Free School of Evanston
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971-72 | basement | Unitarian Church of Evanston[1] | 1330 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, Illinois | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". |
| 1972-76 | many rooms | Wheadon United Methodist Church[2] | 2214 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, Illinois | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". |
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
References
- ↑ Unitarian Church of Evanston
- ↑ Church later renamed. See Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
- ↑ Nelson Armour
- ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
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