What if school introduced you to exciting new possibilities and you got to choose what to learn?
What if school was a place where you could be yourself?
What if school was joyful? What if school was kind?

Social Justice Education

What is social justice?

What is social justice? Social justice is the belief that social, economic, and political rights are meant to be granted and protected equitably, free from privilege or prejudice.

A home education rooted in social justice acknowledges that oftentimes our institutions fail to deliver on the promise of equal opportunities and rights for all, with stark differences among racial/ethnic groups, demographic groups, and across the gender spectrum.

A teaching methodology that keeps social advocacy front and center is essential for the future health of individuals, families, communities, and the planet and its other inhabitants.
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Global Village School provides social justice curriculum to progressive families

Homeschooling is traditionally seen as something that conservative families do. Global Village School is something unique - a social justice education program. Our materials are written from a progressive perspective. In our view social justice curriculum concerns itself with peace, compassion, justice, sustainability, community, integrity, diversity, creativity, and responsibility. We offer a social justice education that encourages the development of thoughtful human beings, and when we explore religion we do it in a non-dogmatic way. We encourage critical thinking and an appreciation of open, pluralistic societies through study and service learning opportunities.
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It is from this approach that Global Village courses such as Planetary Stewardship, Literature of Diversity, The History of Civil Rights in the U.S., Intro to Peace and Diversity Studies and Reflections on Peacemaking have emerged.

Our Approach

• We meet students where they are, adjusting our approach to meet their needs.
• We empower students to care for themselves, their communities, and work toward sustainability for the planet and all its' inhabitants.
• We focus on core academic skills, self-knowledge, and global citizenship.
• Each child is the author of their learning journey. Students outline their learning paths based on their individual passions, interests, and skills.
• We support creativity and connection.
• We provide a personalized, nurturing environment.

Our Mission,  Vision, and Values

• We support families shaping tomorrow's global citizens with an individualized, enlivening, and holistic educational experience.

• We envision a vibrant, diverse culture where people live authentic and meaningful lives, understand their deep interconnection and interdependence with the rest of the planet, and are inspired to tend to our global community and environment.

• We value connection and relationship.
• We will treat you with compassion and respect.
• We are a non-profit organization; we exist to be of service to children and the world.

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Our Proven Track Record

• Supporting homeschooling families for over 20 years, since 1999.
• We have earned accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) through a rigorous and continual self-study process
• Numerous colleges have accepted our graduates.
• Our teachers have many decades of experience.
• We are an international community of kindred spirits: we have served families in 48 states and over 50 countries. Global Village families care about supporting their children’s unique gifts and talents while striving to make the world a better place.

"Peace and Tolerance is an integral part of the Global Village School‘s philosophy. It is one of the reasons why I chose it for our homeschool provider. Religious, Cultural, Racial,  Sexuality...there are important values in these areas I wish to instill in The Spawn. GVS makes that easy."

Jan, K8 parent

How our program works

At Global Village:

• Families can purchase curriculum only, or work with Global Village teachers on selected courses.
• Enrolled families are provided with curriculum guides and resources alongside individualized teacher support.
• The Administrative Office maintains student files, provides written evaluations, creates official transcripts, and issues accredited diplomas upon graduation.
• Families can also take our learning styles profile to guide them whether or not they wish to enroll.

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Global Village families choose between structured text and online curriculum; fully customized curriculum based on their individual interests, needs, and learning styles; or – for those who are already experienced homeschoolers – using their own curriculum. There is a wide variety of classes offered, including sustainability curriculum. Core subjects such as English, history, math, and science often contain peace, diversity, and environmental themes. Specialized courses such as The Buddhist Path to Peace, Planetary Stewardship, Reflections on Peacemaking, Intro to Peace & Diversity Studies, Global Spirituality and Activism, and a variety of other classes address current issues in the world and provide students with role models and examples of sustainable social change. GVS teachers assist each student individually and provide feedback, support, and documentation.

​Global Village students engage in all sorts of activities for credit, including:

• Travel and participation in cultural events 
  
• Performing in community theater productions
  
• Pursuing a career in athletics, music, or the film industry
  
• Studying science at local parks and wilderness areas
• Investigating organic farming 
• Volunteering of all sorts
• Starting their own business

​And so much more. If you can envision the seed of an idea, GVS can help you nurture it into existence.

Come Alive with Global Village School!

​Want to know more about our approach to social justice education?

If you want to be a part of the change you wish to see in the world, please take your time and explore our site. Feel free to contact us with any questions or ideas that may come to mind. We look forward to partnering with you as we continue in our mission of educating for a better world, one person at a time.

Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and then go do that,
because what the world needs is people who have come alive.
Howard Thurman

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Enrollment

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Enrollment

K-8 Curriculum

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High School Curriculum

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High School Curriculum