
Fairhaven School Blog
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Articles about democratic education, self-directed learning and alternative school. At Maryland's First Sudbury School no one imposes curriculum on the students, no matter how tempting it may be. The school's emphasis on innovation and self-motivation provides students with the best possible preparation for an ever-changing future in the 21st century.
Fairhaven School Blog
2d ago
Fred Tutman, Patuxent Riverkeeper and next door neighbor of Fairhaven School, joins us for a discussion on the nature of learning. Fred shares some of his own experiences with nontraditional education as a child, as well as fascinating information about the nature and history that surrounds Fairhaven School. The Stream · The Nature of Learning ..read more
Fairhaven School Blog
3w ago
For the past year, students at Fairhaven have been playing pickup games of recreational soccer. It started as a mild interest, and folding chairs were sufficient for goal posts. Over time interest grew, and now soccer has surpassed basketball as the most popular game on campus! The students of Sports Corp have decided it is ..read more
Fairhaven School Blog
1M ago
Allister, like many of our students, was unhappy with the traditional model of education. He had a natural passion for learning, but felt held back by being forced to learn at a pace and direction that was not his own. In this month's podcast, Allister shares his story of how he found Fairhaven School, how he convinced his parents that the Sudbury model of education was right for him, and how he has been thriving ever since making the switch to self-directed education ..read more
Fairhaven School Blog
2M ago
On our 21st episode we interview Miranda Newheart, who shares with us what it was like to be both a student and an office manager at Fairhaven School. The Stream · Miranda Newheart, Class of 2016 If you’re new to the podcast or would like a platform other than Soundcloud, you can find the rest ..read more
Fairhaven School Blog
3M ago
Jessica shares with us what it was like to be at a Sudbury school while having learning differences, and how she has found success in both college and the workplace after graduating ..read more
Fairhaven School Blog
5M ago
On today's podcast we interview Rachael, who has been going to Fairhaven since she was 4 years old. Now 14, she reflects on her time at Fairhaven and shares what is next for her as she enters her high school years ..read more
Fairhaven School Blog
7M ago
The freedom is offered, and the responsibility is gained. As long as someone else is telling you what to do, how are you responsible? On this episode of The Stream, Mark catches up with Mikel Matisoo, who has been a staff member at Sudbury Valley School for the past 35 years. Mikel reflects on his ..read more
Fairhaven School Blog
10M ago
Kelly admits it was scary to send her child to a school without the familiar structure of classrooms and grades, but she soon found Fairhaven to be the perfect school for her son. She saw an instant change in him, a willingness to cooperate and participate in a school where his voice, his opinions and his interests matter ..read more
Fairhaven School Blog
10M ago
Holey moley! Fairhaven’s Theatre Corp will soon be showcasing its production of Holes. Based on the 1998 novel by Louis Sachar, this play takes audiences on a journey that is filled with humor and themes of family legacy, justice, and redemption. On today’s podcast we interview Nora, who pitched and directed the play. In this ..read more
Fairhaven School Blog
11M ago
Let’s look at some of the similarities and differences between Montessori and Sudbury schools, so you can make the best schooling decision for your child ..read more