Does Your Teen Love Learning but Dread School?
Does your teen love learning… But dread school? Has the light in their eyes dimmed as they entered the teenage years? At TSE Academy, every student’s story is unique, and hearing them share their experiences offers invaluable personal insights into our approach. This week, we’re thrilled to spotlight Soli Gunter, a creatively inclined and artistically […]
Boosting Academic Excellence in High Schoolers: TSE Academy’s 4 Proven Methods
At TSE Academy, we believe that students who learn to read seriously, and continue to do so outside of class, can experience huge SAT verbal gains. For math, we curate a serious problem-solving culture in our Mastery Math program. A case study: 11th grader Michaelah Glenn last year had uneven SAT verbal scores. But this […]
Is Socratic Dialogue the Path to World Peace?
“If there was more Socratic dialogue, there would be world peace.” That’s according to Raheen Fatima, a 16-year-old high school junior at TSE Academy. Raheen is a standup comedian, actress, social entrepreneur, sustainable development goals youth ambassador, and a professional humanitarian interviewer. Journey to TSE Academy: Raheen hails from Pakistan and discovered TSE Academy after […]
Taking Initiative: Personal Growth and Real-World Projects at TSE Academy
In many ways, the COVID pandemic put a spotlight on things that already weren’t working for a lot of people. When it came to school, the experience of many sullen and bored students became all the more apparent. Families have been fleeing the system en masse. According to a recent survey by the non-partisan Urban Institute, […]
Networking at TSE: How to Help You Leverage Your Network as a Young Person
In a world where information is abundant, but mentorship and opportunities providing real-world experiences can be rare for young people, TSE Online Academy stands out. We’re proud to pave the way for dynamic learners eager to create meaningful change in the world. Micah Siegel, 7th grader at TSE, exemplifies the essence of our educational approach. […]
An Online School Tailored to Your Teen: A Mom’s Perspective
Every family dreams of an education that shapes, challenges, and prepares their children for the world ahead. Enter Tiffany, a passionate mother who, along with her children Diego and Soli, embarked on a transformative journey with The Socratic Experience (TSE). In our latest interview, Tiffany shares her perspective on their unique experiences, the power of […]
Socratic Spotlight: An Exclusive Interview with Michael Strong, Founder of The Socratic Experience
Alex Bales, our dedicated admissions counselor at The Socratic Experience, recently sat down with Michael Strong, the visionary founder of our online school. As many of you might know, Michael is not only a pioneer in personalized and purpose-driven education, but also a thought leader who has contributed immensely to the world of education with […]
Addressing the Adolescent Mental Health Crisis through Connection, Community, Meaning, and Purpose
Michael Strong, The Socratic Experience Thanks largely to the efforts of Jean Twenge and Jonathan Haidt, we have finally reached the point at which the public is aware of the adolescent mental health crisis taking shape.(1) Their approach has been to highlight the role of social media as a causal factor in the epidemic of […]
The Socratic Experience and Contemporary Cultural Controversies
The Socratic Experience from time to time has parents ask for our stand on various cultural controversies. Recently TSE Academy Founder Michael Strong wrote this statement up last week for our community as well as for prospective parents. TSE’s purpose as an organization is “a scalable, affordable virtual learning environment for the cultivation of virtues […]
The Power of Entrepreneurship in Young People: A Conversation with John Mackey and Michael Strong
The power of entrepreneurship isn’t merely about starting a business; it’s about cultivating a mindset and developing an approach to life that values creativity, problem-solving, and resilience. This essence was illuminated in a recent conversation between Michael Strong, the founder of The Socratic Experience, and John Mackey, co-founder and former CEO of Whole Foods Market. […]