{"id":161,"date":"2019-06-21T02:31:58","date_gmt":"2019-06-21T06:31:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/webproofingsite.com\/westriver\/?page_id=161"},"modified":"2024-02-22T09:19:12","modified_gmt":"2024-02-22T17:19:12","slug":"blog","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/blog\/","title":{"rendered":"Blog English"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid global-pages blog sect1 vc_column-gap-35\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"vc_grid-container-wrapper vc_clearfix vc_grid-animation-rotateInDownLeft\">\n\t<div class=\"vc_grid-container vc_clearfix wpb_content_element vc_basic_grid\" data-initial-loading-animation=\"rotateInDownLeft\" data-vc-grid-settings=\"{&quot;page_id&quot;:161,&quot;style&quot;:&quot;lazy&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:&quot;vc_get_vc_grid_data&quot;,&quot;shortcode_id&quot;:&quot;1708622283312-75418510-738d-8&quot;,&quot;items_per_page&quot;:&quot;10&quot;,&quot;tag&quot;:&quot;vc_basic_grid&quot;}\" data-vc-request=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php\" data-vc-post-id=\"161\" data-vc-public-nonce=\"1049d81559\">\n\t\t<style data-type=\"vc_shortcodes-custom-css\">.vc_custom_1419240516480{background-color: #f9f9f9 !important;}<\/style><ul class=\"vc_grid-filter vc_clearfix vc_grid-filter-default-less-rounded vc_grid-filter-size-md vc_grid-filter-center vc_grid-filter-color-grey\" data-vc-grid-filter=\"category\"><li class=\"vc_active vc_grid-filter-item\"><span data-vc-grid-filter-value=\"*\">All<\/span><\/li><li class=\"vc_grid-filter-item\"><span data-vc-grid-filter-value=\".vc_grid-term-138\">Peggy&#039;s Interviews<\/span><\/li><li class=\"vc_grid-filter-item\"><span data-vc-grid-filter-value=\".vc_grid-term-139\">English<\/span><\/li><li class=\"vc_grid-filter-item\"><span data-vc-grid-filter-value=\".vc_grid-term-169\">Grupos<\/span><\/li><li class=\"vc_grid-filter-item\"><span data-vc-grid-filter-value=\".vc_grid-term-171\">Groups<\/span><\/li><li class=\"vc_grid-filter-item\"><span data-vc-grid-filter-value=\".vc_grid-term-7\">What&#039;s New<\/span><\/li><li class=\"vc_grid-filter-item\"><span data-vc-grid-filter-value=\".vc_grid-term-1\">Student Writing<\/span><\/li><li class=\"vc_grid-filter-item\"><span data-vc-grid-filter-value=\".vc_grid-term-10\">Student Projects<\/span><\/li><li class=\"vc_grid-filter-item\"><span data-vc-grid-filter-value=\".vc_grid-term-11\">Grad Stories<\/span><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"vc_grid-filter-select vc_grid-filter-center vc_grid-filter-color-grey\" data-vc-grid-filter-select=\"category\"><div class=\"vc_grid-styled-select\"><select data-filter=\"category\"><option class=\"vc_active\" value=\"*\">All&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/option><option value=\".vc_grid-term-138\">Peggy&#039;s Interviews&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/option><option value=\".vc_grid-term-139\">English&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/option><option value=\".vc_grid-term-169\">Grupos&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/option><option value=\".vc_grid-term-171\">Groups&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/option><option value=\".vc_grid-term-7\">What&#039;s New&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/option><option value=\".vc_grid-term-1\">Student Writing&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/option><option value=\".vc_grid-term-10\">Student Projects&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/option><option value=\".vc_grid-term-11\">Grad Stories&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/option><\/select><i class=\"vc_arrow-icon-navicon\"><\/i>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div><div class=\"vc_grid vc_row vc_grid-gutter-20px vc_pageable-wrapper vc_hook_hover\" data-vc-pageable-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vc_pageable-slide-wrapper vc_clearfix\" data-vc-grid-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vc_grid-item vc_clearfix vc_col-sm-4 vc_grid-item-zone-c-bottom vc_grid-term-139 vc_grid-term-11\"><div class=\"vc_grid-item-mini vc_clearfix \"><div class=\"vc_gitem-animated-block\" ><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-a vc_gitem-is-link\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/unschooling-wra-1-2-1024x538.jpg') !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/unschooling-education-without-school-real-journey\/\" title=\"Unschooling and Education Without School: A Real-Life Certified Journey\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc-zone-link\" ><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_gitem-zone-img\" src=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/unschooling-wra-1-2-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"unschooling y educaci\u00f3n sin escuela en un recorrido real certificado\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-c vc_custom_1419240516480\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><div class=\"vc_gitem_row vc_row vc_gitem-row-position-top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 vc_gitem-col vc_gitem-col-align-\"><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-ptxt pdate vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_date\" ><p style=\"text-align: left\" >January 26, 2026<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-title dblue vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_title\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/unschooling-education-without-school-real-journey\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link\" title=\"Unschooling and Education Without School: A Real-Life Certified Journey\">Unschooling and Education Without School: A Real-Life Certified Journey<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div field_5d0c7d80655c4 class=\"vc_gitem-acf post-ptxt pexcerpt field_5d0c7d80655c4\">What does unschooling really look like in real life? Discover the certified journey of two siblings educated outside traditional school and now continuing in higher education.<\/div><div class=\"vc_btn3-container  post-button vc_btn3-left\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink\" a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/unschooling-education-without-school-real-journey\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc_general vc_btn3 vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink post-button\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_grid-item vc_clearfix vc_col-sm-4 vc_grid-item-zone-c-bottom vc_grid-term-139 vc_grid-term-171\"><div class=\"vc_grid-item-mini vc_clearfix \"><div class=\"vc_gitem-animated-block\" ><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-a vc_gitem-is-link\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Aiken-1-1024x692.jpg') !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/wra-groups-casa-aiken\/\" title=\"WRA Groups: Casa Aiken: Learning Without Limits in Argentina\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc-zone-link\" ><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_gitem-zone-img\" src=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Aiken-1-1024x692.jpg\" alt=\"Aiken 1\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-c vc_custom_1419240516480\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><div class=\"vc_gitem_row vc_row vc_gitem-row-position-top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 vc_gitem-col vc_gitem-col-align-\"><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-ptxt pdate vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_date\" ><p style=\"text-align: left\" >October 30, 2025<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-title dblue vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_title\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/wra-groups-casa-aiken\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link\" title=\"WRA Groups: Casa Aiken: Learning Without Limits in Argentina\">WRA Groups: Casa Aiken: Learning Without Limits in Argentina<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div field_5d0c7d80655c4 class=\"vc_gitem-acf post-ptxt pexcerpt field_5d0c7d80655c4\">At West River Academy, we love seeing learning happen in all kinds of ways, especially outside of traditional classrooms. One amazing place that captures this spirit is Casa Aiken.<\/div><div class=\"vc_btn3-container  post-button vc_btn3-left\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink\" a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/wra-groups-casa-aiken\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc_general vc_btn3 vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink post-button\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_grid-item vc_clearfix vc_col-sm-4 vc_grid-item-zone-c-bottom vc_grid-term-139 vc_grid-term-7\"><div class=\"vc_grid-item-mini vc_clearfix \"><div class=\"vc_gitem-animated-block\" ><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-a vc_gitem-is-link\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-01-at-2.36.54-PM-1024x577.png') !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/raising-free-thinkers\/\" title=\"Raising Free Thinkers: A Speech by Peggy Webb and Karen Abe\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc-zone-link\" ><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_gitem-zone-img\" src=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-01-at-2.36.54-PM-1024x577.png\" alt=\"Screenshot 2025 07 01 at 2.36.54 PM\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-c vc_custom_1419240516480\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><div class=\"vc_gitem_row vc_row vc_gitem-row-position-top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 vc_gitem-col vc_gitem-col-align-\"><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-ptxt pdate vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_date\" ><p style=\"text-align: left\" >July 1, 2025<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-title dblue vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_title\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/raising-free-thinkers\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link\" title=\"Raising Free Thinkers: A Speech by Peggy Webb and Karen Abe\">Raising Free Thinkers: A Speech by Peggy Webb and Karen Abe<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div field_5d0c7d80655c4 class=\"vc_gitem-acf post-ptxt pexcerpt field_5d0c7d80655c4\">Peggy Webb and Karen Abe Speak at the LIFE is Good Unschooling Conference, May 2025<\/div><div class=\"vc_btn3-container  post-button vc_btn3-left\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink\" a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/raising-free-thinkers\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc_general vc_btn3 vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink post-button\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_grid-item vc_clearfix vc_col-sm-4 vc_grid-item-zone-c-bottom vc_grid-term-139 vc_grid-term-7\"><div class=\"vc_grid-item-mini vc_clearfix \"><div class=\"vc_gitem-animated-block\" ><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-a vc_gitem-is-link\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-05-30-at-10.25.17\u202fAM-1024x684.png') !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/our-team-gathering-in-argentina\/\" title=\"WRA Team Gathering in Argentina\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc-zone-link\" ><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_gitem-zone-img\" src=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-05-30-at-10.25.17\u202fAM-1024x684.png\" alt=\"Screenshot 2025 05 30 at 10.25.17\u202fAM\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-c vc_custom_1419240516480\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><div class=\"vc_gitem_row vc_row vc_gitem-row-position-top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 vc_gitem-col vc_gitem-col-align-\"><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-ptxt pdate vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_date\" ><p style=\"text-align: left\" >June 2, 2025<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-title dblue vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_title\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/our-team-gathering-in-argentina\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link\" title=\"WRA Team Gathering in Argentina\">WRA Team Gathering in Argentina<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div field_5d0c7d80655c4 class=\"vc_gitem-acf post-ptxt pexcerpt field_5d0c7d80655c4\">Our Latin American team came together in Argentina for the first time - celebrating connection, culture, and a shared commitment to student-led education.<\/div><div class=\"vc_btn3-container  post-button vc_btn3-left\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink\" a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/our-team-gathering-in-argentina\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc_general vc_btn3 vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink post-button\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_grid-item vc_clearfix vc_col-sm-4 vc_grid-item-zone-c-bottom vc_grid-term-139 vc_grid-term-7\"><div class=\"vc_grid-item-mini vc_clearfix \"><div class=\"vc_gitem-animated-block\" ><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-a vc_gitem-is-link\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-30-at-9.08.41\u202fAM-1024x677.png') !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/salta-group-in-argentina\/\" title=\"WRA Groups: Escuela Tai in Salta, Argentina\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc-zone-link\" ><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_gitem-zone-img\" src=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-30-at-9.08.41\u202fAM-1024x677.png\" alt=\"Screenshot 2025 05 30 at 9.08.41\u202fAM\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-c vc_custom_1419240516480\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><div class=\"vc_gitem_row vc_row vc_gitem-row-position-top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 vc_gitem-col vc_gitem-col-align-\"><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-ptxt pdate vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_date\" ><p style=\"text-align: left\" >May 29, 2025<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-title dblue vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_title\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/salta-group-in-argentina\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link\" title=\"WRA Groups: Escuela Tai in Salta, Argentina\">WRA Groups: Escuela Tai in Salta, Argentina<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div field_5d0c7d80655c4 class=\"vc_gitem-acf post-ptxt pexcerpt field_5d0c7d80655c4\">Meet one of our incredible groups in Latin America!<\/div><div class=\"vc_btn3-container  post-button vc_btn3-left\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink\" a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/salta-group-in-argentina\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc_general vc_btn3 vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink post-button\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_grid-item vc_clearfix vc_col-sm-4 vc_grid-item-zone-c-bottom vc_grid-term-139 vc_grid-term-7\"><div class=\"vc_grid-item-mini vc_clearfix \"><div class=\"vc_gitem-animated-block\" ><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-a vc_gitem-is-link\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-29-at-4.12.45-PM-1024x576.png') !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/largest-unschooling-conference-in-the-usa\/\" title=\"Learn About the Largest Unschooling Conference in the USA!\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc-zone-link\" ><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_gitem-zone-img\" src=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-29-at-4.12.45-PM-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Screenshot 2025 04 29 at 4.12.45 PM\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-c vc_custom_1419240516480\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><div class=\"vc_gitem_row vc_row vc_gitem-row-position-top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 vc_gitem-col vc_gitem-col-align-\"><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-ptxt pdate vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_date\" ><p style=\"text-align: left\" >April 29, 2025<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-title dblue vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_title\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/largest-unschooling-conference-in-the-usa\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link\" title=\"Learn About the Largest Unschooling Conference in the USA!\">Learn About the Largest Unschooling Conference in the USA!<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div field_5d0c7d80655c4 class=\"vc_gitem-acf post-ptxt pexcerpt field_5d0c7d80655c4\">Join us in-person for the LIFE is Good Unschooling Conference May 22-25!<\/div><div class=\"vc_btn3-container  post-button vc_btn3-left\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink\" a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/largest-unschooling-conference-in-the-usa\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc_general vc_btn3 vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink post-button\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_grid-item vc_clearfix vc_col-sm-4 vc_grid-item-zone-c-bottom vc_grid-term-139 vc_grid-term-7\"><div class=\"vc_grid-item-mini vc_clearfix \"><div class=\"vc_gitem-animated-block\" ><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-a vc_gitem-is-link\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-11-20-at-12.02.19-PM-1024x640.png') !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/social-hour-connections\/\" title=\"How a Social Hour Sparked a Journey of Global Connection\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc-zone-link\" ><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_gitem-zone-img\" src=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-11-20-at-12.02.19-PM-1024x640.png\" alt=\"Screenshot 2024 11 20 at 12.02.19 PM\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-c vc_custom_1419240516480\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><div class=\"vc_gitem_row vc_row vc_gitem-row-position-top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 vc_gitem-col vc_gitem-col-align-\"><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-ptxt pdate vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_date\" ><p style=\"text-align: left\" >November 29, 2024<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-title dblue vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_title\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/social-hour-connections\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link\" title=\"How a Social Hour Sparked a Journey of Global Connection\">How a Social Hour Sparked a Journey of Global Connection<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div field_5d0c7d80655c4 class=\"vc_gitem-acf post-ptxt pexcerpt field_5d0c7d80655c4\">Meet two WRA high school students, who are from different countries and are traveling back and forth to visit each other!<\/div><div class=\"vc_btn3-container  post-button vc_btn3-left\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink\" a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/social-hour-connections\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc_general vc_btn3 vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink post-button\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_grid-item vc_clearfix vc_col-sm-4 vc_grid-item-zone-c-bottom vc_grid-term-139 vc_grid-term-171 vc_grid-term-7\"><div class=\"vc_grid-item-mini vc_clearfix \"><div class=\"vc_gitem-animated-block\" ><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-a vc_gitem-is-link\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/groups-1-1024x692.jpg') !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/wra-group-information\/\" title=\"Learn About West River Academy Groups\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc-zone-link\" ><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_gitem-zone-img\" src=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/groups-1-1024x692.jpg\" alt=\"groups 1\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-c vc_custom_1419240516480\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><div class=\"vc_gitem_row vc_row vc_gitem-row-position-top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 vc_gitem-col vc_gitem-col-align-\"><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-ptxt pdate vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_date\" ><p style=\"text-align: left\" >October 31, 2024<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-title dblue vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_title\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/wra-group-information\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link\" title=\"Learn About West River Academy Groups\">Learn About West River Academy Groups<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div field_5d0c7d80655c4 class=\"vc_gitem-acf post-ptxt pexcerpt field_5d0c7d80655c4\">What are \"WRA Groups?\"<\/div><div class=\"vc_btn3-container  post-button vc_btn3-left\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink\" a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/wra-group-information\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc_general vc_btn3 vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink post-button\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_grid-item vc_clearfix vc_col-sm-4 vc_grid-item-zone-c-bottom vc_grid-term-139 vc_grid-term-171 vc_grid-term-7\"><div class=\"vc_grid-item-mini vc_clearfix \"><div class=\"vc_gitem-animated-block\" ><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-a vc_gitem-is-link\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2024-10-31-at-12.14.00-PM-1024x682.png') !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/puerto-vallarta-group\/\" title=\"Puerto Vallarta &#8220;Learning with Friends&#8221; &#8211; WRA Group in Mexico\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc-zone-link\" ><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_gitem-zone-img\" src=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2024-10-31-at-12.14.00-PM-1024x682.png\" alt=\"Screenshot 2024 10 31 at 12.14.00 PM\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-c vc_custom_1419240516480\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><div class=\"vc_gitem_row vc_row vc_gitem-row-position-top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 vc_gitem-col vc_gitem-col-align-\"><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-ptxt pdate vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_date\" ><p style=\"text-align: left\" >October 31, 2024<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-title dblue vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_title\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/puerto-vallarta-group\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link\" title=\"Puerto Vallarta &#8220;Learning with Friends&#8221; &#8211; WRA Group in Mexico\">Puerto Vallarta &#8220;Learning with Friends&#8221; &#8211; WRA Group in Mexico<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div field_5d0c7d80655c4 class=\"vc_gitem-acf post-ptxt pexcerpt field_5d0c7d80655c4\">Learn about one of West River Academy's groups in Mexico.<\/div><div class=\"vc_btn3-container  post-button vc_btn3-left\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink\" a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/puerto-vallarta-group\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc_general vc_btn3 vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink post-button\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_grid-item vc_clearfix vc_col-sm-4 vc_grid-item-zone-c-bottom vc_grid-term-138 vc_grid-term-139 vc_grid-term-7\"><div class=\"vc_grid-item-mini vc_clearfix \"><div class=\"vc_gitem-animated-block\" ><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-a vc_gitem-is-link\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Interview-with-Kubrio-1024x692.jpg') !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/kubrio-families-ask-peggy-fascinating-questions\/\" title=\"InspirED: Kubrio families ask Peggy very good questions\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc-zone-link\" ><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_gitem-zone-img\" src=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Interview-with-Kubrio-1024x692.jpg\" alt=\"Interview with Kubrio\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-c vc_custom_1419240516480\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><div class=\"vc_gitem_row vc_row vc_gitem-row-position-top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 vc_gitem-col vc_gitem-col-align-\"><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-ptxt pdate vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_date\" ><p style=\"text-align: left\" >August 19, 2024<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-title dblue vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_title\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/kubrio-families-ask-peggy-fascinating-questions\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link\" title=\"InspirED: Kubrio families ask Peggy very good questions\">InspirED: Kubrio families ask Peggy very good questions<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div field_5d0c7d80655c4 class=\"vc_gitem-acf post-ptxt pexcerpt field_5d0c7d80655c4\">Peggy dives deep into how families can embrace alternative learning paths while ensuring their children receive the credentials they need for future success.<\/div><div class=\"vc_btn3-container  post-button vc_btn3-left\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink\" a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/kubrio-families-ask-peggy-fascinating-questions\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc_general vc_btn3 vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink post-button\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_grid-item vc_clearfix vc_col-sm-4 vc_grid-item-zone-c-bottom vc_grid-term-138 vc_grid-term-139 vc_grid-term-7\"><div class=\"vc_grid-item-mini vc_clearfix \"><div class=\"vc_gitem-animated-block\" ><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-a vc_gitem-is-link\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Tuneagers-interview-1024x692.jpg') !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/tuneagers-podcast-learning-creativity-ft-peggy-webb\/\" title=\"Tuneagers Podcast: Learning &#038; Creativity (FT Peggy Webb)\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc-zone-link\" ><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_gitem-zone-img\" src=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Tuneagers-interview-1024x692.jpg\" alt=\"Tuneagers interview\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-c vc_custom_1419240516480\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><div class=\"vc_gitem_row vc_row vc_gitem-row-position-top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 vc_gitem-col vc_gitem-col-align-\"><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-ptxt pdate vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_date\" ><p style=\"text-align: left\" >August 1, 2024<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-title dblue vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_title\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/tuneagers-podcast-learning-creativity-ft-peggy-webb\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link\" title=\"Tuneagers Podcast: Learning &#038; Creativity (FT Peggy Webb)\">Tuneagers Podcast: Learning &#038; Creativity (FT Peggy Webb)<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div field_5d0c7d80655c4 class=\"vc_gitem-acf post-ptxt pexcerpt field_5d0c7d80655c4\">In this episode of the Tuneagers Podcast: Learning &amp; Creativity, Aimee Bobruk introduces Tuneagers, a songwriting club for teens, and interviews Peggy Webb about nurturing the talents of West River Academy students.<\/div><div class=\"vc_btn3-container  post-button vc_btn3-left\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink\" a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/tuneagers-podcast-learning-creativity-ft-peggy-webb\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc_general vc_btn3 vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink post-button\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_grid-item vc_clearfix vc_col-sm-4 vc_grid-item-zone-c-bottom vc_grid-term-139 vc_grid-term-7\"><div class=\"vc_grid-item-mini vc_clearfix \"><div class=\"vc_gitem-animated-block\" ><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-a vc_gitem-is-link\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Tuneagers-1-1024x692.jpg') !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/discover-tuneagers-a-songwriting-club-for-teens\/\" title=\"Discover Tuneagers: A Songwriting Club for Teens\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc-zone-link\" ><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_gitem-zone-img\" src=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Tuneagers-1-1024x692.jpg\" alt=\"Tuneagers Aimee Bobruk\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-c vc_custom_1419240516480\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><div class=\"vc_gitem_row vc_row vc_gitem-row-position-top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 vc_gitem-col vc_gitem-col-align-\"><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-ptxt pdate vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_date\" ><p style=\"text-align: left\" >July 24, 2024<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-title dblue vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_title\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/discover-tuneagers-a-songwriting-club-for-teens\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link\" title=\"Discover Tuneagers: A Songwriting Club for Teens\">Discover Tuneagers: A Songwriting Club for Teens<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div field_5d0c7d80655c4 class=\"vc_gitem-acf post-ptxt pexcerpt field_5d0c7d80655c4\">Navigating the teenage years can be challenging, and finding a constructive outlet for creativity is essential. That\u2019s where Tuneagers comes in\u2014a songwriting club designed exclusively for teens<\/div><div class=\"vc_btn3-container  post-button vc_btn3-left\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink\" a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/discover-tuneagers-a-songwriting-club-for-teens\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc_general vc_btn3 vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink post-button\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_grid-item vc_clearfix vc_col-sm-4 vc_grid-item-zone-c-bottom vc_grid-term-139 vc_grid-term-171 vc_grid-term-7\"><div class=\"vc_grid-item-mini vc_clearfix \"><div class=\"vc_gitem-animated-block\" ><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-a vc_gitem-is-link\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/6S3A0742-1024x683.jpg') !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/visitjaco\/\" title=\"Jaco Learning Center &#8211; WRA Group in Costa Rica\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc-zone-link\" ><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_gitem-zone-img\" src=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/6S3A0742-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"6S3A0742\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-c vc_custom_1419240516480\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><div class=\"vc_gitem_row vc_row vc_gitem-row-position-top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 vc_gitem-col vc_gitem-col-align-\"><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-ptxt pdate vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_date\" ><p style=\"text-align: left\" >March 31, 2024<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-title dblue vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_title\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/visitjaco\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link\" title=\"Jaco Learning Center &#8211; WRA Group in Costa Rica\">Jaco Learning Center &#8211; WRA Group in Costa Rica<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div field_5d0c7d80655c4 class=\"vc_gitem-acf post-ptxt pexcerpt field_5d0c7d80655c4\">Learn about one of West River Academy's groups in Costa Rica. Students love to learn naturally at Jaco Learning Center.<\/div><div class=\"vc_btn3-container  post-button vc_btn3-left\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink\" a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/visitjaco\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc_general vc_btn3 vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink post-button\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_grid-item vc_clearfix vc_col-sm-4 vc_grid-item-zone-c-bottom vc_grid-term-139 vc_grid-term-7 vc_grid-term-11\"><div class=\"vc_grid-item-mini vc_clearfix \"><div class=\"vc_gitem-animated-block\" ><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-a vc_gitem-is-link\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Anastasia-Tegheni-1-1024x692.jpg') !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/anastasia-tegheni\/\" title=\"Meet Lifelong Student of WRA, Anastasia\u00a0Tegheni\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc-zone-link\" ><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_gitem-zone-img\" src=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Anastasia-Tegheni-1-1024x692.jpg\" alt=\"Anastasia\u00a0Tegheni interview\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-c vc_custom_1419240516480\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><div class=\"vc_gitem_row vc_row vc_gitem-row-position-top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 vc_gitem-col vc_gitem-col-align-\"><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-ptxt pdate vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_date\" ><p style=\"text-align: left\" >February 28, 2024<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-title dblue vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_title\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/anastasia-tegheni\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link\" title=\"Meet Lifelong Student of WRA, Anastasia\u00a0Tegheni\">Meet Lifelong Student of WRA, Anastasia\u00a0Tegheni<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div field_5d0c7d80655c4 class=\"vc_gitem-acf post-ptxt pexcerpt field_5d0c7d80655c4\">\u201cWe had the freedom of expressing ourselves through art, poetry, science, music and, mostly, just being in nature.\u201d - Anastasia Tegheni<\/div><div class=\"vc_btn3-container  post-button vc_btn3-left\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink\" a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/anastasia-tegheni\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc_general vc_btn3 vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink post-button\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_grid-item vc_clearfix vc_col-sm-4 vc_grid-item-zone-c-bottom vc_grid-term-138 vc_grid-term-139 vc_grid-term-7\"><div class=\"vc_grid-item-mini vc_clearfix \"><div class=\"vc_gitem-animated-block\" ><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-a vc_gitem-is-link\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Alex-Ko-Interview-1024x692.jpg') !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/interview-on-wild-life-alexandra-kons\/\" title=\"Interview on Wild Life &#8211; The Unschooling Podcast (Alexandra Kons)\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc-zone-link\" ><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_gitem-zone-img\" src=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Alex-Ko-Interview-1024x692.jpg\" alt=\"Alexandra Kons\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-c vc_custom_1419240516480\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><div class=\"vc_gitem_row vc_row vc_gitem-row-position-top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 vc_gitem-col vc_gitem-col-align-\"><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-ptxt pdate vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_date\" ><p style=\"text-align: left\" >February 1, 2024<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-title dblue vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_title\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/interview-on-wild-life-alexandra-kons\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link\" title=\"Interview on Wild Life &#8211; The Unschooling Podcast (Alexandra Kons)\">Interview on Wild Life &#8211; The Unschooling Podcast (Alexandra Kons)<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div field_5d0c7d80655c4 class=\"vc_gitem-acf post-ptxt pexcerpt field_5d0c7d80655c4\">Listen to a fascinating interview Alexandra Kons made with Peggy on her Podcast. If you are new at unschooling, you need to hear this.<\/div><div class=\"vc_btn3-container  post-button vc_btn3-left\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink\" a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/interview-on-wild-life-alexandra-kons\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc_general vc_btn3 vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink post-button\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_grid-item vc_clearfix vc_col-sm-4 vc_grid-item-zone-c-bottom vc_grid-term-138 vc_grid-term-139 vc_grid-term-7\"><div class=\"vc_grid-item-mini vc_clearfix \"><div class=\"vc_gitem-animated-block\" ><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-a vc_gitem-is-link\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Lizz-Quain-interview-1024x692.jpg') !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/worldschoolers-interview\/\" title=\"&#8220;Umbrella School&#8221; West River Academy&#8217;s Peggy Webb on Helping Worldschoolers Get into University\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc-zone-link\" ><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_gitem-zone-img\" src=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Lizz-Quain-interview-1024x692.jpg\" alt=\"Lizz Quain interview\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-c vc_custom_1419240516480\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><div class=\"vc_gitem_row vc_row vc_gitem-row-position-top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 vc_gitem-col vc_gitem-col-align-\"><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-ptxt pdate vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_date\" ><p style=\"text-align: left\" >December 5, 2023<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-title dblue vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_title\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/worldschoolers-interview\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link\" title=\"&#8220;Umbrella School&#8221; West River Academy&#8217;s Peggy Webb on Helping Worldschoolers Get into University\">&#8220;Umbrella School&#8221; West River Academy&#8217;s Peggy Webb on Helping Worldschoolers Get into University<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div field_5d0c7d80655c4 class=\"vc_gitem-acf post-ptxt pexcerpt field_5d0c7d80655c4\">Peggy was interviewed by Lizz Quain, a digital nomad and mom that created \"Worldschooling Traveling &amp; Trailblazing Families\" YouTube channel and is part of a large group of worldschoolers that connect on the Facebook group, \u201cWorldschooling Traveling Digital Nomad Trailblazing FAMILIES\".<\/div><div class=\"vc_btn3-container  post-button vc_btn3-left\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink\" a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/worldschoolers-interview\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc_general vc_btn3 vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink post-button\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_grid-item vc_clearfix vc_col-sm-4 vc_grid-item-zone-c-bottom vc_grid-term-139 vc_grid-term-169 vc_grid-term-171\"><div class=\"vc_grid-item-mini vc_clearfix \"><div class=\"vc_gitem-animated-block\" ><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-a vc_gitem-is-link\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/los-castanos-1-1024x692.jpg') !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/wra-groups-meet-los-castanos-from-el-salvador\/\" title=\"WRA Groups: Meet Los Casta\u00f1os from El Salvador\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc-zone-link\" ><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_gitem-zone-img\" src=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/los-castanos-1-1024x692.jpg\" alt=\"Los Casta\u00f1os, El Salvador\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-c vc_custom_1419240516480\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><div class=\"vc_gitem_row vc_row vc_gitem-row-position-top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 vc_gitem-col vc_gitem-col-align-\"><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-ptxt pdate vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_date\" ><p style=\"text-align: left\" >November 29, 2023<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-title dblue vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_title\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/wra-groups-meet-los-castanos-from-el-salvador\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link\" title=\"WRA Groups: Meet Los Casta\u00f1os from El Salvador\">WRA Groups: Meet Los Casta\u00f1os from El Salvador<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div field_5d0c7d80655c4 class=\"vc_gitem-acf post-ptxt pexcerpt field_5d0c7d80655c4\">We'd like to introduce you to one of our 102 groups world-wide in West River Academy. Los Casta\u00f1os is a group in El Salvador that is committed to educating their students in an expansive way.\u00a0 This year celebrates seven years of educating students and teaching the community about alternative education.<\/div><div class=\"vc_btn3-container  post-button vc_btn3-left\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink\" a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/wra-groups-meet-los-castanos-from-el-salvador\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc_general vc_btn3 vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink post-button\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_grid-item vc_clearfix vc_col-sm-4 vc_grid-item-zone-c-bottom vc_grid-term-139 vc_grid-term-7\"><div class=\"vc_grid-item-mini vc_clearfix \"><div class=\"vc_gitem-animated-block\" ><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-a vc_gitem-is-link\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/plan-de-estudios-1-1024x692.jpg') !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/point-of-view-on-curriculum-at-west-river-academy\/\" title=\"Point of View on Curriculum at West River Academy\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc-zone-link\" ><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_gitem-zone-img\" src=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/plan-de-estudios-1-1024x692.jpg\" alt=\"Curriculum - Pila de libros, creyones y tacos - Planes de Estudio\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-c vc_custom_1419240516480\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><div class=\"vc_gitem_row vc_row vc_gitem-row-position-top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 vc_gitem-col vc_gitem-col-align-\"><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-ptxt pdate vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_date\" ><p style=\"text-align: left\" >October 9, 2023<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-title dblue vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_title\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/point-of-view-on-curriculum-at-west-river-academy\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link\" title=\"Point of View on Curriculum at West River Academy\">Point of View on Curriculum at West River Academy<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div field_5d0c7d80655c4 class=\"vc_gitem-acf post-ptxt pexcerpt field_5d0c7d80655c4\">Undoubtedly, a curriculum organizes and greatly simplifies the student's life. Having a guide of what to study according to age sounds logical since humans usually evolve similarly; we do so at different rates and depths. Find out how we view the curriculum at West River Academy.<\/div><div class=\"vc_btn3-container  post-button vc_btn3-left\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink\" a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/point-of-view-on-curriculum-at-west-river-academy\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc_general vc_btn3 vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink post-button\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_grid-item vc_clearfix vc_col-sm-4 vc_grid-item-zone-c-bottom vc_grid-term-139 vc_grid-term-7\"><div class=\"vc_grid-item-mini vc_clearfix \"><div class=\"vc_gitem-animated-block\" ><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-a vc_gitem-is-link\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/unschooling-y-homeschooling-1024x692.jpg') !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/how-is-unschooling-different-from-homeschooling\/\" title=\"How is unschooling different from homeschooling?\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc-zone-link\" ><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_gitem-zone-img\" src=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/unschooling-y-homeschooling-1024x692.jpg\" alt=\"dos ni\u00f1as leyendo un libro en medio de la naturaleza\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-c vc_custom_1419240516480\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><div class=\"vc_gitem_row vc_row vc_gitem-row-position-top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 vc_gitem-col vc_gitem-col-align-\"><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-ptxt pdate vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_date\" ><p style=\"text-align: left\" >June 28, 2023<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-title dblue vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_title\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/how-is-unschooling-different-from-homeschooling\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link\" title=\"How is unschooling different from homeschooling?\">How is unschooling different from homeschooling?<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div field_5d0c7d80655c4 class=\"vc_gitem-acf post-ptxt pexcerpt field_5d0c7d80655c4\">Many times you have read on our blog and throughout our website the word \"Unschooling,\" and it is possible that you approached us to do \"Homeschooling.\" You may have thought that they are synonymous. They are not, and each one has its particularity.<\/div><div class=\"vc_btn3-container  post-button vc_btn3-left\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink\" a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/how-is-unschooling-different-from-homeschooling\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc_general vc_btn3 vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink post-button\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_grid-item vc_clearfix vc_col-sm-4 vc_grid-item-zone-c-bottom vc_grid-term-139 vc_grid-term-7\"><div class=\"vc_grid-item-mini vc_clearfix \"><div class=\"vc_gitem-animated-block\" ><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-a vc_gitem-is-link\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/limites-en-la-crianza-1-1024x692.jpg') !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/setting-limits-in-parenting-and-in-everything-else-is-necessary\/\" title=\"Setting limits in parenting and in everything else is necessary.\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc-zone-link\" ><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_gitem-zone-img\" src=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/limites-en-la-crianza-1-1024x692.jpg\" alt=\"padre llevando de la mano a su hija de 2 a\u00f1os hacia el mar amorosamente\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-c vc_custom_1419240516480\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><div class=\"vc_gitem_row vc_row vc_gitem-row-position-top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 vc_gitem-col vc_gitem-col-align-\"><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-ptxt pdate vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_date\" ><p style=\"text-align: left\" >June 27, 2023<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-title dblue vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_title\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/setting-limits-in-parenting-and-in-everything-else-is-necessary\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link\" title=\"Setting limits in parenting and in everything else is necessary.\">Setting limits in parenting and in everything else is necessary.<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div field_5d0c7d80655c4 class=\"vc_gitem-acf post-ptxt pexcerpt field_5d0c7d80655c4\">When we think of setting limits in parenting, the first thing that comes to mind is the negative connotation that has fallen socially on the word \"limit\" and its derivatives: limitation, limited, and so on. This article will clean all the external emotions of the word and associate it from today with Freedom.<\/div><div class=\"vc_btn3-container  post-button vc_btn3-left\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink\" a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/setting-limits-in-parenting-and-in-everything-else-is-necessary\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc_general vc_btn3 vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink post-button\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_grid-item vc_clearfix vc_col-sm-4 vc_grid-item-zone-c-bottom vc_grid-term-139 vc_grid-term-7\"><div class=\"vc_grid-item-mini vc_clearfix \"><div class=\"vc_gitem-animated-block\" ><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-a vc_gitem-is-link\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/altas-capacidades-1-1024x692.jpg') !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/students-who-do-not-fit-into-the-traditional-education-system\/\" title=\"Students who do not fit into the traditional education system\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc-zone-link\" ><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_gitem-zone-img\" src=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/altas-capacidades-1-1024x692.jpg\" alt=\"ni\u00f1o con corbat\u00edn rojo soplando burbujas.\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-c vc_custom_1419240516480\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><div class=\"vc_gitem_row vc_row vc_gitem-row-position-top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 vc_gitem-col vc_gitem-col-align-\"><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-ptxt pdate vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_date\" ><p style=\"text-align: left\" >June 27, 2023<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-title dblue vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_title\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/students-who-do-not-fit-into-the-traditional-education-system\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link\" title=\"Students who do not fit into the traditional education system\">Students who do not fit into the traditional education system<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div field_5d0c7d80655c4 class=\"vc_gitem-acf post-ptxt pexcerpt field_5d0c7d80655c4\">At West River Academy (WRA), we are pleased to receive these types of students because of their indomitable spirit.<\/div><div class=\"vc_btn3-container  post-button vc_btn3-left\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink\" a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/students-who-do-not-fit-into-the-traditional-education-system\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc_general vc_btn3 vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink post-button\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_grid-item vc_clearfix vc_col-sm-4 vc_grid-item-zone-c-bottom vc_grid-term-139 vc_grid-term-7\"><div class=\"vc_grid-item-mini vc_clearfix \"><div class=\"vc_gitem-animated-block\" ><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-a vc_gitem-is-link\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Desescolarizando-el-cerebro-adulto-1-1024x692.jpg') !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/deschooling-the-adult-brain\/\" title=\"A simple way to do unschooling: deschooling the adult brain\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc-zone-link\" ><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_gitem-zone-img\" src=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Desescolarizando-el-cerebro-adulto-1-1024x692.jpg\" alt=\"Desescolarizando el cerebro adulto\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-c vc_custom_1419240516480\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><div class=\"vc_gitem_row vc_row vc_gitem-row-position-top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 vc_gitem-col vc_gitem-col-align-\"><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-ptxt pdate vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_date\" ><p style=\"text-align: left\" >June 27, 2023<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-title dblue vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_title\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/deschooling-the-adult-brain\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link\" title=\"A simple way to do unschooling: deschooling the adult brain\">A simple way to do unschooling: deschooling the adult brain<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div field_5d0c7d80655c4 class=\"vc_gitem-acf post-ptxt pexcerpt field_5d0c7d80655c4\">Unschooling the adult brain is an idea that comes to mind abstractly. It is an intuition and a feeling that we do not say out loud since we do not know how \"correct\" that phrase is. This feeling is the first indication that you started your journey to freedom.<\/div><div class=\"vc_btn3-container  post-button vc_btn3-left\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink\" a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/deschooling-the-adult-brain\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc_general vc_btn3 vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink post-button\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_grid-item vc_clearfix vc_col-sm-4 vc_grid-item-zone-c-bottom vc_grid-term-139 vc_grid-term-1 vc_grid-term-10\"><div class=\"vc_grid-item-mini vc_clearfix \"><div class=\"vc_gitem-animated-block\" ><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-a vc_gitem-is-link\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screen-Shot-2022-03-21-at-8.15.45-PM.jpg') !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/josie-project\/\" title=\"Josie&#8217;s Graduation Project\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc-zone-link\" ><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_gitem-zone-img\" src=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screen-Shot-2022-03-21-at-8.15.45-PM.jpg\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2022 03 21 at 8.15.45 PM\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-c vc_custom_1419240516480\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><div class=\"vc_gitem_row vc_row vc_gitem-row-position-top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 vc_gitem-col vc_gitem-col-align-\"><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-ptxt pdate vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_date\" ><p style=\"text-align: left\" >February 22, 2022<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-title dblue vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_title\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/josie-project\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link\" title=\"Josie&#8217;s Graduation Project\">Josie&#8217;s Graduation Project<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div field_5d0c7d80655c4 class=\"vc_gitem-acf post-ptxt pexcerpt field_5d0c7d80655c4\">See how our Class of 2021 Graduate, Josie, illustrated her educational journey accompanied by a written narration of her creative thought process.<\/div><div class=\"vc_btn3-container  post-button vc_btn3-left\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink\" a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/josie-project\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc_general vc_btn3 vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink post-button\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_grid-item vc_clearfix vc_col-sm-4 vc_grid-item-zone-c-bottom vc_grid-term-139 vc_grid-term-1 vc_grid-term-10\"><div class=\"vc_grid-item-mini vc_clearfix \"><div class=\"vc_gitem-animated-block\" ><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-a vc_gitem-is-link\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/589f30a8-b0ef-c16d-a7b8-5e3380f43645.png') !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/damians-story\/\" title=\"Damian&#8217;s Story\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc-zone-link\" ><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_gitem-zone-img\" src=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/589f30a8-b0ef-c16d-a7b8-5e3380f43645.png\" alt=\"589f30a8 b0ef c16d a7b8 5e3380f43645\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-c vc_custom_1419240516480\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><div class=\"vc_gitem_row vc_row vc_gitem-row-position-top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 vc_gitem-col vc_gitem-col-align-\"><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-ptxt pdate vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_date\" ><p style=\"text-align: left\" >January 31, 2022<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-title dblue vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_title\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/damians-story\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link\" title=\"Damian&#8217;s Story\">Damian&#8217;s Story<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div field_5d0c7d80655c4 class=\"vc_gitem-acf post-ptxt pexcerpt field_5d0c7d80655c4\">Class of 2021 Romanian Graduate, Damian, shares his insights on transferring from public education to natural learning with West River Academy.<\/div><div class=\"vc_btn3-container  post-button vc_btn3-left\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink\" a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/damians-story\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc_general vc_btn3 vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink post-button\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_grid-item vc_clearfix vc_col-sm-4 vc_grid-item-zone-c-bottom vc_grid-term-138 vc_grid-term-139\"><div class=\"vc_grid-item-mini vc_clearfix \"><div class=\"vc_gitem-animated-block\" ><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-a vc_gitem-is-link\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Homeschool-experts-interview-1024x692.jpg') !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/homeschool-panel\/\" title=\"Homeschool Experts Panel &#8211; How PSP&#8217;s Operates\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc-zone-link\" ><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_gitem-zone-img\" src=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Homeschool-experts-interview-1024x692.jpg\" alt=\"Homeschool experts interview\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-c vc_custom_1419240516480\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><div class=\"vc_gitem_row vc_row vc_gitem-row-position-top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 vc_gitem-col vc_gitem-col-align-\"><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-ptxt pdate vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_date\" ><p style=\"text-align: left\" >October 19, 2021<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-title dblue vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_title\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/homeschool-panel\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link\" title=\"Homeschool Experts Panel &#8211; How PSP&#8217;s Operates\">Homeschool Experts Panel &#8211; How PSP&#8217;s Operates<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div field_5d0c7d80655c4 class=\"vc_gitem-acf post-ptxt pexcerpt field_5d0c7d80655c4\">Listen to a panel of homeschool experts discuss unschooling ideas. <\/div><div class=\"vc_btn3-container  post-button vc_btn3-left\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink\" a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/homeschool-panel\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc_general vc_btn3 vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink post-button\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_grid-item vc_clearfix vc_col-sm-4 vc_grid-item-zone-c-bottom vc_grid-term-138 vc_grid-term-139\"><div class=\"vc_grid-item-mini vc_clearfix \"><div class=\"vc_gitem-animated-block\" ><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-a vc_gitem-is-link\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Dandelion-seeds-interview-1024x692.jpg') !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/sarah-moore-interview\/\" title=\"Interview with WRA mom, Sarah Moore.\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc-zone-link\" ><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_gitem-zone-img\" src=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Dandelion-seeds-interview-1024x692.jpg\" alt=\"Dandelion seeds interview\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-c vc_custom_1419240516480\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><div class=\"vc_gitem_row vc_row vc_gitem-row-position-top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 vc_gitem-col vc_gitem-col-align-\"><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-ptxt pdate vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_date\" ><p style=\"text-align: left\" >October 19, 2021<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-title dblue vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_title\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/sarah-moore-interview\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link\" title=\"Interview with WRA mom, Sarah Moore.\">Interview with WRA mom, Sarah Moore.<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div field_5d0c7d80655c4 class=\"vc_gitem-acf post-ptxt pexcerpt field_5d0c7d80655c4\">Peggy discusses the history of West River Academy, and her philosophy of education and positive parenting through encouraging individuality and empowering the child to direct their education.<\/div><div class=\"vc_btn3-container  post-button vc_btn3-left\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink\" a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/sarah-moore-interview\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc_general vc_btn3 vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink post-button\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_grid-item vc_clearfix vc_col-sm-4 vc_grid-item-zone-c-bottom vc_grid-term-139 vc_grid-term-1\"><div class=\"vc_grid-item-mini vc_clearfix \"><div class=\"vc_gitem-animated-block\" ><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-a vc_gitem-is-link\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Family-Gaming.jpg') !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/lessons-learned-through-family-gaming\/\" title=\"Lessons Learned Through Family Gaming: A Year-end Report\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc-zone-link\" ><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_gitem-zone-img\" src=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Family-Gaming.jpg\" alt=\"Family Gaming - Videojuegos\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-c vc_custom_1419240516480\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><div class=\"vc_gitem_row vc_row vc_gitem-row-position-top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 vc_gitem-col vc_gitem-col-align-\"><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-ptxt pdate vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_date\" ><p style=\"text-align: left\" >September 25, 2020<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-title dblue vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_title\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/lessons-learned-through-family-gaming\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link\" title=\"Lessons Learned Through Family Gaming: A Year-end Report\">Lessons Learned Through Family Gaming: A Year-end Report<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div field_5d0c7d80655c4 class=\"vc_gitem-acf post-ptxt pexcerpt field_5d0c7d80655c4\">WRA Mom tells us how much she has learned about her children through playing video games as a family during lockdown.<\/div><div class=\"vc_btn3-container  post-button vc_btn3-left\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink\" a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/lessons-learned-through-family-gaming\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc_general vc_btn3 vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink post-button\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_grid-item vc_clearfix vc_col-sm-4 vc_grid-item-zone-c-bottom vc_grid-term-139 vc_grid-term-7\"><div class=\"vc_grid-item-mini vc_clearfix \"><div class=\"vc_gitem-animated-block\" ><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-a vc_gitem-is-link\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Resources.jpg') !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/top-5-homeschooling-resources\/\" title=\"Top 5 Online Homeschooling Resources\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc-zone-link\" ><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_gitem-zone-img\" src=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Resources.jpg\" alt=\"Resources\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-c vc_custom_1419240516480\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><div class=\"vc_gitem_row vc_row vc_gitem-row-position-top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 vc_gitem-col vc_gitem-col-align-\"><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-ptxt pdate vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_date\" ><p style=\"text-align: left\" >August 14, 2020<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-title dblue vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_title\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/top-5-homeschooling-resources\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link\" title=\"Top 5 Online Homeschooling Resources\">Top 5 Online Homeschooling Resources<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div field_5d0c7d80655c4 class=\"vc_gitem-acf post-ptxt pexcerpt field_5d0c7d80655c4\">We have gathered the five most popular learning materials that our currently enrolled families use to supplement their homeschooling\/unschooling\/worldschooling education..<\/div><div class=\"vc_btn3-container  post-button vc_btn3-left\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink\" a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/top-5-homeschooling-resources\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc_general vc_btn3 vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink post-button\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_grid-item vc_clearfix vc_col-sm-4 vc_grid-item-zone-c-bottom vc_grid-term-139 vc_grid-term-7\"><div class=\"vc_grid-item-mini vc_clearfix \"><div class=\"vc_gitem-animated-block\" ><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-a vc_gitem-is-link\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Screen-Shot-2020-06-09-at-8.02.43-PM.jpg') !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/homeschooling-global-summit-2020\/\" title=\"Homeschooling Global Summit 2020\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc-zone-link\" ><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_gitem-zone-img\" src=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Screen-Shot-2020-06-09-at-8.02.43-PM.jpg\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2020 06 09 at 8.02.43 PM\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-c vc_custom_1419240516480\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><div class=\"vc_gitem_row vc_row vc_gitem-row-position-top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 vc_gitem-col vc_gitem-col-align-\"><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-ptxt pdate vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_date\" ><p style=\"text-align: left\" >June 9, 2020<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-title dblue vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_title\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/homeschooling-global-summit-2020\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link\" title=\"Homeschooling Global Summit 2020\">Homeschooling Global Summit 2020<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div field_5d0c7d80655c4 class=\"vc_gitem-acf post-ptxt pexcerpt field_5d0c7d80655c4\">Are your children home from school due to the spread of Coronavirus? Or are you already homeschooling and would like more resources? Tune in to this virtual global event June 29 - July 8!<\/div><div class=\"vc_btn3-container  post-button vc_btn3-left\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink\" a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/homeschooling-global-summit-2020\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc_general vc_btn3 vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink post-button\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_grid-item vc_clearfix vc_col-sm-4 vc_grid-item-zone-c-bottom vc_grid-term-139 vc_grid-term-7\"><div class=\"vc_grid-item-mini vc_clearfix \"><div class=\"vc_gitem-animated-block\" ><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-a vc_gitem-is-link\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Screen-Shot-2020-04-13-at-4.20.30-PM.jpg') !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/resources-to-help-you-navigate-a-new-way-of-learning\/\" title=\"Navigate Another Way of Learning\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc-zone-link\" ><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_gitem-zone-img\" src=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Screen-Shot-2020-04-13-at-4.20.30-PM.jpg\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2020 04 13 at 4.20.30 PM\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-c vc_custom_1419240516480\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><div class=\"vc_gitem_row vc_row vc_gitem-row-position-top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 vc_gitem-col vc_gitem-col-align-\"><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-ptxt pdate vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_date\" ><p style=\"text-align: left\" >March 29, 2020<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-title dblue vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_title\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/resources-to-help-you-navigate-a-new-way-of-learning\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link\" title=\"Navigate Another Way of Learning\">Navigate Another Way of Learning<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div field_5d0c7d80655c4 class=\"vc_gitem-acf post-ptxt pexcerpt field_5d0c7d80655c4\">Homeschooling does not just mean doing school at home, it can mean so much more for your family. It's okay to let your children learn naturally...and it's way more FUN!<\/div><div class=\"vc_btn3-container  post-button vc_btn3-left\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink\" a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/resources-to-help-you-navigate-a-new-way-of-learning\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc_general vc_btn3 vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink post-button\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_grid-item vc_clearfix vc_col-sm-4 vc_grid-item-zone-c-bottom vc_grid-term-139 vc_grid-term-11\"><div class=\"vc_grid-item-mini vc_clearfix \"><div class=\"vc_gitem-animated-block\" ><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-a vc_gitem-is-link\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/lucas-vasques-9vnACvX2748-unsplash-1024x683.jpg') !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/do-homeschoolers-have-what-it-takes-to-succeed-in-the-real-world-our-graduate-tells-his-story\/\" title=\"WRA Graduate Shares an Update\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc-zone-link\" ><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_gitem-zone-img\" src=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/lucas-vasques-9vnACvX2748-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"lucas vasques 9vnACvX2748 unsplash 1024x683\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-c vc_custom_1419240516480\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><div class=\"vc_gitem_row vc_row vc_gitem-row-position-top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 vc_gitem-col vc_gitem-col-align-\"><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-ptxt pdate vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_date\" ><p style=\"text-align: left\" >March 17, 2020<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-title dblue vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_title\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/do-homeschoolers-have-what-it-takes-to-succeed-in-the-real-world-our-graduate-tells-his-story\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link\" title=\"WRA Graduate Shares an Update\">WRA Graduate Shares an Update<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div field_5d0c7d80655c4 class=\"vc_gitem-acf post-ptxt pexcerpt field_5d0c7d80655c4\">I graduated from West River Academy in 2013. Since then, I have completed a Bachelors and Masters degree in Applied Mathematics at the University of Colorado...<\/div><div class=\"vc_btn3-container  post-button vc_btn3-left\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink\" a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/do-homeschoolers-have-what-it-takes-to-succeed-in-the-real-world-our-graduate-tells-his-story\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc_general vc_btn3 vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink post-button\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_grid-item vc_clearfix vc_col-sm-4 vc_grid-item-zone-c-bottom vc_grid-term-139 vc_grid-term-7\"><div class=\"vc_grid-item-mini vc_clearfix \"><div class=\"vc_gitem-animated-block\" ><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-a vc_gitem-is-link\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Screen-Shot-2020-04-13-at-3.00.40-PM.jpg') !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/photo-contest-2019\/\" title=\"~Photo Contest 2019~\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc-zone-link\" ><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_gitem-zone-img\" src=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Screen-Shot-2020-04-13-at-3.00.40-PM.jpg\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2020 04 13 at 3.00.40 PM\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-c vc_custom_1419240516480\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><div class=\"vc_gitem_row vc_row vc_gitem-row-position-top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 vc_gitem-col vc_gitem-col-align-\"><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-ptxt pdate vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_date\" ><p style=\"text-align: left\" >November 14, 2019<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-title dblue vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_title\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/photo-contest-2019\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link\" title=\"~Photo Contest 2019~\">~Photo Contest 2019~<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div field_5d0c7d80655c4 class=\"vc_gitem-acf post-ptxt pexcerpt field_5d0c7d80655c4\">We could not be more thrilled, honored, and downright AMAZED by the photos submitted for our Photo Contest! Families all over the world have submitted their photos, and we have received more than we could possibly display..<\/div><div class=\"vc_btn3-container  post-button vc_btn3-left\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink\" a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/photo-contest-2019\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc_general vc_btn3 vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink post-button\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_grid-item vc_clearfix vc_col-sm-4 vc_grid-item-zone-c-bottom vc_grid-term-139 vc_grid-term-10\"><div class=\"vc_grid-item-mini vc_clearfix \"><div class=\"vc_gitem-animated-block\" ><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-a vc_gitem-is-link\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Isaac-Loves-Learning.jpg') !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/isaac-loves-learning-a-year-end-report\/\" title=\"Isaac Loves Learning: A Year End Report\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc-zone-link\" ><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_gitem-zone-img\" src=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Isaac-Loves-Learning.jpg\" alt=\"Isaac Loves Learning\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-c vc_custom_1419240516480\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><div class=\"vc_gitem_row vc_row vc_gitem-row-position-top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 vc_gitem-col vc_gitem-col-align-\"><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-ptxt pdate vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_date\" ><p style=\"text-align: left\" >August 1, 2019<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-title dblue vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_title\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/isaac-loves-learning-a-year-end-report\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link\" title=\"Isaac Loves Learning: A Year End Report\">Isaac Loves Learning: A Year End Report<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div field_5d0c7d80655c4 class=\"vc_gitem-acf post-ptxt pexcerpt field_5d0c7d80655c4\">This year we completed our third year of Classical Conversations, supplemented by a variety of curricula, activities, and events. We are enjoying our time together and...<\/div><div class=\"vc_btn3-container  post-button vc_btn3-left\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink\" a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/isaac-loves-learning-a-year-end-report\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc_general vc_btn3 vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink post-button\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_grid-item vc_clearfix vc_col-sm-4 vc_grid-item-zone-c-bottom vc_grid-term-139 vc_grid-term-7\"><div class=\"vc_grid-item-mini vc_clearfix \"><div class=\"vc_gitem-animated-block\" ><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-a vc_gitem-is-link\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/jonathan-daniels-615799-unsplash-1024x684.jpg') !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/congratulations-to-our-class-of-2019\/\" title=\"Congratulations to our Class of 2019!\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc-zone-link\" ><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_gitem-zone-img\" src=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/jonathan-daniels-615799-unsplash-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"jonathan daniels 615799 unsplash 1024x684\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-c vc_custom_1419240516480\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><div class=\"vc_gitem_row vc_row vc_gitem-row-position-top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 vc_gitem-col vc_gitem-col-align-\"><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-ptxt pdate vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_date\" ><p style=\"text-align: left\" >June 27, 2019<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-title dblue vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_title\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/congratulations-to-our-class-of-2019\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link\" title=\"Congratulations to our Class of 2019!\">Congratulations to our Class of 2019!<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div field_5d0c7d80655c4 class=\"vc_gitem-acf post-ptxt pexcerpt field_5d0c7d80655c4\">As our academic year of 2018 - 2019 comes to a close, we would like to give out a heartfelt CONGRATULATIONS\u00a0to our graduates!\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"vc_btn3-container  post-button vc_btn3-left\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink\" a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/congratulations-to-our-class-of-2019\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc_general vc_btn3 vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink post-button\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_grid-item vc_clearfix vc_col-sm-4 vc_grid-item-zone-c-bottom vc_grid-term-139 vc_grid-term-1\"><div class=\"vc_grid-item-mini vc_clearfix \"><div class=\"vc_gitem-animated-block\" ><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-a vc_gitem-is-link\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screen-Shot-2020-04-13-at-3.31.20-PM.jpg') !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/i-dont-want-a-day-without-learning\/\" title=\"I Don&#8217;t Want A Day Without Learning&#8230;\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc-zone-link\" ><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_gitem-zone-img\" src=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screen-Shot-2020-04-13-at-3.31.20-PM.jpg\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2020 04 13 at 3.31.20 PM\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-c vc_custom_1419240516480\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><div class=\"vc_gitem_row vc_row vc_gitem-row-position-top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 vc_gitem-col vc_gitem-col-align-\"><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-ptxt pdate vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_date\" ><p style=\"text-align: left\" >October 8, 2018<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-title dblue vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_title\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/i-dont-want-a-day-without-learning\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link\" title=\"I Don&#8217;t Want A Day Without Learning&#8230;\">I Don&#8217;t Want A Day Without Learning&#8230;<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div field_5d0c7d80655c4 class=\"vc_gitem-acf post-ptxt pexcerpt field_5d0c7d80655c4\">I\u2019ll be honest, I always found it difficult to follow a routine but having one and sticking to has been easier these past few months.<\/div><div class=\"vc_btn3-container  post-button vc_btn3-left\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink\" a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/i-dont-want-a-day-without-learning\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc_general vc_btn3 vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink post-button\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_grid-item vc_clearfix vc_col-sm-4 vc_grid-item-zone-c-bottom vc_grid-term-139 vc_grid-term-1\"><div class=\"vc_grid-item-mini vc_clearfix \"><div class=\"vc_gitem-animated-block\" ><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-a vc_gitem-is-link\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Screen-Shot-2018-05-02-at-11.39.52-AM.jpg') !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/why-personal-growth-is-the-bedrock-of-education-michaels-monthly-report\/\" title=\"A Graduate&#8217;s Journal\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc-zone-link\" ><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_gitem-zone-img\" src=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Screen-Shot-2018-05-02-at-11.39.52-AM.jpg\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2018 05 02 at 11.39.52 AM\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-c vc_custom_1419240516480\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><div class=\"vc_gitem_row vc_row vc_gitem-row-position-top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 vc_gitem-col vc_gitem-col-align-\"><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-ptxt pdate vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_date\" ><p style=\"text-align: left\" >May 2, 2018<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-title dblue vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_title\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/why-personal-growth-is-the-bedrock-of-education-michaels-monthly-report\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link\" title=\"A Graduate&#8217;s Journal\">A Graduate&#8217;s Journal<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div field_5d0c7d80655c4 class=\"vc_gitem-acf post-ptxt pexcerpt field_5d0c7d80655c4\">In our Graduation Program we not only want to hear about the curriculum you might be doing, but we want to know who you are, what influences your thought process and the person you are aspiring to be. <\/div><div class=\"vc_btn3-container  post-button vc_btn3-left\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink\" a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/why-personal-growth-is-the-bedrock-of-education-michaels-monthly-report\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc_general vc_btn3 vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink post-button\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_grid-item vc_clearfix vc_col-sm-4 vc_grid-item-zone-c-bottom vc_grid-term-139 vc_grid-term-10\"><div class=\"vc_grid-item-mini vc_clearfix \"><div class=\"vc_gitem-animated-block\" ><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-a vc_gitem-is-link\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Screen-Shot-2018-03-29-at-6.47.37-PM-300x195@2x.jpg') !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/creatively-learning-makenas-monthly-report\/\" title=\"Creatively Learning\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc-zone-link\" ><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_gitem-zone-img\" src=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Screen-Shot-2018-03-29-at-6.47.37-PM-300x195@2x.jpg\" alt=\"Art by Makena Brumm\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-c vc_custom_1419240516480\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><div class=\"vc_gitem_row vc_row vc_gitem-row-position-top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 vc_gitem-col vc_gitem-col-align-\"><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-ptxt pdate vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_date\" ><p style=\"text-align: left\" >April 3, 2018<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-title dblue vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_title\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/creatively-learning-makenas-monthly-report\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link\" title=\"Creatively Learning\">Creatively Learning<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div field_5d0c7d80655c4 class=\"vc_gitem-acf post-ptxt pexcerpt field_5d0c7d80655c4\">In the High School Graduation Program, students are given the flexibility to choose their own schedule and learning materials; some choose a curriculum-based approach and others choose an interest-based...<\/div><div class=\"vc_btn3-container  post-button vc_btn3-left\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink\" a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/creatively-learning-makenas-monthly-report\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc_general vc_btn3 vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink post-button\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_grid-item vc_clearfix vc_col-sm-4 vc_grid-item-zone-c-bottom vc_grid-term-139 vc_grid-term-1\"><div class=\"vc_grid-item-mini vc_clearfix \"><div class=\"vc_gitem-animated-block\" ><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-a vc_gitem-is-link\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Marta.jpg') !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/a-graduates-path-to-self-discovery-martas-monthly-report\/\" title=\"A Graduates&#8217; Path to Self-discovery\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc-zone-link\" ><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_gitem-zone-img\" src=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Marta.jpg\" alt=\"Marta\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-c vc_custom_1419240516480\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><div class=\"vc_gitem_row vc_row vc_gitem-row-position-top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 vc_gitem-col vc_gitem-col-align-\"><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-ptxt pdate vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_date\" ><p style=\"text-align: left\" >March 16, 2018<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-title dblue vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_title\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/a-graduates-path-to-self-discovery-martas-monthly-report\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link\" title=\"A Graduates&#8217; Path to Self-discovery\">A Graduates&#8217; Path to Self-discovery<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div field_5d0c7d80655c4 class=\"vc_gitem-acf post-ptxt pexcerpt field_5d0c7d80655c4\">The West River Academy Graduation Program students are a true testament to the philosophy that there is beauty in diversity. The young adults that we cross...<\/div><div class=\"vc_btn3-container  post-button vc_btn3-left\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink\" a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/a-graduates-path-to-self-discovery-martas-monthly-report\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc_general vc_btn3 vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink post-button\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_grid-item vc_clearfix vc_col-sm-4 vc_grid-item-zone-c-bottom vc_grid-term-139 vc_grid-term-7\"><div class=\"vc_grid-item-mini vc_clearfix \"><div class=\"vc_gitem-animated-block\" ><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-a vc_gitem-is-link\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/jason.jpg') !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/what-does-unschooling-look-like\/\" title=\"What Does Unschooling Look Like?\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc-zone-link\" ><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_gitem-zone-img\" src=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/jason.jpg\" alt=\"jason\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-c vc_custom_1419240516480\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><div class=\"vc_gitem_row vc_row vc_gitem-row-position-top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 vc_gitem-col vc_gitem-col-align-\"><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-ptxt pdate vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_date\" ><p style=\"text-align: left\" >December 29, 2017<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-title dblue vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_title\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/what-does-unschooling-look-like\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link\" title=\"What Does Unschooling Look Like?\">What Does Unschooling Look Like?<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div field_5d0c7d80655c4 class=\"vc_gitem-acf post-ptxt pexcerpt field_5d0c7d80655c4\">\u201cUltimately, unschooling \u201clooks like\u201d young people pursuing their own dreams with assistance from those who love and support them!\u201d<\/div><div class=\"vc_btn3-container  post-button vc_btn3-left\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink\" a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/what-does-unschooling-look-like\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc_general vc_btn3 vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink post-button\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_grid-item vc_clearfix vc_col-sm-4 vc_grid-item-zone-c-bottom vc_grid-term-139 vc_grid-term-1\"><div class=\"vc_grid-item-mini vc_clearfix \"><div class=\"vc_gitem-animated-block\" ><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-a vc_gitem-is-link\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Screen-Shot-2018-01-02-at-12.47.44-PM-300x193-1.jpg') !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/balancing-act-edens-story\/\" title=\"The Balancing Act: Eden&#8217;s Story\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc-zone-link\" ><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_gitem-zone-img\" src=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Screen-Shot-2018-01-02-at-12.47.44-PM-300x193-1.jpg\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2018 01 02 at 12.47.44 PM 300x193\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-c vc_custom_1419240516480\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><div class=\"vc_gitem_row vc_row vc_gitem-row-position-top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 vc_gitem-col vc_gitem-col-align-\"><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-ptxt pdate vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_date\" ><p style=\"text-align: left\" >December 29, 2017<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-title dblue vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_title\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/balancing-act-edens-story\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link\" title=\"The Balancing Act: Eden&#8217;s Story\">The Balancing Act: Eden&#8217;s Story<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div field_5d0c7d80655c4 class=\"vc_gitem-acf post-ptxt pexcerpt field_5d0c7d80655c4\">\u201cEveryone brings into the world unique talents and abilities, and some of mine include my strong will and determination.  I will continue to engage myself in school, work and sports and try to remember to enjoy the journey along the way.  Somehow I have managed to get to the places that always feel right, and this is where my education has led me.\u201d<\/div><div class=\"vc_btn3-container  post-button vc_btn3-left\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink\" a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/balancing-act-edens-story\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc_general vc_btn3 vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink post-button\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_grid-item vc_clearfix vc_col-sm-4 vc_grid-item-zone-c-bottom vc_grid-term-139 vc_grid-term-1\"><div class=\"vc_grid-item-mini vc_clearfix \"><div class=\"vc_gitem-animated-block\" ><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-a vc_gitem-is-link\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/colorado-e1514506095456.jpg') !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/possibilities-unschooling-maxs-story\/\" title=\"Max&#8217;s Story\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc-zone-link\" ><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_gitem-zone-img\" src=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/colorado-e1514506095456.jpg\" alt=\"colorado e1514506095456\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-c vc_custom_1419240516480\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><div class=\"vc_gitem_row vc_row vc_gitem-row-position-top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 vc_gitem-col vc_gitem-col-align-\"><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-ptxt pdate vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_date\" ><p style=\"text-align: left\" >December 29, 2017<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-title dblue vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_title\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/possibilities-unschooling-maxs-story\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link\" title=\"Max&#8217;s Story\">Max&#8217;s Story<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div field_5d0c7d80655c4 class=\"vc_gitem-acf post-ptxt pexcerpt field_5d0c7d80655c4\">\u201cHomeschooling has been a fundamental part of my life for as long as I can remember. It has given me exciting opportunities along the way that I would have never been able to fulfill otherwise...<\/div><div class=\"vc_btn3-container  post-button vc_btn3-left\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink\" a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/possibilities-unschooling-maxs-story\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc_general vc_btn3 vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink post-button\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_grid-item vc_clearfix vc_col-sm-4 vc_grid-item-zone-c-bottom vc_grid-term-139 vc_grid-term-1\"><div class=\"vc_grid-item-mini vc_clearfix \"><div class=\"vc_gitem-animated-block\" ><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-a vc_gitem-is-link\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Screen-Shot-2020-04-13-at-5.58.12-PM.jpg') !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/happy-holidays\/\" title=\"Happy Holidays from Our Family to Yours!\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc-zone-link\" ><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_gitem-zone-img\" src=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Screen-Shot-2020-04-13-at-5.58.12-PM.jpg\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2020 04 13 at 5.58.12 PM\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-c vc_custom_1419240516480\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><div class=\"vc_gitem_row vc_row vc_gitem-row-position-top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 vc_gitem-col vc_gitem-col-align-\"><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-ptxt pdate vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_date\" ><p style=\"text-align: left\" >December 15, 2017<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-title dblue vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_title\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/happy-holidays\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link\" title=\"Happy Holidays from Our Family to Yours!\">Happy Holidays from Our Family to Yours!<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div field_5d0c7d80655c4 class=\"vc_gitem-acf post-ptxt pexcerpt field_5d0c7d80655c4\">As the end of the year rings near, we want to express our gratitude for your trust in West River Academy which has allowed us to support families all over the world.<\/div><div class=\"vc_btn3-container  post-button vc_btn3-left\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink\" a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/happy-holidays\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc_general vc_btn3 vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink post-button\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_grid-item vc_clearfix vc_col-sm-4 vc_grid-item-zone-c-bottom vc_grid-term-139 vc_grid-term-1\"><div class=\"vc_grid-item-mini vc_clearfix \"><div class=\"vc_gitem-animated-block\" ><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-a vc_gitem-is-link\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/WP_20150904_001.jpg') !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/letter-ayelen-graduate-argentina\/\" title=\"A Letter from Ayel\u00e9n: A Graduate from Argentina\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc-zone-link\" ><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_gitem-zone-img\" src=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/WP_20150904_001.jpg\" alt=\"WP 20150904 001\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-c vc_custom_1419240516480\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><div class=\"vc_gitem_row vc_row vc_gitem-row-position-top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 vc_gitem-col vc_gitem-col-align-\"><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-ptxt pdate vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_date\" ><p style=\"text-align: left\" >December 13, 2017<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-title dblue vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_title\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/letter-ayelen-graduate-argentina\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link\" title=\"A Letter from Ayel\u00e9n: A Graduate from Argentina\">A Letter from Ayel\u00e9n: A Graduate from Argentina<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div field_5d0c7d80655c4 class=\"vc_gitem-acf post-ptxt pexcerpt field_5d0c7d80655c4\">Ayel\u00e9n reflects on her experience as one of our recently graduated students from R\u00edo Negro, Argentina.<\/div><div class=\"vc_btn3-container  post-button vc_btn3-left\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink\" a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/letter-ayelen-graduate-argentina\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc_general vc_btn3 vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink post-button\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_grid-item vc_clearfix vc_col-sm-4 vc_grid-item-zone-c-bottom vc_grid-term-139 vc_grid-term-7\"><div class=\"vc_grid-item-mini vc_clearfix \"><div class=\"vc_gitem-animated-block\" ><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-a vc_gitem-is-link\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Screen-Shot-2020-04-01-at-3.30.48-PM.jpg') !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/introducing-our-new-welcome-video\/\" title=\"Introducing Our Welcome Video\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc-zone-link\" ><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_gitem-zone-img\" src=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Screen-Shot-2020-04-01-at-3.30.48-PM.jpg\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2020 04 01 at 3.30.48 PM\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-c vc_custom_1419240516480\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><div class=\"vc_gitem_row vc_row vc_gitem-row-position-top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 vc_gitem-col vc_gitem-col-align-\"><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-ptxt pdate vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_date\" ><p style=\"text-align: left\" >August 12, 2017<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-title dblue vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_title\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/introducing-our-new-welcome-video\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link\" title=\"Introducing Our Welcome Video\">Introducing Our Welcome Video<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div field_5d0c7d80655c4 class=\"vc_gitem-acf post-ptxt pexcerpt field_5d0c7d80655c4\">We are pleased to release our new \"Welcome to West River Academy\" introductory video! This quick three-minute video shares who we are, what we provide, and what we can do for you.<\/div><div class=\"vc_btn3-container  post-button vc_btn3-left\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink\" a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/introducing-our-new-welcome-video\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc_general vc_btn3 vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink post-button\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_grid-item vc_clearfix vc_col-sm-4 vc_grid-item-zone-c-bottom vc_grid-term-139 vc_grid-term-1\"><div class=\"vc_grid-item-mini vc_clearfix \"><div class=\"vc_gitem-animated-block\" ><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-a vc_gitem-is-link\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Screen-Shot-2020-04-13-at-5.54.42-PM.jpg') !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/a-very-rewarding-experience\/\" title=\"A Very Rewarding Experience\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc-zone-link\" ><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_gitem-zone-img\" src=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Screen-Shot-2020-04-13-at-5.54.42-PM.jpg\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2020 04 13 at 5.54.42 PM\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-c vc_custom_1419240516480\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><div class=\"vc_gitem_row vc_row vc_gitem-row-position-top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 vc_gitem-col vc_gitem-col-align-\"><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-ptxt pdate vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_date\" ><p style=\"text-align: left\" >August 1, 2017<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-title dblue vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_title\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/a-very-rewarding-experience\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link\" title=\"A Very Rewarding Experience\">A Very Rewarding Experience<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div field_5d0c7d80655c4 class=\"vc_gitem-acf post-ptxt pexcerpt field_5d0c7d80655c4\">Mar\u00eda Teresita is one of our senior students from C\u00f3rdoba, Argentina. This is what she has to tell us about her educational experience these last months of her journey. <\/div><div class=\"vc_btn3-container  post-button vc_btn3-left\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink\" a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/a-very-rewarding-experience\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc_general vc_btn3 vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink post-button\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_grid-item vc_clearfix vc_col-sm-4 vc_grid-item-zone-c-bottom vc_grid-term-139 vc_grid-term-11\"><div class=\"vc_grid-item-mini vc_clearfix \"><div class=\"vc_gitem-animated-block\" ><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-a vc_gitem-is-link\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-04-13-at-4.48.49-PM.jpg') !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/diamond\/\" title=\"WRA Graduate Releases His First Music Single\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc-zone-link\" ><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_gitem-zone-img\" src=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-04-13-at-4.48.49-PM.jpg\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2020 04 13 at 4.48.49 PM\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-c vc_custom_1419240516480\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><div class=\"vc_gitem_row vc_row vc_gitem-row-position-top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 vc_gitem-col vc_gitem-col-align-\"><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-ptxt pdate vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_date\" ><p style=\"text-align: left\" >July 18, 2017<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-title dblue vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_title\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/diamond\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link\" title=\"WRA Graduate Releases His First Music Single\">WRA Graduate Releases His First Music Single<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div field_5d0c7d80655c4 class=\"vc_gitem-acf post-ptxt pexcerpt field_5d0c7d80655c4\">We always enjoying hearing what our students have gone on to do after they have graduated from West River Academy. We received this lovely letter from a parent in Spain about the current activities of the 2014 graduate. <\/div><div class=\"vc_btn3-container  post-button vc_btn3-left\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink\" a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/diamond\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc_general vc_btn3 vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink post-button\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_grid-item vc_clearfix vc_col-sm-4 vc_grid-item-zone-c-bottom vc_grid-term-139 vc_grid-term-10\"><div class=\"vc_grid-item-mini vc_clearfix \"><div class=\"vc_gitem-animated-block\" ><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-a vc_gitem-is-link\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/bike-1.jpg') !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/year-end-report-in-photos\/\" title=\"Year End Report in Photos\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc-zone-link\" ><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_gitem-zone-img\" src=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/bike-1.jpg\" alt=\"bike 1\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-c vc_custom_1419240516480\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><div class=\"vc_gitem_row vc_row vc_gitem-row-position-top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 vc_gitem-col vc_gitem-col-align-\"><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-ptxt pdate vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_date\" ><p style=\"text-align: left\" >July 10, 2017<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-title dblue vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_title\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/year-end-report-in-photos\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link\" title=\"Year End Report in Photos\">Year End Report in Photos<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div field_5d0c7d80655c4 class=\"vc_gitem-acf post-ptxt pexcerpt field_5d0c7d80655c4\">Teo and Zoe are students from our international program. They\u2019ve been really busy this year learning all kind of things and here are some amazing photographs we would like to share with you.<\/div><div class=\"vc_btn3-container  post-button vc_btn3-left\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink\" a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/year-end-report-in-photos\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc_general vc_btn3 vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink post-button\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_grid-item vc_clearfix vc_col-sm-4 vc_grid-item-zone-c-bottom vc_grid-term-139 vc_grid-term-7\"><div class=\"vc_grid-item-mini vc_clearfix \"><div class=\"vc_gitem-animated-block\" ><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-a vc_gitem-is-link\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_4406-300x200@2x.jpg') !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/west-river-academy-class-of-2017-graduation-ceremony\/\" title=\"Congratulations to Our Class of 2017!\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc-zone-link\" ><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_gitem-zone-img\" src=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_4406-300x200@2x.jpg\" alt=\"IMG 4406 300x200@2x\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-c vc_custom_1419240516480\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><div class=\"vc_gitem_row vc_row vc_gitem-row-position-top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 vc_gitem-col vc_gitem-col-align-\"><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-ptxt pdate vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_date\" ><p style=\"text-align: left\" >May 31, 2017<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-title dblue vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_title\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/west-river-academy-class-of-2017-graduation-ceremony\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link\" title=\"Congratulations to Our Class of 2017!\">Congratulations to Our Class of 2017!<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div field_5d0c7d80655c4 class=\"vc_gitem-acf post-ptxt pexcerpt field_5d0c7d80655c4\">We are thrilled to introduce you to our Class of 2017 Graduates! We had 85 graduates from around the world, and 10 of them...<\/div><div class=\"vc_btn3-container  post-button vc_btn3-left\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink\" a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/west-river-academy-class-of-2017-graduation-ceremony\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc_general vc_btn3 vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink post-button\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_grid-item vc_clearfix vc_col-sm-4 vc_grid-item-zone-c-bottom vc_grid-term-139 vc_grid-term-1\"><div class=\"vc_grid-item-mini vc_clearfix \"><div class=\"vc_gitem-animated-block\" ><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-a vc_gitem-is-link\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Screen-Shot-2020-04-13-at-5.51.58-PM.jpg') !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/17946-2\/\" title=\"A Homeschooler in Canada Shares His Story\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc-zone-link\" ><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_gitem-zone-img\" src=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Screen-Shot-2020-04-13-at-5.51.58-PM.jpg\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2020 04 13 at 5.51.58 PM\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-c vc_custom_1419240516480\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><div class=\"vc_gitem_row vc_row vc_gitem-row-position-top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 vc_gitem-col vc_gitem-col-align-\"><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-ptxt pdate vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_date\" ><p style=\"text-align: left\" >April 7, 2017<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-title dblue vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_title\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/17946-2\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link\" title=\"A Homeschooler in Canada Shares His Story\">A Homeschooler in Canada Shares His Story<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div field_5d0c7d80655c4 class=\"vc_gitem-acf post-ptxt pexcerpt field_5d0c7d80655c4\">Here is the story of William, a West River Academy senior in Canada. Read his story of going from a difficult school experience to thriving in homeschooling. <\/div><div class=\"vc_btn3-container  post-button vc_btn3-left\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink\" a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/17946-2\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc_general vc_btn3 vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink post-button\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_grid-item vc_clearfix vc_col-sm-4 vc_grid-item-zone-c-bottom vc_grid-term-139 vc_grid-term-1\"><div class=\"vc_grid-item-mini vc_clearfix \"><div class=\"vc_gitem-animated-block\" ><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-a vc_gitem-is-link\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/vendiendo-helados.jpg') !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/argentinian-family-shares-year-learning-photos\/\" title=\"Argentinian Year End Report\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc-zone-link\" ><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_gitem-zone-img\" src=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/vendiendo-helados.jpg\" alt=\"vendiendo helados\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-c vc_custom_1419240516480\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><div class=\"vc_gitem_row vc_row vc_gitem-row-position-top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 vc_gitem-col vc_gitem-col-align-\"><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-ptxt pdate vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_date\" ><p style=\"text-align: left\" >February 28, 2017<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-title dblue vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_title\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/argentinian-family-shares-year-learning-photos\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link\" title=\"Argentinian Year End Report\">Argentinian Year End Report<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div field_5d0c7d80655c4 class=\"vc_gitem-acf post-ptxt pexcerpt field_5d0c7d80655c4\">Developing autonomy is important for the healthy growth of children. The best way to do that is to let them learn by doing. Learning this way allows children not only to learn concepts; but also get skills that will last them a lifetime.<\/div><div class=\"vc_btn3-container  post-button vc_btn3-left\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink\" a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/argentinian-family-shares-year-learning-photos\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc_general vc_btn3 vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink post-button\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_grid-item vc_clearfix vc_col-sm-4 vc_grid-item-zone-c-bottom vc_grid-term-139 vc_grid-term-1\"><div class=\"vc_grid-item-mini vc_clearfix \"><div class=\"vc_gitem-animated-block\" ><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-a vc_gitem-is-link\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/facundo1.jpg') !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/learning-experience-argentinian-teenager\/\" title=\"Argentinian Student Shares His Story\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc-zone-link\" ><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_gitem-zone-img\" src=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/facundo1.jpg\" alt=\"facundo1\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-c vc_custom_1419240516480\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><div class=\"vc_gitem_row vc_row vc_gitem-row-position-top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 vc_gitem-col vc_gitem-col-align-\"><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-ptxt pdate vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_date\" ><p style=\"text-align: left\" >February 1, 2017<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-title dblue vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_title\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/learning-experience-argentinian-teenager\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link\" title=\"Argentinian Student Shares His Story\">Argentinian Student Shares His Story<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div field_5d0c7d80655c4 class=\"vc_gitem-acf post-ptxt pexcerpt field_5d0c7d80655c4\">Facundo is a 14 year old boy living in Argentina. He has written his 2016 report by himself. This is what he has to tell about his unschooling...<\/div><div class=\"vc_btn3-container  post-button vc_btn3-left\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink\" a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/learning-experience-argentinian-teenager\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc_general vc_btn3 vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink post-button\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_grid-item vc_clearfix vc_col-sm-4 vc_grid-item-zone-c-bottom vc_grid-term-139 vc_grid-term-1\"><div class=\"vc_grid-item-mini vc_clearfix \"><div class=\"vc_gitem-animated-block\" ><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-a vc_gitem-is-link\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Screen-Shot-2020-04-13-at-6.07.22-PM.jpg') !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/fishing-mechanical-engineering-johnathans-story\/\" title=\"From Fishing to Mechanical Engineering: Johnathan&#8217;s story\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc-zone-link\" ><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_gitem-zone-img\" src=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Screen-Shot-2020-04-13-at-6.07.22-PM.jpg\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2020 04 13 at 6.07.22 PM\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-c vc_custom_1419240516480\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><div class=\"vc_gitem_row vc_row vc_gitem-row-position-top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 vc_gitem-col vc_gitem-col-align-\"><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-ptxt pdate vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_date\" ><p style=\"text-align: left\" >January 11, 2017<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-title dblue vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_title\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/fishing-mechanical-engineering-johnathans-story\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link\" title=\"From Fishing to Mechanical Engineering: Johnathan&#8217;s story\">From Fishing to Mechanical Engineering: Johnathan&#8217;s story<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div field_5d0c7d80655c4 class=\"vc_gitem-acf post-ptxt pexcerpt field_5d0c7d80655c4\">This essay was written by a high school senior who was homeschooled since 3rd grade. His homeschool journey included...<\/div><div class=\"vc_btn3-container  post-button vc_btn3-left\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink\" a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/fishing-mechanical-engineering-johnathans-story\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc_general vc_btn3 vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink post-button\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_grid-item vc_clearfix vc_col-sm-4 vc_grid-item-zone-c-bottom vc_grid-term-139 vc_grid-term-7\"><div class=\"vc_grid-item-mini vc_clearfix \"><div class=\"vc_gitem-animated-block\" ><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-a vc_gitem-is-link\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Screen-Shot-2020-04-13-at-6.08.10-PM.jpg') !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/who-benefits-from-standardized-testing\/\" title=\"Who Benefits from Standardized Testing?\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc-zone-link\" ><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_gitem-zone-img\" src=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Screen-Shot-2020-04-13-at-6.08.10-PM.jpg\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2020 04 13 at 6.08.10 PM\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-c vc_custom_1419240516480\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><div class=\"vc_gitem_row vc_row vc_gitem-row-position-top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 vc_gitem-col vc_gitem-col-align-\"><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-ptxt pdate vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_date\" ><p style=\"text-align: left\" >August 1, 2016<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-title dblue vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_title\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/who-benefits-from-standardized-testing\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link\" title=\"Who Benefits from Standardized Testing?\">Who Benefits from Standardized Testing?<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div field_5d0c7d80655c4 class=\"vc_gitem-acf post-ptxt pexcerpt field_5d0c7d80655c4\">A student in our High School Diploma Program is taking a standardized test, and was inspired to research standardized testing in the U.S. Here\u2019s her essay on what she learned.<\/div><div class=\"vc_btn3-container  post-button vc_btn3-left\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink\" a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/who-benefits-from-standardized-testing\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc_general vc_btn3 vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink post-button\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_grid-item vc_clearfix vc_col-sm-4 vc_grid-item-zone-c-bottom vc_grid-term-139 vc_grid-term-1\"><div class=\"vc_grid-item-mini vc_clearfix \"><div class=\"vc_gitem-animated-block\" ><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-a vc_gitem-is-link\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-04-13-at-6.17.43-PM.jpg') !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/year-end-report-diverse-accomplished-teenager\/\" title=\"A  Diverse and Accomplished Teenager\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc-zone-link\" ><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_gitem-zone-img\" src=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-04-13-at-6.17.43-PM.jpg\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2020 04 13 at 6.17.43 PM\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-c vc_custom_1419240516480\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><div class=\"vc_gitem_row vc_row vc_gitem-row-position-top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 vc_gitem-col vc_gitem-col-align-\"><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-ptxt pdate vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_date\" ><p style=\"text-align: left\" >July 30, 2016<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-title dblue vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_title\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/year-end-report-diverse-accomplished-teenager\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link\" title=\"A  Diverse and Accomplished Teenager\">A  Diverse and Accomplished Teenager<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div field_5d0c7d80655c4 class=\"vc_gitem-acf post-ptxt pexcerpt field_5d0c7d80655c4\">Our students have a wide variety of interests, and the freedom to pursue them to mastery. Below is a an excerpt from one of our family\u2019s year-end report, focusing on the accomplishments and life-learning of 16 year old Kitt.<\/div><div class=\"vc_btn3-container  post-button vc_btn3-left\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink\" a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/year-end-report-diverse-accomplished-teenager\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc_general vc_btn3 vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink post-button\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_grid-item vc_clearfix vc_col-sm-4 vc_grid-item-zone-c-bottom vc_grid-term-139 vc_grid-term-1\"><div class=\"vc_grid-item-mini vc_clearfix \"><div class=\"vc_gitem-animated-block\" ><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-a vc_gitem-is-link\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-04-13-at-6.19.31-PM.jpg') !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/life-learning-while-being-an-au-pair-in-australia\/\" title=\"Life-learning While Being an &#8220;au-pair&#8221; in Australia\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc-zone-link\" ><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_gitem-zone-img\" src=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-04-13-at-6.19.31-PM.jpg\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2020 04 13 at 6.19.31 PM\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-c vc_custom_1419240516480\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><div class=\"vc_gitem_row vc_row vc_gitem-row-position-top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 vc_gitem-col vc_gitem-col-align-\"><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-ptxt pdate vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_date\" ><p style=\"text-align: left\" >July 29, 2016<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-title dblue vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_title\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/life-learning-while-being-an-au-pair-in-australia\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link\" title=\"Life-learning While Being an &#8220;au-pair&#8221; in Australia\">Life-learning While Being an &#8220;au-pair&#8221; in Australia<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div field_5d0c7d80655c4 class=\"vc_gitem-acf post-ptxt pexcerpt field_5d0c7d80655c4\">This blog post features a student who is doing an \u201cau-pair\u201d program in Australia, where she is assisting a home-schooling family with their children in exchange for room and board...<\/div><div class=\"vc_btn3-container  post-button vc_btn3-left\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink\" a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/life-learning-while-being-an-au-pair-in-australia\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc_general vc_btn3 vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink post-button\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_grid-item vc_clearfix vc_col-sm-4 vc_grid-item-zone-c-bottom vc_grid-term-139 vc_grid-term-11\"><div class=\"vc_grid-item-mini vc_clearfix \"><div class=\"vc_gitem-animated-block\" ><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-a vc_gitem-is-link\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-04-13-at-6.25.45-PM.jpg') !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/homeschooling-teenager-becomes-pro-disc-golfer\/\" title=\"WRA Graduate Reflects on His Life as a Homeschooler\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc-zone-link\" ><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_gitem-zone-img\" src=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-04-13-at-6.25.45-PM.jpg\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2020 04 13 at 6.25.45 PM\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-c vc_custom_1419240516480\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><div class=\"vc_gitem_row vc_row vc_gitem-row-position-top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 vc_gitem-col vc_gitem-col-align-\"><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-ptxt pdate vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_date\" ><p style=\"text-align: left\" >July 28, 2016<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-title dblue vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_title\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/homeschooling-teenager-becomes-pro-disc-golfer\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link\" title=\"WRA Graduate Reflects on His Life as a Homeschooler\">WRA Graduate Reflects on His Life as a Homeschooler<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div field_5d0c7d80655c4 class=\"vc_gitem-acf post-ptxt pexcerpt field_5d0c7d80655c4\">A graduate shares his homeschool journey including his \"notebook method\" of planning his studies, and becoming a professional disc golfer.<\/div><div class=\"vc_btn3-container  post-button vc_btn3-left\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink\" a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/homeschooling-teenager-becomes-pro-disc-golfer\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc_general vc_btn3 vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink post-button\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_grid-item vc_clearfix vc_col-sm-4 vc_grid-item-zone-c-bottom vc_grid-term-139 vc_grid-term-1\"><div class=\"vc_grid-item-mini vc_clearfix \"><div class=\"vc_gitem-animated-block\" ><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-a vc_gitem-is-link\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Connor_archery-300x226.jpg') !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/homeschooling-teen-learns-martial-arts-archery-4-h-volunteers-community-food-bank\/\" title=\"Homeschooling Teen Shares His Story\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc-zone-link\" ><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_gitem-zone-img\" src=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Connor_archery-300x226.jpg\" alt=\"Connor archery 300x226\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-c vc_custom_1419240516480\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><div class=\"vc_gitem_row vc_row vc_gitem-row-position-top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 vc_gitem-col vc_gitem-col-align-\"><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-ptxt pdate vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_date\" ><p style=\"text-align: left\" >July 27, 2016<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-title dblue vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_title\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/homeschooling-teen-learns-martial-arts-archery-4-h-volunteers-community-food-bank\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link\" title=\"Homeschooling Teen Shares His Story\">Homeschooling Teen Shares His Story<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div field_5d0c7d80655c4 class=\"vc_gitem-acf post-ptxt pexcerpt field_5d0c7d80655c4\">This essay was written by a high school senior who was homeschooled for his whole life. Homeschooling gave him the opportunity to pursue several interests and volunteer within his community. Here are excerpts from his essay.<\/div><div class=\"vc_btn3-container  post-button vc_btn3-left\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink\" a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/homeschooling-teen-learns-martial-arts-archery-4-h-volunteers-community-food-bank\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc_general vc_btn3 vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink post-button\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_grid-item vc_clearfix vc_col-sm-4 vc_grid-item-zone-c-bottom vc_grid-term-139 vc_grid-term-1\"><div class=\"vc_grid-item-mini vc_clearfix \"><div class=\"vc_gitem-animated-block\" ><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-a vc_gitem-is-link\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-04-13-at-5.13.44-PM.jpg') !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/reflections-on-10th-grade-moms-point-of-view\/\" title=\"Reflections on the 10th Grade: Mom\u2019s Point of View\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc-zone-link\" ><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_gitem-zone-img\" src=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-04-13-at-5.13.44-PM.jpg\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2020 04 13 at 5.13.44 PM\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-c vc_custom_1419240516480\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><div class=\"vc_gitem_row vc_row vc_gitem-row-position-top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 vc_gitem-col vc_gitem-col-align-\"><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-ptxt pdate vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_date\" ><p style=\"text-align: left\" >July 21, 2016<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-title dblue vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_title\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/reflections-on-10th-grade-moms-point-of-view\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link\" title=\"Reflections on the 10th Grade: Mom\u2019s Point of View\">Reflections on the 10th Grade: Mom\u2019s Point of View<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div field_5d0c7d80655c4 class=\"vc_gitem-acf post-ptxt pexcerpt field_5d0c7d80655c4\">This mother shares how her son went from being an angry teenager to an engaged, alive person pursuing several passions...<\/div><div class=\"vc_btn3-container  post-button vc_btn3-left\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink\" a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/reflections-on-10th-grade-moms-point-of-view\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc_general vc_btn3 vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink post-button\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_grid-item vc_clearfix vc_col-sm-4 vc_grid-item-zone-c-bottom vc_grid-term-139 vc_grid-term-11\"><div class=\"vc_grid-item-mini vc_clearfix \"><div class=\"vc_gitem-animated-block\" ><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-a vc_gitem-is-link\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/ChrisBones-actor-500.jpg') !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/pursuing-passion-driven-life\/\" title=\"Pursuing a Passion-driven Life\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc-zone-link\" ><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_gitem-zone-img\" src=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/ChrisBones-actor-500.jpg\" alt=\"ChrisBones actor 500\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-c vc_custom_1419240516480\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><div class=\"vc_gitem_row vc_row vc_gitem-row-position-top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 vc_gitem-col vc_gitem-col-align-\"><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-ptxt pdate vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_date\" ><p style=\"text-align: left\" >July 15, 2016<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-title dblue vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_title\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/pursuing-passion-driven-life\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link\" title=\"Pursuing a Passion-driven Life\">Pursuing a Passion-driven Life<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div field_5d0c7d80655c4 class=\"vc_gitem-acf post-ptxt pexcerpt field_5d0c7d80655c4\">2015 West River Academy High School Graduate, Chris Bones, exemplifies a life of pursuing passion.  In an interview with Entertainment Scoop\u2019s Vivian Adaobi, he answers her question on what drives him with one word: Passion.<\/div><div class=\"vc_btn3-container  post-button vc_btn3-left\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink\" a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/pursuing-passion-driven-life\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc_general vc_btn3 vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink post-button\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_grid-item vc_clearfix vc_col-sm-4 vc_grid-item-zone-c-bottom vc_grid-term-139 vc_grid-term-1\"><div class=\"vc_grid-item-mini vc_clearfix \"><div class=\"vc_gitem-animated-block\" ><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-a vc_gitem-is-link\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-04-13-at-5.18.39-PM.jpg') !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/special-education-student-triumphs-graduates\/\" title=\"A Student Overcomes Her &#8220;Learning Disability&#8221;\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc-zone-link\" ><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_gitem-zone-img\" src=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-04-13-at-5.18.39-PM.jpg\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2020 04 13 at 5.18.39 PM\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-c vc_custom_1419240516480\"><div class=\"vc_gitem-zone-mini\"><div class=\"vc_gitem_row vc_row vc_gitem-row-position-top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 vc_gitem-col vc_gitem-col-align-\"><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-ptxt pdate vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_date\" ><p style=\"text-align: left\" >July 14, 2016<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading post-title dblue vc_gitem-post-data vc_gitem-post-data-source-post_title\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/special-education-student-triumphs-graduates\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link\" title=\"A Student Overcomes Her &#8220;Learning Disability&#8221;\">A Student Overcomes Her &#8220;Learning Disability&#8221;<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div field_5d0c7d80655c4 class=\"vc_gitem-acf post-ptxt pexcerpt field_5d0c7d80655c4\">My descriptions of daily frustrations at school helped my mom realize the havoc that public school was wreaking on me. My mom soon realized that the school\u2019s approach was not addressing either my emotional needs or my educational challenges...<\/div><div class=\"vc_btn3-container  post-button vc_btn3-left\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink\" a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/special-education-student-triumphs-graduates\/\" class=\"vc_gitem-link vc_general vc_btn3 vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink post-button\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-lazy-loading-btn=\"true\" style=\"display: none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/westriveracademy.com\/en\/blog\/\"><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-vc-full-width=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-temp=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"false\" class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid blog-bottom vc_custom_1574442349430 vc_row-has-fill\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_10 vc_sep_border_width_9 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element blog-bot-sep\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span style=\"border-color:#ffc000;\" class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span style=\"border-color:#ffc000;\" class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element cabin-sketch-font blogbot-quote\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Thank you for providing the freedom to be able to travel, to see the cultures and natural treasures of the world, and to live these moments together as one family. 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