A Light to Oneself, A Light to the World

Our theme for the 2024/25 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, “A Light to Oneself, A Light to the World,” produced for our Annual Fundraising Tea.

Recent Blog Posts:

importance of touch

Importance of Touch

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From the time we are in the womb through our elderly years, touch plays a primary role in our development and physical and mental well-being.
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election map and families

Final Moments of a Contentious Presidential Election

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There is a palpable feeling of uneasiness as we find ourselves in the final moments of a contentious presidential election, while continuing to navigate the fallout of the ongoing pandemic. Even with our best efforts to shield our concerns from our children, they feel it.
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halloween costumes

Happy Halloween!

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The Friday before Halloween, we had a lively campus full of creative costumes, storytelling, decorating pumpkins, pizza, candy, and a high school scavenger hunt! Enjoy this short Halloween video.
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Dia de los Muertos altar

Dia De Los Muertos

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Continuing with what has become a yearly tradition, elementary and middle school Spanish teacher Eva has created a colorful Día de los Muertos altar by the Main House. This week, students have decorated sweets to add to the altar and are also placing photos there of loved ones who have passed away. Also displayed is student artwork created in commemoration of this tradition.
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high school rocking chairs

Why We Rock

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Why does Oak Grove have so many rocking chairs around campus? The benefits of rocking chairs are not just for lulling infants to sleep or helping the elderly gently relax. All people benefit from rocking. Research shows that the rocking motion engages the parasympathetic nervous system and releases endorphins to self-regulate the brain state.
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high school return

High School & Middle School Back on Campus

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The California Department of Public Health approved our COVID-19 mitigation plans to allow in-person instruction for our high school and middle school students.
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Image-Making and Peace Day

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The 2020 Peace Day Universal Declaration, as set forth by the United Nations, reads: "Everyone has the right to life, liberty, and security of person."
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Parent Education on ZOOM

Parent Education Workshops Continue on ZOOM

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Our first Parent Education workshop in the series of the year looked a little different, but the content was equally  impactful. Organized and facilitated by High School history teacher Will Hornblower, Parent Education Workshops have been an incredible resource, and have recently been made available to the greater community.
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What is the Future of Education After COVID-19?

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On Thursday, May 28, 2020, the Ojai Chautauqua formed a panel to discuss this question in front of a live streaming audience. In the words of the Agora Foundation: These are unprecedented times, and it’s unclear whether the worst is…
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