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The DNA of Democracy

Posted by Adam Burk ⋅ March 8, 2010 ⋅ 6 Comments

“Democracy. Every man was the master of his own soul. Although it was wisdom to cooperate, a person was not required to if he did not think it was right.”-Jean Craighead George, Water Sky, p. 132 My Top Ten Ways to Create Democracy in Schools 1. No Grades 2. Explain to students that it is … Continue reading »

Education for Sane Planetary Citizenship

Posted by Adam Burk ⋅ March 1, 2010 ⋅ 9 Comments

Education needs to be for the development of profoundly sane personalities. It is nothing less that will bring about the environmental restoration and rejuvenation necessary to avoid the worst of possible scenarios. It is nothing less that will bring about an end to armed conflict. It is nothing less that will be able to confront the problems yet to be known. Continue reading »