The Wholeness of Responsibility

Our theme for the 2023/24 school year

Each year we choose a school theme as a way to frame our ongoing inquiry into the intent of the school as articulated by our founder, J Krishnamurti. The following is a short video based on this year’s theme, The Wholeness of Responsibility, produced in the fall for our Annual Fundraising Tea.

Recent Blog Posts:

Podcast Interview with Jodi Grass

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In Episode 23 “Education as a Vehicle for Social Change,” Founding Mothers Podcast host Emily Race and Head of School Jodi Grass discuss the freedom that Oak Grove’s teachers have to implement activities that foster personal and social growth, outdoor and travel experiences to prepare youth and parents for the transition to adulthood, how students can support their mental health, and the value of questioning one’s thoughts to develop compassion.
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Alumni Parent Profile: Duncan Winecoff

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Duncan says that what he has learned as a parent is that the school’s environment and philosophy are very important, but it is also vital to have a community where that philosophy is supported outside of the classroom.
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Lizard Talk – Dr. Mani Ramaswami

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About once a month, our high school students attend a Lizard Talk, where a guest speaker presents and shares knowledge on their subject of expertise.
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Lizard Talk – Porfirio Gutiérrez

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About once a month, our high school students attend a Lizard Talk, where a guest speaker presents and shares knowledge on their subject of expertise.
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Open House 2022

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Thank you for being here with us.
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Communicating with Children

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By Will Hornblower Across the Oak Grove campus, parents and staff have been discussing strategies to improve the way that adults connect and communicate with children. Over the course of three workshops, we brainstormed ways to help students…
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Sweet to Savory

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Oak Grove's Head Chef, Julia San Bartolome, reflects on her decision to join the school and the delectable role food plays for the community.
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Revisiting J. Krishnamurti

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The June 2022 issue of India's respected magazine, Education World, dives into the importance and relevance of Krishnamurti's teachings and his global impact on school students and adults alike. 
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Alumni Parent Profile: Molly Smith ’98

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“It has been a dream to have Isla go to Oak Grove and a little surreal returning as a parent. Oak Grove was like my second home,”
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