Schools should be models of democracy, teaching students to recognize and confront issues of race, class and gender and should imbue students with social conscience. Parents, students and staff should be included in school decision making. Teachers, as respected professionals, are fundamental sources of knowledge about teaching and learning. In progressive schools activity-based learning enhances the mastery of traditional subjects. It instilled in me a true love of learning and respect for nature and the environment around me.
GAS really is a unique and remarkable place.
Progressive principles are also evident in Green Acres' approach to diversity , communication with parents , parent education , and our traditions . Learn more about progressive education at Green Acres School by reading excerpts on progressive education from the semi-annual Middle School Newsletter and the progressive education column from our biweekly publication GASline, and by consulting our Board's Progressive Education Committee. No one is excluded at Green Acres. The teachers teach kids to like people for who they are. This school takes away the mean things in life and shows us the good things.