North Star: Self-Directed Learning for Teens

North Star: Self-Directed Learning for Teens North Star is a program for teens who prefer to pursue their education outside of traditional schooling. Learning is natural. School is optional.

We operate like a YMCA; families can use our services and building however much and in whatever way works for them.

*Most North Star teens go on to college, including schools such as Brown, Columbia, MIT, and Amherst College.

*North Star students are not required to take the MCAS.

*North Star offers individual tutoring in a wide variety of subjects.

*Our staff to student ratio is usually abou

t 1:4.

*Few of our families would have left school without the support of North Star.

*North Star families report less stress, increased communication, and improved relationships.

*A traditional high school diploma is not necessary for success in any area of life. All doors are open to non-traditional learners, and our members prove it.

07/14/2026

Things are looking a little different over at the North Star building 🦺

We’re deep into renovations to make way for the new elevator and remade tutoring space…On track for opening (🤞) after Labor Day!

Last weekend a North Star team of 5 staff members and 6 teens hit the road to attend the 2026 Alternative Education Reso...
06/16/2026

Last weekend a North Star team of 5 staff members and 6 teens hit the road to attend the 2026 Alternative Education Resource Organization | AERO Conference in Manchester, New Hampshire! We spent 3 days listening and learning with fellow educators, teens, parents, and youth rights advocates.

A big highlight was when three North Star teens and two Bay State Learning Center alumni took to the stage for a keynote panel on their experiences with the Liberated Learners model!

You still have a chance to see Journey Through Oz! Join us today for our closing show at 3:00 at the Shea Theater Arts C...
05/24/2026

You still have a chance to see Journey Through Oz! Join us today for our closing show at 3:00 at the Shea Theater Arts Center!

Presentations week has a sweet start with homemade cinnamon rolls baked this morning by our Program Director Loran! 👩‍🍳 ...
05/18/2026

Presentations week has a sweet start with homemade cinnamon rolls baked this morning by our Program Director Loran! 👩‍🍳

Teen scientists extracted chlorophyll from leaves and observed it glowing red under UV light in Chemistry class this wee...
05/09/2026

Teen scientists extracted chlorophyll from leaves and observed it glowing red under UV light in Chemistry class this week! 🍃🧪👩‍🔬

Address

45 Amherst Road
Sunderland, MA
01375

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+14135820193

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