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|name = Freire Charter Schools<br />
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|established = 1999<br />
|locations = Philadelphia and Delaware<br />
|focus = Social justice education<br />
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'''Freire Charter Schools''' is a network of charter schools in Philadelphia named after Brazilian educator Paulo Freire. The schools emphasize education as a tool for social change and civic engagement.<br />
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== History ==<br />
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Freire Charter School was founded in 1999 based on the educational philosophy of Paulo Freire, who believed education should empower students to become agents of change. The network has expanded to include multiple campuses.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://freirecharterschool.org/about |title=About Freire |publisher=Freire Charter Schools |access-date=December 2025}}</ref><br />
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== Schools ==<br />
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The Freire network includes:<br />
* Freire Charter School (Center City)<br />
* Freire Charter High School (Kensington)<br />
* Schools in Delaware<br />
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== Educational Philosophy ==<br />
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Based on Paulo Freire's ideas:<br />
* Education as liberation<br />
* Critical thinking<br />
* Social justice focus<br />
* Community engagement<br />
* Student empowerment<br />
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== Programs ==<br />
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Students participate in:<br />
* Community service<br />
* Civic engagement<br />
* Social justice projects<br />
* College preparation<br />
* Leadership development<br />
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== See Also ==<br />
* [[School District of Philadelphia]]<br />
* [[Charter Schools]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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