This video presents a positive view of progressive education although it begins with a parent complaining that children are not learning the fundamentals. Various educators are seen including famed John Dewey. One skeptic asserts that ideas similar to progressive education caused a collapse of the ancient Greek civilization. Current debates abou...

"After a shooting spree, they always want to take the guns away from the people who didn't do it. I sure as hell wouldn't want to live in a society where the only people allowed guns are the police and the military." ... William S. Burroughs. __________________________________________ William Seward Burroughs II (February 5, 1914(1914-02-05) — ...

In loving memory of Richard Hathaway a beloved professor who believed in progressive education and history. The video is from Vermont College graduation ceremony. It was used by artist Bridgette Mongeon to assist as inspiration and reference for the Dick Hathaway memorial sculpture. The project can be found at http://www.dickhathaway.blogspot.com

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Children deserve schools that are beautiful, filled with art, interesting colors, shapes and textures. Children deserve schools that are balanced; where creativity and literacy have equal status and where wonder is treasured. Children deserve schools that are comfortable; with cozy spots for solitude and welcoming spaces where groups can gat...

http://www.mediaed.org An active citizen, says the prolific and influential Henry Giroux, is "somebody who has the capacity not only to understand and engage the world but to transfom it when necessary, and to believe that he or she can do that." In this provocative new interview, Giroux speaks with passion about the inextricable links between edu...

http://ProgressiveSpirit.com What are Progressive Values? The Documentary Project, visit http://youtube.com/group/ProgressiveValues We are working on creating a documentary about Progressive Values. Post your comments and responsive and help create the documentary.

This excerpt from a 4th and 5th grade instrumental music class teaches students a new song without using English as a means of communication. This is a lesson is designed to develop interpersonal intelligence and propose the notion that arts should be used as an avenue to integrate ELL students into mainstream classes. The main function of this Pro...

A light hearted episodic educational PERMACULTURE series. It's designed to hold the attention of middle school kids as well as adults. We use comedic relief in this series to keep the learning fun! Episode 2 uses second year blueberry plants to demonstrate a five stage natural, organic approach to weed control and increased soil fertility.

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http://ProgressiveSpirit.com What are Progressive Values? The Documentary Project. We are working on creating a documentary about Progressive Values. Post your comments and responses and help create the documentary. See more videos at: http://youtube.com/group/ProgressiveValues

Music video for FSC's after school program.

Excerpt from the film "Across Time & Space," about the Bondy Family, 20th century pioneers in progressive education. Annemarie Bondy Roeper talks about surviving Nazi Germany and the founding of the Roeper School. Produced & Directed by Kathryn Golden Contact Searchlight Films, www.searchlightfilms.org

Dr. Oliver Kenyi A. Mogga, a native of Sudan, is a visiting professor of Miami University Ohio. He has published several articles including "Kajo Kaji County, its Environment and Mangoes" and "Progressive Education and Democracy: Inseparable Conceptions". His latest publication, a book chapter in No Child Left Behind and the Illusion of Reform, is...

Foundations School Community is a K-8th grade progressive school that combines a strong social-studies core, academic curriculum with the teaching of important social, emotional, and interpersonal life skills. Promotional video for the Van Nuys, California School.

With its emblematic high-tech architecture, the University of Technology Petronas provides an inspiring structure for progressive education in this rapidly developing nation. The Award will be presented to the architects, Foster + Partners and GDP Architects, and the Petronas Corporation (the Petronas Towers won an Award in the 2004 cycle).

Long Island Progressive Coalition presents a night of educational excellence to support an equitable and fair funding educational budget in the state of New York.

This is our senior group documentary on the conflicts and compromises of Native American boarding schools.

Foundations School Community is a K-8th grade progressive school that combines a strong social-studies core, academic curriculum with the teaching of important social, emotional, and interpersonal life skills. Promotional video for the Van Nuys, California School.

Music:PINK FLOYD REMIX(Eric PRYDZ VS.Floyd). Britain's Education Secretary recently unveiled plans for new vocational courses for teenagers who were not academic enough for A-levels. Making the school leaving age, as she put it 'effectively 18'. Why? You don't have to stay in school to be successful. Ask entrepreneurs Sir Richard Branson (of Virgin...

Scott describes how a school post office is conceived and built in a progressive curriculum.

The newest promotional video for the Van Nuys, California progressive K-8 school.

The newest promotional video for the Van Nuys, California progressive K-8 school. (Updated with Boys' Club pictures.)

The paradigm shift away from the teacher centered classroom to the student centered classroom hallmarks progressive education.

CETLALIC, the most progressive Spanish language immersion school in Mexico, is located in the "City of Eternal Spring," Cuernavaca. CETLALIC offers small Spanish classes and homestays with Mexican families in a community-minded environment. We provide a place for cultural exchange with a focus on mutual understanding and social justice issues in Me...

ESL video - "To be" and Progressive Time

Part 2 features the partnership the Progressive Automotive X PRIZE has with the U.S. Department of Energy to create a national education program that will encourage young people to pursue careers in energy-efficient sciences and technology. This video also reveals 4 precursor vehicles from teams already signed up to compete. The Press Event took ...

Gene B. Sperling is Senior Fellow for Economic Policy and Director of the Center on Universal Education at the Council on Foreign Relations in Washington, D.C. Gene Sperling was President Clinton's National Economic Adviser and head of the National Economic Council from 1996-2000. Before joining the Council, he was a Visiting Fellow at the Brookin...

Long Island Progressive Coalition presents a night of educational excellence to support an equitable and fair funding educational budget in the state of New York.

Excerpt from the film "Across Time & Space," about the Bondy Family, 20th century pioneers in progressive education. Annemarie Bondy Roeper talks about surviving Nazi Germany and the founding of the Roeper School. Produced & Directed by Kathryn Golden Contact Searchlight Films, www.searchlightfilms.org