Episode 43: Hard Lessons

The notion that self-directed schools, like Alpine Valley School, involve students only pursuing the subjects they find interesting is partially true, but it’s not the whole story. There are other lessons, too - harder ones. That’s the subject of episode 43 of our show. Former AVS staff member Bruce Smith (currently a staff member at Clearview School) guides listeners through the unsought learning that happens at our school, which is in many cases just as valuable (if not more) than the passions that our students pursue.

Want more? 

• Read the original blog post that inspired this talk: Unsought Learning

• Help support Alpine Valley School by making a donation!

• Find out more about Bruce’s current school: Clearview Sudbury School.

• Read more from Bruce Smith.

• Listen to another podcast episode by the students, for the students.

• Tour Alpine Valley School and come see our model first-hand.

• Send us your questions, suggestions, and feedback at [email protected] 

This episode is also available in video format on YouTube.