At Free Union, learning is...
everywhere
At Free Union, learning is...
joyful
At Free Union, learning is...
challenging
At Free Union, learning is...
independent
At Free Union, learning is...
shared
At Free Union, learning is...
messy
At Free Union, learning is...
eye-opening
At Free Union, learning is...
for all ages
We are a progressive, independent elementary school, serving eager learners in preschool through fifth grade near Charlottesville, Virginia.
The school philosophy begins with the child at the center. Natural curiosity, creativity, and eagerness to explore are powerful forces that drive learning.
Why do you think that? What do you think would happen if…? I noticed you did it this way, what made you think that was a good way to start? What made you try it differently the next time? Your classmate used a different strategy; do you think her answer will be different?
At the annual conference of the National Council for the Social Studies, Blair took participants through the students' journey of picking a change-maker, planning and conducting an interview, writing a poem, creating a lifesize portrait, and crafting a biography. With the process complete, students who had learned much from Charlottesville's community leaders about what it takes to effect change shared their insights with others at a local gallery.
Our Free Union Way presents the philosophy underlying student experience. Eric Anderson, the new head of school, wrote the first article, "Lessons for Life." Next month we'll feature a discussion of our inquiry-based, student-centered approach. Also on the home page, see Learning in Action, examples of how the theory is put into daily practice, featuring the current work of students in grades 2, 3, 4, and 5.
P.O. Box 250
Free Union, VA 22940
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Phone 434-978-1700
Fax 434-978-3858
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