Speak up for MLC

MLC was founded in 1968 as an alternative to the top-down, standardized, and often uninspiring approach to public education. It was built on the idea that students thrive when they have voice, autonomy, and the opportunity to engage in hands-on, meaningful learning.

But in 2025, MLC is at risk of drifting from its core mission.

Systemic disinvestment in public schools and increasing demands for conformity have made it harder and harder for MLC to operate as a true alternative. While pockets of experiential and alternative learning still exist—especially in classrooms where educators continue to go above and beyond—they require a scaffolding of funding, time, and community buy-in. 

Without a strong, school-wide commitment to our founding values, the case for choosing MLC weakens. Like many PPS schools, our enrollment is down. That decline impacts staffing, programming, and the spirit of what makes MLC unique.

Advocating for MLC means:

• Learning about and protecting our school's history
   
• Rejecting apathy
   
• Participating in the life of our school community
   

The time to speak up and organize for MLC is now.