Servant-Leader, Minnesota Freedom School cultures and experiences. Children, parents, and staff are introduced to a superb collection of books that reflect their own images through weekly themes on self, family, country, and the world. These books are part of an integrated curriculum in which books, activities, field trips, and games all relate to and reinforce each other. Servant-leaders use this integrated curriculum to teach children conflict resolution skills and games like chess, engage children in community service and social action projects, encourage children to participate in art and athletic activities, and help children to develop a summer finale in which every child is given the chance to shine. These are the elements that encompass the Freedom School experience.
Parents are the most important partners in their children's education.
I've learned more about parenting here in four workshops than in 17 years of parenting. Mo. workshops support their involvement in their children's education, while giving them the skills and support necessary to help their children succeed. Parents are encouraged to become advocates for their children and to teach and reinforce positive values that promote academic excellence and social responsibility. Conflict resolution workshops help parents to learn about their children's emotional and developmental needs and to encourage positive verbal, social, and physical interactions with their children. The workshops keep parents engaged in the activities of the school while helping to strengthen parenting skills.