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Learning Outside of School

The Internet provides numerous opportunities to learn outside of school. There are also books, periodicals, libraries, museums, jobs, internships, apprenticeships, volunteer opportunities, independent classes and workshops, and just learning by doing.

• Web Learning - Resources for learning on the web.
• Web Lectures - List of complete courses online, most with video.

Credit/Credentials Outside of School

• CLEP (College-Level Examination Program) and DSST each offer over 30 exams. Many colleges grant college credit for passing scores on some or most of these exams.

• The GED diploma is an alternative to graduating high school in the United States and Canada. (The US state of Maine offers an International GED.)

• Professional certification can be earned by exam in many fields, including computer technology.

• A portfolio of work you've done (web sites, articles, photography, 3d graphics, video, etc.) can be useful in demonstrating your skills.

• Testimonials or references from people you've worked with can be helpful in proving what you're capable of.

Dealing with Parents

• Convincing Parents - How to convince your parents to help you.
• Parents and Disappointment - What to do if you're afraid of disappointing your parents.
• Statistics - Statistics of public schooling vs alternatives.
• How to develop a plan for quitting school and preparing for your next steps.

Earning a Living

One of the primary arguments in favor of school is that it's required for a good job. One option is getting a college degree without high school. There are also many ways to earn good money at jobs that don't require college, by freelancing, or by getting promoted from an entry-level job.

Research on Learning and School

• Research on Learning

"Forms" of Education

Descriptions of what they mean and how they work.

Democratic Schools · Free Schools · Homeschooling · Montessori · Unschooling · Waldorf