..Where we believe that...
- all people are curious
by nature
- the most efficient, long-lasting and profound learning
takes place when started and pursued by the learner
- all people are creative if they are allowed to develop
their unique talents
- age-mixing among students promotes growth in all
members of the group
- students who have a voice in decision-making demonstrate ownership of their experience and environment.
So we’ve created a place
where...
...the development of personal responsibility
results in freedom
...children experience educational freedom in an environment
that supports and facilitates the discovery and expression
of their interests, innate abilities and dreams
...every child, regardless of age, is considered an
equal and responsible member of the democratic community
...a focus on respect, responsibility and reasonable
behavior ensures the maintenance of a healthy learning
environment.
And we know this approach works
because...
...forty years worth of graduates from
the original
Sudbury Valley School and graduates from
more than twenty other Sudbury schools worldwide have
become responsible, successful adults and employees
valued for being creative thinkers, problem-solvers,
self-starters and confident contributors.
