This morning I sat in on a seminar focused on college applications for homeschooling and worldschooling learners. It was led by a mix of specialists and admissions staff, and I thought it was worth sharing a few of the things that came up. Just to be clear, this isn’t me offering advice or taking a position on it. These are simply notes and reflections from what was shared. There were three main ideas that stayed with me. The first was around acceptance rates. One of the uni

As David and I sit here post Lombok, we’ve reflected a lot on this project and our vision. At the heart of this project is a simple but essential mindset: gratitude. Gratitude for the opportunity to travel. Gratitude for being welcomed into cultures and communities that are not our own. Gratitude for the people who share their knowledge, their stories, and their lives with us. We know that this is a rare and privileged opportunity. One that many do not have and we believe tha

Before our visit to Following Giants in Koh Lanta, we did our homework. We read reviews, compared models, and tried to piece together what “ethical elephant tourism” truly meant. On the surface, the sanctuary ticked many of the right boxes: no riding, no shows, and a strong narrative about respect and natural behaviour. But even with all the research in the world, something still felt unsettled. So when we went with our learners, we carried that healthy uncertainty with us an

At The Global Classroom Project, inquiry isn’t just one of the methods we use, it’s the heart of our educational philosophy. Everything we do, from field experiences to academic projects, is built around scaffolded inquiry-based learning (IBL) , a model grounded in decades of international research and my own academic study into student engagement and agency. What Is Inquiry-Based Learning? Inquiry-based learning invites students to take ownership of their learning . Rather t