Learning is Natural. School is Optional.
Website: www.northstarteens.org
Email: info@northstarteens.org
Phone Numbers: 413-582-0193
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School Information
| Year Started | 1996 |
| Which age level do you cater for? | 12-19 |
| What makes your school unique? | North Star is not a school. We support teens to use a self-directed approach, with homeschooling being the legal mechanism. |
| How do you empower parents? | We encourage parents and teens to build their own weekly routines and learning plans from scratch, based on their own interests and concerns. |
| What makes your school, the best place for teachers to work? | Teachers have nearly full freedom to decide what to teach, how to work with teens, and what hours to work. We are collegial and close. |
| Describe the school environment. | Welcoming. Supportive. |
| What advice can you give to parents who are seeking the right school choice for their kids? | Maybe the right choice is “None of the above.” Consider the idea of community-based, supported, and empowering independent approach. |