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October 5, 2012

The research lab of state education?

This article is about free schools: the research lab of state education...

The cofounder of the West London Free School says that he has long heard different reviews about this "educational reforms", but after three years has concluded that the strongest argument is that schools offer a space where teachers and students can try new things therefore it is possible to achieve high levels in the country's public education.
The cofounder says he is sure he heard all the arguments against this research, "experimenting with people's lives", "that already exist such experiences in community schools" but the best argument he has is that the free school population is too small to draw general conclusions as a massive test.
Also tells of the founding principles of the WLFS is that children can benefit from a liberal education, regardless of their background or abilities. In general terms he argues that each student will learn core subjects like English language, mathematics, history, geography, theology, Latin, French, physics, chemistry and biology, but also be complemented with art, music, theater and sports. 
He mentions that the aim is to provide students with a basic knowledge stock, and about different themes, in order to succeed in their social relations and in his studies.
Finally says he has no doubt that after reading this article, many people will suspicious of free schools, but if teachers have interesting to participate in this initiative should contact the institution and indicate their desire to participate, because are looking for staff. 

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