Democratic Education Blog

I just got back from the 2008 International Democratic Education Conference in Vancouver, Canada, an annual gathering that is hosted in a different country each year and brings together educators, young people, and others dedicated to the practice of freedom and democracy in education. Democratic education unites the practice of education and learning with […]

Courtesy of Adam Fletcher’s CommonAction Blog, I discovered that the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory’s Spring/Summer magazine issue features several great articles on student engagement and student voice, including an interview with Adam that summarizes his vast experience and wisdom on this essential subject. Check it out at the link below:
http://www.nwrel.org/nwedu/13-03/
You can view each article […]

I’m blogging from the 2008 Personal Democracy Forum in New York City. From the conference website:
“Technology and the Internet are changing politics — now more than ever. Over the last five years, Personal Democracy Forum (PdF) has become the seminal gathering place for the growing community of people who understand the effects underway, and […]

Colorado joins a growing list of states that are giving young people a much-needed voice in legislative discussions through Youth Advisory Councils. As with councils in other states, Colorado’s council will bring youth together from across the state to discuss issues specifically relating to youth as well as other issues. The Colorado Governor […]

Nearly all 8th graders at Intermediate School 318 in the Bronx boycotted the recent statewide tests, handing back blank exams and giving a signed petition to the school principal and the NYC Department of Education. Way to go, standing up for your rights and asserting your voices!
Unfortunately, and not surprisingly, the school […]