Democratic Self Directed Schools
School Model Guide

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Schools using this model

Sudbury Valley School

Democratic self-directed school
Framingham, MA • Private • In-person • Grades Ages vary

Historic democratic school where students direct their own learning in an age-mixed community.

The Circle School

Democratic self-directed school
Harrisburg, PA • Private • In-person • Grades Ages vary

Self-directed democratic school built around freedom, responsibility, community, and student governance.