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Guess what the US Department of Ed’s Mission Statement is…

Guess what the US Department of Ed’s Mission Statement is…

by | Oct 6, 2015 | Director's Blog

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 human fulfillment? What about compassion and service to others? What about human flourishing? What about citizenship and democracy?

I support the concept of public education (of course!) but cannot serve that particular mission. My dream is for the US Department of Education to operate with a much loftier mission, and then Rainbow may be able to become a free, public school, accessible to all.

Our purpose at Rainbow is to foster a cooperative, not competitive, world. Our goal is to change the purpose of education, to raise children who will reimagine society, ~Renee

Read the article by Luba Vangelova, “To Advance Education, We Must First Reimagine Society”

Changing the Odds Conference 2015

Changing the Odds Conference 2015

by | Oct 2, 2015 | Home Page News, News

IMG_1367RCS 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 nation’s top thought leaders in education and mental health, all united by a commitment to help kids achieve their full potential. This year’s theme, “Chaos to Connection,” stresses the importance of safe relationships — the foundation of strong social emotional health — and how the attuned, connected parent-child relationship is where it all begins. West and other participants are exploring innovative solutions that help kids build and repair social emotional health creating a long-term path for success.

 

 

 

 

Americans Who Tell The Truth – Traveling Art Exhibit

Americans Who Tell The Truth – Traveling Art Exhibit

by | Sep 29, 2015 | Events, Home Page News, News

Robert Shetterly

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 School sponsored two portraits to help bring Americans Who Tell the Truth to Asheville: Samantha Smith and Helen Keller.

RCS Parent Council Honored by PTO Today!

by | Sep 16, 2015 | Home Page News, News

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 service to schools.

Parent Council

Parent Council is also highlighted in the current edition of PTO Today for their idea to sell Green Picnic Kits at school events in effort to minimize our impact on the environment!

“The Parent Council at Rainbow Community School in Asheville, N.C., prioritized the environment by creating “green” food service kits. Contained in a nylon string backpack, each kit has plates, cups, and flatware. Families purchase the kits and bring them to events, reducing the need for disposable food service items at potlucks, picnics, and school celebrations.” – PTO Today, September 2015

0915_ideagallery_fullsizeGreen Picnic Kits can be purchased in the main office. Each kit includes dishes and utensils to serve four.