Democracy is both a form of government and a theory of how humans learn. If a democratic theory of learning is applied in schools, future citizens will be capable of practicing true democracy. (SK)

Although the mission of public education to achieve the goals of a democratic society has not been accomplished, currently-proposed drastic changes in the funding for public schools could bring about private education for the wealthy and welfare schooling for the rest. This would further stratify American society and emphasize socioeconomic and…

Democratic education is intended to develop educated citizens and to allow leadership to emerge from individual talents. Effective teaching should strive to realize the principles of liberty, equality, and fraternity rather than following the shifting sands of educational trends. (SK)