Holistic Education Initiative

Be Informed

On this page you will find curated lists of websites, upcoming conferences, model schools and much more that will be of interest to holistic educators.  Enjoy your journey!

Useful websites

Holisticeducation.net a wonderful introductory website created by Robin Ann Martin

Holistic Education Organisation Our sisters in the UK

Holistic Education Network in Tasmania Our brothers and sisters Down Under

Ramon Gallegos Site Our friends in Mexico (mostly in Spanish)

Alternative Education Resource Organization Jerry Mintz amazing organization

Progressive Education Network

Upcoming Conferences

More Than Mindfulness Conference: Exploring Education as a Sacred Act, Host: Rainbow Community School, Asheville, NC, October 12, 2016

Holistic Teaching and Learning Conference Ashland, OR September 15-17, 2017 (more info coming soon)

Model Schools and Learning Centers

Bellwether School Williston, VT

Salmonberry School Eastsound, WA

Whole Life Learning Center Austin, TX

Peconic Community School, Aquebogue, NY

Equinox School Toronto, ON

Voyagers Community School, Eatontown, NJ

Wingra School, Madison, WI

School Around Us, Arundel, ME

Living Ethics School, Fairview, TX

Touchstone Center for Children, New York City, NY

Rainbow Community School, Asheville, NC

Colleges & Universities

Self Design Graduate Institute, Bellinham, WA

The Institute for Educational Studies (TIES) at Endicott College Beverly, MA

Goddard College, Plainfield, VT

Institute for Humane Education, Surry, ME

Other Projects of Interest

Child Spirit Institute Tobin Hart’s beautiful project dedicated to children’s spirituality

Old Sow Coaching and Consulting Kirsten Olson and friends holistic leadership consulting

Center for Courage and Renewal Parker Palmer’s retreat-based leadership through circles of trust

Young Spirit Foundation Theodore Timpson’s San Francisco-based organization

Passageworks Institute Rachel Kessler’s work inspired this beautiful organization committed to promoting engaged teaching and learning