Founding Stories: The Open School

This is the second part of our special series called Founding Stories, in which we interview founders of other self-directed democratic schools around the world. This episode takes us to sunny California to the two (yes, two) campuses of The Open School. Hear how founder Cassi Clausen’s Master’s Degree in Education led her to the self-directed democratic schooling model. You’ll also learn about the pioneering days of The Open School OC - bet you can’t guess where they held their first day of school!

Want more? 

• Find out more about The Open School

• Listen to part one of our Founding Stories Series: East Kent Sudbury School

• Hear about how Alpine Valley School was founded, from Larry Welshon

• Subscribe to the Alpine Valley School podcast so that you never miss an episode!

• Support Alpine Valley School on Colorado Gives Day!

• Read some posts from The Open School’s amazing blog.

• Send us your questions, suggestions, and feedback at [email protected] 

This episode is also available in video format on YouTube.