The mission of Rainbow Institute (RI) is to inspire a holistic education movement through transformative learning experiences, resources and research.
Rainbow Institute (RI) offers training and support to enhance the holistic well-being of individuals and institutions. Through holistic practices and research, we inspire institutional shifts in culture, systems, and programming for schools, non-profit organizations, and for-profit businesses.
As the adult education arm of Rainbow Community School, Rainbow Institute is built on the 40 years of holistic education at Rainbow Community School where ongoing improvement through research and reflection has been integral. Our holistic learning approach, known as the Rainbow Seven Domains ™, yields learning experiences that nurture the development in all seven domains of learning: physical, natural, social, emotional, creative, mental and spiritual.
Primary Areas of Training And Support
- Holistic educational practices
- Mindfulness and contemplative practices
- Racial equity and diversity
- Governance and strategic planning
- Holistic School start-up
- Parenting (with Positive Discipline)
Be Whole
Find Purpose
Make Change
Set up a “Rainbow Reflection” curated tour
"Rainbow Reflections" are curated campus visits and classroom observations that provide a first hand look at the Rainbow Seven Domains™ approach and the secular spiritual curriculum.
Rainbow Institute Blog Posts
What Really Matters in Teaching and Learning: Exploring Love in the Classroom
“Love is the bridge between you and everything.” —Rumi Susie, our fourth grade teacher welcomes a new group of 18-20 children and families into her life. In preparing to receive each child, and all their gifts, challenges, dreams, worries, and so much more, she knows...
Unsung heroes: A 3rd grade centering
“Heroes are made by the paths they choose, not the powers they are graced with.” ~Brodi Ashton My students love superheroes! Why not, they have superhuman powers, they save the day, they give us a sense of security, their goodness always prevails and many other...