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Schedule and some warnings/suggestions at the read more.
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Democratic Schools in NY/NJ
Posted on September 8, 2008 by iwilder
The list of schools at the jump comes from AERO, Alternative Education Resource Organization. The schools operate in the style of democratic education. The AERO web-site describes Democratic Education:
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cynthia celebrates her family
Posted on July 12, 2008 by iwilder
[Acceptance speech of Cynthia McKinney, Green Party Presidential candidate] her son growing up in her legislative office, how her mom helped keep peace between cynthia and her dad when they had political differences…we need an opposition party…we will proclaim our presence in every nook and cranny in the nation… [Note: leading up the Green Party […]
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Cleaning up on the 4th of July
Posted on July 5, 2008 by iwilder
I was out petitioning on July 4th. I couldn’t think of a more patriotic activity to take part in on Independence Day then being a cog in the wheels of democracy. Driving on my way to the next house I was petitioning at, I pulled the car over to the side of the road when […]
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Support the Blue Mountain School
Posted on June 17, 2008 by iwilder
KW: I have posted here previously when the Blue Mountain School – a wonderful, democratic, alternative school in Oregon – felt like it might be shut down. The school has had another wave of fearfulness that they might not be supported by their school district, and/or lose support or funding from the state. They were […]
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DC Green Party sponsors Childhood Asthma forum
Posted on November 29, 2007 by iwilder
DC Statehood Green Party to speak at forum on DC’s childhood asthma epidemic and air pollution on November 29 at Howard University The DC Statehood Green Party is co-sponsoring a public forum titled “The Childhood Asthma Epidemic: Confronting Global Warming and Air Pollution in DC” on Thursday, November 29. The program takes place from 7:00 […]
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LI Buddy Walk for Down Syndrome 10/27/07
Posted on October 19, 2007 by iwilder
“Buddy Walk” A project of Alexander’s AngelsSaturday, October 27, 2007 at Eisenhower Park East MeadowRegistration 11am Walk at 12Contact Esther at EstherGN@optonline.netThe First Long Island Buddy Walk will take place at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow–Parking Lot 6A Picnic Area (off Exit M3 of the Meadowbrook Parkway). Over 600 people are already registered. DJ, […]
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Schools Choosing Renewable Energy
Posted on October 13, 2007 by iwilder
Wed 10/24/07 @ 7:30pm Babylon Town Hall 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY Topics to be discussed: How Energy Performance Assessments can reduce energy consumption How installing renewable energy can reduce energy bill while teaching students about energy & environment How renewable Energy will reduce the school district tax burden Speak to industry experts who […]
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Family Fun Day @ Solar Cafe 10/14/07
Posted on October 9, 2007 by iwilder
1st annual Family Fun Day!!!! – 10-14-07, bring the family and enjoy our fall Family Fun day!! Create-A-Scarecrow, Build-A-Bike, Pumpkin picking and decorating, Toilet paper Fashions, Role Reversal skits, Great homemade food, Homemade Pies and desserts. Come and Live the good life! Friday 10-19-07 begins our “Friday Caliente” series with Live Music. Come and enjoy dinner […]
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No touching!
Posted on June 23, 2007 by iwilder
A hug reveals a Virginia middle school’s no-touch policy. “And if you take my hand my son, all will be well when the day is done…” Peter Yarrow Below are excerpts from some news stories about a school in Virginia where there is an absolute “no touch” policy. There was a great CNN clip on […]
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