The Democracy


One class of sixers is making zines based loosely around the theme of "prizes." We've read many articles about different prizes and how prizes work or don't work to influence people. Today I read an article to them about a democratic school, where there are no grades and no classes. Kids just hang out, play video games, or walk down to the gas station for snacks. It only costs 6,000 dollars a year to go there. I'm thinking about starting one of these at my place.

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Anonymous said…
Can I be the librarian? Sounds awesome to me.
jw
LH said…
Okay, but only if you NEVER recommend books to kids. Unless they specifically ask for help, do not interfere with them in any way. It's actually a pretty good gig that way.
Anonymous said…
Believe me, I can do that. jw
LH said…
We compared that school with the school on the documentary, Hobart Shakespeareans. Great talks ensued.
I'll pass the dvd on to you.

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