Own Your Learning: Stories from Self-Directed Teens

From pursuing passions to building community, from finding structure to embracing flexibility, the experiences of self-directed teens at The Learning Cooperatives offer a window into what self-directed learning can look like in real life. This panel will highlight the individual journeys of learners across our three centers, the choices they make and the support that helps them thrive.

Whether you’re curious about self-directed education or hoping to better understand the diverse ways young people learn when given freedom and trust, this is a chance to hear directly from the teens themselves. Bring your curiosity! There will be a Q&A where you can ask questions and join the conversation.