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Alternative Education Sub-Channel

What is alternative education?

Just as we all have different ideas of what education is exactly, we also have different ideas of what alternative education is. In the traditional sense, education is the imputting of knowledge, social indoctination, and societal conformity. When we think of education we think of schools, classes, subjects, teachers, and sometimes tuition.

 Alternative education is the search for something different. A different approach to teaching, learning, and living. For some, this means homeschooling, or home education. Others abandon the limitations of homeschooling and journey into unschooling, or life learning. For yet others, alternative education is the last hope for failing children, including tutors, mentors, and last chance schools. Some alternative learners are adults themselves attending college for the first time through the internet.

This channel touches on all of these forms of alternative education. And this zone will highlight our newest writers, empty titles, and orphan articles. Here you can meet your steward and shout out to fellow education writers.

Empties, Orphans, and Debates...Oh My!

A year ago, our channel had only 293 titles. Today, we have grown to more than 550! I would like to take this moment to shout out to all the Alt. Ed writers who have contributed to this growth. Thank you for all your effort.

Along with this growth comes new titles that need to be filled, currently the Alt Ed channel has 116 empty titles that need articles. Some of these titles were created over 6 months ago, and a feww were new in October.  

Below you will find the most up-to-date list of currently empty titles in the Alternative Education sub-channel.

Below the list of empty titles you will find some orphans that need more articles in their titles. Share your voice and help the channel grow.

by Ashley Smith

Alternative funding for alternative education can be sourced from a number of places and in a number of ways. A simple sponsorship deal can only be done if its allowed in the area that you live in. Yo...More>
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by Corban M. Burns

As a boy who has been homeschooled for four years, I feel qualified to answer "The Best Websites for Homeschool Support." I can also attest to the fact that there are times when you need help from an ...More>
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by Alysa Dudley

Apprenticeships can be very valuable experiences for homeschoolers. In addition to job experience and general employment skills, students can learn about entrepreneurship as well as a particular fiel...More>
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by Stefany

Distance learning programs are not all that different from traditional learning programs, so studying for your courses won't be much different. The biggest difference you need to consider is the depen...More>
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by Lauren Russell

Volunteering has its own built-in rewards, but it is always nice to know your work is appreciated. Mentors in youth mentoring programs give their time, energy and knowledge to help prepare a better fu...More>
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by A. South

The job of a youth mentor is multi-faceted, challenging, rewarding, and different daily. I serve as a youth mentor through my church. I mentor approximately 40 children indirectly and have a clo...More>
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by Gerald Drueppel

University of Diversity Even in matters such as education and industry a symbiotic relationship is established which goes beyond simple trade schooling and affects institutions of higher learning. Un...More>
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Focuses in the Alt. Ed. Channel

  • Here you will find information on the top online schools and distance learning programs available, personal reflections and personal school reviews, and the ins and outs of the distance learning world. The channel currently has many empty titles, and is in need of a few strong writers who can add a unique voice.
  • From strict sceduled home education to the relaxed atmosphere of unschooling, you'll find intriguing topics to read and write for in the homeschooling sub-channel. Authors here are homeschooling mothers, fathers, and grandparents; teachers, professors, administrators, and other educational professionals; concerned citizens and legal professionals; and writers who don't fit into a category. Topics range from curriculum reviews to legal matters, lesson plans to free-range learning, and evaluations and debates on current homeschooling issues. The cahnnel is growing, with new additions regularly.
  • With only 53 articles, this channel is in need of some fresh input. Topics range from tutoring and mentoring styles to the social effects and consequences related with inner-city youth and children of inmates.
  • As the name suggests, this channel is for all of the topics that don't fit into the other alternative education sub-channels. Topics include, but are not limited to, alternative hishschools for at risk youth, mentoring, homeschooling, online education, alternative learning and teaching methods, and alternatives to the traditional learning environments.

Meet the Alternative Education's newest writers

  • Our newest writer broke into Helium with four articles, one of which was in the Alt Ed channel! She's a homeschooling mom, and also a teacher.... We look forward to reading more of her work!
  • Connie joined us this month as well, and threw herself into the Alt ed channel. 3 out of her first 5 articles grace our channel, and we will be looking forward to more work from her!
  • A graduate student with a passion for education, Benjamin's first 2 articles with Helium added to the education channel's wealth of wisdom. They were also empty titles. Way to go Benjamin, and keep up the great work!

Meet your sub-channel steward

Stefany has been on the Education Channel Steward team for about 3 months, and has been writing for Helium for just over 1 year. Her focus is on alternative education because she believes that education is journey, not a destination. As a homeschooling mother of four and a distance learner herself, she is devoted to bringing education to the child; where ever that may be.

by Stefany

Children need more than lectures, textbooks, and chalkboard dust. The homeschooled student has the opportunity to experience their lessons and feel the power of unrestrained exploration. Whether it is...More>
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by Stefany

Learning disabilities come in all shapes and sizes and affect families of every type. No one is immune, and everyone is susceptible. There are two stories I'd like to share with you; one of an IEP and...More>
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Nan Keltie
Jul 24, 09 at 01:54 AM
Kudos, Stefany! There's a lot of good information here, and I like the idea of posting empty titles and those needing more writers. Glad to have you on the Education Channel Team!

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