PAULO FREIRE FREEDOM SCHOOL - DOWNTOWN

Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown is a Title I public charter middle school that is part of the CITY Center for Collaborative Learning (85448) school district, located in Tucson, AZ with about 73 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education.

The Paulo Freire Freedom School (PFFS) - Downtown is a unique, small-scale middle school located in the heart of Tucson, Arizona. It is an independent charter school that operates under the umbrella of City Center for Collaborative Learning. The school is built upon the pedagogical philosophy of its namesake, Paulo Freire, emphasizing a curriculum centered on social justice, critical thinking, and the idea that education should empower students to be active, conscious participants in their democracy.

The school is best known for its commitment to "place-based" and project-based learning. Rather than relying on traditional rote memorization, students at PFFS engage in interdisciplinary projects that connect classroom studies to the local Tucson community. By utilizing the downtown urban environment as a living classroom, the school encourages students to solve real-world problems and develop a deep sense of civic responsibility. With a focus on small class sizes and a tight-knit community, PFFS aims to foster a supportive environment where student voice, collaboration, and academic inquiry are at the forefront of the educational experience.

For more information, contact Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown at (520) 352-0057 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.