The Learner-Driven Podcast

Jackie Hill

Welcome to The Learner-Driven Podcast where you will get to hear from learners, parents, and other micro-school owners following a learner-driven approach to education.

Episodes

  1. 07/30/2025

    Episode 17: The Benefits of Unstructured Play- Part 1

    In this episode, we explore the power of unstructured play and why it’s disappearing from childhood. Learn what play really does for brain development, confidence, and creativity, and how over-scheduling is quietly harming our kids. I’ll share research, real-life stories, and simple ways to bring more freedom, risk, and joy back into your child’s life. This one’s for parents, educators, and anyone who believes kids deserve more than just a busy schedule. If you want to learn more about the people and organizations I mentioned, check out the links below. https://letgrow.org/ https://www.petergray.org/ https://nifplay.org/

    12 min

  2. 07/06/2025

    Episode 16: Apogee BJJ

    On today's episode, I'm talking about why we decided to open a jiu jitsu gym and our long-term vision for Apogee BJJ and Arete Academy. Want to learn more about Apogee BJJ or Arete Academy? Visit our websites: apogeebjj.com areteacademyhr.com You can also follow us on Instagram @apogeebjj and @areteacademyhr

    7 min

  3. 07/03/2025

    Episode 15: Mixed Age Studios

    Join me today as I share what I've witnessed over the years working with children in mixed-age studios! Want to learn more about our school Arete Academy? Visit our website at AreteAcademyHR.com

    8 min

  4. 07/02/2025

    Episode 14: AI in Education

    AI in education is such a controversial topic right now. Find out how we use AI in our studios and why we believe it's going to reshape education. Want to learn more about Arete Academy? Visit our website AreteAcademyHR.com

    8 min

  5. 06/29/2025

    Episode 13: The Role of the Guide in a Learner-Driven Studio

    What is the role of a guide at Arete Academy? Listen to today's episode to find out! Want to learn more about Arete Academy or Apogee Strong? Visit our websites! areteacademyhr.com and apogeestrong.com

    11 min

  6. 06/28/2025

    Episode 12: What Are They Actually Learning?

    Besides core academics, what are our students learning? Listen to today's episode to find out! Want to learn more about Arete Academy? Visit our website @areteacademyhr.com

    7 min

  7. 06/27/2025

    Episode 11: What a Day Looks Like at Arete Academy

    Are you wondering what a day in the life of a self-directed learner looks like? On today's episode, we are diving into what a typical day looks like for students at Arete Academy and how we balance freedom with responsibility.

    8 min

  8. 06/25/2025

    Episode 10: Self-Directed Learning

    What exactly is self-directed learning, and what's wrong with the traditional model? Check out today's episode where we discuss just that! Want to learn more about Arete Academy? Visit our website areteacademyhr.com

    10 min

  9. 06/24/2025

    Episode 9: The Apogee Strong Network

    Want to know more about the Apogee Strong network? Check out today's episode! apogeestrong.com Interested in joining us? Visit our website at areteacademyhr.com

    4 min

  10. 06/24/2025

    Episode 8: The Arete Academy Summer Challenge

    What is the Arete Academy Summer Challenge? Check it out and join us! Want to learn more about Arete Academy? Visit our website at areteacademyhr.com

    4 min

  11. 05/08/2024

    Dr. Barbara Jauregui Wurst: Acton Falls Church | May 7, 2024

    Dr. Barbara Jauregui Wurst launched Acton Academy Falls Church in the fall of 2022, in Falls Church, Virginia. On this episode, we discuss a day in the life of an Acton learner. Want to learn more about Acton Academy Hampton Roads or the Learner-Driven approach to education? Check out our websites at  https://learnerdriven.org/ and  https://actonacademyhr.com/

    40 min

  12. 03/12/2024

    The Learner Driven Podcast- Episode 1: Nate Bright

    Welcome to Episode 1 of the Learner Driven Podcast, where we talk to learners, parents, and other micro-school owners following a learner-driven approach to education. Today, I'm talking with Nate Bright. He and his wife, Aimee, have two daughters in our school, and he hosts the Level Up and Laugh Podcast. Follow him on YouTube here:  https://www.youtube.com/@therealNateBright  Want to learn more about Acton Academy Hampton Roads or the Learner-Driven approach to education? Check out our websites at  https://learnerdriven.org/ and  https://actonacademyhr.com/ And finally, if you are interested in learning more about the Apogee Strong Program Nate and I discuss in this podcast, you can check them out here https://apogeestrong.com/

    32 min
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