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Research & Recommended Reading

Dive deeper into the practices, science and philosophy behind
self-directed learning and democratic education
with our recommended books and online resources.
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in print

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a place to grow.cover
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when kids rule the school book cover
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online

How does the learning happen?

Article by Philly Free School

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The lives of Alumni

Transcript from an Alumni Event

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Let's talk about Screens

"Screen Time" and Self-Directed Education

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Circle School Graduates in 2015:

College Attendance, Academic Degrees & Occupations

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The Circle School is an independent self-directed

democratic school in Pennsylvania, USA.

Leaving Cert Alternatives

Article by Wicklow Sudbury School

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Teen Watch Party

Facebook watch party

from Hudson Valley Sudbury School

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Comparison of Education Models

Article by Sligo Sudbury School

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Emily Orr's Thesis

The last eleven years.

Hudson Valley Sudbury School

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Life after Sudbury: Progression to College

Slide show by Mark Lucey

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