EPISODE · Sep 11, 2024 · 38 MIN
Can A Quaker School Fix a Broken System?
from Thee Quaker Podcast · host Georgia Sparling, Allyx Schiavone
Friends schools are known for their holistic approach to education, and Friends Center for Children in New Haven, Connecticut, is no different. But this early childhood program has gone a few steps further. They have piloted life-changing initiatives that ensure their school community is representative of the community in which they live — from rent-free homes for teachers to tuition on a sliding scale that makes Friends Center affordable for all families.Featured in the New York Times and on CBS News, Friends Center is getting noticed as they embody the Quaker Testimonies in new and creative ways.For more information, visit our episode page. Become a monthly supporter! Sign up for the Daily Quaker Message.
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Friends Center for Children has put Quaker values to work in creative and life-changing ways.
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