About Us

Did you know the word “educate” has two very different Latin roots?

The first—educare—means ‘to train or mold’ and encourages an approach to teaching and learning that’s consistent with most formal education today—students are viewed as empty vessels to fill with information through passive learning, and rote memorization is the goal.

The second—educere—means ‘to lead out’ and encourages a radically different approach to teaching and learning that begins with the belief that the knowledge, skills, and abilities students need are already inside them, and the role of the teacher is to lead learning out—to unlock it—through dialogue, practice, and reflection.

At Unlocked Learning, our belief in the power of leading learning out is fundamental.

Helping others unlock their potential is our life’s work.