free school movement

noun

A movement that was sought to reshape formal education by establishing alternative, independent community schools with a focus on flexible and learner-centered approaches.

Meanings

nounfree school movement (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA movement that was sought to reshape formal education by establishing alternative, independent community schools with a focus on flexible and learner-centered approaches.
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APA

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