197: The Sudbury Valley School (2/2): A Step In the Right Direction

Jason Osborne and I review the Sudbury Valley School, based on our experiences at a recent open house, conversations with students and staff, and some additional research. Wes Bertrand joins us to share his insights.

Covered:
-The physical plant and amenities of the Framingham school
-Judicial Review and the school meeting
-Maria Montessori
-Political connections and implications

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Education: Class Dismissed
It's every modern parent's worst nightmare—a school where kids can play all day. But no one takes the easy way out, and graduates seem to have a head start on the information age. Welcome to Sudbury Valley.
By Hara Estroff Marano, published on May 01, 2006
http://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/200604/education-class-dismissed

Sudbury Valley School Website
http://www.sudval.org/

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An Introduction to Sudbury Valley School

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