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Socratic Experience

@socraticexp

We’re an online school that helps children and teens discover and develop their unique genius and prepare them for success in the 21st century.

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Ever wondered what happens when you remove your child from a permission-only system? They flourish. A depressed ninth grader I knew was taking medication and attending therapy because traditional school left her miserable. I suggested she skip high school altogether, study

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Teen suicide rates double in November and January compared to July. Double. And no one’s talking about it. That’s why our founder, Michael Strong, is working on a campaign to help parents measure their kids’ emotional safety (here’s how):

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When your child speaks, – Turn it into a counting game. When you cook, – Explore fractions together. When you drive, – Talk about geography and landmarks. The world is the ultimate classroom. And you are their most important teacher.

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Your child can feel deeply connected, supported, and inspired through virtual learning. In many cases, the experience surpasses what a conventional school provides. 🚧 Two common concerns • Online classes during COVID felt isolating or dull, so families assume virtual school

Your child can feel deeply connected, supported, and inspired through virtual learning.

In many cases, the experience surpasses what a conventional school provides.

🚧 Two common concerns

• Online classes during COVID felt isolating or dull, so families assume virtual school
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Ben Gabbai, a homeschooling parent and educator, describes parenting as the most intense spiritual practice he knows. "Many people assume parenting is just a series of joyful moments, but in reality, it is relentless. You are on call every moment, caring for people entirely

Ben Gabbai, a homeschooling parent and educator, describes parenting as the most intense spiritual practice he knows.

"Many people assume parenting is just a series of joyful moments, but in reality, it is relentless.

You are on call every moment, caring for people entirely
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When you feel like you can't remove your child from a traditional school, you can do something even more life-changing: You become their strongest advocate. • Build an unshakeable bond of love and trust. Your unwavering support is the cornerstone of their self-belief. • Be

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Most American high school students are disengaged from school. At first, you might think, okay, they’re not learning. But it’s much worse than that. Imagine being bored for six to seven hours daily if they're disengaged from learning. And it gets even worse. Yale

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If you and other adults around your child focus on leading by example and giving loving attention to your child’s mind, they will likely grow up happy and well. – Read together – Live a balanced life – Pursue your own interests – Model respectful communication – Avoid

If you and other adults around your child focus on leading by example and giving loving attention to your child’s mind, they will likely grow up happy and well. 

– Read together
– Live a balanced life
– Pursue your own interests
– Model respectful communication
– Avoid
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Forget endless academic debates and scholarly theses. The humanities matter because they capture our existence's raw, timeless truths. They reveal the essence of what it means to be human. Love. Truth. Betrayal. Justice. Honor. Knowledge. These aren’t mere concepts.

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We believe that one of the most crucial learning tasks in a child’s early years is developing reading skills in a loving, positive environment. From the earliest years, read with your child and read aloud regularly. Teach them the alphabet and guide them in sounding out words to

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When our founder meets teen boys deeply engaged in video games, he often asks, “Do you want to be stuck in your mom’s basement at 30? 25? 20? 18?” The answer is always no. At 16, it’s time to start defining your path. Our founder doesn’t aim to control. He aims to empower.

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Your child can enter elite colleges without the stress of taking too many AP classes, completing heavy homework, or facing constant pressure to perform. 🚧 Two problems • Lost rigor? You worry that a passion-focused education means weaker academics. • Too much pressure. You

Your child can enter elite colleges without the stress of taking too many AP classes, completing heavy homework, or facing constant pressure to perform.

🚧 Two problems

• Lost rigor? You worry that a passion-focused education means weaker academics. 

• Too much pressure. You
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One of our entrepreneurial guides is compiling a list of books to discuss in class, including titles such as Peter Thiel’s Zero to One and a biography of Steve Jobs. These are well-known in our circles, yet almost no teenagers have heard of them. Over the years, as I've

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Our recipe for college admissions: • Excel on the SAT. • Complete multiple rigorous college courses. • Accomplish something extraordinary in the real world. We break it down for free here: products.socraticexperience.com/250guide

Our recipe for college admissions:

• Excel on the SAT. 

• Complete multiple rigorous college courses. 

• Accomplish something extraordinary in the real world. 

We break it down for free here: products.socraticexperience.com/250guide
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Kids don't need perfect parents. They need parents who love their authentic selves. When you embrace their natural strengths instead of forcing your preferred path, you create humans who thrive, not humans who perform.

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You get only a handful of summers to light a spark. Don’t let your kid spend this one clicking through slides. Don’t let them sit back. Let them build. Test. Pitch. Play. This summer, children aged 11-15 can participate in four classes. Entrepreneurship is just one of them.

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When Ms. Patti hears ‘That was a great lesson!’ and sees that joy‑filled face, she knows we’ve won. Discover how joy signals real learning amongst our grades 1‑3 students.

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What if school could be both fun and meaningful? What if kids didn’t have to choose between the misery of another school year or endless hours lost on YouTube and video games? This summer, we’re offering a completely different experience—one that doesn’t fit the mold. For

What if school could be both fun and meaningful?

What if kids didn’t have to choose between the misery of another school year or endless hours lost on YouTube and video games?

This summer, we’re offering a completely different experience—one that doesn’t fit the mold.

For
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Imagine your child mastering emotional intelligence, impulse control, and teamwork through engaging pixelated dungeon escapes, rather than lectures. Watch the video for just one example of what kids (ages 11–15) will experience in one of four immersive Summer Program classes.