School is Life: Progressive Education in the Philippines

“This book features the views on progressive education of its many stakeholders: school administrators, teachers, parents, and students. It is our hope that our stories will not only document our practice and our history, but also help forge our path ahead.” —Ani Almario and Tina S. Zamora

• Ani Rosa Almario, Editor

  Teacher Ani is the school director and co-founder of the Raya School, a progressive school that aims to develop a true sense of country in children. She has an MA in Learning, Design and Technology from Stanford University, which she obtained through a Fulbright scholarship. She also has a PhD in Curriculum Studies from the University of the Philippines. Ani is also the vice-president for product development of Adarna House, Inc.

• Tina Zamora, Editor

  Teacher Tina has an MA in Family Life and Child Development from the University of the Philippines, Diliman. She is the director of Nest School for Whole Child Development, a progressive preschool and grade school in Quezon City. Aside from managing Nest, Teacher Tina is one of the leading resource persons in progressive education, early childhood education, parenting, and family life.