Exploring Education Blog
"What is essential is to realize that children learn independently, they learn out of interest and curiosity, not to please or appease the adults in power; and that they ought to be in control of their own learning, deciding for themselves what they want to learn and how they want to learn it."
- John Holt, Author of How Children Learn
Signs Your Child Might Thrive at Ivy Greene
If your child craves more independence, hates busywork, or thrives when challenged to think deeply—this might be the place you’ve been searching for. Discover what makes our learner-driven studios so ... ...more
Ivy Greene Blog Post
August 18, 2025•2 min read
What Excellence Really Means at Ivy Greene Academy
At most schools, excellence means grades and gold stars. At Ivy Greene, it means doing hard things with courage, character, and purpose. ...more
Ivy Greene Blog Post
August 11, 2025•2 min read
From Worksheets to Work That Matters
Why does learning feel different at Ivy Greene? Because it is different. Our learners don’t sit through worksheets — they dive into real-world challenges that matter. ...more
Ivy Greene Blog Post
August 04, 2025•2 min read
Managing Expectations – The Art of Letting Your Learner Struggle
Let them struggle! It’s hard to watch, but it’s where growth happens. ...more
Ivy Greene Blog Post
July 28, 2025•2 min read
Asking the Right Questions – Getting More Than "I Don’t Know" From Your Learner
Tired of getting "I don’t know" when you ask about school? ...more
Ivy Greene Blog Post
July 21, 2025•2 min read
How Socratic Discussions Build Critical Thinkers
What if your child could think deeply and speak confidently? ...more
Ivy Greene Blog Post
July 14, 2025•3 min read
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