Design A School 3-2: Our Vision/Mission Statement Podcast
Designing a Democratic Free School needs a solid vision, mission statement. We discuss the principles that we think are essential for our school..
Apes and Ants Again- Sociobiology for Democrats
Are you an Ape or an Ant? In my last post I said that I feel like an Ape, but social policy treats me like an Ant. In this post I want to extend that idea. But I warn you first that this might lead to some deep thoughts. Deep Thoughts I mentioned my concerns…
Do schools have to be so expensive?
Schools are expensive. It is not just the buildings. The staffing, maintenance and resourcing all cost money and, if you do not have the financial clout of the state, you have to pass that cost along to the parents of the children you serve. This means that a decent alternative school is always out of…
Freedom of Speech: Floral Prints and Turbans
Free speech is a pillar of a modern democracy. What do you feel about varieties of outlook?
The Authoritarian Child of Aquarius
Geoff is an authoritarian. He believes there are bad people in the world and the police are there to protect us from them. He believes the royal family is an essential bulwark of authority and stability in the world. He believes nationalism is an atavistic tribal urge that will never be replaced by internationalism.
Catalonia, Catalunya: Who Was Ferrer?
Catalunya is the home of radical thinking. Walking around St Pol and talking education this past week has led me to think about the influence of the past on the present, the differences between the worlds we face and the worlds of Neill and Francisco Ferrer and what the challenges are for the future.
Your Democratic Meetings
We need more democratic meetings. Here is a way of setting up a meeting similar to the Summerhill Meeting. It can be used at work, in clubs, societies, and committees. The more democratic we are the better, in my opinion.
