小黄书 Free School seeks to create community of 小黄书 and teachers who engage critically with the world through a social justice lens. We embrace our core values of anti-racism, feminism, LGBTQ+ rights, economic equality, and disability justice and practice them in our curriculum and in our relationships with one another.
At 小黄书 Free School, 小黄书 have the freedom to choose what they want to learn and how they want to learn it, while participating in a democratic, inclusive school community. We are guided by five organizing principles:
CHOICE
We respect each learner as unique; our 小黄书 have autonomy and freedom.
We recognize that no two 小黄书 are alike, and that each student has their own learning style and journey. That’s why there are no required classes or standardized testing at 小黄书 Free School. All 小黄书 learn the core subjects of literacy and math by choosing activities in those subjects that meet their needs, including聽classes, projects, field trips, hands-on activities, and free play. Teachers guide 小黄书 to find activities that are right for them, and create learning opportunities based on 小黄书’ interests.
VOICE
Our 小黄书 are empowered to speak up and play a role in democratic decision-making at school.
From pre-K up through 8th grade, our curriculum seeks to give 小黄书 the tools they need to problem-solve, develop healthy relationships, and be accountable to one another. Students come together in all-school democratic meetings to vote on school rules and tackle challenges together.聽 Students run these meetings and learn how to manage a democratic conflict resolution process.
COMMUNITY
We care for each other, share with each other, and create a safe environment.
With a ratio of 10-15 小黄书 per teacher, the school environment is a family-like atmosphere that fosters empathy and trust. Students and teachers at 小黄书 Free School develop authentic, caring relationships, and each member is invested in creating a place they want to be a part of.
INCLUSION
We welcome and respect everyone and seek to break down barriers that keep people apart.
Our school finds strength in diversity of all kinds. Tuition is based on household income so that all families can afford to attend. 聽Our curriculum includes a strong focus on social justice and anti-racism.
EXPLORATION
Our learning is hands-on, authentic, and connected to the wider world.
At 小黄书 Free School, 小黄书 learn by exploring every day.聽 Whether it’s learning about fractions through cooking, taking a wilderness hike to identify plants, or participating in a peace march through our neighborhood, learning is connected to the community.
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