Wonderful story from AP about one innovative school that operates on the principle that “children are naturally curious and learn best when they want to, not when forced to… for parents and students tired of standardized testing, excessive homework, and overly rigid curriculums.”…
One day the “schedule” at Brooklyn Free School, included the following: horror movies, chess, debate and making caves for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles…
Also check out the innovative learning being cultivated at a group of 34 schools, based on one launched years ago in Massachusetts called the Sudbury Valley School, similarly based on natural learning. You may find one is located in your area.