I accidently ran across this project initiated by Kio Stark, a book funding for ‘Don’t Go Back to School,’ on Kickstarter.com (a crowd-funding platform for creative projects). 

The project was initiated by Kio Stark, a NYU instructor, novel writer and Yale graduate school dropout from Brooklyn, NY.

She asked for $14,500 in funding. It was successfully funded by 1588 backers for a total of $38,928 being pledged.

This looks like an idea whose time has come.

As someone who has been a self-directed, self-taught learner for many years, I am a HUGE advocate of this style of learning. I’m very excited about her project.

See Kio Stark discussing her project on video (ONLY 1:45) http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1528125592/dont-go-back-to-school-a-handbook-for-learning-any

This concept is right up there with the Waldorf, Montessori and Sudbury Valley School educational methods for younger children and the Open Source Learning made famous by Richard Baraniuk and Rice University. (See links below for Sudbury and Open Source Learning.)

What a novel idea! Education made easy, convenient, affordable, and accessible by the masses, instead of only available to the elite wealthy, highest grades/SAT scores or those willing to start their careers $100K or more in debt.

I think this produces individuals that are more independent and original thinkers who are guided by their inner-authority versus external-authority.

Imagine how exciting and progressive our world will be with less conformity and more variety and originality. These are exciting times.

 Sudbury Valley School, Framingham, MA  http://www.sudval.com/01_abou_01.html

Check out their YOUTUBE Channel for video clips about Sudbury  http://www.youtube.com/user/SudburyValley

Open Source Learning  

Hear Richard Baraniuk, an exciting and passionate electrical engineering professor (not an oxymoron) from Rice University explain the concept of Open Source Learning in a TED VIDEO (18:37)  a Rice University’s project called Connexions.

http://www.ted.com/talks/richard_baraniuk_on_open_source_learning.html

Rice University’s Connexions– See their ABOUT US website http://cnx.org/aboutus/

I, personally, love all the innovations occurring regarding greater freedom for pleasure in lifelong learning.

Warmest, Julie

Julie Hutton

 ‘I would love to get one of your friends or family into their dream home!

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8525 120th Ave NE, Ste 100

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Please call me if you know of anyone who it thinking of buying or selling a home.

I PROMISE to make you proud!’  – Julie

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Coldwell Banker Bain

8525 120th Ave NE, Ste 100

Kirkland, WA 98033

425-260-4440

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Isn't that a wonderful thought?

You are in the process of creating something so wonderful even you can’t imagine the splendor of it.

Isn’t that a great idea?? Yes, of course it is.

May you just continue turning your attention to more pleasurable, more upbeat, more optimistic thoughts.

And may life just continue to improve for you, every day, every week, every month and every year.

Warmest, Julie

Julie Hutton

‘I would love to get one of your friends or family into their dream home!

Please call me if you know of anyone who it thinking of buying or selling a home.

 I PROMISE to make you proud!’  – Julie

Realtor(R)

Sales & Internet Guerrilla Marketing Specialist

Coldwell Banker Bain

8525 120th Ave NE, Ste 100

Kirkland, WA 98033

425-260-4440

Julie@JulieHutton.com

www.JulieHutton.com

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Julie Hutton

‘I would love to get one of your friends or family into their dream home!

Please call me if you know of anyone who it thinking of buying or selling a home.

 I PROMISE to make you proud!’  – Julie

Realtor(R)

Sales & Internet Guerrilla Marketing Specialist

Coldwell Banker Bain

8525 120th Ave NE, Ste 100

Kirkland, WA 98033

425-260-4440

Julie@JulieHutton.com

www.JulieHutton.com

Getting Your Home to SOLD (1:32) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yp5QuB3YpDM

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I love the energy of this little girl. It is pure, unadulterated DELIGHT.  Wouldn’t it be nice to be this excited about life??

Imagine how everyone around her responds to her. THAT’S FOR ME!

Warmest, Julie

Julie Hutton

‘I would love to get one of your friends or family into their dream home!

Please call me if you know of anyone who it thinking of buying or selling a home.

I PROMISE to make you proud!’  – Julie

Realtor(R)

Sales & Internet Guerrilla Marketing Specialist

Coldwell Banker Bain

8525 120th Ave NE, Ste 100

Kirkland, WA 98033

425-260-4440

Julie@JulieHutton.com

www.JulieHutton.com

Getting Your Home to SOLD (1:32) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yp5QuB3YpDM

Facebook Profile http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kirkland-WA/Julie-Hutton-Real-Estate/95502741259

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Julie Hutton

‘I would love to get one of your friends or family into their dream home!

Please call me if you know of anyone who it thinking of buying or selling a home.

I PROMISE to make you proud!’  – Julie

Realtor(R)

Sales & Internet Guerrilla Marketing Specialist

Coldwell Banker Bain

8525 120th Ave NE, Ste 100

Kirkland, WA 98033

425-260-4440

Julie@JulieHutton.com

www.JulieHutton.com

Getting Your Home to SOLD (1:32) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yp5QuB3YpDM

Facebook Profile http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kirkland-WA/Julie-Hutton-Real-Estate/95502741259

Julie Hutton’s BLOG http://juliehutton.wordpress.com/

Linkedin http://www.linkedin.com/in/juliehutton

STAGING Video (:30) extolling the virtues of selling quicker and for more money. http://youtu.be/AXvH7OX938s  If you know of anyone thinking of selling their home—send them this video link. I think they will appreciate knowing about this.

‘I would love to get one of your friends or family into their dream home!

Please call me if you know of anyone who it thinking of buying or selling a home.

 I PROMISE to make you proud!’  – Julie

Realtor

Sales & Marketing Specialist

Coldwell Banker Bain

8525 120th Ave NE, Ste 100

Kirkland, WA 98033

425-260-4440

Julie@JulieHutton.com

www.JulieHutton.com

Getting Your Home to SOLD (1:32) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yp5QuB3YpDM

Facebook Profile http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kirkland-WA/Julie-Hutton-Real-Estate/95502741259

Julie Hutton’s BLOG http://juliehutton.wordpress.com/

Linkedin http://www.linkedin.com/in/juliehutton

Staging REALLY, REALLY does make a difference in how quickly the home sells and for what price.

Staging is just so darn appealing to buyers–it is eye-candy and can make every home look delicious!

‘I would love to get one of your friends or family into their dream home!

Please call me if you know of anyone who it thinking of buying or selling a home.

 I PROMISE to make you proud!’  – Julie

Realtor

Sales & Marketing Specialist

Coldwell Banker Bain

8525 120th Ave NE, Ste 100

Kirkland, WA 98033

425-260-4440

Julie@JulieHutton.com

www.JulieHutton.com

Getting Your Home to SOLD (1:32) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yp5QuB3YpDM

Facebook Profile http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kirkland-WA/Julie-Hutton-Real-Estate/95502741259

Julie Hutton’s BLOG http://juliehutton.wordpress.com/

Linkedin http://www.linkedin.com/in/juliehutton

‘I would love to get one of your friends or family into their dream home!
Please call me if you know of anyone who it thinking of buying or selling a home.
I PROMISE to make you proud!’ – Julie

Realtor
Sales & Marketing Specialist
Coldwell Banker Bain
8525 120th Ave NE, Ste 100
Kirkland, WA 98033
425-260-4440

Julie@JulieHutton.com
www.JulieHutton.com

Getting Your Home to SOLD (1:32) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yp5QuB3YpDM

Facebook Profile http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kirkland-WA/Julie-Hutton-Real-Estate/95502741259

Julie Hutton’s BLOG http://juliehutton.wordpress.com/
Linkedin http://www.linkedin.com/in/juliehutton