Elizabeth Dean
Head of Learning at The Village School in Arlington, Virginia, with a doctorate in educational leadership whose work centers on student voice, project-based learning, and learner-centered school design.
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Feb 10, 2026 • 31min
Agency, Affordability, and Hands-On Learning at The Village School
Elizabeth Dean, Head of Learning at The Village School and doctoral researcher in educational leadership, discusses learner-centered design and student voice. She describes hands-on projects, two hours of daily unstructured play, a small-school micro model, and plans for a 2028 high school. She also explains deliberately low tuition and strong parent-guide partnerships focused on access and community.
