Here's what's up with IDEA, and what's still to come.
Current Projects- Reframing education: Creating and compiling written documents, visual media, and research to frame education according to our democratic values and build credibility for democratic education.
- Building dialogue and awareness: Through the use of blogs, question forums, a news feed, discussions, and social networking, we are joining with people around the nation in a dialogue about learning.
- Making international connections: By connecting with pioneering schools and educational leaders from other countries, we gain valuable knowledge to inform IDEA's efforts and join the movement to change the nature of education around the world.
- The Big Dance: IDEA is working with Educator Yaacov Hecht and the Israeli Institute for Democratic Education on their project called The Big Dance, whose goal is to create a paradigm shift in contemporary education and its role in societies around the world.
As we gear up for the full Launch, we'll be unveiling new projects, and we'll be seeking your input and participation. Here's a sneak peek:
- Community Organizing: Believing in the power of communities to work together for positive change, we are developing a plan to support local individuals and groups in their efforts to organize, educate one another, and take action for educational change.
- Workshops: IDEA's one-time and series-based workshops provide tools and support to educators, young people, and organizations about democratic education, youth-adult relationships, and more. Our diverse speaker's bureau of educators are available to facilitate workshops and give presentations for organizations, schools, and conferences
- Community Blogging: An opportunity for you and the whole IDEA community to blog and share your thoughts and ideas with the world.
- Knowledge Database: A place to go for resources about the theory, practice, and research behind democratic education, with an invitation to submit the resources that you've discovered.
- Viral Video called "Make Your Voice Heard" about the limits of in-the-box education and the possibilities for breaking out of it.