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Elementary teacher ALPHA Alternative School
Every once in a while one is offered a rare opportunity to work in a school community all children should have the opportunity to attend, a democratic free school with true child led learning opportunities; where a child is embraced as a member of a community and presented choices and passion from all who teach…
What Does “Alternative” Even Mean?!
Last month on RewirED, we asked the question “What the heck does “ALTERNATIVE” education even mean?” What makes it different than a quote unquote “traditional” style of schooling? Listen in here: ListenNotes.com: RewirED all about how we build community, creativity, collaboration and conflict resolution at ALPHA. with former ALPHA teacher Michelle Sengara, Emily, Izzy, and…
The Envelope Campaign
It’s that time of year again! From now until December 15th is the ENVELOPE CAMPAIGN! The Envelope Campaign is like the original GoFundMe, where we reach out to friends and family of the community and ask for their financial support to keep our little school running to the best of it’s abilities. CLICK HERE to donate…
La Celebración del Día de los Muertos – Day of the Dead Celebration
On Saturday October 26th from 4-10pm, ALPHA will participate in this celebration at Artscape Wychwood Barns (601 Christie St. at St. Clair) by setting up this year’s version of what has now become our traditional altar in recognition of those who have passed on. Partnered with the Día de Los Muertos Collective which is a nonprofit…
Digging up the Past
ALPHA kids were part of making history today at this local event featured on CityNews. Burying history where Honest Ed’s once stood: https://toronto.citynews.ca/video/2019/05/30/burying-history-where-honest-eds-once-stood/ While the iconic Honest Ed’s is no longer standing, the various cultures and communities that make up the neighbourhood want to make sure the development to come remembers its past.