The document discusses the idea of reimagining education as non-compulsory and driven by individual choice and interests. It argues that prescribed curricula and standardized testing hinder people from pursuing their natural curiosity and talents. Instead, it envisions education centered on self-reflection, utilizing shared community spaces, emphasizing interdependence and mentorship between all people, and based on a foundation of trust in individual growth and potential. Concerns about basic skills and college/job requirements are addressed, arguing that standardized definitions are limiting and young people need skills in adapting to new situations more than fixed knowledge.

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2. [a q u i e t r e v o l u t i o n] There are no replica thumb prints. That is discrimination to infinity. When we facilitate that, prejudice will decrease. What the world needs most, is people being themselves. People driven by that which they can’t not do . click to play trailer

3. [a q u i e t r e v o l u t i o n] what is wrong with school?

4. [a q u i e t r e v o l u t i o n] not much really. except that it is not per choice.

5. [a q u i e t r e v o l u t i o n] imagine school

6. [a q u i e t r e v o l u t i o n] imagine school per choice.

7. [a q u i e t r e v o l u t i o n] imagine people gathering in spaces

8. [a q u i e t r e v o l u t i o n] imagine people gathering in spaces per choice.

9. [a q u i e t r e v o l u t i o n] Knowledge which is acquired under compulsion

10. [a q u i e t r e v o l u t i o n] Knowledge which is acquired under compulsion obtains no hold on the mind. -Plato

11. [a q u i e t r e v o l u t i o n] I believe that the contemporary crisis of education demands that we review the very idea of publicly prescribed learning rather than the methods used in its enforcement . - Ivan Illich, Deschooling Society, 1972 free ebook free audio high recommend also Illich’s Tools for Conviviality

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16. [a q u i e t r e v o l u t i o n] in a book. in a house. in people. via modeling the web.

17. [a q u i e t r e v o l u t i o n] in a book. in a house. be you house (as model of city) in people. via modeling the web.

18. [a q u i e t r e v o l u t i o n] table of contents: live doc of table of contents

20. [a q u i e t r e v o l u t i o n] notice. Step out of the routine. Notice the unlikely. dream. Imagine yourself doing, solving, becoming, creating, and making. connect. What, when, where, how and with whom you connect, up to you. do. does it matter? is it awesome? Both beg to whom, …perfect mindset. be. Rid your mind of chatter that has previously determined a perceived self.

22. [a q u i e t r e v o l u t i o n] ch. 2 city as floorplan (rhizomatic spaces) A means to finding and utilizing shared spaces, shared people, and shared resources to actualize the potential when we live, learn, and be, with no publicly prescribed agenda.

23. [a q u i e t r e v o l u t i o n] The high school buildings become resource centers and meet up spaces.

24. [a q u i e t r e v o l u t i o n] ch. 3 inter- dependency (rhizomatic connections) A means to remain calm, safe, and growing in the chaos. The safety of the buddy system.

25. [a q u i e t r e v o l u t i o n] qr code to this video

26. [a q u i e t r e v o l u t i o n] The term interdependency came as we were researching laws for homeless teens. This connection can provide needed support, safety, accountability. The belief that you are understood/known by someone is one of the most liberating feelings a person can have. Corey

27. [a q u i e t r e v o l u t i o n] ch. 4 mentor alongside (rhizomatic expertise) A means to realize and utilize the expertise in everyone.

29. [a q u i e t r e v o l u t i o n] ch. 5 culture of trust (rhizomatic currency) A fundamental attitude, everyone desires good, every actor has a reason.

31. [a q u i e t r e v o l u t i o n] aup for tech use, dress code, house rules, play and work rules, etc...

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