Moral maturity and freedom require more than mere adherence to the law, they require an understanding of the why and wherefore of its rules and regulations- the principles that make it worthy of their allegiance.
~ Karen Bohlin
It is a mistake to tell students that their classroom is a democracy- it cannot and never will be. But children need to learn how to participate in a community and to prepare themselves for democratic citizenship.
...there is a danger of churning out students who are rapid processors of information but may not necessarily be more reflective, thoughtful, and able to give sustained consideration to the information that matters most.
