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Say What you Mean

We’ve been infected with this kind of pathological impatience that makes us want to have the knowledge but not do the work of claiming it.…

Transformational Leadership

Last week, a post from Erin Dunn Baker showed how one teacher’s experience at Opal School influenced inquiry with the third graders she works with.  Here,…

Supporting empathy and agency

Opal School is part of the Ashoka Changemaker Schools Network, a group of schools distinguished in their efforts to support empathy and agency.  Last year,…

Change

It’s August and at Opal School that means there are 3 of us here ready to begin the ball toss that will evolve into our…

A Center for Learning

Opal School is a learning place for both the young people who come to class daily as well as for educators who attend our workshops…