Progressive education took shape around the turn of the 20th century, led by such thinkers as John Dewey and Francis W. Parker. In reaction to the “assembly-line,” one-size-fits-all curriculum that still dominates education, Dewey and his followers sought an educational experience that produced critical thinkers and not merely dutiful workers. Emphasizing internal motivation, creativity, experiential learning and the arts, the progressive approach to education continues to prepare young people effectively for the challenges of higher education, civic participation and the work place.
St. Francis School is proud to share in this tradition founded on a profound respect for the individual learner.
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