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Purpel, David E. – 1999
This collection of essays gives the reader intimate views of the author's perspectives on topics ranging from social justice and education to service learning. The book is divided into four parts. Part 1 focuses on the general nature of the author's social and cultural critique of education. Relationships between educational policies and…
Descriptors: Consciousness Raising, Criticism, Elementary Secondary Education, Essays
Mercogliano, Chris – 1998
Founded in 1969 in an inner-city neighborhood, the Albany Free School is based on real freedom, community, democratic principles, and affection and trust between teachers and students. This book provides an in-depth history of the Free School, including a brief analysis of its place in the broader scheme of things; describes the school with…
Descriptors: Child Behavior, Educational Environment, Educational Philosophy, Elementary Education