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Democratic education distinguishes itself from traditional education in the way that power is distributed in the classroom:

  • Together teachers and students determine what is important knowledge;
  • Educational authority is shared;
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusivity in the classroom;
  • Classroom membership and diversity is open and accepting;
  • Students share in the definition and availability of rights;
  • Students participate in decision-making that affects their lives;
  • Equality is honored
  • An optimal learning environment is made available to all students.
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Democratic education can benefit all students because students have a voice and steer the direction of their learning.

Democratic education:

  • Builds self-confidence, initiative, perseverance, and life satisfaction;
  • Protects students from the coercive nature of traditional learning, which can be damaging;
  • Caters to a wider range of student interests;
  • Reinforces collaboration
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As a homeschool partnership, we provide flexible options to keep The Pearl affordable. Students can take one or many of our courses. 

✔ Courses that meet 3 hours/week cost $825 USD for the term (~20 sessions/term)

✔ Spanish meets 4 hours a week and costs $1100 USD (~40 sessions/term)

✔ Courses that meet 1 hours/week costs $275USD (Foundations)

Our goal at The Pearl is to make our classes accessible to every student who wishes to attend. We offer sliding scale costs to students within the best of our ability, and are constantly partnering with programs that cover tuition fees. Right now, students from both Arizona and New Hampshire can use scholarship funds to help cover tuition costs.  Please reach out to our director if you would like to attend The Pearl but need tuition support. 

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Pearl students who meet the eligibility requirements benefit from guaranteed admission to
Evergreen State College

Some prestigious colleges that welcome homeschooled students include:

  • California State University (CA)
  • Loma Linda University (CA)
  • University of California (CA)
  • Biola University (CA)
  • University of Dallas (TX)
  • University of New Mexico (NM)
  • University of Arizona (AZ)
  • Lee University (TN)
  • Rhodes College (TN)
  • Vanderbilt University (TN)
  • Florida State University (FL)
  • Sarah Lawrence College (NY)
  • Davis College (NY)
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