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The pioneers: Democracy front and center (Part Two)
Ethical Schools
46 minutes 16 seconds
1 week ago
The pioneers: Democracy front and center (Part Two)
We speak with Deborah Meier and Jane Andrias, pioneers in the democratic small-school movement. Debbie founded the Central Park East Schools. Jane Andrias was an art teacher and principal at Central Park East I. Debbie and Jane discuss these ground-breaking schools, their ethical foundations, the “habits of mind” they worked to instill, and the challenges they faced.
*This is Part Two of a two part episode. Go back one episode or click here to listen to the first part.
Overview00:00-00:41 Intros
00:41-07:30 Parent involvement
07:30-12:05 What happened to Mission Hill?
12:05-23:04 Survival of innovative, democratic schools;
What do we have education for? Education and democracy
23:04-24:45 Justice and fairness
24:45-26:37 Community service; connections to the adult world
26:37-29:37 Choices schools make based on what they value
29:37-36:46 Documentary about impact of CPESS on graduates’ lives
36:36-38:39 Human capital
38:39-40:57 Need funding for the documentary
40:57-42:41 Films and TV about the schools
42:41- Outro
TranscriptClick here to see the full transcription of this episode. References
Here's a list of all the books written by Deborah Meier.
Click here to know more about the CPESS documentary and other initiatives by Deborah Meier and Jane Andrais.
https://youtu.be/lgehMroRLnsSoundtrack by Poddington Bear
Ethical Schools
Amy and Jon talk with educational innovators about creating ethical learning environments, helping students overcome the effects of trauma, and empowering young people to make change. Tune in weekly.
