Vanguard Learning

As summer hits full swing and families start to think ahead, we’re considering hosting another “Taste of Future Fridays” workshop on August 8—a hands-on experience that gives teens (ages 12+) a chance to explore critical thinking, communication, and real-world readiness.

If you’d be interested in attending—or know a teen who might love this—drop a comment or DM us so we can gauge interest before locking it in!

In the meantime, here are 5 ethical questions to ask your teen this week (and then challenge them to argue the opposite view 😉):

Is it ever okay to lie?

Should people always follow the rules?

Is it more important to be kind or to be honest?

Should animals have the same rights as humans?

Do we owe more to people in our own country than to those around the world?

These are the kinds of conversations we love at Vanguard—because teens deserve spaces to explore complexity with curiosity and compassion. 🧠💛

An inclusive community is important for what we aim to create.

A space where:
🫶 Identity isn’t something to hide.
🎯 Differences are seen as superpowers.
💬 Language is intentional, kind, and humanizing.

Radical belonging means no one has to shrink themselves to fit in.
This is a space where teens feel safe enough to be fully themselves—because that’s where real learning begins.

Come and check us out at our Taste of Future Friday workshop. Registration closes tonight at midnight 6/18/25.

Register now:
https://www.vanguard-learning.com/store/p/taste-of-future-fridays

At Vanguard, Learners design projects around real questions.
They research. They build. They share.
It’s messy. It’s meaningful.
It’s what happens when students lead the way.

Just two days left to reserve your spot at our Taste of Future Fridays event this Friday.

Free to families interested in our Homeschool Enrichment program launching this fall:
https://www.vanguard-learning.com/store/p/taste-of-future-fridays

Life is more than academics.

We can all use tools to support emotional regulation, healthy communication, and building trust.

At Vanguard Learning, social-emotional learning is woven into everything we do—empowering teens to collaborate with confidence and contribute their one-of-a-kind gifts to their communities and the world around them.

Fridays at Vanguard = future builders at work.
Teens explore business ideas, career paths, and passion projects.
Whether they pitch a product or start a service, they’re learning by doing—and loving it.

Join us on 6/20 to experience a taste of Future Fridays. Spaces limited. Register at
https://www.vanguard-learning.com/store/p/taste-of-future-fridays

Looking for something real and meaningful for your teen’s journey?
If your homeschooler is 12 or older and craving a little independence, creativity, room to be their authentic self, connection, and purpose—this free hands-on workshop is for them.

🎉 Taste of Future Friday
A half-day experience where teens explore who they are, pitch ideas, give back to the community, and get inspired by real-world learning.
🗓️ Date: Friday June 20th, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Fessenden Hall, Kent, OH (228 Gougler Ave.)
💲 Cost: FREE for families considering Vanguard Learning for Fall 2025
🥗 Lunch included | 🎒 Drop-off welcome

✅ Why Attend?
• Let your teen experience learning that feels relevant
• Meet other families exploring Vanguard enrichment
• Get a firsthand look at our Future Fridays program
⚠️ Spots are limited and registration closes June 18!

🔗 visit https://www.vanguard-learning.com/store/p/taste-of-future-fridays to register

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👭Around age 12, many children are wired for deeper connection, collaboration, and real-world contribution.
💪Research shows that mixed-age environments fuel leadership, empathy, and confidence.
🌿In our small, mixed-aged groups, older students lead, younger students rise—and everyone grows.
💫This isn’t just efficient. It’s human.

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