we do not shy away from thinking about
the environmental and social problems
facing the world.
- instead we immerse our young people
in thinking about them.
Our curricular focus on social justice
and environmental
sustainability is
reality-based, but grounded in hope.
Students not only
learn about issues and problems,
but are encouraged to think about solutions.
Students are required to act
on these solutions through an
integrated service
learning program.
Also participation in the
democratic structures of the school
help students develop leadership,
conflict resolution, and peace-building skills.
At Paulo Freire we not only
learn about the world as it is
today,
we also dream about it as it can be
and work towards the fulfillment of that
dream together.