Elikonas Insights
Insights on how we're changing the journey in secondary education
250 Years and Still Building the Promise
On America's 250th, a reflection on what the founding promise of opportunity still leaves unfinished — and why building a way for you to own your learning, no matter where it happens, adds to that promise.
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Land of the Free Because of the Brave
I was on a road trip the week before Memorial Day in the US. I reflect on the meaning of Memorial Day, what it means for me personally and for all of those who live in this country and beyond.
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Turning the Tide...for Mom
When I graduated from the University of Washington, my mom greeted me with tears. That day meant more to her than it did to me and I didn't realize why until much later.
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Hot Seat Follow-up
What happens when someone willingly steps into the “hot seat” and invites honest feedback? This reflection explores how courageous vulnerability can unlock surprising insight, stronger relationships, and personal growth.
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Look for the Helpers
There's real fear building around AI. Fred Rogers had advice for moments like this — and it still applies.
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Founder in the Hot Seat: Warm as Advertised!
Sid Mohasseb of Anabasis Academy puts our founder, Katie Stroud, in the hot seat on what the business is and why it should exist.
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Why Learning Stalls: Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and Your Career Path
When your basic needs aren't met, your brain can't focus on growth. Here's what that means for career change — and how Elikonas helps.
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What Elikonas Is Not
Defining a new approach to formal education by breaking common conceptions.
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What's in a Name?'
How did Elikonas get its name and how does that apply to the logo?
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What is Elikonas?
Discover a new way to "do" college one that starts with curiosity instead of credentials.
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