<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Plant Street Academy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Homeschool enrichment classes and youth development. ]]></description><link>https://www.plantstreetacademy.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 02:52:57 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.plantstreetacademy.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Not Every Child Needs This Program… But Some Really Do.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Not every child needs this program. But for the right child… It can change everything. Because when something is the right fit, you don’t have to force it. You see it. You feel it. And your child responds to it. At Plant Street Academy, we’ve designed our programs around real-world skills, communication, and confidence. That works incredibly well for some students. For others, it may not be the right environment and that’s okay. If you’re considering a summer program or looking ahead to the...]]></description><link>https://www.plantstreetacademy.com/post/not-every-child-needs-this-program-but-some-really-do</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ed2d2542384749035fc26b</guid><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:36:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1a33ee_0ecfc4ffb4e94c54b689b4e311e3e282~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_909,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jacquie Peterson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most Summer Programs Are One-Time. Ours Isn't.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most summer programs are designed as a one-time event. Sign up. Attend. Have fun. Move on. And while there’s nothing wrong with that, we believe something is missing. Because real growth - confidence, communication, leadership - doesn’t happen in just one week. It happens over time. That’s why everything we offer at Plant Street Academy is designed differently. Not as isolated programs…but as a connected journey. It Often Starts with Summer For many families, the first step is our Young...]]></description><link>https://www.plantstreetacademy.com/post/most-summer-programs-are-one-time-ours-isn-t</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ed228904fc81dfe25cf72d</guid><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:30:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1a33ee_cf4f9bf9c186490fb7a68eb76a6fb01e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_909,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jacquie Peterson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homeschool vs. Homeschool Co-Ops: What’s the Difference?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Understanding the different ways families build a homeschooling experience When parents begin exploring homeschooling, one of the first terms they often encounter is “homeschool co-op.” But many families quickly discover something surprising: Not all homeschool learning environments are the same. Some families homeschool independently. Others join co-ops. And some participate in structured programs or learning communities that provide additional guidance and instruction. Understanding the...]]></description><link>https://www.plantstreetacademy.com/post/homeschool-vs-homeschool-co-ops-what-s-the-difference</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dfdb83dd5b371c4c5c39f0</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:44:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1a33ee_623f03e93bd34d3e8e1fc3f9a8d44358~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_816,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jacquie Peterson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Homeschooling Really Looks Like Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why more families are choosing flexible, personalized learning for their children When many people hear the word homeschooling , they picture a parent sitting at the kitchen table with a stack of textbooks, trying to recreate a traditional classroom at home. But for most families today, homeschooling looks very different. Over the past decade, homeschooling has evolved into a flexible, personalized approach to learning that allows children to explore subjects more deeply, learn at their own...]]></description><link>https://www.plantstreetacademy.com/post/what-homeschooling-really-looks-like-today</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dfda30fe6e9d8715cdd3e2</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:39:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1a33ee_fcbfc8a129bf4936b3f6810c54a5a9b2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_816,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jacquie Peterson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Ages 9–14 Are the Perfect Years for Kids to Discover Leadership and Big Ideas]]></title><description><![CDATA[How entrepreneurial programs help kids build leadership skills, confidence, creativity, and real-world skills during one of their most important stages of growth. Parents often hear the word entrepreneurship and think of adults starting companies or launching big ideas. But the truth is, entrepreneurship isn’t really about business. At its core, it’s about learning how to think, solve problems, communicate ideas, and work with others to bring something new into the world. And those are...]]></description><link>https://www.plantstreetacademy.com/post/why-ages-9-14-are-the-perfect-years-for-kids-to-discover-leadership-and-big-ideas</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dfd729934ce577916fc0cf</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:33:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1a33ee_a94dd9db158e493da801069eec7a1681~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_816,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jacquie Peterson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Summer Camp Where Kids Don’t Just Attend, They Grow Into Leaders]]></title><description><![CDATA[How the Young Founders progression model helps students build confidence, leadership, and real-world skills year after year. Every summer, parents start asking the same question: “What should my child do this summer that will actually help them grow?” There are plenty of programs that keep kids busy for a week.But many parents are looking for something more, an experience that builds confidence, leadership, and real-world skills their kids can carry forward. That’s exactly why the Young...]]></description><link>https://www.plantstreetacademy.com/post/the-summer-program-where-kids-don-t-just-attend-they-grow-into-leaders</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dfcf84fe6e9d8715cdb564</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:56:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1a33ee_2317974f36ea440799e4c1c52046fd9e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_816,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jacquie Peterson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Planning Summer Camps for Your Kids? Here’s a Tax Tip That May Help Offset the Cost.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Did you know some summer day programs for kids may qualify for the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit? If you're a working parent planning summer activities, this tax tip could help offset the cost. Learn how the credit works and why programs like the Young Founders Junior Summer Program can benefit both kids and parents.]]></description><link>https://www.plantstreetacademy.com/post/planning-summer-programs-for-yourkids-here-s-a-tax-tip-that-may-help-offset-the-cost</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d7c08189f9e676eca4219a</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:17:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1a33ee_e9c502a3e10b4eb2b645e53ab45d310e~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jacquie Peterson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Future Belongs To Teens Who Can Think, Communicate And Apply Critical Thinking ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every economic indicator points to the same conclusion. The future workforce will be led by humans who know how to think, communicate, collaborate, and adapt faster than technology evolves. The message from top CEOs at Amazon Web Services and Walmart is clear: technical tools will change, but human skill will dictate who becomes indispensable. The challenge for homeschool families today is that traditional education trends are moving backward. Students are being trained to memorize content...]]></description><link>https://www.plantstreetacademy.com/post/the-future-belongs-to-teens-who-can-think-communicate-and-apply-critical-thinking</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d6e99b0b7119100dff358b</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:56:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9b970e_3233ebe47b914f6b980016e8611f8496~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_722,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lenka  Brady</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real-World Learning at Plant Street Academy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why hands-on creation matters more than ever and how it supports real-world learning at Plant Street Academy. Why Teens Need Real-World Skills Now Most teens are growing up in an environment that rewards busywork but rarely teaches them how to build something meaningful from start to finish. Parents feel this gap every day. Grades alone do not prepare a young person to plan, communicate, problem-solve, or lead. These are the skills that determine whether a teen thrives in college, in...]]></description><link>https://www.plantstreetacademy.com/post/real-world-learning-at-plant-street-academy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d6e01c0b7119100dff1f5a</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:15:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9b970e_64ea01cff6fa40b081a009d9e8ed4def~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_762,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lenka  Brady</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Traditional Schools Leave Teens Unprepared: Plant Street Academy Fills the Gap in Winter Garden]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Problem We Can’t Ignore Parents feel it every day: our teens are being tested to death, yet somehow they’re still leaving high school without the skills to truly take flight in a confident manner. They can recite math formulas but freeze when asked to introduce themselves in an interview. They turn in essays but struggle to manage their own time, emotions, or stress. The truth is, the traditional system was not built for the world our kids are growing up in. Today’s teens need more than...]]></description><link>https://www.plantstreetacademy.com/post/traditional-schools-leave-teens-unprepared-hilite-academy-fills-the-gap-in-winter-garden</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68cd7ffab1109199a4032065</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 16:10:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/faa990_2978833def1b403fb1917e8b653756b3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item></channel></rss>