Democratic school governance cultivates originality, leadership, and empowering sense of creative control in one’s life. On the other hand, traditional top-down school governance instills apathy, passive compliance, lack of initiative, and dependence on external authority. In 21st-century America, democracy is the better choice.

Students and staff at The Circle School work together to make laws and manage the school’s day-to-day affairs. At School Meeting, each member is entitled to one vote – 4-year-olds, teenagers, adults. No staff member, committee, or board can override or veto School Meeting’s actions.

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