Be part of the shift. Reimagine education with us.
28th of March, 2026
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Lakeside Park Garden Center, Oakland, CA
Join us for a powerful gathering of innovative schools, self-directed learning centers, nature programs, microschools, educators, families, and thriving young creators who are redefining what learning can look like.
Why Reimagine Education?
Artificial intelligence is reshaping how we work and learn. When information is instant, the most valuable skills become deeply human — creativity, adaptability, initiative, and critical thinking.
By stepping outside the standardized model, families can find environments that prioritize cultivating skills that are truly relevant in an ever-changing world.
The Reimagine Education Expo
bridges the gap between innovative educational options and your family’s needs.
By bringing together founders, facilitators, and educators of nature programs, microschools, or self-directed centers in one shared space, we make it possible for you to explore modern educational philosophies and find the perfect alignment for your unique child.
Exhibitor Hall
(10:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
Meet founders and educators from:
• Forest & Nature Schools
• Learning Pods & Co-ops
• Self-Directed Learning Centers
• Microschools
• Innovative Private Schools
Ask questions. Explore philosophies.
Find alignment.
You don’t have to reinvent education.
You just have to discover what’s already being built.
What to Expect
Roundtables & Talks
(12:00 PM – 3:00 PM)
Curated discussions for families and educators on:
• Alternative pathways to learning in CA
• From School Frustration to Educational Alignment
• Nature-Based Education & Embodied Learning
• Self-Directed Learning: What It Really Means
• Alternative Education Through High School:
This is not just an expo — it’s a convening space.
Youngpreneurs Exhibit & Youth Performance Stage
(10:00 PM – 3:00 PM)
See firsthand what thriving young people look like when they are supported in pursuing their interests.
Young creators will:
• Sell handmade goods
• Showcase entrepreneurial projects
• Perform music
• Run a fashion show,
and more...
This is living proof of what learner-centered education can cultivate.
Voices from the learning frontier
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“Schooling that children are forced to endure… turns learning from a joyful activity into a chore.”
Peter Gray
Researcher & Author "Free to Learn"
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“Trust children. Nothing could be more simple, or more difficult.”
John Holt
Educator & Author