Kees Boeke

Cornelis Boeke (1884 - 1966) studied at the University of London.

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He tried to renovate education by letting children in on decisions concerning school. He let decisions be made unanimously. He called this sociocracy. He designated school as a workshop, teachers as employees and pupils as workers. The goal of this form of education was to teach children a sense of democracy. It was also based on Quaker ideas. He founded one such school in 1926 in Bilthoven, which he led until 1954. The later Dutch queen Beatrix enjoyed an early education at this school.

Related Topics:
Sociocracy - Democracy - Quaker - 1926 - Bilthoven - 1954

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Boeke was inspired by the Pacifist Pierre Cerésole whom he had met in 1919 in Bilthoven during a meeting. Together with Helene Stöcker, Friedrich August Wolf (?) and Wilfred Wellock they founded the Service Civil International.

Related Topics:
Pacifist - Pierre Cerésole - 1919 - Bilthoven - Helene Stöcker - Friedrich August Wolf - Wilfred Wellock - Service Civil International

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