A community learning approach characterized by people taking action to realize a society based on just relationships by seeking to transform unequal power structures in our personal, social, political and economic lives.

Adult Ally

Adults in unity or connection with young people in personal relationships, as in friendship or partnership.

Collective

Flat organizational structure where the all members of a group are responsible for or involved in making all decisions.  There are no ranks or structures that make one person more powerful than another

Community Learning

A knowledge-creating practice in which traditional student-teacher roles are eliminated; co-learners are simultaneously encouraged to facilitate and receive knowledge.

Critical Reflection

Thinking about what we are thinking and doing, and then acting on what we have thought about; A circle of learning that promotes continuous action for social justice. 

Praxis

Bringing together critical reflection and concrete action with/in a community in order to transform it.

Social Justice

The practice of putting democracy into daily practice with regard for the social conditions within a community.  Often associated with, but not limited to, racism, sexism, ageism, homophobia, poverty, and discrimination against persons with disabilities.

Solidarity

A union of interests, purposes, or empathies between people; a fellowship of responsibilities and interests.

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