Peter Gray on Unschooling and Teaching Children without Hierarchies
Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal
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Democracy in Unschooling: The Sudbury Model
This chapter explores the structure of democracy within unschooling environments, particularly at Sudbury Valley School, where rules are collaboratively created by students. It examines the complexities of governance in alternative educational models, touching on the balance between decentralized learning and centralized decision-making, and critiques parental influence on democratic practices. Additionally, the discussion highlights innovative decision-making approaches like sociocracy and the challenges faced in maintaining true democratic ideals in educational settings.
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