When Kids Rule the School

• When Kids Rule the School lays out the theory and practice of self-directed democratic schooling
• Written by the co-founder of The Circle School, open since 1984.
• This book is the first comprehensive guide to the theory and practice.
• In self-directed democratic schools, kids practice life in a microcosm of society, empowered as voters, bound by laws, challenged by choice, supported by community, and driven by nature.
• When Kids Rule the School shows you how it… (more)

• When Kids Rule the School lays out the theory and practice of self-directed democratic schooling
• Written by the co-founder of The Circle School, open since 1984.
• This book is the first comprehensive guide to the theory and practice.
• In self-directed democratic schools, kids practice life in a microcosm of society, empowered as voters, bound by laws, challenged by choice, supported by community, and driven by nature.
• When Kids Rule the School shows you how it works, in concept and in practice, focusing on one of the oldest such schools in North America.
• Covers how the school is governed by students and staff together and offers a look at day-to-day life in a democratic school
• Self-directed schools have been around for 50 years, with dozens in North America and many more worldwide.
• Includes dozens of personal stories.
• Self-directed democratic schooling results in higher rates of college attendance, more undergraduate and graduate degrees, healthy relationships with authority, and unflinching self responsibility.
• Identifies 14 new learning-teaching methods and modes, previously unavailable in schools

Intended audience

Parents, especially homeschoolers and unschoolers, teachers, and scholars of education who are looking for alternatives to the mainstream education system.

International:

Democratic schools exist worldwide. Summerhill School, the world's first democratic school, is located in the UK.