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Saint Anselm College
Manchester, New Hampshire
AERO Conference
June 27-29th, 2025
Why We Need Freedom & Democracy in Education Now!
The Longest Running
Alternative Education Conference
Making Learner-Directed, Learner-Centered Education Available to All
In a rapidly evolving world, the quest for freedom and democracy in education is not just a philosophical debate—it is an urgent necessity. This conference seeks to explore the pivotal role that democratic principles and individual freedoms play in shaping an educational landscape that prepares students to thrive in a complex society.
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A Look Into The Lives of Homeschooled Teenagers - A Documentary Project
Mason Ember
Mason will share his homeschooled journey, and discuss his documentary project. He will also be filming parts of the AERO Conference.
Bio - Mason is a young filmmaker, artist, and lifelong-homeschooled 15 year old from the NYC metro area. His interests include music, urban infrastructure, politics, ecology, and storytelling. In 2024 he began production on a feature documentary about other homeschooled teenagers, their lives, and their visions for the future.
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