Liberated Learning,
Learning for Liberation
in Oakland, California
“We cannot keep using tools of oppression and expect to raise free people.” - Akilah Richards
Liberated Kids is a community that is committed to providing a self-directed educational (SDE) environment for children and families in unceded Ohlone land, aka Oakland, that cultivates holistic growth, where children lead their own learning journeys and embrace their authenticity. On our path to collective liberation, we strive to be a safe and inclusive space where BIPOC, QT-BIPOC and BIPOC neurospicy voices and experiences are centered with engaged facilitators, families and community members as guides and co-learners.
We are endeavoring to decolonize childhood and allow our children to be their full selves.
Our goal is to be a transformative, trauma-informed, inclusive and reflective self-directed learning community.
We provide an environment for curiosity, playfulness, and other natural ways of learning to flourish... where we can feel liberated!
Explore
Explore, play, socialize and let ourselves curiosities be the guides… choosing activities and classes that align with interests and passions!
Learn
Cooperate, develop skills, deepen knowledge and learn about ourselves.
Liberate
Liberate ourselves from coercive schooling, and practice freedom and responsibility.
Self-Actualize
Uncover our passions and unique gifts, and use those to contribute to the community.
Rooted in a deep respect for young people and families, shaped by the collective
We're reimagining what growing up can look like. Through community-based, self-directed programs for children and teens, we're building a liberatory educational pathway where young people can explore, discover and deepen their interests and passions.
Thank You To All Of Our Funders & Supporters
It is the policy of Liberated Kids to provide equal opportunity and to not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. This policy is comprehensive and applies to all community members, including children, parents/caregivers, facilitators, staff, volunteers, mentors, and third-party contractors.