The Alternative Educators' Network has created an unmoderated, open e.list for discussing Alternative Education ideas; ideas that go beyond the monolithic system of public education that we have today. The popular discussions and frequently asked questions are, for the most part, centered on homeschooling. But this list is not limited to JUST homeschooling. Private Schoolers, Charter Schoolers, and even public school teachers and administrators are welcome to join in the conversation.

It is becoming painfully obvious to hundreds of thousands of parents that a monolithic, government run and taxpayer funded (GRTF) system of education is NOT the only (and in most cases not the best) form of education. Learning can happen anywhere, any time and be guided by anyone. (The only national organization I know of that decries this idea is the NEA. Check out their resolution on homeschoolers to guage their contempt for parent-guided education!)

Parents who are beginning to think for themselves are concluding that cramming children of the same age into small rooms to be "taught" by unchosen teachers for up to 8 hours a day may NOT be the best way for many children to learn. The Alternative Educators' Network was founded to help parents explore the options -- the alternatives -- and point them in directions that will help them become more confident in their own abilities as a teacher -- part of what parenting is all about.

Comments, questions and suggestions may be mailed to: AltEdDiscourse-owner@yahoogroups.com

Thank you for considering the [AltEdDiscourse] e.list.

Benjamin B. Bennett
E.mail: AltEdNet@aol.com

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