Jackie Burt1 minTry to Say Yes!This video was created by Emily Edwards in April, 2012. It highlights some of the best parts of Orsch. Thank you Emily! We will always...
Jackie Burt6 minA Tale of Two GardensThe flowers are wilting. Humans are not fit for the environment in which we immerse them during years of formal education. Sameness is...
Jackie Burt2 minSamenessUnfortunately the US educational system encompasses an environment based on sameness. In an educational setting, sameness leads to...
Jackie Burt3 minA Child's Natural HabitatA Child’s Natural Habitat As our school developed, I came to realize that the happiness and success we observed in students was because...
Jackie Burt3 min...ever seen a toddler waste time?A toddler is constantly bumbling around from engaging activity to engaging activity, often choosing activity over food or sleep,...
Jackie Burt3 minHorses and CartsFor decades we have been trying to push a cart with the nose of a horse. The Horse The horse is strength, freedom, individuality, and...
Jackie Burt4 minTo Require Proficiency is Counter-productiveIn an attempt to standardize, leave no child behind, and reach rigid benchmarks, traditional public education introduces detrimental...
Jackie Burt1 minThinkRadio PresentsIt was lovely to have a conversation about kids with Alan Wartes! Thank you Alan and Issa! Personally, I like the audio version best… 🙂...