boundaries and why they are important. by no means does this cover it all, but as we’ve entered the new year and are learning to care for ourselves better, take time for ourselves and set boundaries (sometimes for the first time ever) it’s important to remember not to hurt the ones you love with the space you need. communication is key!