In this issue:

1) SDT Q&A - New Video

2) A New DLA Patreon Story

Coming Events

Jan. 22nd - NEXT WEEK - Learning Planet Festival Presentation on A Science of Freedom: Reconciling Educational Professionalism with Children’s Playfulness

SDT Q&A - New Video

Donata - SDT Q&A E03

Ask me your questions about motivation, psychological needs, engagement, and how they relate to learning, education, and schooling.

With the link below you can schedule your opportunity to ask an expert in Self-Determination Theory, the world's leading model of motivation.

SDT Q&A Calendly Page

A New DLA Patreon Story

The Real Report Card --

Coming Events

Jan 22 -LearningPlanet Festival - Virtual

A Science of Freedom: Reconciling Educational Professionalism with Children’s Playfulness

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Feb 5-7- Seen and Heard Conference in Valletta, Malta.

Seen and Heard: Young People’s Voices and Freedom of Expression International Conference University of Malta Valletta Campus Feb 5-7 2026

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Mar 26-29- Holistic Education Conference in Las Vegas, NV, USA

International Holistic Education Conference

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Jun 30 to Jul 3- Self-Determination Theory Conference in Geneva, Switzerland.

9th International Conference on Self-Determination Theory

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Jul 22-26 Global Self-Directed Democratic School Conference in LaGrange, IL, USA

2026 Global Self-Directed Democratic School Conference

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Joyce and I welcome your suggestions of events to attend.

We are almost guaranteed to attend if we can make a presentation or have a table at a reasonable rate.

Thanks for your time and attention.

Don Berg