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Sir Ken Robinson Talk Endorses AERO!

Hardly anyone has seen this new short talk by Sir Ken Robinson. He made it specifically to welcome people from democratic schools around the world to the recent International Democratic Education Conference in Israel. 

In the talk he specifically says "I am a great admirer of the democratic school movement…and also Education Cities…and I'm a great supporter of AERO and its global network.

He then goes on to clearly summarize what he thinks education should look like in the future as it relates to the models offered by IDEC and AERO schools and organizations. Among other points he said "We need to look at the alternatives. The alternatives work. The great challenge for the alternative and democratic school movement is to take these alternatives from the fringe to the mainstream! When we do that we'll find we don't need alternatives because we will have implemented principles that actually work!

The AERO Conference was a spinoff of the IDEC which we hosted in Troy, NY in 2003. This will be our 14th AERO conference!

Register here!

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Two Teaching Positions in New Hampshire at RSEC Academy

Middle School English and Social Studies Teacher – The RSEC Academy

The RSEC Academy is seeking a Middle School (grades 5 – 8) English and Social Studies Teacher. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: lesson planning and instruction of all required content areas, community building activities for students, development of experiential activities, and parent and district communication. Must also be willing to plan and take part in adventure based activities within a small team, and participate in extracurricular activities. 

The ideal candidate will have a NH Teaching Certificate, knowledge of Curriculum Standards, knowledge of special education, instructional strategies, learning disabilities, PBIS, and experience in an alternative school setting. Must possess strong organizational skills, good verbal and written communication skills, and work well with others.

Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, application, transcripts, certification and 3 current letters of reference to academy@rsec.org.

High School Science Teacher – The RSEC Academy

The RSEC Academy is seeking a High School Science Teacher. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: lesson planning and instruction of all required content areas, community building activities for students, development of experiential activities, and parent and district communication. Must also be willing to plan and take part in adventure based activities within a small team, and participate in extracurricular activities. The ideal candidate will have a NH Teaching Certificate, knowledge of Curriculum Standards, knowledge of special education, instructional strategies, learning disabilities, PBIS, and experience in an alternative school setting. Must possess strong organizational skills, good verbal and written communication skills, and work well with others.

Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, application, transcripts, certification and 3 current letters of reference to academy@rsec.org.

Approximate Salary for Both positions – BS 0 years experience $36,000, Masters 2 years experience – $40,700 , Masters 10 years experience $46,700. Full health, dental, life insurance, and retirement benefits 

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Vogelsangschule Saalfelden is looking for a teacher.

We are looking for a new Teacher, being fluent in German is not a must, but it would help considering the Person would live in Austria. We are a free democratic school, partially following Montessori and Waldorf teaching, but the main focus lies on the child individually choosing their learning method. If you need further information please do not hesitate to contact us. 

Here is the link to the school's website http://vogelsangschule.at

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Gaia Democratic School is currently accepting applications for new students and interns,

Gaia Democratic School is currently accepting applications for new students and interns. Gaia is a K-12 grade, nonprofit, independent school in Minneapolis. Gaia does not discriminate in any way. We are full spectrum and believe in youth empowerment, environmental stewardship, and learning together in fun and freedom! Find out more at GaiaDemocratic.org