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funflower Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-17-09 03:00 AM
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You owe it to yourself to watch this video
It's about a small, independent education resource center. Maybe not everything here can probably be replicated in the public school classroom, but it's worth watching to see what can happen when children are set free in a supportive learning community.

http://www.villagehome.org/video.php

Just as a follow-up, here's local newspaper article about some of these kids who have won recent statewide academic competitions.

http://www.beavertonvalleytimes.com/news/story.php?story_id=123984590143934100
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elleng Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-17-09 03:33 AM
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1. 'Human beings are naturally learners.
We don't have to force it; all we have to do is allow it.'
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