Luke Spring: A Passion for Dance

Luke Spring: A Passion for Dance

By Clonlara School Luke Spring’s high school years in Clonlara’s Off-Campus Program have given him the freedom and flexibility to pursue his passion for performing arts and entertainment. When Luke was just 4 years old, he was inspired by the movie Happy Feet and the examples of his older sisters to begin tap dancing. Since then, […]

New Ways to Connect at Clonlara

New Ways to Connect at Clonlara in 2020

The past year has brought many changes to the ways children and adults connect and communicate. In-person classes, meetings, and travel have been set aside temporarily, and new modes of connection have become vital. At Clonlara School, we have developed a variety of ways for our students and families to stay socially connected while remaining […]

Tools for Getting Organized

Simple Kanban Board

Photo by Jeff.lasovski/CC BY-SA Clonlara School students have autonomy to learn however they learn best. This kind of freedom can be powerful for young learners, but it also requires them to develop efficient organizational skills early on. Because every learner is different, it is important for students to find what works best for them. By […]

Volunteer Service @ Clonlara School

Volunteer Service at Clonlara

Volunteer service is a core element of Clonlara’s educational approach intended to foster a sense of civic engagement and altruism. Each year, our students in Ann Arbor and around the world engage in service projects, with 180 hours required during their high school years (grades 9–12) for graduation. In addition to encouraging young people to […]