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Current
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Come
to the Alternative Education Forum where Sudbury,
Waldorf and Montesorri models of education will
be presented in panel discussion. $5
registration required; Wednesday, January
29, 6:30pm
We
are about to go live with our newly redesigned
web site. For
a sneak peek, put on your hard hats and click
here. Careful where you step and stay
out of the way of the construction workers! If
you see any problems you can report them to our
webmaster.
Come
to our next Information Night and learn about
our unique brand of education. Wednesday, January
15, 6:30.
Play
Days at Clearwater (for parents, toddlers and
preschoolers) will be every Friday, 10am - 1pm.
Reservation required.
Click
for details.
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What
happens when children direct their own learning?
 They
become creative, confident, capable people.
At
The Clearwater School, Seattle's Sudbury School, children
are always busy learning without the enticements of
gold stars, without the requirements of pre-set curriculums,
and without the pressure of constant evaluation. While
debate over academic standards and school reform takes
the spotlight, a growing number of parents, looking
for deeper reforms, are questioning the effects of traditional
curriculums, grades, and tests on children’s natural
curiosity, and innate ability to learn.
The
Clearwater School, is a responsible educational choice
for families who question the prevailing assumptions
about education and learning. Students, ages 4 through
19, direct their own activities and experience the rewards
that come from self-motivation and creative discovery.
Trusting each student’s enthusiasm and learning style,
The Clearwater School makes available abundant resources,
time, and space for students to discover for themselves
their place in the world. As a participatory democracy,
all students and staff have equal votes in all matters
pertaining to the school, engendering the development
of personal responsibility. 
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