Free School of Evanston
Former alternative school in Evanston, IL, USA
The Free School of Evanston was an alternative school that existed in Evanston, Illinois, United States from 1971 to 1976, for five school years.
Influences
The Free School was influenced by Summerhill School. At meetings, parents, students, and teachers were all equal, each having one vote. Tuition was based on a sliding scale percentage of parents' income. The school did not pursue educational accreditation.
Location
The school rented space at:
| School years | Space | Building | Address | Coordinates |
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| 1971-72 | basement | Unitarian Church of Evanston[1] | 1330 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, Illinois | 42°02′33″N 87°41′21″W / 42.04262°N 87.68912°W / 42.04262; -87.68912 |
| 1972-76 | many rooms | Wheadon United Methodist Church[2] | 2214 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, Illinois | 42°03′29″N 87°41′11″W / 42.05817°N 87.68648°W / 42.05817; -87.68648 |
Student body
The school enrolled more than 100 students, aged 5–16, divided into lower, middle, and upper age groups. Most were from the Chicago suburbs, with a few from Chicago's inner city neighborhoods.
Principals
| School year(s) | Principal |
|---|---|
| 1971-72 | ? |
| 1972-74 | Nelson Armour[3][4] |
| 1974-75 | ? |
| 1975-76 | ? |
See also
- Anarchistic free school
- Alternative education
- Student voice
References
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Evanston, Illinois
- Central Street
- Evanston/Skokie School District 65
- Evanston Township High School
- Roycemore School
- Northwestern University
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- Oakton College (operates no facilities in Evanston, but Evanston is in its service area)
- Evanston Public Library
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- Ladd Arboretum
- Mount Trashmore
- Andridge Apartments
- Frederick B. Carter Jr. House
- Charles G. Dawes House
- George B. Dryden House
- Evanston Towers
- Grosse Point Light(house)
- Marywood Academy
- Dwight Perkins House
- Ridgewood
- Old Roycemore School building
- Shakespeare Garden
- Edward Kirk Warren House and Garage
- Frances Willard House (Evanston, Illinois)
- Woman's Christian Temperance Union Administration Building
- Woman's Club of Evanston
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