This Hudson Valley Private School’s program is aligned with the deep evolutionary heritage of human beings. Read More…
Our students acquire skills within the context of their passions and responsibilities, instead of periods of time to study basic skills. Read More…
We all know everyone is different – so why does conventional education treat us as if we’re all the same?! The program at Hudson Valley Sudbury School meets each student precisely where they are. Read More…
This Hudson Valley Private School’s program is aligned with the deep evolutionary heritage of human beings. Read More…
Our students acquire skills within the context of their passions and responsibilities, instead of periods of time to study basic skills. Read More…
We all know everyone is different – so why does conventional education treat us as if we’re all the same?! The program at Hudson Valley Sudbury School meets each student precisely where they are. Read More…
Hudson Valley Sudbury School is a direct democracy; each student and member of the staff has an equal vote in managing all aspects of the school’s operation. Read More…
Rule infractions and interpersonal conflicts are resolved using sophisticated restorative justice tools. Read More…
Self-directed education is education that derives from the self-chosen activities and life experiences of the person becoming educated. Read More…
Hudson Valley Sudbury School is a direct democracy; each student and member of the staff has an equal vote in managing all aspects of the school’s operation. Read More…
Rule infractions and interpersonal conflicts are resolved using sophisticated restorative justice tools. Read More…
Self-directed education is education that derives from the self-chosen activities and life experiences of the person becoming educated. Read More…
Students at Hudson Valley Sudbury School are free to associate with whomever they like at school, and most students have friends of all ages. Read More…
Our robust community is made up of individuals. At Hudson Valley Sudbury School, we celebrate the unique character and style of each our students. Read More…
We love to talk! We adore meetings. We perk up for debates. We can’t resist chatting in the halls. The heart of our program is togetherness. Read More…
Students at Hudson Valley Sudbury School are free to associate with whomever they like at school, and most students have friends of all ages. Read More…
Our robust community is made up of individuals. At Hudson Valley Sudbury School, we celebrate the unique character and style of each our students. Read More…
We love to talk! We adore meetings. We perk up for debates. We can’t resist chatting in the halls. The heart of our program is togetherness. Read More…
![This is Ninetta, an old-fashioned kid with an old-soul and a lot of fresh, bright energy. She’s an absolute joy to be around; she’s supportive of everyone around her, inquisitive, articulate, engaged, and deeply wise - and still totally her age, completely a child, immersed in the world of wonder and excitement. She reads a ton at school, mostly fantasy, hangs with friends, and participates in the community in myriad ways. She’s on our Resolution Committee for example, and she’s enjoying that work a lot. She says, “we find a resolution that everyone involves thinks is just…it’s really important to have a committee with students on it to deal with these things rather than just an adult who reprimands the children.” She recently collaborated with a friend and a Staff to teach an Engineering Challenges Series at school, which she also enjoyed, although she says, “I never realized how difficult it is to get people to be quiet!” The egg-drop was her favorite challenge. Ninetta is pretty enthusiastic about life, and she gets up to a whole lot. Recently she appeared on Radio Kingston talking about the school, she noted Aikido as a favorite activity from school this year (“it’s fun, and useful”), and she’s participating with our Spring Foraging group. She loves ZDS; she says, “Living in this community is just so interesting...I really like it…Every day there are different problems to solve and conversations to have…[this school] is less about reading, writing, and arithmetic, and more about real life, like running a business, teaching a class, and dealing with living in a community environment…my favorite aspect of school is having the freedom to be and to do what you want, and ironically that’s also the most challenging part of the school, because it means you have to make choices, and do things for yourself.” At home Ninetta rides a unicycle, hops around on a pogo stick, and builds fairy houses. Ninetta, thank you for bringing so much bright energy and deep care to our community; it is such a joy to share this time and space with you!](https://hvsudburyschool.com/wp-content/uploads/sb-instagram-feed-images/438633900_1255554745404106_2640995110294318861_nfull.jpg)
