Freire Charter Schools
Freire Charter Schools is a network of charter schools in Philadelphia named after Brazilian educator Paulo Freire. The schools emphasize education as a tool for social change and civic engagement.
History
[edit | edit source]Freire Charter School was founded in 1999 based on the educational philosophy of Paulo Freire, who believed education should empower students to become agents of change. The network has expanded to include multiple campuses.[1]
Schools
[edit | edit source]The Freire network includes:
- Freire Charter School (Center City)
- Freire Charter High School (Kensington)
- Schools in Delaware
Educational Philosophy
[edit | edit source]Based on Paulo Freire's ideas:
- Education as liberation
- Critical thinking
- Social justice focus
- Community engagement
- Student empowerment
Programs
[edit | edit source]Students participate in:
- Community service
- Civic engagement
- Social justice projects
- College preparation
- Leadership development
See Also
[edit | edit source]References
[edit | edit source]- ↑ "About Freire". Freire Charter Schools. Retrieved December 2025