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About Us
Founded
in 1969, The Free School in Albany is the
longest running inner-city democratic school in
the country. The Harriet Tubman Free School
(HTFS) was formed in order to continue the
alternative education traditions into grades
nine through twelve. We offer a safe and
personal learning environment for teenagers from
diverse backgrounds. Our staff strives to teach
young adults how to think for themselves by
encouraging critical discussions and respecting
student input into their educational process.
Our students learn self-motivation and, in the
process, discover independence and
self-reliance.
In keeping with Harriet Tubman’s remarkable
example of courage and conviction in the face of
oppression, the Harriet Tubman Free School
teaches youth appreciation for peoples of
diverse backgrounds and experiences. HTFS also
teaches an understanding of the democratic
principle of equality, with an aim towards
carrying this community consciousness beyond
their participation in our school.
Harriet Tubman Free School responds to the
growing need of teens for independent,
community-based learning. We operate the only
democratic educational institution for teens in
the Capital District. Harriet Tubman Free School
offers a full time day school option centered on
student-designed projects, community
internships, and portfolio building.
* All students are empowered to make decisions
about their own learning
* Individualized learning plans and assessment
instead of grades
* High priority placed on the social and
emotional learning of students
* Small group mentoring
* Internship and community service placement
* Diverse course offerings in line with student
interests
* One-on-one tutoring and portfolio building
* Educational field trips and excursions
* College preparation
* Classes available for home schooling teens
Professional Memberships & Affiliations:
Member School:
Northeast Association of Independent Democratic
Schools (NAIDS)
Alternative Education Resource Organization
(AERO)
International Democratic Education Network
(IDEN)
Participating School:
International Democratic Education Conference
(IDEC)
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