The Teddy McArdle Free School

Links

Definitions

Democratic School, the Wikipedia definition.
Free School, the Wikipedia definition.

Organizations

The Alternative Education Resource Organization, an organization that supports learner-centered approaches to education, most especially including free schools.
The Institute for Democratic Education, an international institution that supports democratic education.

Bookstores

The AERO Bookstore, a great place to get books on free schools and alternative education in general.
Sudbury Valley School Press, publishes material on Sudbury schools, a branch of free schools.

Free Schools

There are currently over 200 free schools in the world, the first one having opened in 1921. Below are links to a few of the schools that influenced and support TMcAFS.

The Brooklyn Free School, Brooklyn, NY, U.S.A.
The Free School, Albany, NY, U.S.A.
Harriet Tubman Free School, Albany, NY, U.S.A.
The New School, Newark, DE, U.S.A.
Longview School, Cortland Manor, NY, U.S.A.
Sego Lily School, Salt Lake City, UT, U.S.A.
Sudbury Valley School , Framingham, MA, U.S.A.
Summerhill School, Leiston, Suffolk, U.K.

Family Camps

Common Ground Center, Bring your whole extended family to camp this summer in Vermont. CGC holds intergenerational family camps focused on creative expression, fun, great food and community.

Upcoming Events

Open Enrollment

We're closed for the summer after having a wonderful first year! However, we're actively enrolling both part time and full time students for the fall. If you're interested in learning more, please feel free to contact us.

About Us

The Teddy McArdle Free School is a non-profit independent alternative school located at 139 Main St., Little Falls, NJ, U.S.A based on the democratic and free school educational philosophies. We opened our doors in the fall of 2007, with 13 enrolled students ages 5-12.

Find out more about us

Support Our School

There are four ways you can help support the Teddy McArdle Free School:

1. Make a Donation

Make a donation of any amount, small or large, using PayPal's safe and secure system.

2. Search and Shop

Search the web and shop using GoodSearch.com and GoodSearch Shopping to support our school.

Or shop at hundreds of stores online using iGive.com and a portion of the proceeds will go to our school.

3. School Store

Buy merchandise from our school store.

4. Time and Supplies

We're looking for extra supplies and for volunteers passionate about our educational philosophy. If you're interested in volunteering time or donating supplies, please contact us.