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10 Things YOU Can Do to Promote Democratic Education

1. Learn more about Democratic Education. Did you know that democratic education “or Dem Ed” is more than classes voting or school-wide meetings? Learn about Dem Ed on the IDEA website, through Wikipedia, or through a number of books.

2. Brainstorm what your school can do to change. The power of your imagination is a terrible thing to waste! Brainstorm different ways your school could become more democratic, and make a list.

3. Talk to others about Dem Ed. Ask your friends if they know about Dem Ed. Share your ideas about which changes your school or program can make, and ask if they have any ideas themselves. Challenge them to ask you hard questions, and see if you can answer them, or tell...

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Posted on Nov 21, 2009 - 06:33 PM by Adam Fletcher