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All children deserve an education that is fair, empowering, and entirely their own.
Arts & Ideas Sudbury School is a democratic school for children ages 5-18, where the core principles are trust, autonomy, justice and learning through play.
Arts & Ideas spent a year at a Mt. Washington location at which time this Sun article was published. The school has since bought its own building in NE Baltimore. ...more hide
Arts & Ideas Sudbury School is modeled after Sudbury Valley
School, the first school of its kind, founded in 1968. At A&I,
students and staff run the school together through a democratic
structure in which every staff and student has one vote in every
decision made by the School Meeting.
With no curriculum, no required academics, no testing and a
daily schedule left up to each student to decide for themselves,
students at A&I are free to learn, explore, and reflect at
their own pace in a way that works best for them.
Students and staff have equal democratic access to draft and
amend rules, take part in supporting those rules, and share in the
administration of conflict resolution and judicial processes.
Charged with the responsibility to make meaningful decisions for
themselves and the wider community, children rise to the
occasion.
Our family loves being part of the A&I community. Our son flourishes in the democratic school environment, building confidence and pursuing his academic and social interests. We researched schools before he started school, and enrolled him at A&I from the start. Here, he has the space to be curious and try new things, interact with new people and move about freely as his interest is sparked.
- Posted by Parent - Steiner-Bloyer family
511/8/2021
We moved to Maryland so all four of our children could attend Arts & Ideas. We wanted a place for them to thrive through democracy, pursuing their interests, having unlimited time outdoors, and the privilege of experiencing a truly diverse and open community. We found this at A&I. Our oldest graduated last year and will enter college with a secure sense of herself. All four of our children know how to advocate for themselves, create boundaries, work as a team, and possess deep, empathic listening skills, take responsibility, and believe in individual and collective accountability. Through the real-life experiences that A&I provides, our children have gained valuable and enduring life skills. Our children are prepared for the real world and we know A&I has been a major factor in our children`s emotional, cultural, academic, and social growth.
- Posted by Parent - Rees Family
511/8/2021
Five-star school! My children have been going to Art's and Ideas Sudbury School since they were 5 years old. I am happy that the school provides freedom, space to allow children to be independent and include structure. The staff/teachers are top-notch!
- Posted by Parent - Kara
56/21/2021
My daughter attended Arts and Ideas during the 20-21 school year and the experience was invaluable. The staff has done an amazing job building a community of curious, compassionate and capable students. She really enjoyed her time there and we're glad she was able to experience life from the Sudbury perspective.
- Posted by Parent - Ava'sMom
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