General+Principles

In Computer Science top-down design is a highly-encouraged approach to problem solving. So with that in mind, here is my first cut at a list of top-level principles for a new operating system for our schools. (I've been accumulating a page of guiding principles for my own efforts at reconceptualizing school here: http://eva2.wikispaces.com/Guiding+Principles)


 * All members of the school community respect, value and care for the other members of the school community.
 * Democratic governance at all levels.
 * Each individual plays a major role in determining their path to learning mastery.
 * A full commitment to long-term sustainable resource and energy use.
 * Seeks out, promotes and celebrates diversity.
 * Open to the universe.
 * Committed to healing the world.