Free Spirit Publishing

Free Spirit is the leading publisher of learning tools that support young people’s social and emotional health. Everyday life presents many challenges for kids, from home to school to the wider world. No matter how many choices and changes young people face, our mission for over 25 years remains the same: to help children and teens think for themselves, succeed in life, and make a difference in the world.   Core texts for Learner's Edge Text-Based Distance Learning Courses are provided by Free Spirit Publishing.

Independent Study (i-Course)

Learner's Edge Inc.'s i-Course is an independent study graduate course that enables an individual to design a course around virtually any Free Spirit Teacher Resource Text. You can easily choose a text, and then work with Learner's Edge staff to create a course of study based on that text. Once the planned course of study meets the approval of Learner's Edge and its university partners, the course officially begins.

Group Book Study

Join your colleagues and earn graduate credit for your work associated with virtually any Free Spirit Teacher Resource Text. You choose the text, and you design the course of study! It's flexible, fun, and very effective. Gather a group of colleagues who are interested in a common Free Spirit resource and contact Learner's Edge Inc. for text approval, registration, and syllabus. Read and collaboratively discuss the selected resource, document your shared discussions by providing minutes, respond to a series of questions based on the book, and apply your learning to your classroom, school, and/or district. Click here for more information on a Learner's Edge Book Study.