Jean's Birthday Fundraiser for Philly Free School

Jean Wong is organizing this fundraiser to benefit Philadelphia School of Democracy, Inc..

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Hi everyone! I'm Jean and, for my birthday this year, I would like to raise funds for an awesome school that I am part of:

Philly Free School

Philly Free School provides students ages 4-19 with the space to learn about the world and themselves at their own pace, while experiencing community through participation in a self-governing direct democracy.

Your donation supports our generous sliding scale tuition model which ensures that there isn't a financial barrier to enrolling in our school. As of today, over 60% of our students rely on scholarships from generous individuals like yourself.

I have spent almost a decade working with children in different capacities (as a substitute English teacher in a primary school in Singapore, a teaching artist, etc.) Philly Free School stands out in its commitment to youth rights and the holistic education of individual people. Joining the School in 2024 has changed how I think about schooling, the purpose and value of an education, and the abilities of young people. I am grateful to work in a place that nurtures compassionate, courageous, and wise young leaders of tomorrow.

This year, our students have engaged in a range of incredible learning experiences:

Teens protested against the gentrification of Philly Chinatown and reported on it in our school newsletter.

Some students have been tilling our garden plot, in the hopes of one day growing food for members of our community who are food-insecure.

And, of course, the every day joys of inter-generational, mixed-aged learning: a 5-year-old playing chess with a 12-year-old, staff and students learning (or re-learning) algebra together, Philosophy Club discussions about AI, and more!

I know these are challenging times for many, if not all, of us. I am grateful for any amount you are willing to give to our school and its unique educational model. If you are not able to make a donation at this time, sharing this fundraiser with family and friends would also be a great help.

Thank you all for making this a meaningful birthday for me and my school.

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