Holistic Education Resources

Alternative Education Resource Organization

(AERO) - the primary hub of communications and support for educational alternatives around the world. Publishes Education Revolution magazine and distributes numerous books.

Altlearn Map Network

A worldwide network of Natural Learners, Unschoolers, and support groups. Provides communication and resources.

ChildSpirit Institute 

Engages in research, publications, and programs that explore children’s inherent spirituality. Their work informs a new view of education that is oriented toward transformation rather than simply information.

Creating Learning Communities

A group of people dedicated to the promotion of a new educational system with the student in the center. Includes a network discussion list, as well as a book and other tools for change.

EnCompass  

Provides programs for parents, families and organizations utilizing the comprehensive philosophy of Natural Learning Rhythms. This approach cultivates inner wisdom at each stage of development.

The Forum for Education and Democracy

Supports research, publications, and action projects which promote the democratic purpose of public education. Led by some of the leading activists in progressive education today, the Forum advocates a vibrant and equitable system of public education.

Freedom 2be Natural Learners

Challenges current perceptions about education, suggesting that the old systems are obsolete and that education should value learning, thinking and feeling abilities over the simple acquisition of knowledge.

Gerber Educational Resources

Publisher of Wholeness: On Education, Buckminster Fuller, and Tao, a groundbreaking book that describes holistic philosophy and its applications.

Green Teacher

A magazine and book publisher providing educators with resources to cultivate environmental and global awareness.  Their materials offer perspectives on the role of education in creating a sustainable future, practical cross-curricular activities for various grade levels, and reviews of the latest teaching resources.

Holistic Education, Inc.

Includes links for teacher resources, as well as articles that explore foundational topics such as “Values in Holistic Education,” “Socially Responsible Education,” and “Freedom and Education.”

Institute for Democracy in Education

Provides a forum for teachers who are committed to democratic education to share ideas with people holding the same values.

Institute for Social Renewal  

Explores Rudolf Steiner's vision for a healthy society based on the independence of the cultural, political, and economic spheres of social life. This model suggests a radical vision of educational freedom and participatory democracy.

The International Association for Learning Alternatives

(IALA) - its mission is "to lead, promote and support learning alternatives and choice options." Networking, publications, and conferences.

Life Learning

A magazine written by and for unschooling families who trust themselves and their children to learn freely and naturally what they need to know to live successful, happy lives. Edited by longtime homeschooling advocate Wendy Priesnitz, the magazine explores how learning is limited by a society that believes in coercive education...and how we can transcend those limits.

National School Reform Faculty

Supports teachers through developing collegial relationships, encouraging reflective practice, and rethinking leadership in restructuring schools.

New Horizons for Learning

Articles and resources cover areas such as: Brain Research, Special Needs/Inclusion, Early Learning, Adolescence, Restructuring K-12 Education, Adult Learning, Technology and Learning, and Multicultural Education.

PassageWorks Institute 

Founded and directed by leading holistic educator Rachael Kessler, works to transform school cultures in order to nurture the inner lives of students and teachers and build safe, caring communities.

ReImagine Growing Up

Brings together educational visionaries and activists working for a more vibrant and sustainable society that honors the needs of young people.

Rethinking Schools

A quarterly publication advocating democratic public school reform and social justice. Also publishes books on various topics.

Touch the Future

Resources for parents and educators building on the work of Joseph Chilton Pearce (one of the earliest and most widely read advocates of holistic childrearing).

Wondertree Foundation for Natural Learning

Promotes the holistic "self-design" learning approach that supports homeschoolers and online education, offers consultants and workshops.

Writings on Democratic Education

Essays by Dr. Ronald Swartz, who has studied this field for over thirty years.