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There are so many ways to learn! Browse projects from Clonlara students around the world in our 2026 Global Showcase, from creative work and independent research to entrepreneurship, travel, and community service. See how our learners are creating, exploring, and contributing, and leave them a…

Every October 13, the Ann Arbor Campus celebrates a very special guest. This year, students welcomed Dr. Pat Montgomery with handmade cards, a potato song, and her favorite meal. Read the story, leave Pat a birthday wish, and save on her book during our 59th…

In 2018, Cian Sawyer opened Holon Learning in Nassau, Bahamas, with five students and a different idea of what school could be. Today, it's an officially recognized school and a Clonlara Affiliate. Go inside Holon's journey, from government approval to an unforgettable reunion a world…

What if learning wasn’t something that only happened in a classroom? At Clonlara School, we believe meaningful learning happens everywhere

For 58 years, Clonlara has been a leading advocate of personalized learning. Today, we are excited to extend that work beyond our own programs

What does one of the world’s leading education organizations have to say about homeschooling? Our Pedagogical Research Director, Rosenrot Schülpke, reflects on what UNESCO’s recent report means from Clonlara’s perspective and explains how process-oriented documentation can make the authentic learning taking place across varied educational…

For nearly six decades, Clonlara has supported students in pursuing learning that reflects their interests, goals, and unique paths.

A writer, archer, entrepreneur, and club leader, Clonlara Class of 2026 graduate Oliver combined challenging academics with personal interests and made his high school experience his own.

Clonlara advisors often recommend board games as a meaningful learning resource. But what makes them so valuable? Joana Nóbrega, a Clonlara advisor specializing in board games, shares her insights into the many competencies children can develop simply by playing together as a family. A group…

What does it mean to “give” your children art? Leyla, mother of Clonlara graduates, found the answer at the intersection of lived experience and science. In this blog post, she explains how Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us helped her realize what…

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…

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…