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Thomas Garrod commented on Michael Soguero's group 'League of Democratic Schools'

Interesting. I'm not sure that my concept of democracy in schools is the same as yours. Stephen Brookfield addresses the concept of democracy in the classroom in his wonderful book titled, Becoming a Critically Reflective Teacher. I've always felt h…

March 7, 2009

Thomas Garrod joined Michael Soguero's group

League of Democratic Schools

A program of the Institute of Educational Inquiry. We promote professional development focused on the growth of students successful members of a democratic society; and help preserve school advancement of Agenda for Education in a Democracy.

March 7, 2009

Thomas Garrod is now a member of The Five Freedoms Network

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March 5, 2009

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At 9:34pm on March 5, 2009, Kim Carter said…: Hi Thomas, and welcome to the Five Freedoms Network. It's great to have you here -- how did you hear about us?

What a great story you've got! Your view of the ideal school sounds like a place that you are working to help realize. I hope you will share any ideas or suggestions for how The Five Freedoms Project and the Network might support you in your work.

We're partnering with The Forum for Education and Democracy on their Will We Really Campaign, launched on February 6, and hope you'll take a few minutes to visit the campaign web site: www.willwereally.org!

As you can see from the world map on our home page, we have a growing, eclectic community of individuals from across the globe -- from Brooklyn to Pakistan, from North Dakota to China. Thank you for taking the time to add your voice to that fascinating mix.

As you surf around the Network and its companion site, www.fivefreedoms.org, I urge you to share your voice throughout. Take our You Be The Judge First Amendment quiz (a new scenario every two weeks). Leave a comment on a fellow member's personal page and make a new contact. Upload a video to our gallery, or watch and react to one already there. Join (or start) a group or visit the Soapbox to contribute to (or start) a discussion. And invite others to join us.

In short, use your voice to co-create our online community :-)

Post a comment on my page anytime with questions or ideas. Thanks again!

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Profile Information

First Name:

Thomas

Last Name:

Garrod

Hometown:

Oak Harbor

School/Organization Name:

KeelWorks Foundation

Job Title:

Instructional Designer

City:

Oak Harbor

State:

My Story:

KeelWorks is a foundation dedicated to changing learning outcomes for learners at risk for underachievement. I am a high school drop-out with a master's degree in education, so I know about potential at risk.

My Ideal School is a Place Where:

Every learner is gifted and emotional intelligence if valued more than IQ.

My Religious Views:

I believe in Jesus Christ, that he is God, and that he died for me.

My Political Views:

I believe in democracy. I believe every individual's personal rights end where they impose on the most basic rights of others. I believe that everyone, regardless of political influence deserves protection under the law.

My Favorite Freedom:

The bill of rights.

My Personal Heroes:

Lincoln, T. Roosevelt, Thomas Moore,

My Personal Motto:

Every problem has a solution

My Favorite Journey:

Discovery