2026 Global Art Show
Our six galleries showcase a range of artistic techniques using a variety of media, including acrylic paint, crayon, pencil, and watercolor, as well repurposed materials, papier-mâché, pixels, and more! Whether or not you were able to attend our virtual event, we invite you to “step into” the galleries of our 2026 Global Art Show now […]
From Online Friendships to In-Person Connections: A Clonlara Gathering in São Paulo, Brazil
How do you turn online friends into real life community? One group of Clonlara School students decided to take their friendship offline with a gathering at Ibirapuera Park in São Paulo, Brazil. Read to the end for tips on organizing your own Clonlara gathering! “It all started with informal conversations with a few of my […]
Is Hybrid Learning the Future? Insights from a Harvard Education Conference
Clonlara School’s Director of Education April Huard recently sat on a panel at the fourth annual Emerging School Models conference at the Harvard Kennedy School. This national conference brought together leaders in education to discuss innovative school models and their sustainability and scalability. Huard was joined by Amy McGrath, vice president at Arizona State University […]
A Postcard Travels the World—Connecting Clonlara Families through Art
A single postcard is moving across the world with a powerful message: No matter where we are in the world, we are not alone. We interviewed Clonlara parent Isabell, creator of the postcard project, to get the full story. Clonlara: What inspired you to start your postcard project? Isabell: The idea of the postcard came […]
A Parent’s Perspective: Worldschooling with Clonlara!
What is it like to travel the world with your family, learning as you go? The best way to find out is to hear directly from a worldschooling family! We interviewed Paola, mother of Clonlara students Alejandro and Aitana, to learn more about their family’s experience. Clonlara: What is your family’s worldschooling project about? Paola: […]
2025 Global Art Show
Our six galleries showcase a range of artistic techniques using a variety of media, including acrylic paint, crayon, pencil, and watercolor, as well repurposed materials, papier-mâché, pixels, and more! Whether or not you were able to attend our virtual event, we invite you to “step into” the galleries of our 2025 Global Art Show now […]
An Expert’s Perspective on Arts Education
Photo: Marlowe, Featured Artist, 2025 Global Art Show “[Participation in the arts] allows you to really fulfill your full self in terms of creative expression and your self-identity. And I want to encourage anybody who hears this who is creative to not be shy about it but throw yourself wholeheartedly into it.” — Ben […]
Still Innovating After 57 Years
Photo: Jen Dubie with Executive Director Sofia Gallis Jen Dubie joined Clonlara as development director in March 2023. In her role, she supports Clonlara’s mission by creating impactful connections that help us meet our fundraising goals, from securing grants to organizing events and nurturing relationships with our donors. In this article, Jen shares her unique […]
6 Tips for Getting Support as a New Homeschool Family
Whether you planned on homeschooling from the start or came to it from another route, like a traditional school, congratulations on starting your new adventure! There’s a lot to look forward to. You might already be enjoying slower mornings, trips to museums, and time spent exploring diverse topics with your child. But we know the […]
A Student’s Advice on How to Bring a Project to Life
Off-campus student Jack M. knows from experience what it takes to bring an idea from dream to reality. In this blog post, he shares some practical, hard-won advice to help his fellow students do the same! Hi, my name is Jack. I’m a 15-year-old elite-level athlete playing football (soccer) in the first division in Portugal. […]
