The Village Free School

Time 2020-07-21 05:05:58

Web Name: The Village Free School

WebSite: http://villagefreeschool.org

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A radically different approach to education.The Village Free School is a non-profit, independent school serving people ages 5-18 located in Portland, Oregon. Established in 2004, VFS was inspired by the question: what if schools were different? Based on a foundation of Care, Freedom, and Democracy, VFS practices self-directed education to support kids in becoming autonomous, creative, and thoughtful citizens able to make change and collaborate with others.Join us to learn more about the education revolution!What We DoWe build equitable relationships and trust children to make their own choices. Eliminating the burden of judgment and expectation allows for mutual respect and understanding to flourish. With their autonomy protected, kids focus on what they want to learn and how they want to be. In an empathetic and compassionate environment, adults provide guidance and support to encourage students to be their authentic selves. Children deserve freedom.Read More →Why We Do ItWe do this because it makes the world better. Raising children who believe that they can affect change in the world, have tools to resolve conflicts with others, and can direct themselves in pursuits that they value, is how we as a society can shift our cultural narrative.Read More → Care. Freedom. Democracy.At VFS, we believe kids are naturally curious with a strong desire to learn. We recognize that, like adults, they have the right to help define and govern the communities they are a part of. And they have a natural propensity for empathy and care, both for themselves and others. These beliefs inform the culture of our school. We invite you to be a part of it. our CommunityOur Partners.The Village Free School does not function in isolation. We are supported by a large community of nonprofits, local businesses, and organizations within Portland who believe in the mission of VFS. With their support, we have a thriving education environment, both within our walls, and beyond. Subscribe to the digital magazineThe Verve Initiative includes high-quality articles on child-centered education, parenting and democratic processes. Subscribe today. Statement of Non-DiscriminationThe Village Free School admits students of any race, color, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. This public benefit corporation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs, employment policies, election of officers, membership, or election to the Council.

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Alternative education for elementary, middle, and high-school students in the Portland metro area. Learn more about democratic free schooling.

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