The author of this paper considers the influence of Paulo Freire's pedagogical philosophy on educational practice in three different geographical/political settings. She begins with reflections on her experience as a facilitator at Freire's seminar, held in Grenada in 1980 for teachers and community educators, on the integration of work and study.…

A follow-up study with 27 adults was conducted 9 years after the talented adolescents had participated in a special college summer arts program. Among conclusions were that participants were still highly self-directed and that they perceived the Johnson State (Vermont) Early College Program very positively. (DB)