The Open School

I highly recommend you check out this amazing school! I have seen a growth in maturity in my two boys, in thinking for themselves, in coming to their own conclusions. At The Open School, they have time to explore, ask questions and delve deeper into subjects that interest them. If all kids could be exposed to this type of learning, I think our future world would be a better place.

The Open School is the ONLY truly learner-​centered school in all of Orange County. It’s a democratic free school with age mixing and a lot of field trips so kids learn by doing. They offer an opportunity for kids to learn because of their own internal drive and innate curiosity, while simultaneously emphasizing personal responsibility and civic duty. They also have a strong parent community and mutual support, helping us to become better parents and stronger families. Our family is better because we are involved with The Open School.
I love that the kids learn from each other just as much as from the adults. I love that the kids have a real voice in running the school. I love that the staff takes the time with the kids to work through emotional and social conflicts so kids learn to listen to each other instead of running to an adult to solve their problems.
This is a small school at this point, and I’m grateful for the individual attention my kids get. But I foresee this type of education becoming the way we raise kids in the future. Get in on the bottom floor! You won’t be sorry.