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The SDE Weekend 3: “And then what? A 3 part framework to help us decenter schooling at home and co-create a more beautiful possibility”
We want more for our young people and ourselves. We deserve more. But, how do we actually get it and what is it what we are trying to get? There are no simple answers or linear paths. But, having a framework to lean into as we navigate the process helps. Together we will explore my Decenter to Center Framework as a tool to not just decenter schooling but also create a home culture that centers learning, connection, belonging, and relationship. Progress requires a high vision. Process helps keep us on our path.
Nikolai Pizarro

For over 15 years, Nikolai Pizarro, has worked to empower predominantly Black and Brown parents and caregivers, particularly segments further marginalized by socioeconomic factors, with science based frameworks of early brain development, literacy instruction, non-violent discipline, and self-directed education. Her work includes coaching with families looking to transition from conventional schooling to self-directed models and/or families who cannot but are committed to reconnect with our assignment to nurture young people rather than uphold and center schooling at home.

In response to collective needs, she’s launched an early literacy system, FREE literacy instruction catalog for parents as well as a community, youth led, permaculture installation in her home, currently being updated to include wheelchair accessibility.”

July 7th, 2023

Nikolai Pizarro

For over 15 years, Nikolai Pizarro, has worked to empower predominantly Black and Brown parents and caregivers, particularly segments further marginalized by socioeconomic factors, with science based frameworks of early brain development, literacy instruction, non-violent discipline, and self-directed education. Her work includes coaching with families looking to transition from conventional schooling to self-directed models and/or families who cannot but are committed to reconnect with our assignment to nurture young people rather than uphold and center schooling at home.

In response to collective needs, she’s launched an early literacy system, FREE literacy instruction catalog for parents as well as a community, youth led, permaculture installation in her home, currently being updated to include wheelchair accessibility.”


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