Free School

Established in 1969, The Free School in Albany is the longest running inner-city democratic school in the country. The Harriet Tubman Free School (HTFS) was established in order to continue the alternative education traditions into grades nine through twelve. We provide a safe and individual learning environment for teenagers from diverse backgrounds. Our team strives to teach young adults how to think for themselves by encouraging critical discussions and respecting student input into their educational process. Our students learn self-motivation and, in the process, discover independence and self-reliance.