THE FREE SCHOOL
The Albany Free School is the oldest inner-city democratic school in the country. Founded in 1969 by Mary Leue, the school is a racially and economically diverse learning community of 60 students ages 3-14, teachers, and volunteers. Academics are entirely non-coercive and all members of the school community have decision-making power. At the Free School we believe, "first love then learn." True to this conviction, we focus intensely on authentic relationships between students and teachers, and restorative council meetings to resolve conflict. The Free School is currently building a high school program. This workshop will include a panel of teachers and students explaining how the Free School has been built and sustained.
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Presenter: Chris Mercogliano