STORIES
Hear how our teen members create paths that work for them
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Milocurrent bucks teenTraditional public school was never a good fit for Milo. The busywork felt irrelevant and unfulfilling and he always had more questions that his teachers had time to answer, leading to years of frustration. BLC gave him the time and space to decompress and regroup. Then he found his passion... -
ZoeCurrent Bucks TeenZoe was struggling at her local school to conform to her teachers’ rigid expectations for assignments and projects. At BLC, she rediscovered an earnest love of learning. -
JohnAlumni, Bucks 2020-2022John looked like the perfect student, the picture of success; in fact he was unhappy and was learning to hate school. John joined BLC in the middle of 10th grade and the change for him was immediate and very positive. -
LeeAlumni, 2014-2020As Lee headed toward their teen years, it became evident that the schooling that worked in the past was no longer working for them now. -
KaiAlumni, Bucks 2019-2020Kai found BLC when he became interested in self-directed education and the unique opportunities it offers. -
OskarAlumni, Bucks 2018-2020Oskar felt the educational path his school laid out for him did not take into account the things he loved to do. That changed when he came to BLC. -
WyattWyatt knew where he was headed in life, but frustrated with the lack of school options to get him there. -
SapphireAlumni, Bucks 2015-2019Sapphire was succeeding in school but felt something was missing, like she was just marking time. At BLC, she created the life she'd always imagined. -
TylerAlumni, Bucks 2015-17Tyler was getting good grades in school but found the standard schedule didn't allow enough time for his creative passions. At BLC, he had the time he needed for creative writing and his acting career. -
NathanielAlumni, Princeton 2013-2017In school Nathaniel felt constant pressure to perform, to be perfect. At PLC, he pursued his passions out of authentic desire and curiosity. -
SaraAlumni, Princeton 2015-2016Sara found it difficult to make it through a full school day. At PLC, she was a cheerful, enthusiastic leader of the community. -
KCAlumni, Princeton 2012-2015KC felt silenced and stifled in school. At PLC she laughed again and led us in ways big and small. -
AshlinAlumni, Princeton 2013-2014In school, Ashlin felt disconnected from her peers. Her confidence returned at PLC where she found a welcoming community and work she cared about. -
CammyAlumni, Princeton 2012-2014Cammy battled anxiety over homework and deadlines. With PLC she could pursue her passions on her own terms. -
BenAlumni, Princeton 2010-2015Ben loved computers and electronics and wasn't getting enough in school. At PLC his interests connected him to the wider world.