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From the desk of Susie Fahrer

The Rainbow Seven Domains™

Director’s Welcome

Welcome to the Director’s Kaleidoscope, a video and article series from Rainbow Community School exploring the many colorful aspects of preschool through middle school learning. From electives and play-based learning to executive functioning and student choice, you’ll have a rich resource library to help your child do their best.

Writing in a World of AI

Writing in a World of AI

by Susie Fahrer

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Deep Listening: A Practice of Presence

Deep Listening: A Practice of Presence

by Susie Fahrer

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Executive Functioning Skills

Executive Functioning Skills

by Susie Fahrer

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The Value of An Electives Program in the Adolescent Experience

The Value of An Electives Program in the Adolescent Experience

by Susie Fahrer

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Mistakes in the Math Classroom

Mistakes in the Math Classroom

by Susie Fahrer

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The Importance of Relationships in Schools – Warm Demanders

The Importance of Relationships in Schools – Warm Demanders

by Susie Fahrer

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Play Based Learning: Why Play Is the Foundation of Education

Play Based Learning: Why Play Is the Foundation of Education

by Susie Fahrer

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Brain Breaks: A Technique for Meeting Student Potential

Brain Breaks: A Technique for Meeting Student Potential

by Susie Fahrer

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The Student-Teacher Relationship

The Student-Teacher Relationship

by Susie Fahrer

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What if We All Led with Compassion?

What if We All Led with Compassion?

by Susie Fahrer

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The Power of Learning Outdoors

The Power of Learning Outdoors

by Susie Fahrer

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Designing Spaces for Learning

Designing Spaces for Learning

by Susie Fahrer

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Asheville, NC 28806
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Rainbow Community School has completed the first p Rainbow Community School has completed the first phase of the Green Heart and we are thrilled to celebrate this accomplishment, and continue to evolve the vision in the coming months and years. Yesterday's Green Heart Ribbon Cutting was a sweet way to celebrate our new and beautiful campus design. We are grateful to all  of our community members for your support in bringing this vision to life!

Photo credit (photos 1, 2, 6, 8, and 9): Steve Jencks, Incredible Towns of WNC

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Rainbow Community School is so happy to welcome ou Rainbow Community School is so happy to welcome our friends at @haywoodcommon back as Business Sponsors for the 2026-27 school year!

With their farm-to-table menu and welcoming atmosphere, Haywood Common is a West Asheville favorite for many Rainbow families and staff. Have you tried their Sunday brunch?

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Rainbow Community School is seeking an Assistant T Rainbow Community School is seeking an Assistant Teacher for Preschool (3-5 year olds) for the 2026-27 school year.​

Our mission is to develop accomplished, confident, and creative learners who are prepared to be compassionate leaders in building a socially just, spiritually connected, and environmentally sustainable world. 

Rainbow Community School has a rich history of providing holistic education since 1978. We use the Rainbow Seven Domains™ as the foundation for our teaching. Our educational model allows us to develop the whole child who will become a human who is healthy, intelligent, compassionate, creative, and productive in a changing world.

If you are interested in a preschool assistant teaching position in a vibrant learning community, we would love to hear from you! Visit our website for details.

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You are invited to join us for a ribbon cutting - You are invited to join us for a ribbon cutting - celebrating the Green Heart of Rainbow Community School!

The Green Heart ensures all green space on campus is centralized, pedestrian-friendly, and thoughtfully designed, maintaining the soul of our school while improving the function and beauty of the natural areas. We look forward to celebrating this new vision of our beautiful green campus with you!

Wednesday, October 7, 2026
2:00-3:00 PM

574 Haywood Road
Additional parking is available in the Omega Middle School lot off Pennsylvania Ave

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Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call 988 or text HOME to 741741
NC Peer Warmline: Call 855-733-7762

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