ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Democratic school

A democratic school is a kind of school where students and teachers have a say in what happens in the school. Just like how you and your family might have a family meeting to decide on things like what to have for dinner or what game to play, people in a democratic school have meetings to make choices for the school.

Instead of just being told what to do by adults all the time, students get to have a say in what they learn and how they learn it. For example, if a group of students really loves space, they might get together and plan a space-themed project to work on, with help from their teachers.

In a democratic school, everyone's ideas and opinions are important, and everyone gets a chance to share them. This helps students learn to work together and solve problems as a team. It also helps them feel valued and respected, which can make them more motivated to learn and be successful.