Historically, schools have denied children the ideals on which American society is founded. Most children do not experience the fundamental ideals of law-abiding citizenship, due process, individual enterprise, and equal voice in governance until after their formal schooling has ended.

The Judicial Committee meets every day. Everyone serves in rotation.

Integral schools are shaped as a microcosm of the larger world, offering continuity to children as they grow from school to adult society.

Children practiced in responsible citizenship develop flexibility, adaptability, resourcefulness, divergent thinking, initiative, and leadership.

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