Welcome to the Rainbow Community School Blog!
RCS News and Updates
We are so excited to share with you everything that makes Rainbow such a unique blend of holistic education, academic excellence, social responsibility, and integrated community. Here you can find our reflections on the seven domains, our opinions on mindfulness in schools, our upcoming events, and how we’re revolutionizing education from the inside out. Explore the posts below to get a sense of what being part of the Rainbow community is all about.
Inmates or Classmates?
Senior Deputy Ben Fields is seen pulling a student from her chair at Spring Valley High School in Columbia, S.C., in these three images made from another student's video recording. AP Like anyone who saw the video of the students at Spring Valley High being slammed to...
Barnes & Noble Bookfair
Starting Friday, November 13th and ending Friday, November 20th, all purchases made at Barnes & Noble can be credited to RCS! Get your holiday shopping done early or fulfill a classroom wish list while raising money for the school. Just give our...
What is an educational pioneer?
This brilliant, short, low-cost video explains in less that 7 minutes how we have to hospice old, failing systems (such as fossil fuels and our current public educational system), and pioneer news ones. It provides clarity and hope for the pioneering work that...
Middle School Open House
Middle School Open House Monday October 26, 2015 9:00 - 11:30 AM or 6:30 - 8:00 PM In the newly renovated Omega classrooms Event will start in auditorium 60 State Street Interactive Middle School Open House See our classrooms in action Meet teachers...
IMPORTANT if you think about the future of your elementary-age child
Middle school is arguably the most important years in a child’s educational experience. You owe it to yourself and your child to attend the Middle School Open House on October 26. (I recommend the 9:00 am morning session when classes are in action, but there is also...
Guess what the US Department of Ed’s Mission Statement is…
The US Department of Education's mission statement is "to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access." The purpose of US education is about "global competitiveness?" What about...
Omega Week 5 – Innovations and Ideals (Video)
Video by Susan Waddell
Changing the Odds Conference 2015
RCS Curriculum & Professional Development Coordinator, West Willmore, is in Dallas, Texas this week as a participant in the 2015 Changing the Odds Conference. This 4th annual Changing the Odds conference, is a unique and dynamic event that convenes the...
Americans Who Tell The Truth – Traveling Art Exhibit
Experience Robert Shetterly’s Americans Who Tell the Truth Exhibit September 19 — November 7 YMI cultural Center 39 S. Market Street, Asheville More information about Americans Who Tell the Truth can be found at www.americanswhotellthetruh.org. Rainbow Community...
Heart of the Matter: Truth
Rainbow’s director, Renee Owen, talks about the power of the truth in education, and why Rainbow’ students are being educated to speak the truth and change the world. Read the article... Heart of the Matter: Truth
Omega Week 4 – Facilities, Lessons & Fun! (Video)
Video by Juliana
Halloween Harvest Hoedown 2015 – Save the date!
Our annual Harvest Hoedown is Saturday, October 24th, mark your calendars! We will have bouncy houses, many games, face painting, an obstacle course, karaoke, a cake/wine walk, awesome food, and a fantastic raffle table! Date: Sat Oct 24th, 2015 Time: 12pm-3:30pm...
RCS Parent Council Honored by PTO Today!
Our beloved Parent Council has been honored by PTO Today as the Runner-up Parent Group of the Year for Outstanding Parent Group at a Private or Parochial School! PTO Today is a nationally recognized magazine that highlights parent-teacher organizations and their...
Omega Week 3 – Adventures in Electives (Video)
Video by Susan Waddell
Omega Week 2 – Game Design and Daily Routines (Video)
Video by Susan Waddell
Kaleidoscope: September 2015
September 2015 Kaleidoscope: The many colorful things happening at Rainbow, from the Executive Director Every year has such a different feel to it. This year? I almost have to pinch myself. I look around at all the things we have wished for, and see it happening. ...
Omega Week 1 – Blue Ridge Retreat (Video)
Video by Susan Waddell
Governance is the secret to success
Link to New York Times: At Zappos, Pushing Shoes and a Vision People often marvel at how well Rainbow runs. We have an incredible philosophy, curriculum, teachers, community, etc; but all of that doesn't produce results without great systems. Five years ago, Rainbow...