“Dr. Harwick & The Pearl”

Dive deep into reimagining high school in Episode 4 of Hall Pass to Nowhere. Host Timothy White sits down with Dr. Robin Harwick, founder of The Pearl Remote Democratic High School, to discuss a bold, student-centered vision for education. iHeart+2Hall Pass to Nowhere+2

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• The mission and philosophy behind The Pearl, a virtual democratic high school that puts student voice, agency, and self-directed learning at the center iHeart

• How Dr. Harwick structured a remote learning model that fosters community, trust, and empowerment, even online iHeart

• Practical lessons for educators, parents, and school leaders who want to infuse agency, flexibility, and democratic values into schooling

• The challenges, triumphs, and future potential of alternative models in K–12 education

  
  

Whether you're an educator, learner, parent, or policymaker, this conversation offers bold ideas and tangible insights into what it might look like to trust students—and design schooling differently. 🎧

Listen to Episode 4 – Dr. Harwick & The Pearl now and imagine new possibilities for education beyond the status quo.