village free school

The Village Free School offers unique opportunities for students to direct their learning. Every week they have a community meeting, this week moderated by student Kristofer "K9" Nine (cq).

(Stephanie Yao/The Oregonian)

An advocate for non-controlling education and childrearing is leading a discussion at the Village Free School Saturday about the importance of play and how to nurture internal motivation.

is the author of several books, including "Teaching the Restless, One School’s Remarkable No-Ritalin Approach to Helping Children Learn and Succeed" and "In Defense of Childhood: Protecting Kids’ Inner Wildness."

The Village Free School is a "free democratic" school, where

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The event, which is open to the public, begins at 3:30 p.m. May 3. The school is located at 1800 S.E. Water St., across from the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. Childcare will be provided.

There is a suggested donation of $10 to $20. All proceeds will be donated to the Village Free School.

-- Melissa Binder