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1992
The Sudbury Valley School was founded in 1968 by a group of Massachusetts parents who felt that a child is a person, worthy of full respect as a human being. It was intended that a nurturing environment be created in which the children themselves chose what they wished to do and scheduled their time. Democracy was a cornerstone of the school's…
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Educational Philosophy, Educational Practices, Elementary Secondary Education