{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Starting a School","description":"Episode 41: Starting a School \u201cHow do I start a self-directed democratic school in my area?\u201d On this episode, staff and founder Larry Welshon lends his twenty-plus years of experience to tackling this question and provides concrete guidance for individuals who are looking to begin the founding journey. Want more?&amp;nbsp;   Visit Alpine Valley School and begin your founding journey with our help and support.    Read a blog post about the founding of a Self-Directed Democratic School from Sudbury Valley School   Look over the  Planning Kit from Sudbury Valley School (used by many founding groups)   Check out this blog post from Alternatives To School:  Options for Families Without Democratic Schools   Watch a video from Circle School staff member &amp;amp; founder Jim Rietmulder   Help the diverse Alpine Valley School community continue to thrive by making a pledge to our annual fundraising campaign!   Send us your questions, suggestions, and feedback at podcast@alpinevalleyschool.com&amp;nbsp;    This episode is also available in video format on YouTube.&amp;nbsp; Read a transcript of the episode and find out more on the Show Notes page.&amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Alpine Valley School Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/www.alpinevalleyschool.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/11330594\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/037e9e\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/52614419"}