“Structure” Is Not a Bad Word
By Chandra Montgomery Nicol, Executive Director As many of you may know, my mother, Pat Montgomery, founded Clonlara School. She envisioned a place where kids could learn in an environment that allowed them to make their own choices and pursue their curiosity and creativity. Clonlara’s Campus Program still provides such a model, in which students […]
Blake Boles @ Clonlara School
By Clonlara School On September 20, 2018, Clonlara School hosted Blake Boles for his talk titled, “Yes, you can quit traditional high school and everything will be okay!” Blake shared his personal education journey and passion for self-directed learning with the school community, and inspired the audience with accounts of teens who, like many Clonlara students, […]
Top 5 Tips for Online Learners
By Donna Iadipaolo, Online Program Teacher Many students succeed and reach new heights through online learning in part because of its flexibility, personalization, and content focus. The online learner decides when he or she needs to study, work through math problems, or write papers, along with many other tasks. But with this freedom comes more […]