Author name: Marciana Romero

As part of the third installment in our ongoing Student Showcase series, we were thrilled to welcome back Joseph, a current Pearl student, alongside a special guest—Keoni, a former Pearl student and talented filmmaker. The two co-directed a reflective and thought-provoking short film that speaks to the importance of staying focused and avoiding distractions in […]

Creative process of Pearl Highschool student shown in colourful geometric drawing.

Meet Roberto Diaz, a parent from Panama, who shares his journey of discovering and enrolling his daughter, Lily, in The Pearl Remote Democratic High School. In Roberto’s words, the concept of democratic schools had always intrigued me, thanks to the positive experiences shared by other parents. However, in Panama, where we reside, such schools were

As I enter my second year at The Pearl, I find myself deeply immersed in a journey of self-rediscovery within this vibrant community. From the earliest moments of my life, I have engaged in the intricate dance of bio-psycho-social development, navigating the complexities of growth and identity formation. This process of formation has always been

Hi, my name is Marla, and I wanted to share what my life was like just before we discovered The Pearl. One day, I found myself sitting outside my daughter’s bedroom, with a deep sense of unease settling in the pit of my stomach. Tears streamed down my face as I wondered, “Where did she

Summer Community Meetup in Querétaro! Dear Pearl community, You may already be aware that our Summer Meetup is fast approaching, and we are eagerly anticipating it! This special event aims  to bring together students and families from The Pearl High School for a memorable experience in Querétaro, Mexico. Scheduled from August 2nd to 5th, 2024,

Here at The Pearl: Remote Democratic High School, our community makes us great. We are excited to present a series of impact statements from our staff, families, and students, starting with our English Language Arts Teacher Sara Caldiero, MFA. “I started teaching at the Pearl Democratic High School in the fall of 2023.  I have

Learning Math At The Pearl Remote Democratic High School At The Pearl, we teach math by through examining real life problems. With our classes, never again will your teenager say “Why am I even learning this anyway? I will never use it in real life.” These classes are excellent for homeschool families who do not