We're not there now because ds has some special needs (language disorder), but he's done a visiting day and we've spoken to other parents who have children there. I love the community and philosophy of the school. It's not for everyone, but we'd send him there if he didn't need language therapy.

I don't have a DC at Fairhaven, but you'll see stickers on a lot of cars and when we were thinking about it for DC I asked several people if they minded talking about the school based on the sticker on the car. Maybe not the best way, but being new to the area and not knowing folks, I wasn't sure where to start. Everyone I spoke to was really helpful and happy to chat about the school.

Recent article from NPR:

http://blogs.kqed.org/mindshift/2014/10/students-lead-the-learning-experience-at-democratic-schools/?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&utm_content=2035

Other than that, you will have to contact the school to probably get the best references. Ask them for references for families who have recently left as well?

Anybody have kids at Fairhaven? Care to share experiences?