Episode 46: Founding Stories - Arts & Ideas Sudbury School

This is the third part of our special series called Founding Stories, in which we interview founders of other self-directed democratic schools around the world. On this episode, we are transported to downtown Baltimore, Maryland, to the Arts and Ideas Sudbury School. Founder Caroline Chavasse takes us through the early days of their school which includes a documentary film, a play group, and even a little sprinkle of divine intervention. 

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• Find out more about Arts & Ideas Sudbury School

• Listen to part two of our founding stories series: The Open School

• Hear about how Alpine Valley School was founded, from Larry Welshon

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• Watch the documentary mentioned in this episode: Voices From the New American Schoolhouse

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This episode is also available in video format on YouTube.