The theme of next Monday's walk-and-talk is a look at the social equity of the Sudbury model. It's part of October's larger theme of how the Sudbury model relates to Kingston's 4 pillars of sustainability.
A Sudbury-model school is a participatory democracy. Students have the right to freedom of assembly, equal opportunity, and the rule of law. Equity is with all members of the school community - the staff must follow the same behaviour rules as the students.
The walk-and-talk meets Monday at 7:00 in front of City Hall, and we begin walking at 7:15.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Sudbury & Sustainability: Environmental Responsibility
The theme of this past Monday's walk-and-talk was a look at the environmental responsibility engendered by the Sudbury model. It's part of October's larger theme of how the Sudbury model relates to Kingston's 4 pillars of sustainability.
Environmental responsibility requires a broader culture of responsibility, and it requires clear limits to behaviour.
Sudbury-model schools have a culture of responsibility: Students are responsible for their own education, and responsible for following the school's behaviour rules.
Sudbury-model schools have clear limits to behaviour. At my recent visit to the original Sudbury-model school, a student was found to have littered, and the consequence was that she was responsible for emptying the school's garbage cans at the end of the day.
Walk-and-talks meet Monday at 7:00 in front of City Hall, and we begin walking at 7:15.
Environmental responsibility requires a broader culture of responsibility, and it requires clear limits to behaviour.
Sudbury-model schools have a culture of responsibility: Students are responsible for their own education, and responsible for following the school's behaviour rules.
Sudbury-model schools have clear limits to behaviour. At my recent visit to the original Sudbury-model school, a student was found to have littered, and the consequence was that she was responsible for emptying the school's garbage cans at the end of the day.
Walk-and-talks meet Monday at 7:00 in front of City Hall, and we begin walking at 7:15.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Sudbury & Sustainability: Economic Health
The theme of this Monday's walk-and-talk is a look at the economic health engendered by the Sudbury model. It's part of October's larger theme of how the Sudbury model relates to Kingston's 4 pillars of sustainability.
Today's parents have been hearing since they were kids that they could expect to change careers many times in their lives. The 21st century economy has a niche for any skill, any interest, when it is coupled with flexibility and a general ability to get things done. The personality of the 21st century economy is the personality of a Sudbury-model school.
Come share stories about the real skills and attitudes you need for your job, stories about kids learning how to get things done when focusing on their interests, stories about how the in-born drive to grow up translates into economic health.
The walk-and-talk meets Monday at 7:00 in front of City Hall, and we begin walking at 7:15.
Today's parents have been hearing since they were kids that they could expect to change careers many times in their lives. The 21st century economy has a niche for any skill, any interest, when it is coupled with flexibility and a general ability to get things done. The personality of the 21st century economy is the personality of a Sudbury-model school.
Come share stories about the real skills and attitudes you need for your job, stories about kids learning how to get things done when focusing on their interests, stories about how the in-born drive to grow up translates into economic health.
The walk-and-talk meets Monday at 7:00 in front of City Hall, and we begin walking at 7:15.
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Sudbury & Sustainability: Cultural Vitality
The theme of this Monday's walk-and-talk is a look at the cultural vitality inherent in the Sudbury model. It's part of October's larger theme of how the Sudbury model relates to Kingston's 4 pillars of sustainability.
Free, democratic systems are known for their cultural vitality. By saying yes to students' interests and motivations, the school supports a rich, lively culture. By ensuring order and respect, students are safe exploring the culture and expanding the culture.
I can relate stories from Sudbury-model schools, and hear you imagine how you or your child would grow in, and contribute to, the cultural vitality of a Sudbury-model school.
The walk-and-talk meets Monday at 7:00 in front of City Hall, and we begin walking at 7:15.
Free, democratic systems are known for their cultural vitality. By saying yes to students' interests and motivations, the school supports a rich, lively culture. By ensuring order and respect, students are safe exploring the culture and expanding the culture.
I can relate stories from Sudbury-model schools, and hear you imagine how you or your child would grow in, and contribute to, the cultural vitality of a Sudbury-model school.
The walk-and-talk meets Monday at 7:00 in front of City Hall, and we begin walking at 7:15.
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