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Rather than actually address this topic with the appropriate resources (first hand accounts, original source material, experience actually enrolling for a course in this manner, etc), I’m simply going to throw this idea out there since it crossed my mind and it’s (I think) worthy of a blog post.

What were to happen if students were evaluated (initially, at least) on their ability to meet a certain set of criteria (such as responsibility to independently learn, proven track record of task completion, degree of interest in topic, personal involvement in a domain, etc) and then, given their ‘accepted’ path, merely judged on their academic merits in relation to either meeting or failing to meet a certain degree of competency.

Passion for learning shouldn’t be relegated to the annals of academe.  Often, the desire to learn is heavily attached to the lust of pecuniary growth and societal elevation (though, as any nouveau riche might assume, this is not possible through the acquisition of wealth alone).

My goal is to create a school for those who want to learn in socialized settings about topics that pique their interest.  Also, I want the topics to be from all different domains - arts, humanities, science, technology, etc.