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For general media inquiries, contact Communications Director Melia Dicker by e-mail or telephone: 800-878-5740, extension 5. For inquiries on organizing, contact Executive Director Scott Nine by e-mail or telephone: 800-878-5740, extension 6
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About IDEA
IDEA, Institute for Democratic Education in America, is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to ensure that all young people can engage meaningfully with their education and gain the tools to build a just, democratic, and sustainable world.
IDEA believes in education by, for, and with young people and communities. The organization strengthens courage, capacity, and connection among changemakers to make this a reality. The organization launched in May 2010.
Background Information
- Press Brief on IDEA and Democratic Education Read online
- IDEA Tri-Fold Brochure PDF download (2.9MB)
- IDEA Fact Sheet PDF download (2.9MB)
Staff, Board, & Organizer Bios
- Staff bios Read online
- Board bios Read online
- Community Organizer bios Read online
- Digital Organizer bios Read online
High-Resolution Images
- IDEA Logo PDF download (518kb)
- Photo: Hands-On Learning TIF download (7.35MB)
Caption: Students from Colorado's Jefferson County Open School often learn outside of classroom walls. Credit: Courtesy Jefferson County Open School.
Media Coverage
"Twelve Sweet Ideas for Maine in 2012," The Portland Phoenix, January 4, 2012 Read online
"News Makers of the Week: Duo working to give students a say in education," Clarion-Ledger, November 13, 2011 Read online
"City schools tour aims to spur democratic education elsewhere," Gotham Schools, November 8, 2011 Read online
"Youth engagement opportunities abound to teach kids about activism, philanthropy, service," Deseret News, October 16, 2011 Read online
"YES! Recommends: IDEA," YES! Magazine, September 2011 Read the Education Connection newsletter | Read the full feature
"Caguas 2012: Vigésima Conferencia Internacional de Educación Democrática," El Nuevo Periódico de Caguas, May 11, 2011 Artículo en español | Translate into English
"Green Vision for Learning Draws VIPs," Hood River News, May 4, 2011 Read online
"A New IDEA," Portico Jackson Magazine, September 2010 Download PDF (48mb)
"Democracy in Action: Educating Students to Think, Create, Initiate," Natural Awakenings Magazine, August 2010 Read online (p. 24-27); Download PDF (744kb)
"Evolving towards IDEA: Introducing the Institute for Democratic Education in America," Education Revolution Magazine, Summer 2010 Read online (p. 6-8); Download PDF (835kb)
"Democratic Education: Advancing Individuals, Businesses, and Communities" Greater Jackson Business Magazine, June 2010 Read online (p. 8-9); Download PDF (293kb)